Best Food
Yikes; where do we start with this one?
As anybody what they like about Queens, and when you get past the answers of diversity, the Mets or their parents, they rave about the food. Where else can you get samosas, sushi, sangria, sauerbraten and a slice of pizza all on the same block?
The diversity of this borough is shown not only through its varied cuisine, but also through those who experiment, learning about foods they consider foreign, and opening up doors to whole new gastronomic wonders.
Always The Best
King Wah
69th St. and Northern Boulevard
“The King of boneless ribs hands down!”
D. Stutts
An Amazing Pie
J&D Pizza
Rego Park
“Only uses best quality of cheese, sauce and everything.”
Charlie Russo, Rego Park
Arriba, Arriba!
Cinco de Mayo
39-22 Bell Blvd., Bayside
“Delicious, authentic cuisine, great prices.”
S. Miller
Bagel Brouhaha
Sugar Bun Bakery
Crossbay Boulevard
“Best big flat bagels ever and cakes.”
Helen Stepniewski
Balkan Beauty
Cevabdzinica Sarajevo
Astoria
“Balkan fast food right here in Queens.”
David Brandwein
Better Than Old Pop
New Pop’s Restaurant
85-22 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
“Old fashioned ice cream parlor, atmosphere, variety of food.”
Maria A. Thomson, Woodhaven
Better Than One
Aldo’s II
Howard Beach
“Aldo is still here. Best homemade Italian ices.”
Gino Gabrelli, Howard Beach
The Big Winner
Triple Crown Diner
Jericho Turnpike, Bellerose
“Great food.”
Frank Manetta, Bayside
A Bit Of Everything
Farmbria Supermarket
Linden Boulevard and 217th Ave.
“Variety, variety and price!”
Norma Davila
Breakfast Break
Grand Café
37-01 30th Ave., LIC
“Best breakfast – quality and price.”
Annemay Mann
Bricks Make The Difference
Cascarino’s Brick Oven Pizzeria Ristorante
14-60 College Point Blvd.,
“Best pizza and food, great service. Cascarino’s caters a great party.”
Vinny Dippolito
“Best food.”
Mariana Zapantis
Buns A-Plenty
Soup Buns
38-12 Prince Street, Flushing
“Thin skin, delicious, filling with soup. Freshly made while you wait and cheap.”
Grace Su
Burger Heaven
The Bliss
47th St. and Greenpoint Ave., Sunnyside
“Burger lovers – try one of these!”
D. Stutts
Burgers & Wings, Oh My!
First Edition
Bell Blvd.
“Wings and prices are top notch.”
Eric Saadon, Bayside
Burgers To Savor
Donovan’s Pub
57-24 Roosevelt Ave., Woodhaven
“Best hamburger in all of NY and tasty entrees and great atmosphere!”
Tom Brenseke
By The Water
Baybridge Pizzeria
Restaurant
208-18 Cross Island Parkway, Bayside
“They make the best pizza ever – handmade by Anthony. I have eaten pizza everywhere and in most states, but nothing compares to Anthony’s thin crust and delicate flavors. Also try his Grandma’s pizza.”
Mrs. Finkelstein
Café Couture
TJ Café
Little Neck
“Wonderful food, service and prices.”
Rachel Cutler
Can’t Beat The Original
Original Stromboli Pizza
101-15 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills
“Original – for sure!”
Carol Biegel
Carniceria Wonder
La Fusta
Baxter Ave. and 82nd Street, Jackson Heights
“The most succulent steaks cooked to perfection!”
D. Stutts
A Classic Favorite
Pizza Classica
Union Turnpike, Woodhaven Blvd. Mall
“Very good food.”
Charles Baldi Sr.
“Fresh and delicious, great variety.”
Gail Bordenca
Count On Them
Three Brothers Butchers
Bell Blvd., Bayside
“Unbelievable mignon.”
Giovanna Kroboth, Bayside
Dunk Away
Dunkin Donuts
Woodhaven Boulevard and 63rd Drive
“Good service and donuts plus others.”
Charles Baldi Sr.
Enter Havana
Manny’s Grill
253-22 Union Turnpike, Floral Park
“Just dance the mambo and you’ll think you’re in Cuba!”
Adele Jalens
Espresso Bellisimo
Caffe Italia
12-40 Clintonville St.,
“Delicious Italian pastries, cookies, cakes, coffee and gelato.”
Nancy Bucella
Everything But The Squeal
Forest Pork Store
Forest Ave., Ridgewood
“Old World German favorites.”
