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Palermo Restaurant & Bar
$$ · Mediterranean

23-92 21st St, Astoria, NY 11105
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Best Mediterranean 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

Palermo Restaurant & Bar 8.0
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Family Friendly Favorites Birthday & Celebration Central Comfort Food Classics
Palermo blends Italian and broader Mediterranean flavors with wood-fired pizzas, seafood, and pastas in a comfortable dining room that also hosts events. It’s popular with families and groups who want a full meal without traveling far from the Astoria waterfront.
Must-Try Dishes: Wood-fired margherita pizza, Alaskan king salmon, Halibut special
Scores:
Value: 7.9 Service: 6.5 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.3 Atmosphere: 8.5 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Italian-leaning Mediterranean spot with wood-fired pies and seafood near the waterfront.
Who should go: Families and groups wanting pizza, seafood, and pasta together.
When to visit: Weekend evenings for a fuller menu and event-like buzz.
What to order: Margherita pizza, salmon or branzino, rotating halibut special.
Insider tip: Call ahead to ask about the fish of the day; seafood specials are often the best value on the menu.