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QUEENS RESTAURANTS By Neighborhood
Rockaways & LIC
ROCKAWAY BREWING
Taproom/Light Bites
$$
415 B 72 St
718.474.2339 | rockawaybrewco.com
SOUK EL SHATER
Lebanese
$
43-03 Queens Blvd
718.392.2702
Counter-serve nook offering Middle Eastern sandwiches with halal meat, plus baked goods and groceries.
Whitestone
CONCETTINA RESTAURANT
Italian
$$
160-24 Willets Point Blvd
718.281.4210 | concettinarestaurant.com
Authentic Italian dishes made to order with homemade pastas.
ERIN'S ISLE
American Pub
$$
154-03 Cross Island Pkwy
718.746.8456
Corner pub serving up comfort food. Known for their steaks and homemade desserts.
THE CLINTON RESTAURANT
Italian
$$
9-17 Clintonville St
718.746.4800 | theclintonrestaurant.com Friendly and long-established Italian eatery serving up all the classics, including pizzas.
Woodhaven
DON POLLO
Peruvian
$$
92-10 Jamaica Ave
718.847.0020 | donpollonyc.com
Newcomer family-run Peruvian known for their succulent rotisserie chicken creations.
NEIR'S TAVERN
American/Historic Pub
$$
87-48 78th St
718.296.0600 | neirstavern.com
This unpretentious watering hole open since 1829 has been featured in several films, including Goodfellas. They are known for their "Cotton Candy" wings, among others, and the Owner, Loy, will always make you feel welcome.
Woodside
CASA DEL CHEF
New American
$$$
39-06 64th St
718.457.9000 | casadelchefny.com
Michelin-rated snug bistro serving locally sourced New American cuisine and wine in a country-style setting.
Warehouse space adorned with funky decor and picnic tables, serving its own brews in pints and growlers with light bites.
Rosedale
PA-NASH EUROSOUL
Caribbean, Fusion
$$
144-14 243rd St
718.978.6094 | panashnyc.com
Stylish restaurant offering classic Mediterranean and Caribbean comfort meals, plus a cocktail lounge.
Sunnyside
PHILOMENA'S
Artisanal Italian Pizza
$
41-16 Queens Blvd
718.255.1778 | philomenasmenu.com
Artisanal personal pizzas and sweet dolce and espresso/cappuccino served.
Neir's Tavern
DAWA'S
New American/Himalayan
$$
51-18 Skillman Ave
718.899.8629 | www.dawasnyc.com
Himalayan fare meets New American cooking in this cozy eatery also serving daily breakfast.
KATHMANDU FUSION KITCHEN
Nepalese
$$
39-26 61st Street
718.672.9500
Chef-owner Kamala Gauchan’s Nepali masterpiece with a menu of fusion delicacies.
KUSINA PINOY BISTRO
Filipino
$$
69-16 Roosevelt Ave
347.924.9977 | kusinapinoybistro.com
Cool Filipino restaurant with a hip vibe and very solid food. Try the Calamare Gigantes.
LA FLOR
Mexican Fusion
$$
53-02 Roosevelt Ave
718.426.8023 | laflorinwoodside.com
Mexican comfort food with French and Italian touches from an open kitchen.
LA FONDITA
Mexican
$$
49-11 69th St
718.255.6589
Super-casual digs. Order up one of the city’s best new moles, an off-menu item.
MIS TIERRAS COLOMBIANAS
Colombian
$$
54-08 Roosevelt Ave
718.672.7272
Relaxed Colombian joint serving traditional fare, such as seafood and empanadas.
SIK GAEK
Korean BBQ
$$
49-11 Roosevelt Ave
718.205.4555 | sikgaekwoodside.com
A popular chef haunt with a mix of modern and traditional Korean cuisine.
RICAS PUPUSAS & MAS
Latin American/El Salvadorean
$
47-55 47th St
929.296.0069
Tiny storefront casual serving up the best Salvadorean papusas.
RINCON MELANIA
Ecuadorian
$$
35-19 Queens Blvd
718.361.1905 | rinconmelanianyc.com
Traditional Ecuadorian and Latin American cuisine. The menu roams from Ecuador, from coast to highlands.
SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Turkish, Mediterranean
$$
45-8 46th St
917.396.4777
Terrific and affordable. Try the soup with lamb, cold dips, Adana kebabs and lahmacun. Wash it down with a cold yoghurt drink
SOLE LUNA
Italian
$$
40-01 Queens Blvd
929.296.3942 | solelunanyc.com
Italian classics, including housemade pasta, served in a bright space with exposed-brick walls.
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