Restaurant recommendation? I'm being picky though...

Bear with me.

Looking for restaurant recommendations for DH and I for tomorrow. Central/Eastern Queens, Brooklyn, Western/Southern Nassau.

Looking for something Italian, American or...well, creative, I guess. Obv vegetarian-friendly. No Thai/Chinese/Japanese/Indian...I cook that stuff all the time. No seafood places because we are veggie all the way (but we're not vegan).

I feel like all the places I've thought of is the same-old, same-old.

Thanks.

I keep on hearing about how great Ornella in Astoria is. They have separate vegetarian menu. P.S. they have an annoying website. Turn your speakers off unless you like Volare!

Ornella

Oevo Ristorante on northern blvd in great neck. This place is very cool and they have a modern take on traditional Italian food. I love it and can't wait to get back there! I drool just thinking about it, not even kidding.

Anthony's on Union. It's in Oakland Gardens/Bayside. I had my eparty there, very friendly and cozy. Very neighborhood Italian.

King Umberto's in Elmont.......they make fried cappellini that is to die for!

Villa d'este in Floral Park
Filomena's in Franklin Square

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Posted by Lsorrent

King Umberto's in Elmont.......they make fried cappellini that is to die for!

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I second the fried cappellini there - my SIL baby shower is there...YUM!!!

Also for Italian try Stella's in Floral Park on Jerich Tpke. Probably about a 2 or 3 block walk from the train station.

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Posted by Lsorrent

King Umberto's in Elmont.......they make fried cappellini that is to die for!

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that was my vote. however, they get INSANELY CROWDED for valentines day (which includes this wknd). we usually go there every year for v-day.

also amusing bc we're getting takeout from there tonight (including fried cappellini).

NOTE TO KRIS - DO NOT EAT THE FRIED CAPPELLINI (it has small bits of ham in it). people used to ask if we could make it without the ham (when i worked there like 13 years ago). i don't know if they ever developed a non-ham version.

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Posted by Clover23

NOTE TO KRIS - DO NOT EAT THE FRIED CAPPELLINI (it has small bits of ham in it). people used to ask if we could make it without the ham (when i worked there like 13 years ago). i don't know if they ever developed a non-ham version.

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Really?????? I had no idea!

Ok so I know you asked for Italian, but have you tried Mojave in Astoria? It is a southwest/ Mex place. The vibe and the margaritas are great.

My friend is a Veg and she eats there all the time.

The food is amazing also!!!

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Posted by Lsorrent

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Posted by Clover23

NOTE TO KRIS - DO NOT EAT THE FRIED CAPPELLINI (it has small bits of ham in it). people used to ask if we could make it without the ham (when i worked there like 13 years ago). i don't know if they ever developed a non-ham version.

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Really?????? I had no idea!

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yup!!!

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Posted by Thats-What-She-Said

Ok so I know you asked for Italian, but have you tried Mojave in Astoria? It is a southwest/ Mex place. The vibe and the margaritas are great.

My friend is a Veg and she eats there all the time.

The food is amazing also!!!

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Yes! Mojave is excellent!

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Posted by Clover23

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Posted by Lsorrent

Really?????? I had no idea!

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yup!!!

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Whoops! I didn't know either - SORRY KRIS!

Thanks, everyone! Gonna look this up on my break.

And Laura - it's all good

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Posted by little j

italian place in bayside and spending the night on bell? jimmy trattoria is good - great food and service, big portions, good prices, and good house wine too!

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I totally 2nd this!! This is Jerry and my favorite restaurant.

Here is the website

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Posted by Thats-What-She-Said

Ok so I know you asked for Italian, but have you tried Mojave in Astoria? It is a southwest/ Mex place. The vibe and the margaritas are great.

My friend is a Veg and she eats there all the time.

The food is amazing also!!!

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I have been to Mojave....I would def recommend it.

ooohhhh mmyyyy goodness just thought of this - what about Tanoreen in Brooklyn?!

delishhhhh - it's mediteranean / mid eastern...is that too close to what you cook often? if not, check it out! love love love

or, what about Besito in huntington?

Huntington in general has lots of fun options!

There is also a Besito in Roslyn .. much closer to queens but GREAT food. But in huntington, my fave is FH Rileys.

As far as Italian--- Luigi's on Union Turnpike its in queens but right near the border of LI. AMAZING manhattan quality Italian food and NOT overpriced. LOVE IT.

What about Greek? I think they have a lot of veggie options.

Trata in Roslyn is very good.

Besito in Roslyn..
I'm a Vegetarian too and they have excellent veggie burritos. The atmosphere is great there too.