Portofino Ristorante

A fantastic place for a meal! UPDATE: I tried the risotto and it was fairly disappointing. While the texture and consistency was nice, the dish lacked flavor. There was just a subtle taste of mushrooms but overall it tasted much like wet rice. The pasta is still amazing. I'll have to knock my review down to 4 stars. The calamari was an excellent start to the meal. The calamari seemed fresh and the batter was fried to a light crisp. Served with a side of the marinara sauce that was really nice. The pasta is incredible. Cooked to the perfect consistency and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Each bite was perfectly delicious. The service was great. Definitely returning to try more!

I love this restaurant. It has good food the service is wonderful. It even has live piano music. The owner is always around, and you can talk to him, because he is so nice. I love this place I recommend it. You will love it, for sure.

A neighborhood staple! Live piano player on the weekend makes it super romantic. The food is top notch - especially the steaks! Service is fine dining. You can’t beat the prices for the quality of food and wine that you get.

Their lemonade was amazing. The burrata without prosciutto was amazing (I am vegetarian but you can order with it if you want). Their gnocchi pesto was the best I have ever had. Their service was amicable. I will go again and I highly recommend it.

Though going on one of the busiest holidays for this restaurant (Mother's Day), with a 20-30 wait time (with reservations) I must say, I enjoyed everything about this place. The atmosphere was super comfy, great service, delicious food and a lovely piano player. Highly recommended and will be back.

A great Italian restaurant that offers a great service and delicious generous portioned food. The drinks are nicely mixed and come in a good variety. The service is great and the servers are very pleasant to interact with. Prices are reasonable for the service you get. The environment is pretty and the place is very clean. The front entrance is not accessible, but you can ask the staff to open the other door for you if you need an accessible door.

Portofino is stalwart in Forest Hills. A classic throwback to the kind of place your parents and even grandparents enjoyed. White tablecloths, waiters in freshly pressed black and white attire. No crunched up tables here. Plenty of space between customers. And Believe it or not , classic cocktails at reasonable prices. Inflation may have reduced the sizes of portions, but not the quantity. Not every restaurant in the City has to be a new aged fusion of this or that. We need a Portofino or two. Oh by the way, a shout out to the Shelly who panned this place a few months ago back, just because after 30 years her family coming here, has one bad experience and threw the place under the bus. Really? After 30 years you couldn’t just walk up to a staff member tell them how you felt? Do you even know their names by now? It’s the neighborly thing to do.

I want to start my review by saying that my sister my mom and I have eaten at Portofino for 30 years. It was one of my mother’s favorite restaurants. The food is delicious always. Today my sister and I came for dinner and the treatment we received was very disrespectful. We came early on a Saturday evening so not busy yet. Our appetizers came and we ate and enjoyed. Then for the main courses, we waited a bit. No big deal…. But then we waited and waited and waited some more . It was approximately one hour and a half hiurs for the food to come out. Now I have no problem with waiting on a Saturday as I know they were getting busy BUT as a person who has waited tables, it’s a really nice thing to come to the people who are waiting and politely tell them you acknowledge they are waiting and something like” “I’m sorry I know you are waiting.ladies. Thank you for your patience…” etc etc. we were ignored and no apology whatsoever until after when it was time to give us the check. Apparently the chef was sick? Ok things happen but don’t just let guests sit there without saying something. Oh yes we spent 96$ on eggplant parmigiana and a chicken dish and an ice tea. Eggplant parmigiana $27. Chicken Frances’s $37. Wow. Not even Manhattan prices are that high. They took the ice tea off the bill. . So generous! Ugh. Arrivaderci Porto Fino!

I can't speak to service or ambiance due to this being a delivery, but this food did satisfy my cravings. My boyfriend made a comment that the Cheese Pizza reminded him of school pizza. I was going to disagree, but I saw the similarity. He then proceeded to steal my leftover pizza. Nostalgia perhaps? The side pasta was very simple with just a bit of sauce, but it was still better pasta than the pasta I make myself with store-bought sauce.

