Had a great Mother's Day dinner at Valdari on 5/10/2026! Manager Beatrice is truly a gem -- very attentive, super sweet, and made my family feel so welcome. The atmosphere was warm, family-oriented, and comfortable. The prix fixe menu was excellent from beginning to end. For appetizers, my mom had the burrata with heirloom tomatoes, and my sister and I had Nonna's meatballs, which were delicious. My sister had the rigatoni, my mom had the salmon, and I had the short rib of beef, which melted in my mouth like butter -- that's how tender the meat was. For dessert, I had the cannoli's while my mom and sister enjoyed the chocolate lava cake. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared. The bathrooms were also nice and clean, which is always a plus. My family and I will definitely be coming back again -- even if it's just to stop in for a lychee martini and the grilled octopus, one of my favorite meals. Highly recommend for a family dinner, date night, or casual night out read more

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It was a very quiet late lunch on a Wednesday, with only one other table occupied. The restaurant is nicely decorated, featuring an open kitchen and a wood-fired oven, which gives the space a warm and inviting feel. Our server was very pleasant and happened to be the only one working at the time, though with so few guests, it seemed to be all that was needed. We ordered the three-course lunch special. One set included the meatballs to start, followed by the chicken Parmesan and bomboloni for dessert. The other included a Caesar salad, tagliatelle Bolognese, and tiramisu. There was a bit of a longer-than-expected gap between the appetizer and the entrée, especially considering we were essentially the only table being served, as the other guests had already finished their meal. That was a little frustrating. Aside from that, most of the food was solid. The only real disappointment was the chicken Parmesan, which was quite overcooked. It was unfortunate given that the kitchen was only cooking for the two of us. That said, the mashed potatoes, an unusual pairing with chicken Parmesan were excellent: perfectly creamy and incredibly smooth. The tiramisu was also quite good, but the real standout was the bomboloni. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed them, since fried doughnuts wouldn't normally be my first choice for dessert. I would definitely return. read more

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We recently came here to celebrate three birthdays at once and Valdari went above and beyond yo accommodate! We were initially going to take the rooftop but it ended up being a colder day than expected so they pushed together all the tables by the booths and had our rather large group sitting together in no time. The service was a bit slow. I'm unsure if this was due to the size of our group or something else but drinks did not come out together and neither did the food. For drinks I had the bloody Mary which was yummy and STRONG. I followed it with a virgin pina colada since I didn't want to drink much and that was tasty, as well. For food I had the branzino. It was definitely not an actual branzino and if you read the iPad menu you will see it's even listed as a sea bass. Regardless it was delicious. The brussel sprouts were a huge hit with a spicy cheese sauce. We couldn't get enough! Some people had brunch and they said everything was yummy. Prices are fair. The wait staff is friendly. Definitely a nice spot to grab brunch. read more

My family and I came here for Mother's Day! We had reservations for 445pm and we got there early! When I asked if it's possible to be seated early, they told us absolutely! Was very grateful for that! This is our first time here and I appreciated the decor of this establishment! Upon being seated, they had a Mother's Day pre-fixed menu which was great! We were a party of six and all agreed to do the pre-fix menu which each person can order an appetizer, entree, and dessert for one price each person! I ordered the Burrata with heirloom tomatoes as my appetizer! I really appreciated how it all came together! They also brought two bread baskets consisting of an Italian seasoned breadsticks served with olive oil on the side which was delicious! For my entree, I ordered the chicken parmigiana! The sauce and pasta that came with it was fresh and seasoning was well balanced! It was not over the top which I appreciated! The chicken had balanced flavor and not overly salty! And my dessert was the chocolate lava cake! I expected to be overly sweet! However, it was right on in terms of sweetness! It was not overbearing and enjoyed every bite of it! In regards to my family with me, they all enjoyed their meals and would love to come back and try other dishes! This place is perfect for a date night and they also have a rooftop from what I was told! I am planning and returning here and bring my girlfriend for a date night! read more

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We stopped by around 7pm on a Friday night. The restaurant was fairly empty but filled up about 30 mins after we were seated. We were each provided with an iPad to access the menu and were given a basket of freshly baked bread with an oil spread to start. We ordered the prosciutto and buratta pizza, the spaghetti with clams, the veal ossobucco, and the spicy brussel sprouts. I really enjoyed the free bread, which was warm and crispy on the outside. The oil spread was spiced very well and reminded me of pesto sauce. The prosciutto and buratta pizza came out first and was topped with tons of arugula. The pizza was light and crispy. Each slice was balanced and very enjoyable. I loved the oil from the free bread that we asked for more to drizzle onto the pizza. The entrees came out next along with our side of spicy brussel sprouts. I was quite disappointed with them since I expected the brussel sprouts to be roasted and crispy, but they were quite soggy and certainly not spicy at all. The spaghetti with clams had a nice presentation. The dish was briney from the clams and had very clean and simple flavors. The veal ossobucco was pretty big and was served with polenta and mushrooms. I enjoyed the flavors but the dish was too heavy for my taste. The veal was tender and had the perfect amount of fatty bits. Overall I enjoyed the pizza and the free bread the most from this meal. I hope to visit again to try another pizza. read more