Roseann Zuba
Filling And Great
Josephine’s Pizza
Crossbay Boulevard , Howard Beach
“Generous portions, homemade, great gem.”
Allegro
Flavor Eruption
Il Vesuvio
39-34 Bell Blvd.
“You’ll be full for days.”
Eric Sadon, Bayside
Food Better than The Name
Uvarara
Middle Village
“From Naples to Queens, great atmosphere.”
Allegro
Fresh and Exciting
Lucia Pizza
136-55 Roosevelt Ave. # B, Flushing
“They use the most delicious cheese and sauces. It’s so popular that they have to make pies around the clock, which means it’s fresh all the time! “
Paul, Flushing
Fresh & Fruity
Il Fagiano
17th Avenue and Utopia Parkway, Whitestone
“Great Italian food, friendly staff, always accommodating and always gives away fruit at the end of the meal.”
Mary Anne Cassimatis, Whitestone
The Fresh Maker
Maggie Moo’s
39-33 Bell Blvd., Bayside
“Great flavors, freshly made in the store with your choice of mix-ins.”
S. Miller
From Poppy To Salt
Bagel Shoppes
215-03 73rd Ave., Bayside
“Terrific fresh bagels with great varieties.”
Emily Hoffenberg
Get Up And Dance
Opa Greek Restaurant
28-44 31st St.
“Delicious food, family atmosphere, beautiful indoor garden, affordable prices.”
Mr. and Mrs. Stover
Gourmet Delights
Amish Market
Atlas Shops, Glendale
“Best new addition . . . gourmet delicacies.”
Cheryl Lifton
Grab Your Gondola
Dante Restaurant
Union Turnpike and 162nd Street
“All you need is a gondola to transport you to Italy.”
Adele Jalens
Great Night Out
Mehak
Kew Gardens
“Mehak and a Movie’ with the Kew Gardens Cinema around the corner, it’s the perfect evening.”
Cheryl Lifton
“It’s a little hole in the wall with great prices and big portions.”
Ying, Kew Gardens
The Great Outdoors
Sullivan’s
Bell Blvd.
“Outdoor patio.”
Daniela Crocchiola
Great Pasta Growers
Italian Farms
80-01 37th Ave., Jackson Heights
“Great meatballs and Italian bread.”
Isabel Uselton
A Great Pick-Up Place
Danny Boys
Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village
“Friendly people and good atmosphere.”
Charles Baldi Sr.
Hey… Fuggedaboutit
Park Side Italian Restaurant
Corona Ave and 108th Street, Corona
“The Park Side Restaurant has great food with wonderful service. Plus the ambiance inside is very romantic. And the prices are reasonable.”
Carol Kochta, Elmhurst
Hidden Treasure
Tokyo Steak
184-16 Horace Harding Expressway
“It’s good Japanese food and fun to watch the food being made in front of you.”
H.I. Weinholtz
Indian Attitude
Tandoori Hut
Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill
“Genuine Indian.”
Allegro
In The Clouds
Ozone Pizza
Liberty Avenue and 96th St.
“Best pizza.”
Roseann Zuba
An Italian Favorite
Tiramisu
Middle Village
“Quiet and cozy for conservation. Excellent desserts, great coffee.”
A. Spencer
It’s In Jackson Heights
Elmhurst Pizza
37th Ave. between 75th and 76th Streets They make personal 10” pizzas on the spot for you. The taste is to die for. It doesn’t taste like your traditional pizza—it is better!”
Tito Luna, Jackson Heights
Jewish Staples
Ben’s Deli
Bayside Shopping Center
“The variety, aroma and freshness salivates your desires upon entering.”
Roberta Hass
“Wonderful food, service and prices.”
Rachel Cutler
Joplin’s Favorite?
Ragtime Deli
158th Avenue and Crossbay Boulevard
“Old world Italian, great food.”
Gail Bordenca
Kosher Kare
Buddy’s Kosher Delicatessen
215-01 73rd Ave., Bayside
“Great tasting kosher food, especially corned beef, brisket, pastrami and knishes at reasonable prices.”
Emily Hoffenberg
Late-Night Pie
Dani’s Pizza
Forest Hills
“Open til 4 a.m.”
Mark Ochetal, Bayside
Leading The Charge
Flagship Diner
138-40 Queens Blvd., Jamaica
“Hot basket of fresh rolls and delicious food at good prices.”
Tom Brenseke
Leave It To Vito
Vito’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
78-37 Springfield Blvd., Bayside
“Excellent pizza and heroes at modest prices with quick, reliable service.”
