The 13 Best Places for Authentic Italian Food in Queens (2024)

Victoria Graham:Excellent, authentic Italian! Great accustic music Sunday evenings. Monk fish is to die for and the mozarella apetizer is my secret. Don't try it.

Dirk:The most authentic Italian restaurant in New York . You aren't just dining, you've been invited Into Gianna's kitchen. Make sure you finish with her homemade gelato, it's the best in the world

V Bridges:This is my favorite restaurant in Long Island City. I always feel at home and the food is delicious. I get the lobster ravioli, chicken w peppers, bolognese, pizza. stop in Fridays to see Gary, at bar

Marianna D.:The most authentic Italian grocery store in the neighborhood. Gary makes his own cheese with great passion. Makes me feel at home.

Maria Fattore:No need to go to Arthur Avenue--- Gary has curated the best of what anyone needs when prepping authentic Italian meals! His mozzarella is always fresh!

Emily Bennett:Fresh sandwiches and delicious deli meats. Can't wait to try their homemade ravioli and tortellini.

Paolo Barone:Awesome deli! And you can find some really hard to find, authentic Italian things

Kimmie Ohh:They have really good pizza in the back! The slices are huge! If you’re lucky, you’ll get a freshly made slice :). The store also sells a wide range of authentic Italian food products here.

George Spartan:Hands down the finest Italian salamuria in Astoria. Amazing sandwiches, Italian dishes & delights that are better than any other Italian Astoria deli. Many imported canned and jarred goods from Italy.

Nickie Samartino:Really great authentic italian bakery.

Terry Taylor:Get the light, tart, and not to sweet strawberry mousse. Light as air, with a punch of fresh strawberry smoothed out with light fresh cream

Jason Speenburgh:Get the lobster tail!

Rosanne Catalano:Located near the Metro Diner, their pizza and Italian food is excellent authentic Italian. Their unique 'brick-oven' allows the food to melt in your mouth!

Joshua Lutz:best pizza in queens hands down. brick oven. try the peperoni knots!

Jim Taylor:Pretty authentic! Great value and seriously delicious grilled sandwiches.

Rosanne Catalano:If you want authentic Italian food, not just pizza, this is one of the best restaurants to eat! I especially love their calamari marinara :)

Angenette Sanchez:Best pizzeria in Maspeth. The only pizzeria that puts sesame seeds on their pizza!

Nostralock Holdamus:Best pizza in the world.

Mary Jasen:Best artichokes ever. Authentic Italian food , great presentation.

Christian Salcedo:Best Pizza in Howard Beach must try their paninis and grandma slices

Davon Redmond:The greatest Grandma Sicilian Slice! Nice, agile service. Salads are good as well.

Justin DiSanto:Amazing homemade gnocchi sauce was great as well. Great authentic Italian.

Elaine:Recommend a starter dish: Roasted beet/goat cheese/chicory/capers/balsamic glaze; mouth-watering!

Erik Cintron:Very disappointed. The place was hidden. The decor was old. The only thing I loved is the old owner greeting you and the fire place . The food was subpar the wine bottles were overpriced.

Landon Larsen:Really great authentic Italian pizza! Can't go wrong. Service was excellent as well!

Manoela Klein:The real italian pizza! Always when I come here I feel like I am in Italy. Awesome!

Ahna Hendrix:The owner is very hands-on, was super concerned about our food and overall experience. And he brought my sister and I shots of limoncello before we left. Great customer service lives here! .

William Shriver:Great and authentic Italian food. Incredibly fresh and quality ingredients with fantastic service. Terrific place to come for a special event.

John Vitkovich:An exquisite experience. Very impressive menu. Very attentive service, delicious food. A must try if you're visiting Astoria.

Ashley Eileen:Don't even bother with the menu. The specials are FANTASTIC!!

Brendan Benjamin:Authentic Italian subs.

Brendan Benjamin:Authentic Italian subs

Kyle Contino:The best sandwich in all of New York.

Hector:Outstanding service and hospitality, this authentic Italian restaurant inside a Tudor-style house feels like you are home. Try the mozzarella, and leave room for the delicious dessert.

Ken H.:Best foie gras in NYC...excellent wild mushrooms...get the tripe special if they have it

Will Arnone:Zucchini flowers and mushroom ravioli are superb. Great reasonable wine list .

Brian Patrick:Garlic Bread is insanely good. Sit down and enjoy a beautiful and authentic Italian atmosphere.

Ina Li:Neighborhood local favorite. Sunday buffet for $21 from 12-3, one drink and one delicious dessert included!

Kelly Ann:Eat in the pizzeria. They have one of the best marinara sauces around. All the red pasta dishes are good and the zucchini sticks are a great starter.