Review Ninos - Astoria

The Mac and cheese bites were really good. Very good size. Nice and crispy on the outside and really cheesy on the inside. My lemonade drink was also super refreshing and the staff was really welcoming and friendly. My server Stephanie was great and the manager Kasper checked on us and made sure we were enjoying the food and the atmosphere. Will be back next week again

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. ❤️

Nice neighborhood restaurant that gave me a little touch of Italy. Food was delicious. Was skeptical about the spicy watermelon marg but it was amazing! Our waitress was so sweet and accommodating. Only annoying thing was our seats was by the plates/cutlery station. Couldn't really have a conversation without all the banging. Also must comment about how nice the decor was. Plates and even the bathroom were so cute. Will return. Even all the way from the Bronx.

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!

This place is incredible! The food here is very good, grilled octopus is a must try and fried calamari was fantastic. Drinks were also pretty good, spicy watermelon margarita was refreshing and good. Outdoor seating was very nice and spacious. You won't feel too cramped and you are distant from other tables. Highly 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.

It was my first time actually dining here and the food was surprisingly good! I had gnocchi, really liked the taste. House special pizza with prosciutto was delicious, and grilled octopus was great too. Will try out different items on the menu next time. Overall good experience :)

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.

This is a great option for any day of the week. Wonderful food, seasonal ingredients, delicious sauces, everything cooked well, great selection of cocktails and the nicest staff always. Great atmosphere, with potted palm trees outside next to the picnic tables that make you feel like you're on vacation (its also good for large groups without a reservation)

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!

Surprisingly, the food was SPECTACULAR... I had steak and eggs, which was amazing just right and the steak was smoked with something and juicy. Medium just like I like it. The side consisting of eggs and potatoes were amazingly good too. Other people from my party ordered avocado toast and Margherita pizza and all was great. Highly recommend 👍👍☝️

Italian like no other on Ditmars. This Italian restaurant / Bar offers a classic first date appeal, serving up some really flavorful and filling dishes. We had a group of 9 come out so we had a taste of a lot of things on the menu. The top pics were the truffle Mac and cheese appetizer, any of the pizzas and hands down the bread pudding with the chocolate salami in a close second for desert. Personally, the sauce on the fried cheese was my favorite offering a perfect amount of hot peppers and spices for a delicious dipping sauce for the crust of the pizza. Highly recommend stopping by for a drink, something to eat and to try and make words in the bathroom with their creative scrabble flooring :)

Had been looking to come here for a bit and finally had the chance to go. First, I will say I was very impressed with the food. Everything was delicious. The portion size was adequate for what we were being charged. My daughter had the Nutella pizza which she had zero complaints about. I tried it. It was delicious. You cannot go wrong with Nutella....ever. The hubs had the Everything Bagel Pizza, which to his delight had a hefty portion of lox. It was quite delicious. I had the Chilaquiles. Very tasty. Delicious. What you would expect from your standard Chilaquiles. Secondly, the drinks. I had the most amazing drink. The AQ Spritz, which consisted of Tito's (my fave), Prosecco and Grapefruit Syrup. I could easily knock back a few of these but the price prevented me from doing so. Especially since the glass was less than 3/4 filled. My husband got a Moscow Mule, which was good but not served in the standard copper cup, which admittedly took away from the drink. I'm a traditionalist. What can I say? My daughter had a coke. What was disappointing was...there was none. She had to wait for someone to go to the store and buy it. Not sure if there was an issue with the tap/fountain/draft/what ever it is called but we weren't offered an explanation, an apology, etc. I understand things happen. No biggie but it's a bit odd to have to wait for a soda. My husband decided to have a beer. He asked for a Peroni. After some time our server returned to say there was none. He was offered something comparable to which he agreed upon. After waiting and waiting and waiting, it never came. It wasn't busy as we had made reservations first thing so we'd understand if it were the height of service but the bar was so slow. There were two people behind it and I hate to say it but they moved like turtles. I sat directly across from the bar and watched and waited as the drinks were literally being made at a snails pace. We were done with our meal and my husband asked the waiter where the drink was. Noticing we were done and waiting only on the drink he informed us that the bar had not yet prepared it. We cancelled the beer. Not sure how much prep goes into a beer but bar service, or beverage service, is what completely brought my 5 star rating down to a 4. The waiting. The lack of explanation was a bit disheartening. The food; however was amazing and totally worth coming back for. In conclusion, the food? DELICIOUS! Just step up the beverage section. I want to come back and drink appropriately filled glasses of that AQ Spritz. My husband wants a Peroni or something comparable in a timely manner and my daughter wants a coke without having to wait after her parents have been served bar drinks. Oh, and get the proper Copper mule cups! It truly does add to the Mule experience.

First time here, We ordered Calamari, Ceasar Salad, Chicken parm, gnocchi and Tiramisu for dessert. I loved the Cesar salad with homemade dressing, and the calamari perfectly seasoned. The Gnocchi was sooo freaking good, a beautiful buttery flavor. The Chicken Parm wasn’t my favorite, but hubby’s liked. The dessert was good, we were just stuffed to be exited about it. Overall amazing experience.

Ahh everything was SO GOOD! Steak with chilequiles = crispy, steak tender. Fluffiest lemon ricotta pancakes with crack buttahhh. French toast was small portion but makes up for it with how freaking good it is. Service was attentive. Decor was elegant and beautiful. Yes never close.