Emily Hoffenberg
Make A House Call
Jackson House Restaurant
82-14 37th Ave., Jackson Heights
“Great burgers.”
Isabel Uselton
Meat – 24/7
Woo Chon
Flushing
“24 hour Korean BBQ and a banquet of treats to start.”
Cheryl Lifton
Melts In Your Mouth
Pesso’s Homemade Italian Ices
203-20 35th Ave., Bayside
“The best ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt.”
Lisa Carter, Bayside
Mmmm… Burgers
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
College Point
“You can taste the freshness in every bite!”
William King, Whitestone
Mom’s Home Cookin’
Jut Like Mother
Queens Blvd., Forest Hills
“Excellent food, good service, reasonable, a small, unique kind of restaurant. We found this restaurant years ago when we lived in Long Island. When we moved to Queens we went to numerous restaurants and found many very expensive, noisy and with hurried services. When I told my daughter, who lives in Massachusetts, that we found “Just Like Mother” again, she said we must go there when she visits us.”
Elaine Shulman
Most Improved
Terrace Diner
Bay Terrace Shopping Center
“Nice new owners, exciting new menu, beautiful restaurant, nice and clean.”
S. Miller
Mr. Popular
Fontana’s Famous Gyro
Francis Lewis Boulevard and Northern Boulevard
“Great food, fast service, low cost.”
Howard Weissman
My Hero!
Tony’s Beechhurst Deli
11-18 154 St., Beechhurst
“The best service in Queens. The food is the freshest and the heros are filled to overflowing. They do a brisk business so you know that the food is fresh. Tony’s has expanded its home cooked take-out menu and added space so you can eat at the deli as well. It was excellent before, now even more so.”
Peter Martin, Bayside
Neapolitan Delight
SAC’s Place
25-41 Broadway, Astoria
“Good pizza.”
Paula A. Bulhak, Bayside
Need We Say More?
Forest View Diner
Woodhaven
“Family run & great salads.”
A. Spencer
Neighborhood Feel
Whitestone Diner
149-21 14th Ave., Whitestone
“Great food and a friendly staff.”
Mark Klein, Whitestone
No Luck Needed
Irish Cottage
Forest Hills
“Best pub for a burger and a beer.”
David Brandwein
No Tall Tale
Mythos
Northern Boulevard, Bayside
“Best Greek food.”
Giovanna Kroboth, Bayside
Not Bad For A Chain
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
215-22 73rd Ave., Bayside
“Fabulous tasting donuts, with many varieties and premium, creamy, decadent ice cream! Two great places all in one!”
Emily Hoffenberg
Now That’s A Diner!
Forest View
91-06 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
“Best food and service.”
Maria A. Thomson, Woodhaven
Oaky, Nutty Flavors
Danny Brown Wine Bar
104-02 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
“Delicious, well-crafted food. Great wine list. Lovely atmosphere.”
Doria Kalt, Forest Hills
Old Fashion Taste
Manor Deli
94-12 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
“Excellent salads, lunches, old fashioned deli.”
Maria A. Thomson, Woodhaven
Old School Fave
Andy’s Deli
Eliot Avenue., Middle Village
“Good pastrami sandwiches.”
Charles Baldi Sr.
Old World Flavor
Kaufman’s Pastrami
Cross Bay Boulevard
“Best ever.”
Helen Stepniewski
Old World Meats
Karl Ehmer
Fresh Pond Road and Metropolitan Avenue.
“Bratwurst. M-m-m-m.”
Norma Davila
Out Of This World
Neptune Diner
Hoyt Avenue., Astoria
“Yummy grilled cheese.”
Daniela Crocchiola, Bayside
Oy, They’re So Good
Knish Nosh
100-30 Queens Blvd., Rego Park
“Once again Knish Nosh is still my favorite.”
Andrew, Forest Hills
Pennywhistles
Schmidt’s Confectionery
94-15 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
“Family-owned, delicious home-made candies.”
Maria A. Thomson, Woodhaven
Peppy Pizza
Peppino’s Pizza
61st Street off Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside
“Grab a slice of heaven and a baked lasagna.’nuff said.”
D. Stutts
Polished Polish
Krolewskie Jadlo
61st Street between 56th Road & 56th Drive, Maspeth
“In a heart of Polish community there is one place where I really recommend you to try the best potato pancakes and pirogues. Also, they have a changing menu with a variety of specials such as trout in a lemon sauce. “
Bozena Kedzior, Maspeth
Ridiculous Wraps
Barosa
62-37 Woodhaven Boulevard
“Best paninnis and wraps.”
