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Best Family Friendly Italian in Astoria

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Nonnas 1977 7.5
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
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
Scores:
Value: 7.8 Service: 7.3 Consistency: 7.6 Food Quality: 8.1 Atmosphere: 7 Cultural Relevance: 6
What makes it special: Square-slice specialists bringing a 1970s New York recipe to Astoria.
Who should go: Families craving saucy squares and hearty parm dinners.
When to visit: Evenings for dine-in or takeout family dinners.
What to order: Proud Mary square, penne vodka, chicken parm.
Insider tip: Mix a couple of specialty squares with classic cheese for picky eaters.