Unfortunately, our experience at Portofino Ristorante was pretty underwhelming. We started with the grilled portuguese octopus appetizer, which was mushy and had a fishy taste--almost like it was past its prime. We also got the baked clams... it's alright. Not a great way to kick off the meal. Next, we tried the ravioli, and that was another disappointment. The filling was so sparse, the pasta was nearly as flat as the plate it came on. You'd expect more for the price. Even the bread, which is usually a reliable part of any dining experience, was stale. It seemed like they reheated it in the pizza oven--some parts were crunchy, but most of it was just hard and dry. As for the entrees, we opted for the sole from the $37 prix fixe menu. It was decent, but not exactly memorable. On the other hand, the spaghetti and meatball we ordered for the kids turned out to be the most enjoyable dish of the night--though that's not saying much. All in all, it wasn't the worst meal, but definitely not a place I'd hurry back to.

I've had many opportunities to dine at Portofino's over the years. It's a neighborhood place that has their regulars and a mixture of people coming for the first time. Before yesterday my last visit was for a luncheon following a funeral service two years ago. I returned yesterday by the request of my friend's little girl who wanted to have her birthday there. The waitstaff came over and asked for our orders. Nothing out of the ordinary. The food took some time to come out. Overall it was just ok. My friend complained her food was salty but refused to tell the waitstaff. Her mother in laws, her daughters and my dish were all ok. I was away from the table with her daughters at the fish tanks watching the fish when the bill was paid. A waiter came up to me and opened the bill cover and said you didn't leave a tip. I turned and said I was not at the table when the bill was paid. My friend walked over and he shouted the same thing in her direction. She looked at the bill and realized her mother in law did not tip. She said she stated it was including the check. She's an elderly woman. She didn't realize and she paid for the meal. My friend placed cash as a tip to as much as barely a thank you. For service that was mediocre at best. This same family had their funeral luncheon just a few years ago there. While you may not remember the everyone who comes through the doors, respect should be shown always. Demanding a tip and questioning is rude! They lost customers yesterday with this behavior. No need to return and definitely do not recommend!

Went in for pizza but none of it looked fresh or appetizing so we decided to chance the restaurant menu. The restaurant area looked nice and we were seated quickly. Service was fast and friendly. The food we ordered was actually good but it wasn't so amazing to justify the expensive price.

The service was amazing, the server was very attentive and recommended us to try this Italian cheesecake off the dessert platter. The ambience was nice, clean and there was a piano for live music they do sometimes. The food was yummy, I enjoyed my Caesar salad the most!

I love this place! It is such an icon in the area. go on Monday or Tuesdays for the price fix menu you cannot go wrong. You get salad, entree, wine, dessert coffee all for under $40! It's a fabulous deal and a fabulous place.

My sister lives near Portofino and really likes it, so during my last visit we stopped by for lunch together. Immediately loved their old school decor (including lovely Easter bunny tower when we were there) and classically prepared Italian food served by polite professional staff. Food was excellent overall. My Veal Portofino consisted of pounded lightly sauteed veal scallopini blanketed with fresh chopped fresh tomatoes, scallions and a touch of white wine. A light flavorful dish, came with a side of al dente pasta marinara. Sister's generously sized veal chop was prepared medium well the way she likes it. (She's very picky/selective about her food, no problem at all for Portofino as they aim to please). Seafood risotto for the table was perfectly prepared, a hefty portion and not overcooked as it often is at other places. Tartufo dessert was scrumptious and plenty to share. The room wasn't crowded, but it was early on a weekday so can't comment about weekends or busier times. Parking can be a challenge in this area so we parked a few blocks away and walked there, no biggie on a nice cool day.

Great place. Been coming to this restaurant for the past 25 years. Food is flavorful and owner very nice.

Second to Tuscan Hills in food but not in establishment and atmosphere . Went on Valentine's Day. Very romantic. Very decent place Superr A+

Classic Forest Hill Italian restaurant. Warm inviting ambiance. Enjoyed hot antipasto. Friendly service. Great entrees.

