2. Il Bambino
9.2
3408 31st Ave (btwn 34th & 35th St), Astoria, NY
Sandwich Spot · 147 tips and reviews
Daryl Ray Carliles: Panini Panini Panini! IL Bambino is the King of Panini's! I personally can not get enough of the Roasted Chicken with Mozzarella and I like to make it my own with Basil Pesto and Artichokes! SO GOOOD!
Katherine: Awesomely delicious as always, the special panini with ham, basil pesto, cheese, and dirty chips was the best!
Kino: Il Bambino makes delicious paninis. I like the Italian Meatloaf Panini, with its tender meat, tomato pesto, & spicy. Beer & wine available. Soups not available in the summer. There's a Backyard Patio.
5. SoleLuna
8.7
40-01 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY
Italian Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Sarah Bartolomei: Pesto!! Gnocchi!!! Amazeballs. Oh yeah, the rice balls too :)
Rose G: Great vegetarian-friendly options. The faggotini is amazing! Lovely combination of pear and cheese. Also, recommend the gnocchi and the pesto
Matt Smocovich: The bruschetta with the burrata was amazing. Also highly recommend the pappardelle.
6. Empanadas Cafe
9.1
5627 Van Doren St (at 108th St), Corona, NY
Empanada Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
Mohammed C.: Best empanadas in the city. You really can't go wrong. Sweet plantain (maduro) & cheese, corn flour - cheese, pesto, tomato & mozz, and ground beef w/ cheese are my fav. Gotta get cafe con leche too.
berevan turan: Maduro with cheese and Hawaiian are so freaking good!! Love this place
Real Cheap Eats: Get the maduro y mozzarella empanada ($1.75). "Somehow the sweet plantains & mozzarella work wonderfully well together, creating a sweet, creamy, cheesy center surrounded by a crisp, crunchy shell." Read more.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: LOVE it here!! Like #Roberta's at the beach. Totally cool friendly vibe. Tasty eats also. The grilled watermelon with mint pesto is awesome!!
Ale: Taco spot... Omg!! The elote is amazing.
David Ban: Laid back bar with rotating surf-art shows for the public, and board storage/showers for monthly members. Brandon & Brady are wizards with a welder and have built a totally unique space. Great vibe.
12. Bareburger
8.7
71-49 Austin St (btwn 71st Rd & 72nd Ave), Forest Hills, NY
Burger Joint · 87 tips and reviews
Zenny 🌸: BEST BURGER I'VE EVER HAD! omg. try the western turkey burger and the pesto mayo with french fries!
Michelle Chin: Black bean California burger with vegan cheese (Daiya?) = bliss
Serious Eats: Popular for its grass fed beef burgers and "alternative" meats (elk, bison, ostrich, etc.)