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Italian restaurant in Bayside Queens. Service was great and the food was super tasty. I ordered the octopus and spicy Brussel sprouts. The firewood pizza was delicious!! I would recommend and absolutely returning for their happy hour :) read more

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What a great meal! The place is lively and comfortable. The food is delicious, and the staff was attentive and accommodating... And remarkably attractive.. read more

Decent sized restaurant close to municipal parking. Simply decorated for the season. Was here for a Galentine's Day brunch and had a mimosa along with waffles, but really enjoyed the penne à la vodka. Would visit again to sample another dish or two to get a more tailored experience. read more

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Great service,food and atmosphere visited with my girl excellent time no complaints. read more

Mushroom pizza was GREAT, definitely recommend. Will have to return another time to try some of the other menu items. read more

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Great service and food is always good. We always get a pizza to share and their drinks are also great. Recommend the Pina colada. For food we usually get the truffle pasta, pesto, and truffle burger. read more

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My biggest complaint was the service. Our waiter had been paying more attention to another table and rarely came to check up on us. I noticed he kept disappearing when we needed him. When he did come to our table, his breath smelled like liquor. On top of that, when it was time to get the check, he had mixed up our items with another table and told us the end total was still correct. As a party of 5, we were all so confused, but ended up paying the bill anyways. In terms of the food, the mushroom pizza was really goo d and they did make a good Aperol Spritz. read more

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Excellent truffle pizza and burger . Their pasta is great too. Would definitely come back !

The service at Valdari was amazing! Jonathan was amazing. He really took care of us and met all our needs without us asking. We ordered the eggs any style, burger and avocado toast and it did not miss. We all enjoyed our meals. We will definitely return. read more

Food is bomb. Drinks are good as well! Great service and happy hour menu is pretty good. Would recommend the margarita pizza nd the burrata salad read more

Food is amazing - ordered from the happy hour and dinner menu. Happy hour ended at 7, offered only in the bar area. I ordered penne alla vodka spicy with shrimp and a Caesar salad . My cousin ordered a Margherita pizza and pomodoro with a few remix . For drinks, I had white wine, he did a red sangria. I want to try the cocktails next time. Definitely a hidden gem. Can't complain about service but you have to ask about specials/happy hour. read more

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Early dinner after work. Service was great. Food looks and taste wonderful. Pizza and pasta came out quick. Nice atmosphere as well read more

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My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and it was a huge mistake. What went well 1. We both enjoyed the taste and presentation of our appetizer and entree What went wrong 1. When we arrived, they had trouble finding our reservation. My husband had to point it out to them on their iPad. 2. Our server took our order prix fixe order - app, entree and desert. She came back a few minutes later to confirm my husband's app selection. Then later in the meal had to reconfirm our dessert selections too. 3. Our apps came out timely and tasted good. Then, issues sprung up! We had to wait 40 minutes for our entrees. We asked 3x about where they were watching other tables get served their full three courses in that time. The server was quasi-apologetic but didn't do much to fix the issue. It looks like she forgot to place the original order and then didn't have the kitchen execute it in advance of the other orders once she saw the issue. NOT GOOD SERVICE. 4. My husband ordered 2 diet cokes. The first was in a large mug the second was in a slender glass- literally half the size. 5. The busboy dropped cutlery on my husband and spilled tomato sauce (from his app) on my husband's dress shirt. Then proceeded to leave the dirty cutlery there and never replace it. Busboy was apologetic but again, not adding to the Valentine's Day experience you want to have. 6. My husbands desert looked like a mess. The ice cream on the meh tasting cheesecake had fallen off. We ordered the same dessert - his had a mishap. The server should have sent it back to the kitchen to be fixed before serving it especially given the number of issues we had. 7. They gave us complimentary champagne but it was terrible. It tasted like vinegar. After all that, they automatically added their gratuity and gave us a haphazard "Hope you enjoyed your meal." We tried to but this place made it near impossible. Maybe they were overwhelmed? Overall, unimpressed. read more