Food cons: 1. Cold 2. Takes forever to get to the table 3. Overpriced Restaurant pros: 1. Friendly owner and waiters 2. Good location Overall: This place used to be decent, but they spiked the prices and reduced the quality of the food so much! I ordered baked clams and it tasted like fishy water with tasteless breadcrumbs. The eggplant parm was so disgusting, cold, and nauseating! I couldn't locate any eggplant under the mountain of breadcrumbs! I will not ever be returning to this restaurant again, and it's too bad because it's been around forever on Austin Street with a lot of history! They have to get a new chef or change management or else this place will eventually go under!

Food: the food was pretty tasty, hot and fresh. It was pasta night so each meal was $30 which included an appetizer, entree, dessert, and drink (coffee, tea, wine). Pretty solid deal and also came with complimentary garlic bread. Service: The wine, bread, and appetizer came out quickly but from there it took an hour before we received our entree. During the hour wait, the server did not check on us AT ALL. We came here to try a new place for my boyfriends birthday but was disappointed that it took that long, at that point I didn't feel as hungry. I'd say the restaurant was half full and had a handful of waitstaff available. For reference we went on a Tuesday evening 7pm ish. I did notice them looking frantic/stressed/running around so I can level with them that maybe it was a busy night or perhaps someone called out in the BOH. Ambiance: area was cute, many tables, wide space, doesn't feel crowded like many other ny establishments. Has indoor and outdoor dining available. The vibe was very homey / mom and pop feel Overall we would consider coming back because that pasta deal was solid, the waiter had good recommendations, the wine selection was good for my liking, and the food was hot and tasty. If we do return and have that long of a wait again then we won't return bc it's not worth that wait.

Standard. Nothing special, expensive, 3 out of 6 people had to send their cold food back. Actually, the worst Italian restaurant I've ever been to in New York or anywhere. Looks good from the outside but save your money.

I hate to give a one star, but this food was actually horrible. It's hard to mess up Italian food for me, but this was hard to eat. My friends and I went to a cafe after because we could not finish any of our food and we're still hungry. A complete waste of money

Excellent food. Filet of sole was fresh and delightfully done with lemon butter sauce. Eggplant parm was nice and portion size was generous. Service was very pleasant and attentive. Noisy ambience. Live piano music, appropriate for the setting; pianist even provided background music as the waiters sang happy birthday for another table. Downgrading to 4 stars instead of 5 because entree was slow in coming out, and was only lukewarm, and the ceramic plates were not hot or heated.

This restaurant seems like it's been around forever and the patrons seem to be the same. Regulars that have probably been coming for the last 40 years or something. The decor is a bit outdated, but maybe that's what their regulars like. That it hasn't changed. The menu also could use some revamping. The food was edible. We tried the seafood pasta and the chicken portofino. The pasta was a little salty and overcooked. The chicken was very thin and both were overpriced. The pizza we stole from the kid's table in our group might've been the best bite of the night. The waiters were very accommodating and friendly. Hearing them sing happy birthday to another table in their loudest acapella voices made my night!

I was in the middle of nowhere at a conference and a few people who had come together mentioned they have a seat in their car and will be driving back to Queens to drop off their rental car. I asked where the drop off area was and they said, "We chose the enterprise in Forest Hills because there's this great place nearby called Portofino." Of course... having gone there countless times since I was little I laughed and mentioned it's the neighborhood spot! We actually ended up going and enjoying a variety of great dishes and appetizers including the eggplant rolatini, meatballs and roasted beet salad as starters followed by the pasta special, their enormous tortellini soup, caesar salad with grilled chicken, and the spicy penne a la vodka. Rounded off with the best coffee, though of course no room for dessert, however tempting the tiramisu and chocolate cake were when we walked in, lol. A great night with music, good food, a nice list of wine and beverage options, and, most of all, good company. The staff is amazing and always greets you like family. Highly recommending.

