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Best Italian Restaurants in Astoria (11103)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: December 2025

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Our Top Pick
Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
A wine-forward trattoria with a strong pasta-and-seafood lane.

Notable Picks

#1 Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
8.5
$$$ Astoria (Central)
Vibes: Date Night Magic Girls Night Out Approved Trendy Table Hotspots Outdoor Dining Oasis
A polished Astoria neighborhood trattoria where the room and wine list feel intentional, but the kitchen still leans into classic Italian comfort. Best when you anchor the table with a seafood-leaning main and one housemade pasta, then let the bottle do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes: Branzino, Housemade pasta, Oysters (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: A wine-forward trattoria with a strong pasta-and-seafood lane.
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#2 Rizzo's Pizza
8.3
$$ Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions Family Friendly Favorites Hidden Gems Heaven
A long-running Astoria slice institution known for its signature thin-crust Sicilian-style square—crisp, dense, and unlike most neighborhood pizza. It’s best treated as a focused pizza mission: grab the squares, keep the order tight, and let the crust be the point.
Must-Try Dishes: Thin-crust Sicilian square slice, Tomato pie, Classic cheese slice
What Makes it Special: A distinct Astoria square slice style with a crisp, dense bite.
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#3 Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria
8.1
$$ Astoria (Central)
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics
A modern Astoria pizzeria that leans into craft and technique—well-fermented dough, strong bake, and a menu built for people who actually care about crust. Skip the menu sprawl mindset and treat it like a slice shop with standards.
Must-Try Dishes: Classic cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Sicilian-style slice (when available)
What Makes it Special: Technique-driven pizza with a crust-first point of view.
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Worthy Picks

#4 Sorriso Italian Pork Store
7.9
$ Astoria (Central)
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries
An old-school Italian salumeria where the move is simple: let the counter do the heavy lifting and build your meal around cured meats, fresh mozzarella, and a made-to-order hero. This isn’t a sit-down “Italian restaurant” night—it’s a grab-and-go Italian pantry experience done right.
Must-Try Dishes: Italian combo hero, Fresh mozzarella, Porchetta sandwich (when available)
What Makes it Special: A true Italian pork store counter with serious salumi and heroes.
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