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Bartolino's - Fine Italian Cuisine
$$$$ · Italian

29-11 21st Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Bartolino's - Fine Italian Cuisine 7.8
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
Vibes: Date Night Magic Comfort Food Classics Family Friendly Favorites Group Dining Gatherings
Bartolino's is a long-running Sicilian restaurant where old-school hospitality meets a big menu of pastas, chops, and seafood. It’s especially appealing for low-key dates that lean traditional, with many guests describing the experience as like eating in a friend’s dining room.
Must-Try Dishes: Mussels Posillipo, Black linguine with shrimp, Chicken Scarpariello
Scores:
Value: 7.6 Service: 8.4 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 8.2 Atmosphere: 6.4 Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Sicilian comfort cooking in a warm, family-style dining room.
Who should go: Traditionalists who like big portions and classic plates.
When to visit: Early weekend evenings before the dining room gets busy.
What to order: Mussels Posillipo, chicken Scarpariello, ricotta cheesecake.
Insider tip: Sit toward the back if you want a quieter, more intimate table.