Have lived in Forest Hills for years and never went here. Finally went with two friends and pleasantly surprised. All our food was tasty and the service was pleasant. White tablecloths and a somewhat more formal atmosphere. But not oppressive. Shared a calamari appetizer and a beet salad. The salad was nice but nothing special. One person had the whole branzino and loved it. I had the pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe. Delicious. I would definitely eat it again. And one person had Penne ala vodka. Again very pleased. Shared a lemon desert, which was tasty and light. This place isn't cheap. But I wouldn't hesitate to go back or recommend it.

Went to Portofino for the first time on Sunday night. We ordered Bruschetta which was horrible and shared a chicken parmigian. First the food came to the table cold, and sent back and all dishes were not served at the same time. The sauce was tomato sauce out of the can and tasteless. The chicken part was small vey thin and practically no meat. They charged $37.00 for the chicken parm and $13 for the bruschetta. The worst meal I have ever had. Pricing was ridiculous. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy

Came here after a fantastic day! Went to the Opening Day game at Yankee Stadium. Boston was beaten 6-5 in 11innings! HOORAY So we're back in Queens after an hour and a half navigating the traffic at rush hour. But ah here we've arrived. I've done a 21 hour fast and I'm ready to EAT!! So I order a plate of cheese ravioli and my brother eggplant parmigiana. A side of spaghetti and broccoli with garlic is all we need! The sauce is spectacular for both dishes. Fresh and delicious everything. The eggplant has no bite like you sometimes get. It is done superbly My raviolis are truly special. So we top things off with espressos which are not bitter. The owner Carmine has checked on us three times. Folks 5 stars!

It usually takes me a year to forget why I never eat here and go back. I just paid $30 for a plate of spaghetti and 5 tiny meatballs that were rock hard and tasted like they microwaved frozen meatballs from the grocery store. This is shameful. Could you at least try to make your food match your prices? Thanks.

Going to Portofino Ristorante in the heart of Forest Hills, Queens NYC is the closest I can get to Italy for now. And let me tell you I totally love everything about this delightful place. Oh my! How classy you are from both the inside and outside Portofino. And the ambiance here is mind blowing. So I prefer to visit on Friday evenings so I can enjoy the rhythm of their Live band as I sip on some delicious red wine and tasty bread with a bit of salty butter! Yummy! And their menu is shockingly diverse, but I can be boring or it could be that I'm a sucker for their chicken parmigiana and a small portion of fresh pasta on the side. This entree never disappoints me. Lately when I'd visit with a friend we would split an entree cause their potion are huge; so come hungry if you are planning on enjoying one entree by yourself. We then ordered dessert and shared it. Last time we had their carrot cake. Oh my goodness! I can still taste the flavors in that yummy piece of carrot cake. Very welcoming and delightful must I add. Very lovely atmosphere! I like how authentic Portofino Ristorante has always been and how much it's returning customers appreciate the staff, food, live band and the overall experiences. Things can be a bit pricey, but highly worth splitting big entrees if you go with a group - they serve big portions. I can see myself going here a lot more in the future!

picked up pizza last night for late night bites, they are delish, service was prompt & courteous, will be my pizza fix spot for late night :)

Cute little Italian spot, the service is stellar and friendly. The food is exactly as described and tastes even better. Cute little place in queens. I'm coming back with my family for sure

I love this restaurant located right off the train station! We came just a few days before Christmas to visit an old friend. Impeccable service and just delicious food on every bite. I'm still loving the Oreo cheesecake and swordfish meunière. A great restaurant in the neighborhood. Would definitely come back in the spring to try a few more dishes.

Treated us, a gay couple, like we didn't exist. Refused to take our order, refused give us water, while treating straight couples and families like VIPs. The manager snapped at me when I complained about how they were treating us. Seemed guilty as sin, in my opinion. This homophobic treatment is unacceptable! It needs to stop! If you're not like a traditional family, do not think about coming to this hateful restaurant that's just across a Catholic Church. Run away from it!