My family and I love this place! The food and drinks are always great, the ambience and music is a really good.. shoutout to Andres for being extra attentive, we'll be back soon! read more

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we had lunch here. great food with reasonable price. beautiful decoration! We will come back again! read more

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Absolute disaster. My boyfriend and I came for Valentine's Day, and like several others already, we had a terrible experience. We were sat quickly, but everything went downhill from there. It took about 15 minutes for someone to take our order, and then another 20 for our drinks to come. Both of our drinks tasted extremely watered down. Then, another 20 minutes for our so-so appetizers. After that, an HOUR for our entrees. My boyfriend's "ribeye" came mushy, fatty, and chewy (unsure if it was even a ribeye cut; seemed a lot more like a cafeteria skirt steak). My bolognese was grainy and bland. At that point, we asked for the check and our dessert to go. That was another 20 minute wait. There were literally two options for dessert, and they managed to get those wrong, too. Our server added an automatic 20% gratuity to our bill -- I don't think we were even going to tip 10%. We asked for a manager, but our server said they weren't present (hard to believe since it's a huge night for an Italian restaurant). We were offered no solutions other than the automatic gratuity getting taken off. Paying $200+ for this experience (fixed menu) was an absolute joke. We don't plan on coming back. read more

Great food all amazing and tasty. Nice ambiance and comes fast. Service was very good nice people and I would want to come again very soon. read more

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Very cozy atmosphere! I love the appetizer from the oven. Must-try restaurant if anyone visits the Bayside area. read more

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The ambiance is nice. We took our millennial daughter and son in law because it has a young energy. I loved the braised short ribs. My husband (a very difficult to please diner) enjoyed the truffle fries and 4-cheese pizza. The youngins, LOL, had the pomodoro pasta (a very lively and fresh sauce) and a burger. Thumbs up. Service was excellent, very attentive. Will be back. read more

Everything at Valdari was amazing! Food came fast and was absolutely delicious! Mariana was an amazing waitress! We will definitely be back!

One for ambience, One for service and One for food. Nice place good for a date night or even if ya wanna go with the family. It is over priced for the amount of food they give though. The service was top tier but the food was okay not bad not the best and to be honest I wouldn't mind the portion size if the food blew my mind. The fried calamari was the best out all we ordered. Penne vodka basic, pizzas okay, chicken and shrimp parm disappointing, the Wagyu burger was good and the truffle fries lackluster. read more

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This restaurant is located where Donovan's was once so you can say it's fairly new. It's difficult to describe the identity of this restaurant. It is a mix of Italian, Mediterranean, American. The menu is eclectic along with its decor,with some pricing of items that need to be re-evaluated. Portions are small for the price. This is not Manhattan or a Michelin to justify the portion in comparison to price. I had a bit of giggle when our table ordered the "chef inspired fried cheese", which any experienced diner knows is their version of mozzarella sticks. This is a good example of a simple menu item gone wrong. It is all good and well if you wish to place that on a menu however describing it as is was inventivly deceptive. They were 2 ,three inch wide, flat pieces of cheese barely fried laid on a splattering of marinera sauce. A chefs take in my opinion would have been the use of 3 gourmet cheeses, with pancetta and a homemade marinara and cheese glaze drizzled over them, plus an additional 2 pieces for a party of 3 -4 persons. Uff !!! and the price for that pathetic plate...don't get me started Comparatively pricing is higher than most others in the area. There is not enough seating placed at the bar even though it's quite expansive and so they are missing out in extra bar customers which is a great advantage for bartenders to make good tips, upcharge, and increase sales. More you drink, the more chances the customer will start ordering food.The table legs for anyone with a disability or elderly are uncomfortable. The table designs are elegant.Customer service was good , attentive. I wouldn't return for food here but if I needed to grab a quick drink or have a short meeting then it is suitable. The establishment is made more for middle aged and up customers. This isn't a restaurant for the young crowd that steps out on Bell Blvd. a lot. The location is trying to bring a fancy flare but the execution is reading"trying too hard".I rate it a 6 out of 10 based on all overall aspects. Got some improvements to make if they expect to last. Remaining relevant and having longevity in the Bell Blvd area of Bayside is quite challenging. read more

Everything at Valdari was amazing!! Marianna was incredible and had great recommendations!! Will definitely be back for sure!!

