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    Rustico Taverna

    4.4 (94 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    RUSTICO TAVERNA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    octopus
    Francesca C.

    very authentic italian food . be octopus appetizer is a must try ! so fresh and delicious and the pizza is fresh from a brick oven . anything you try here is delicious. customer service is amazing and inside is pretty as well

    Donia P.

    Just absolutely delicious, everything. From apps to the bread to the main course. We could not stop eating. Service was great and staff was just so welcoming, 10 stars.

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    Diego P.

    Amazing food start to finish. We were greeted by the manager who was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food. My family and i had a great time. Each dish that came out seemed to get better and better. Coal oven pizza melted in your mouth. the Osso Bucco fell of the bone. My kids loved the lasagna. You can tell they use fresh ingredients the quality and flavors of the food are amazing. Can not wait to come back.

    Tiramisu
    Klara N.

    Absolutely the best Italian restaurant! The food was amazing, especially the pizza with high-quality ingredients. The shrimp bisque soup was very flavorful, and the homemade tiramisu was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this place!

    Fried seafood and zucchini..in a cone
    Eddie S.

    I've been following this resturant since they opened and it has always been on my list, with all the reviews of best Italian food in queens I figured me and the wife would check it out for our 10th wedding anniversary ...and I dont get it, im not even sure its the best Italian food on fresh pond road . The place does have a certain randomness though lol. When we arrived we were greeted by whom ill assume is the owner .. I believe he may have been drunk , I mean he could have had an inner ear disturbance, but something was definitely up. The interior was like a nice pizza place less then a restaurant, we grabbed our seats in a corner booth while listening to the random sound track playing in the background..a mix that had 80s metal and for some reason Supertramp every 3rd song ( not that I'm against any of that) .. the waitress that took our order seemed confused and would just say " ok" and walk away when she didn't understand something, we were having appetizers which we ordered, then I told her we were going to have a pasta course and then entrées which she replied "ok" walked awayand never took our order for the rest of the food After getting that all sorted out the apps and the wine came .. first we tried the sangria, it was some over sweet pre-made stuff out of a bottle, awful, so I ordered a pinior noir, for some reason they serve wine by the glass in a little carafe, they pour a quarter of a glass then you pour the rest..random again, and unnecessary. The apps were hit or miss , the fried seafood in a cone ..which doesn't come is a concern had no seasoning and just tasted like flour ..the dipping sauce might have been ranch dressing? The mussels and grilled octopus were very good ..next was the gnocchi in gorgozola sauce Packaged pasta the sauce was meh..had some random pieces of eggplant as a garnish. The entries were ok , I had salmon that was over cooked...it said it came with peppercorn sauce, which I'm pretty sure was just Ala vodka sauce with green peppercorn..weird..and my sides were ice cold My wife said she enjoyed her porkchop. The panacotta, like most of the meal was ok. The place is not great , not bad just incredibly average, I doubt I'll be returning , might be a fun neighborhood place though

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    Coffee A.

    The seafood risotto was pretty good but the on of the mussels shells broke and it was annoying to spit it out/ could be a physical hazard. The pizza though was delicious but smaller than your average pizza. The servers were very attentive and checked up on us. I like how the lighting looks at night. Cheesecake was good but it's hard to go wrong with that. Wish there was more whipped cream though!

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    9 months ago

    Good food, side of pasta is $10 though. There are many less expensive options on the same street.

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    3 months ago

    AMAZING SERVICE I definitely recommend even via delivery service The hospitality is amazing.

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    6 months ago

    Always welcoming, always great service, and the food is excellent!!! The gluten free options are good too!

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    2 years ago

    My family loves this restaurant! The food is amazing, the owner makes us feel like family, a great experience.

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    3 years ago

    The food was amazing! We ate all of it. The calamari mixed with zucchini was delicious fun and the portions were ideal. I am so happy.

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    3 years ago

    The location is very small but the staff is attentive. The food was very good. The have indoor and outdoor seating.

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    2 years ago

    We loved this place for dinner. Pizza was so delicious and the staff are friendly. Would recommend!

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    Nick's Pizza - Forest Hills

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    Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 8 I still remember back in the early 90's when there would be long lines outside Nick's every Wednesday before they opened because everyone wanted the buy one get one free deal. This was one of the best new pizzerias in NYC, opening to great accolades from various publications. Being a poor kid in Junior High School working for a mere $3.75/hr across the street at the corner Baskin Robins (RIP) did not give me the opportunity for quite some time. Anyway, fast forward 5 years and I finally had the chance with a few friends to experience what many called the best pizza in Queens, and I was very impressed. This became my regular "fancy" pizza shop of choice. What I loved most about it was the crispy and charred thin crust. It adds so much to the overall taste and enjoyment. The sauce was deliciously tangy and the fresh mozzarella made it a level above everything else in the neighborhood. One word of warning, the pizza could get a little soggy in the center if too many toppings are ordered. I usually choose none or no more than two. Also noteworthy is their yummy calzones. My personal favorite combination is sausage and spinach. Mixed with all that oozing ricotta and dipped in some tomato sauce, that is one great bite. Lastly, I like most of their salads too. Their food has been a staple in my diet for most of my adult life. Decades go by, and out of nowhere, I hear the news that Nick's had burned down. What a loss for our community! What a loss personally! Thankfully, they are back and feeling every bit like the original. Food is as good as before, while the decor and service has always been on point. Though not my favorite pizza in NYC, or even Queens, it does hold a spot in my rotation.

    An absolute gem of a spot with wonderful people working here. Great friendly service that really…read morewelcome you and makes you feel as one of the family. Been going to Nicks for years, before and after their renovation. The must get here are the large pies with any favorite topping. As the toppings are all fresh high quality ingredients. We love the sausage, meatball, mushroom, and spinach pie. Crisp chewy crust with a nice char. It's great that it isn't soggy with the spinach as other places have failed at. You can't go wrong with the pies here they are wonderful and deliscious. End the meal with a cannoli as the pistachio and filling make for a nice cannoli with a shell that reminds us of a ice cream cone. Nicks a place i'll go to again and again with wonderful folks working there.

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