I took my family here over the holidays. The owner was very friendly/cheerful, and staff were nice but provided poor service. In their defense, they were very busy and probably understaffed. We had a reservation and waited over a half hour to be seated. The high prices did not match the ambiance (needs updating), the quality of the food, or poor service. They didn't refill our waters until we were about to leave, they didn't ask if we wanted more drinks, or if we wanted pepper/cheese on our food (standard for Italian restaurants). Disappointing.

After passing by Portofino many times, finally decided to drop in for a visit. I visited for dinner with a friend on a Saturday night. We were seated immediately when we arrived. We ordered the margherita pizza and a pasta dish to share. I was blown away by how good they were! The pizza was the best margherita pizza that I've found in the area, and at this price point it was incredible value. The pasta was creamy and indulgent. It took awhile after ordering for the food to come out, but it was absolutely well worth the wait! I also tried an amaretto sour here, and it was made really nicely and tasty. The decor is very old school Italian, and we felt immersed in the ambiance. The service was top notch and friendly. The complimentary bread we received was tasty as well. We will absolutely be back in the future!

Portofino has delicious Italian food - you can't go wrong with anything you order here. Listen up for the specials, but find comfort in knowing whatever you order will be delicious. The tortellini del nonna is a tricolored tortellini pasta in Alfredo sauce with ham and peas and it's absolutely amazing! Our go to appetizers are fried zucchini sticks and calamari. If you're not feeling a sit down dinner, they have a pizzeria next door for a more casual vibe. The staff here is super friendly and attentive. They treat you like family whenever you are here - kudos to Carmine for always making this place feel like home. The restaurant itself is cozy, but spacious and makes it a great place to get together with friends and chat. Street parking around here is pretty decent, so you'll most likely find a spot. It's a close walk from the F train if you're commuting via transit too!

After a 2-hour bus ride and 2-mile hike I arrived in Queens exhausted and was eager to sit down and grab a bite to eat. It had been a rough day as I was struggling with the stress of a new job and some life changes. I felt uneasy and a little sad. Luckily, I stumbled upon Portofino and decided to get a couple of pizza slices in their casual section. I placed an order at the counter and was greeted with a smile and a warm setting. The guy told me to go around the corner to the tables and that he would gladly bring it out to me when it was ready. My mood was lifted and I was put at ease and settled in. Moments later, he brought out the hot food on a nice pasta dish and asked if I needed anything else. I sat and enjoyed the Italian music playing softly in the clean, comfortable dining space. I felt welcomed and relaxed as if I had arrived home. I lingered and asked for cheesecake as the employee kept checking on my well-being. I was so thankful for the reasonably priced and delicious meal. I will definitely be returning every time I visit Queens maybe next time in the more formal dining room section. Thank you!

Used to be a nice place. Terrible service. Long wait for food and no apology. Waaay overpriced food now. Marked up 300%. Eggplant parmigiana is $27. Chicken $39. Got taken this once but won't be back.

It took an hour an a half to get here.. Ice cold and disgusting. Bags torn, box pounded in...I am speechless. And starving. No thanks. Update: After calling the restaurant to alert them to the problem. They quickly sent us a fresh pizza and credited us for the earlier delivery. Way to go Porto!!

I absolutely love this place and I come here every year for my birthday. This year is no exception. The staff makes you feel at home and the owner is also very friendly. He'll always come to check on how the food is going. Their menu selections are all delicious; however, I always end up changing my mind and switching to their specials for that day. Every year, I try something new from their specials menu and it never fails to impress. Highly recommended getting any seafood dish. Steak and veal dishes are also delicious but the way they prep their seafood is another level.

Although the food is good as well as the presentation I found this restaurant overpriced. The portions were also small. The service was good and the ambiance was fine. I've just had better meals in less expensive places and wouldn't go back for that reason.

Great dinner overall. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly & attentive. Food was prepared wonderfully. Carmine the owner is the best! He is attentive, warm & inviting. Truly a caring soul that makes you feel at home. Definitely will be back

Hella expensive and food was below average. Service was fine but food was way too pricey for what it was. Only thing that was decent was the veal marsalla. Chicken parm had no taste. No wonder the place is always empty.

