Ninos

I had an amazing experience at Nino's AQ. From the outside eating area to the nice decor of the inside, I could already tell that I was in for a good time. I was greeted by Kasper, the manager who was very polite and formal. I got there quite early as dinner just seemed to have started. I noticed at this time that one of the staff members who I believe was called Marianna was setting up. She played some really good music, which really helped set a good vibe for my experience. Kasper informed me of their weekend special, which consisted of two Oyster's [East and West Coast]. I tried both, and they were both very delicious. The west coast had amazing flavor despite having a slimy texture. The East Coast was delicious as well but did not compare to West Coast. After trying these oysters, I ordered the Meatballs and the Charred Octopus. Since I sat at the bar, I was tended to by Muhammad the Bartender. Muhammad was very kind and able to answer my questions regarding the bread and olive oil spread served when you dine here. I was recommended by him a drink called "Frozen Aperol Spritz," which was a delicious drink topped off with a nice garnish. My food arrived promptly and I was very satisfied with the quality and quantity of the food. The meatballs were tender and delicious. The sauce was very good and not too overpowering on the delicious flavor of the meatballs. The meatballs came topped off with a delicious cheese, which I do not know the name of. However, this cheese complimented the fish very well. The octopus 🐙 was delicious. I noticed a light sauce below the octopus, which tasted amazing. The octopus was cooked to perfection and had a delicious texture and was easy to eat. Still hungry, I asked Kasper for a recommendation for a pizza since there were so many different combinations. He recommended the "Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza." which he informed me sells very well here at Nino's. What an amazing choice because it was really hard for me to choose. I ate almost the entire pie before asking for a to-go box for my pizza. Not wanting to end there, I decided on a dessert, which was the "Lemon Ricotta Cake." That cake was a banger. The perfect ending to my time here at Nino's. I sit here now thinking of the next time that I will be going to Nino's, which isn't that far off in the future. I am very thankful for the kind staff at Nino's for everything that went on during my experience. Thank you. ❤️

We had an amazing experience in this place! I wanted something from the dinner menu when it was lunch, and after telling me they can’t make it - the waitress spoke to the manager and he told the kitchen to make this dish anyway. It was a really pleasant surprise and I appreciated it a lot. The food was fantastic, the vibe overall was great and the staff was pleasant. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

So glad I discovered this beautiful and authentic restaurant. The pasta is made in house and is perfection. They also have delicious cocktails that I snapped some shots for you. At the time of writing this review the place is only 3 months old and it was packed on a Sunday night. The owner Mike was around and he made great recommendations. We will be back again.

We came here to celebrate my brother-in-law’s birthday the day of. We decided to come for brunch. The food was really good. They were really helpful and gave their best “happy birthday” sing along in a cup of strawberry gelato. There’s a cool bar in the middle too so I’d imagine they do happy hour too. Really nice spot.

Hands down for one of the best Carbonara that I've ever tried in my life. And also that is my favorite dish to cook for my family and friends, so it's definitely not just words! What an amazing explosion of flavors I had today! Also the avocado toast is very well season, with a right amount of spicy on it. Definitely my new favorite restaurant in Astoria! Thanks for Taylor (I think ) for the great service as well!