Best Italian Restaurants in Corona
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Park Side Restaurant
Vintage Queens Italian with big plates and a celebratory feel.
Notable Picks
8.8
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
An old-school Queens Italian dining room known for classic red-sauce plates, hefty portions, and a lively, reservation-driven evening scene. Locals use it for family milestones and nostalgic dinners where veal, pasta, and seafood carry the night more than trend-chasing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Veal Parmigiana, Truffle & Mushroom Fettuccini, Linguine with Clam Sauce
What Makes it Special: Vintage Queens Italian with big plates and a celebratory feel.
8.5
A generations-deep Italian deli where house-made mozzarella, cold cuts, and overstuffed heroes define the experience more than seating or decor. Regulars come for the grab-and-go sandwiches and market shelves packed with Italian staples before games or neighborhood gatherings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mama's Special hero, Fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich, Eggplant parmigiana hero
What Makes it Special: Historic Italian deli status plus fresh mozzarella and loaded heroes.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
A high-volume Corona pizzeria and dining room balancing New York–style pies with a full slate of chicken, pasta, and hero classics. It works best as a neighborhood go-to for family-friendly meals and delivery-heavy orders rather than a drawn-out special-occasion dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Taste of Italy, Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and mushrooms, Classic New York cheese slice
What Makes it Special: Busy neighborhood pizzeria with a full Italian menu and strong value.
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Busy neighborhood pizzeria near LeFrak City known for extra-large pies, hearty pasta dinners, and generous portions that feed a crowd. It’s where local families call in big orders for game nights, school events, and casual Sunday dinners without spending fine-dining money.
Must-Try Dishes:
18" extra large pizza, Penne alla vodka with chicken, Chicken cutlet parmigiana with pasta
What Makes it Special: Large-format pies and classic chicken pastas built to share at home.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
A long-running corner pizzeria dating back to the early 1970s that leans on thin-crust pies, simple Italian-American dinners, and takeout-friendly service. It’s a dependable stop for locals who want a straightforward slice, a baked pasta, or a quick sit-down meal without pretense.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brick-oven cheese slice, Grandma-style square pie, Baked ziti
What Makes it Special: Decades of neighborhood pizza service with classic pies and pastas.
Casual sit-down spot on 104th Street blending Mexican platters, overstuffed tacos, and pastas with a lineup of frozen margaritas. It’s best when you treat it as a relaxed group hangout for big plates, shared nachos, and cocktail pitchers before or after neighborhood events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tostadas al pastor, Carnitas plate, Frozen mango margarita
What Makes it Special: Hybrid Mexican-Italian spot where oversized tacos, tostadas, and nachos share space with strong frozen margaritas in a laid-back dining room.
7.7
A casual pizzeria-cafe hybrid on Junction that covers slices, baked pasta trays, and quick coffee for the neighborhood. It’s strongest as an all-day utility stop where you can grab a slice or baked ziti, sit for a bit, and move on without much ceremony.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked ziti, Baked ravioli, Baked spaghetti
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizzeria-cafe with hearty baked pastas and long hours.