The calamari was good. The service was excellent. The setup and decor fits the restaurant well. Especially the tables. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend also try the shrimp dishes.

I always wanna try these place since im working around forest hills for sometimes but never have a chance to try them. Lastnight i went there and ordered app Seafood antipasto. It was amazingly good..everything was fresh and hot. The cheese, mushroom, clams and shrimps.. the sauce is delicious And my main course was the linguine pasta with clams and prawn, i forgot whats the name.. Very well balance and mammamia..deliciosooo.. The portion is huge..i end up pack it to go with me The manager George is very very nice and accommodating..he flies when he walks..hahaha My server is Aya..she is beautiful and on point, tentative and made a great drinks for me! she is running while she walks..amazing people works there..Jose is very nice too i feels like home..dont mention the owner Carmine is so welcoming and friendly.. Even the garlic bread is amazing. You should try it out yourself!! Definitely recommended these place

I love Carmine. And, until tonight, I loved coming to Portofino. It has always been a welcoming and great place to grab a good Italian meal. But, George not only ruined our night, but he did so with such unprofessional behavior and rudeness that it would be hard to return back without feeling resentment for the inexcusable treatment. With Tuscan Hills, which serves up exquisite Italian cuisine, with top notch service, only feet away, you'd think Portofino would do better by its customers, especially those of us who have loyally been coming here for years. We first started coming here was just over two years ago. Usually we go there for dinner, but lately we've also been doing quick drive bys for a pizza and salad while out running errands. We've always enjoyed it. Carmine is the king of the place, and makes everyone feel welcome and at home. He is part of what makes this place a hot spot and the legend that it has become. But I think George has been there a bit too long because he clearly has issues. A lot of issues. First of all, I think it sums it up when your server and the restaurant "manager" spends more than a half hour sitting in the dining room off to the side on his cell phone the entire time. Classless. But we were having a perfectly wonderful meal. We chose to go casual and just grab a small pizza and Caesar salad, as Jayson is still recovering from his trip to the ER after pulling his back out. at Lately, it's been a bit hit and miss. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like the rest of the staff puts much effort into things. They simply try to get by on their longevity in the area. Service in the pizza area is typically pretty good. The guy who works the parlor is pretty attentive, which is not that easy since they do a considerable amount of take out and delivery. A+ there. The individual pizzas are the perfect size, and they are some of the best in the area. I've even been known to stop by during the day and use it as my office away from the office. I'm not sure why George took our table since 1) it takes away from the guy who actually waits on the table, and 2) he was too preoccupied with his cell phone, 3) resting his head on the table near by and 4) watching videos on his phone. At the end of the meal, Jayson decided to try one of the desserts from the display. One bite in, it tasted stale and as if it had been there for a week or two. It was not fresh and it tasted vile. Jayson is not one to send back a dessert, so it had to be bad. You would have thought we just ran over a group of children the way George reacted to Jayson sending the dessert back. He was rude about it and argued with Jayson, almost refusing to take it off the bill. I've never, ever encountered a restaurant who reacted like that to a customer dissatisfied with a dessert or anything, especially for valid reasons. Jayson works in a fine dining restaurant in Manhattan. We dine out five nights a week, at some of New York's best bistros. This should have been a no brainer, and without controversy. He was rude and completely made something out of nothing. It ruined our night and was inexcusable for anyone in the service industry to react like that or treat a customer with such disdain and disgust. It's even worse when it's an alleged manager doing it, and someone who's been a server at this particular place for a decade. What has always made Portofino so alluring is it's old-school charm, harking back to the days before social media, when all the hoopla happens the minute you walk through the door and you're treated like family. As much as I adore Carmine and our times at Portofino, tonight will be the last time we come here. There are much better places who want our business, and treat customers with dignity and respect.

Just ordered from door dash and total crap. A $50 veal chop was garbage, the penne vodka had no sauce, the calamari was undercooked. I'm so incredibly sorry I spent $120 on fertilizer

The food was good but service sucked. They took very long for everythin. Paid for a ginger ale and never got it. This restaurant is now on my don't go list!!!