Gail Bordenca
Round And Tasty
The Bagel Hut
89th Street and Northern Boulevard
“Handmade bagels . . . perfection!”
D. Stutts
Scholastic Ovens
Oxford Bakery
Liberty Avenue and 104th Street
“Great taste and generous fillings.”
Roseann Zuba
Simply Pizza
Polito’s Pizza
38-12 Broadway, Astoria
“Just the right mix of sauce and cheese on a thin crust.”
Tom Brenseke
Smells Wonderful
Bagels and Bake
40-15 Bell Blvd.
“Bagels are freshest and softest
Spice & Nice
Wah Hing Kitchen
73-12 Bell Blvd., Bayside
“Delicious Chinese food, accommodating staff and friendly, efficient service.”
Emily Hoffenberg
Spoon It Up
Sponelli’s Restaurant
116th Street and Metropolitan Avenue, Kew Gardens
“Great food, service, atmosphere, family style.”
Paul Toomey
String The Lights!
Royal Indian Palace
Atlantic Avenue, Richmond Hill
“Beautiful! Let’s party!”
Allegro
Sushi Heaven
Mr. Wasabi’s Sushi
Bell Boulevard
“Clean and fast.”
Daniela Crocchiola, Bayside
“Love the ginger.”
Mark Ochetal, Bayside
Sushi & A Twist
Yamakaze Restaurant
39-11 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside
“It features real fresh Sushi and enticing Fusion foods.”
Jonny, Elmhurst
Take A Dip
Deluge Restaurant
Sheraton LaGuardia Hotel
135-20 39th Ave., Flushing
“Deluge is a unique dining experience with great food and an equally superb ambiance.”
Harriet Lucas, Oakland Gardens
Tasty Treats
Dan’s Ice
163rd Street and Jamaica Avenue.
“Variety – size-wise and style. Value for dollar.”
Norma Davila
Thai, Thai Again
BKNY Thai Restaurant
47-11 Francis Lewis Blvd., Bayside
“Excellent array of flavors in non-Americanized Thai dishes. Spacious interior. Fantastic bathrooms.”
Robert Kalish
Top Of The List
J&S Pizza
244-35 Merrick Blvd., Rosedale
“Best ever pizza in Queens. Over 25 years.”
Norma Davila
Top-Notch Deli
Deli Masters
184-02 Horace Harding Expwy.
“The best pastrami and corned beef in town!”
Harriet Ina
“Best kosher deli.”
John Liberman
Tourist Treats
Marabella Pizza
41-07 Greenpoint Ave., corner of 41st Street, Sunnyside
“Marabella is a must for relatives who visit from out of town. Best pizza sauce & all their food is fresh & delicious! And it is very clean.”
Sonya Moritz, Sunnyside
Treats Galore
Omonia’s Café
36th Street, Astoria
“Of course! After dinner, good desserts, pastries!”
Mr. and Mrs. Stover
Truly An Old-Timer
Old Time Vincent’s
Howard Beach
“Fresh sauces are homemade. The best seafood.”
Allegro
“Great Food, excellent sauce, good service, and friendly staff. Most important, it is very consistent.”
oAnn Vita, Howard Beach
“Best meat balls in town, great BBQ ribs, and the porterhouse steaks are out of this world. They are huge.”
Andrew Hotz, Howard Beach
“Best baked clams I have ever tasted and the sauce is the closest to the way my grandma made sauce. Brought back nice memories.”
Susan Calvi, Howard Beach
“The tortellini is great, love the desserts, and they pour a nice drink.”
Charles Portelli, Howard Beach
“Love the Sunday Brunch, love the muffins. The Eggs Benedict was out of this world and I felt like I was on vacation.”
Joann Rinaldi, Howard Beach
“Always good, great people working there, I go here for lunch, can’t beat the price. Their bread is amazing and I especially love the baked clams and now the BBQ Baby Back Ribs.”
Michael Garcia, Howard Beach
Try Their Baked Ziti
Pizza Sam
89-06 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
“After being taken over by the son of the founder, and newly renovated Pizza Sam has the best pizza in Queens.”
Martin W., Jackson Heights
Upscale Italian
Castel Mare
21-64 Utopia Pkwy., Whitestone
“Best Italian food in town.”
