Best Italian Restaurants in Astoria (Central)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
A wine-forward trattoria with a strong pasta-and-seafood lane.
Notable Picks
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.
8.1
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.
An old-school neighborhood Italian with a real dining-room rhythm—best approached as a classic red-sauce date with one pasta and one seafood or chicken plate. It’s not a scene, but it delivers a comfortable, unforced kind of romance when you lean into the fundamentals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice, Baked clams, Chicken Francese
What Makes it Special: A sit-down Italian-pizzeria hybrid built for simple, classic plates.
Worthy Picks
7.9
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.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
A newer-feeling, neighborhood pizza stop that can be a solid family fallback when you keep the order tight: one or two slice styles and a single fun side. It’s strongest as a quick, low-stakes pizza night—grab-and-go friendly, with just enough variety to keep kids happy without turning into menu sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita slice, Pizza rolls, Zeppole (fried donut holes)
What Makes it Special: A quick-slice setup with kid-friendly sides that make it easy.