Visited my friend in Queens this summer to check out the adorable Queens Zoo with our kiddos. We walked from her place in Forest Hills to the zoo and pushing strollers in the NYC summer heat can have you working up an appetite. She recommended this little spot and you know I am ALWAYS down for some pizza and Italian fare. Being that it is Covid times, no indoor dining. They had covered open tents on the sidewalk/street and some uncovered. Unfortunately the tents were full and the sky looked like impending rain. It had rained earlier but we were hungry and we figured we would hedge our bets. We shared a summer salad and a margarita pizza. They were nice enough to divide our salad on two plates for us. The pizza was delish. Nice sauce and good cheese:sauce:bread ratio. I would have taken a pic of the full thing, but we were famished and wiped from the walking and the heat. Service was nice and we managed to escape the rain long enough to get back to her apartment. Next time I'm in this area, I would definitely eat here again. And you should, too! Mangia!

Great food and atmosphere - always welcoming! I've brought my grandson, who loves their spaghetti marinara! We've always had a great time!

Me and wife went here one year to celebrate our anniversary. This restaurant was so classy and elegant..I was amazed by the beauty of this place ,from the the table setting and flowers on the tables. This place reminds me of the lavish Italian restaurant you see in the movies. I have to admit this restaurant is one of the most upscale restaurants I've ever been to. The waiters are so classy and curtious .they really looked out for us on our special day. They made us feel at home .the ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. The food was delicious. I ordered the chicken cutlet parmesan with the pasta and garlic bread. A really good taste. My wife had the grilled salmon with noodles and sauce.the prices weren't bad for a upscale restaurant .And 2 free glasses of wine courteous of the manager. this is were we celebrated our first anniversary of being married. So I will always remember this place for some good memories. So I would definitely go back there again in the future

Always Good ... neighborhood favorite ... great pizza ... garlic bread ...pasta ...responsive service ...

3&1/2 Really solid classic Italian American food and quite likely the best pizza in Forest Hills. That said, I understand why the cumulative rating is stuck @ 3 stars, And that reason would be the outrageous pricing. Seriously, what do these guys think they're Carbone or something? Like this would be a rip off even if you're smack in the center of Manhattan, let alone this far out in Queens. Irregardless, the above mentioned grub is that consistently good that I had to do it and give them the strategic extra positive leaning half star.

I came here for my birthday dinner with my hubby. My parents used to come here when they were young so I legit felt like my parents lol. It was a nice big restaurant that felt cozy. Everyone was super nice and the ambiance was nice. We both ordered a chicken dish and it was so good. My mojito was top notch and they played a lot of old music like 80's and 90's music. Parking was so hard we had to park at a bus stop which is why this place didnt get 5 stars. I would return but take an uber!

Was just here (Saturday night) and waited an hour for food. We arrived at 6:30pm with our 4yo in tow and ordered within 10 minutes of sitting down. The fried zucchini side we ordered came out around 6:45pm and then the rest of our food didn't come out until 7:45pm. When our food finally came out, the salmon was barely warm and overcooked, our risotto was plain cold (which is particularly disgusting since it's risotto), and my orrechiette was about as far from al dente as you can get and served basically in a soup getting ever mushier. I asked our server where our food was at 7:15pm and he told me to look left and right to see that nobody has food, and stated that the kitchen is backed up. Obviously, sir. The owner must be greedy and opened up more tables in the outdoor space than his kitchen can support. We are new to the neighborhood and was looking forward to a nice meal al fresco on a beautiful night but left this restaurant severely disappointed and $135 poorer. AVOID.

I don't eat meat, can only speak on their pastas- they are OK.. just OK. It's a neighborhood staple. It's family owned. It's been around for a very long time, I get the sentiment and all of that.. but $28 for butter nut squash ravioli though? A small portion no less? Seriously.. meatpacking district prices in rego park, queens for food that is just.. decent. If you have the money and really want Italian food and NOTHING else is open- go for it I guess. Would've given 2 stars- but the dude behind the pizza counter when you pick food up is really punctual and polite.