Mark Klein, Whitestone
Veggie Delight
The Oneness Fountain Heart
157-19 72nd Ave., Flushing
“The greatest vegetarian restaurant. All the dishes are amazing in flavor and taste. I have sent at least 50 different people there and they all love it.”
Mitch Proffman, Flushing
“The best vegetarian restaurant in Queens. It’s friendly, clean, quiet and the food is interesting, appealing and very good. A different experience from other restaurants in the city.”
Howard Beckerman, Flushing
“OFH is the best vegetarian restaurant in Queens, or for that matter, in all of NYC and Long Island. The food is delicious and healthy, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, and the staff is friendly and attentive. They often remember frequent customers by name. Decor relating to the guru (Sri Chimnoy) is present but unobtrusive. I’m not a follower but I always enjoy the guru’s music, paintings and writings when I visit OFH.”
Sheri Weisz, Plainview
Wild West Diner
Jackson Hole
35th Avenue and Bell Boulevard
“Great burgers.”
Steve Kissi, Bayside
You Can’t Go Wrong
McDonald’s
Maurice Avenue, off LIE
“Clean and perfect hamburgers.”
Charles Baldi Sr.
You Like-a The Sauce?
Gyro World
195th Street and Northern Boulevard
“Best gyros in Queens.”
Gail Bordenca
Who’s Number One?
Pizzeria Uno
107-16 70th Rd., Forest Hills.
“Nice atmosphere, unusual, interesting menu, wonderful food, very good waiters and waitresses.”
Carol Biegel
A Whopper Of A Tale
Burger King
39-20 Main St. at Roosevelt Avenue
The management and staff at this fast food hamburger heaven are, as always, professional, friendly, courteous and attentive to their dining customers’ needs. The service is always excellent, there are a great many selections of meals to choose from and this restaurant offers comparably the best prices around.
The food is always cooked right, served hot, fresh, healthy, nutritious and delicious – great to munch on. No KFC rats here, an atypical clean restaurant establishment. The restroom is always clean and open to the public. There are free refills and action toys on sale for children. A unique shelf/lighting arrangement of wall and ceiling décor highlight Main Street’s Burger King. The spacious interior design includes a second floor dining room with a “historic look back” at the Flushing community.
A model of the Unisphere stands tall at this Burger King, bringing back memories of the 1964 World’s Fair. There are other World’s Fair photographic memorabilia and a row of flags of different international nations, highlighting and complementing the restaurant lobby.
The food and menu selections speak for themselves, as they are widely varied and reasonably priced with opportunities for discounts. The ability to choose from a large selection of items, from milkshakes, burgers and salads to chicken and fish sandwiches to breakfast food and dollar menu options has made BK a “best loved” on everyone’s list.
The best deal in America — our “Fast Food Nation” — is beautifully represented by my favorite place in Queens: the Main Street BK.
Joseph Turrisi, Flushing
Zoom On Over
Zum Stammtisch
69-46 Myrtle Ave., Ridgewood/Glendale
“Great Sauerbraten, potato balls and German beers.”
Tom Brenseke
Druery pours mixture of yellow & brown mustard seeds into vintage machinery.
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A Rich Tradition
A. Bauers Mustard
Ridgewood
Bart J. Druery IV knows the ups and downs of family business. In 1990 he left his “shirt and tie” job to take over A. Bauer’s Mustard from his great uncle. The Ridgewood company, established in 1888, hasn’t altered its recipe or its equipment; the newest machine is 30 years old.
“It’s not like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” Druery said, climbing the crooked stairs of the 19th century factory, which houses New York State’s fourth oldest elevator. Hanging on his office wall is a certificate from the 1931 Parisian Fancy Food Exposition where the condiment took home gold.
As A. Bauer’s sole employee, Druery manufactures the mustard himself—the ratio of yellow to brown seeds is a secret. He also labels, fills and shi
ps the jars. He’s determined to reverse years of mismanagement under his great uncle.
“Years ago the super markets were knocking on the door,” he said. “We’d have been as big as Guldens.” The events following Sept. 11 further slowed business with army bases closing and canceling their orders.
Druery markets his Pure Prepared Mustard and Mustard with Horseradish by handing out jars to everyone he meets. And in the last 10 years, Fiery-Foods & Barbeque Magazine and Food Distribution Magazine have recognized A. Bauer’s excellence.
“I’m not looking for the fame,” Druery said. “But the fortune would be nice.” It’s also nice, he says, to meet the 60, 70 and 80 year-olds who stop by to share memories of buying jars as children.
For more information, or to place an order, visit www.abauersmustard.com.
