Astoria Restaurant needed!!!

EriBerry Posted: Apr 12, 2004 10:55 AM

Astoria Restaurant needed!!!

My parents are coming to see our new apt we got in Astoria and I want to take them out for a nice dinner. Any suggestions?? They love Seafood!!

wc0143 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:08 AM

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Amore I Amici Restaurant
Address: 2935 Newtown Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
Phone: (718) 267-2771

Not a seafood restaurant but EXCELLENT Italian and if you do order the fish, they de-bone it at the table.

Jan05Bride Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:08 AM

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I think the name of a good seafood resturant is Uncle George, but I'm not positive ...

EriBerry Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:09 AM

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thanks, ill check them both out :) keep them coming!!

Sassyz75 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:13 AM

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Elias Fish Corner :)

dandj Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:19 AM

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El Olivo - on 31st Street.... my favorite restaurant in Queens!

bedda26 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:53 AM

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AMICI AMORE is mine and DH's favorite place. You Got to go there.

Scoop Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:57 AM

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Telly's Taverna
Bartolinos
Esperides Restaurant

Niecey Posted: Apr 12, 2004 11:58 AM

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Demetrios on Broadway and like 33rd ish - good Greek seafood.

There is a big Greek place on 31st Ave and maybe 35 or 36th - that is good too and I can't think of the name - it is really good to take your family. We took DH's family there who never ate Greek and they really enjoyed it. It has everything. Fish, steaks, greek dishes.

I hear Elias is great for seafood too. And I have also heard great things about the Italian place (amici) mentioned.

I wouldn't recommend Uncle Georgie's. It is like the neighborhood place you have to try but tell you the truth it is kind of grubby and just ok.

ChristineC68 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 12:21 PM

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Ponticello's on Bway & 47th is delicious. It's Italian but has seafood on the menu.

kpny622 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 12:42 PM

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I live in Astoria - the BEST restaurant that is always crowded, but with EXCELLENT service and food (and reasonably priced) is Trattoria L'INcontro on 31st Street and Ditmars. You need a reservation. They have 100 specials in addition to the menu, a huge wine list, and everything is awesome. It is consistently listed in Zagats as one of the best Italian in all 5 boroughs! My FI and I are addicted to the place. Many of the entrees and specials are seafood, too.

ohekabride Posted: Apr 12, 2004 01:07 PM

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Posted by kpny622

I live in Astoria - the BEST restaurant that is always crowded, but with EXCELLENT service and food (and reasonably priced) is Trattoria L'INcontro on 31st Street and Ditmars. You need a reservation. They have 100 specials in addition to the menu, a huge wine list, and everything is awesome. It is consistently listed in Zagats as one of the best Italian in all 5 boroughs! My FI and I are addicted to the place. Many of the entrees and specials are seafood, too.

I couldn't agree more....the BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been.

Bebalina Posted: Apr 12, 2004 01:18 PM

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I'm from Astoria....and I was looking for something local to take my fh too for his bday...and I've heard soo many great things about Amore Amici,....thats where I decided that I'm taking him....
check it out
Amore Amici

wc0143 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 02:32 PM

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Posted by Bebalina

I'm from Astoria....and I was looking for something local to take my fh too for his bday...and I've heard soo many great things about Amore Amici,....thats where I decided that I'm taking him....
check it out
Amore Amici

You will not be disappointed! The owners or chef (I don't really know) are friends of someone who works with my father (phew!!) so they are usually extra nice to us. But the food is phenomenal!!!

Osso Bucco TO DIE FOR!!! And the sauteed spinach is very yummy too!!!

I wish I still lived in Queens!!!

Bebalina Posted: Apr 12, 2004 03:50 PM

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Posted by wc0143

Posted by Bebalina

I'm from Astoria....and I was looking for something local to take my fh too for his bday...and I've heard soo many great things about Amore Amici,....thats where I decided that I'm taking him....
check it out
Amore Amici

You will not be disappointed! The owners or chef (I don't really know) are friends of someone who works with my father (phew!!) so they are usually extra nice to us. But the food is phenomenal!!!

Osso Bucco TO DIE FOR!!! And the sauteed spinach is very yummy too!!!

I wish I still lived in Queens!!!

thanks for the tips....fh's bday is on 4/20 but i'll take him on the 24th...
it doesnt seem too expenseive either.

regi Posted: Apr 12, 2004 06:53 PM

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How about Pamela's?? It is located on steinway street. It is Greek food and it is great.

nov.bride Posted: Apr 12, 2004 08:05 PM

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I live in Astoria too- Trattoria L'Encontro is awesome for italian ( but w/ a reservation as others have suggested)
Also well known for seafood is Cyclades on Ditmars ave & 32nd Street.
We also really love to go to Zodiac Cafe on 30th Ave and 31st- best greek salads and really good grilled octopus and stuffed shrimp Obviously more of a greek restaurant.

OK - now I have made myself hungry!

ETA:
There is also a really good greek place by Astoria Park and Ditmars blvd. _I forgot the name but the food is outrageous!