Valdari's has become my favorite Italian restaurant! The Meat Lover's Pizza is outstanding and my regular order! The Mojito's are also great and fresh tasting! The servers are friendly and helpful! All in all a great experience that brings us back! read more

Really wanted to like this new edition to the neighborhood. Beautiful venue, terrible food! I tried both lunch and dinner and was disappointed both times. Food lacks flavor. Lunch menu very limited. I asked for a chicken Milanese which was not on the menu but they kindly made for me, the salad was inedible, very soggy. For dinner my friend and I shared the shrimp oreganata, entree I had the LINGUINI ALLA VONGOLE, she had the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp, all were tasteless. Pricey for less than mediocre food. read more

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I didn't take any photos and I should've! Melissa my server was super friendly and on point with the service. The minestrone soup was delicious! The shrimp oreganata was ok. Just a little overcooked but still good! Linguine vongole was delicious and the clams were cooked perfectly! You definitely have to get the strawberry shortcake! It's delicious! Look at that strawberry rose! A great Italian restaurant in bayside! A definite must try! read more

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The waitress was really nice. There's a very strong perfume smell in the restaurant. The lighting was nice, I do think it is a nice place for a date :) Food was average, I don't dislike the food but didn't love it either. A little on the saltier side for my taste but that's just me. I would come back. Not a bad experience. read more

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Nice interior. A little noisy for conversation, but acceptable. Parking a little tricky. There is street parking, a municipal lot next door and valet parking- which is a little slow. Sword fish was excellent, the pasta was a little mushy. Cocktail was excellent. Wine is a good pour. Service was slow but on the other hand we definitely were not rushed out, which was a plus. A very tasty breadbasket was put out first, which is always appreciated. The smell of garlic in the air was amazing! Several vegetarian options. read more

Service was nice and I loved the dimmed ambiance on a Saturday night. The dishes were good. Some better than others (more details in pics). read more

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Delicious food. Great service. Fairly priced. Was in the mood for Italian and this hit the spot perfectly. Nice place to sit and relax. read more

We ordered delivery yesterday evening, to celebrate some good news. The food arrived right on time, piping hot. I ordered a shrimp (app) and an arugula salad. They were both fantastic. Everyone was happy with their food. read more

I love the complimentary bread. Service and atmosphere is amazing. Tonight we had live performance which makes the experience so elegant. Amazing Italian spot with fired pizza in the heart of Queens! read more

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My family and I dined here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate my son and brother's birthday. We had a wonderful time! Nice setting and great service. We all enjoyed the food and drinks. I had the BUTTERFLY MARTINI and my husband had the Godfather, which had a fun presentation. We ordered the calamari, pepperoni pizza, ribeye, lamb chops and chicken parmigiana. All were delish! For dessert they surprised us with TIRAMISU and ZEPPOLE with candles. I absolutely recommend Valdari for delicious food and great service! read more

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"Hi welcome to Valdari. Do you have a reservation?".. I look around the completely empty restaurant with a lonely couple dining on the side - "um, no"... "it's ok - I think we can accommodate you". Gee thanks I thought to myself and got an "ut oh" feeling. (To be fair, we came in around 6:30 and they could have had a lot of later reservations. They didn't - the place was a little more than half full when we left closer to 8pm) Overall the meal here was pretty bad having issues with nearly every dish. The service was courteous and overly patronizing, but in a completely unhelpful way as if our server was in another reality (see above and my charcuterie section below as glaring examples) Here's a rundown: My friend ordered a cocktail, but I forget exactly which one. I order a Cabernet Sauvignon that literally came out hot - like a warm tea. They must have this near the stove I thought. The fresh bread that came out was tasty. Octopus App: I found this a bit chewy with the number of roasted potatoes outnumbering (more than double) the amount of mediocre octopus. Charcuterie Board: The quality of the meats and cheese reminded me of a party pack you would pick up at a supermarket. The worse offense was literally rotten grapes at the bottom of the bunch - when we pointed this out to our server his response was a broad, slightly laughing smile with a "thank you" as he walked away which made me and my friend look at each other in disbelief. Pappardelle Ai Funghi: This was a actually a decent dish. The pasta tasted freshly made, but although the menu said truffle I hardly detected any. If you are forced to come here my recommendation is stick with a pasta dish. Striped Bass: Salty and overcooked - I can't remember having a piece of fish this bad in a while. The meat in the clams and mussels were tiny and hard to remove from the shells with lots of cannellini beans everywhere (they really love to add filler ingredients to dishes here). Avoid this disappointment. Stray observation: they truly love plopping a purple flower in the middle of every dish they serve. Although it is a pleasant looking space the issues with the food and service made me really miss the old Donovan's that used to be here. With so many great places opening on Bell I can't see myself coming back here. read more

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the food is always great love this place they have amazing service been coming here forever and it is always good. read more

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