Best Trendy Italian Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
VIA VAI
Chef-owner Antonio Morichini brings Michelin-trained Roman cooking to a cozy Astoria dining room with house-made pasta and thin-crust pizza.
Notable Picks
#1
VIA VAI
8.6
VIA VAI is a chef-driven Roman Italian restaurant where house-made pasta, thin-crust brick-oven pizza, and a focused Italian wine list anchor a small, reservation-heavy dining room. It balances rustic warmth with polished execution, making it one of the most consistently praised Italian options in Ditmars-Steinway.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe pasta, Squid ink pasta, Margherita pizza
What Makes it Special: Chef-owner Antonio Morichini brings Michelin-trained Roman cooking to a cozy Astoria dining room with house-made pasta and thin-crust pizza.
#2
Figlia
8
Figlia is a neighborhood Italian spot and wine bar focused on neo-Neapolitan pies and creative pastas in a compact, modern room just off Ditmars. The mood leans buzzy and social, with a short menu where a few pizzas and pastas get most of the attention from repeat diners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe pizza, Spicy vodka pizza, Radiatore pasta
What Makes it Special: A compact pizza-and-pasta wine bar with neo-Neapolitan pies and modern pastas that feel designed for sharing.
Worthy Picks
#3
Nonnas 1977
7.5
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Nonnas 1977 brings a decades-old square-slice tradition to 23rd Avenue, serving saucy pies, penne vodka, and classic parm platters in a casual, family-leaning setting. The Astoria outpost builds on the original 1977 recipe, giving local families another option for Italian comfort food that feels both nostalgic and new.
Must-Try Dishes:
Proud Mary Square Pizza, Penne Vodka, Chicken Parm
What Makes it Special: Square-slice specialists bringing a 1970s New York recipe to Astoria.