The Noguchi Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

1. The Noguchi Museum

9.2
9-01 33rd Rd (at Vernon Blvd), Long Island City, NY
Art Museum · 68 tips and reviews

Marius W.Marius Watz: A hidden gem. Great architecture (open air spaces, peaceful sculpture garden) and beautiful pieces thoughtfully laid out, showcasing Noguchi as a subtle master of material and texture.

Kate Ruby K.Kate Ruby Klenfner: A hidden gem of a museum... Go when you need some peace

Lindsey F.Lindsey Frances: Contemplative hidden gem with lovely cafe/bookshop too.

Museum of the Moving Image is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

2. Museum of the Moving Image

9.0
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 186 tips and reviews

Katy L.Katy Loesch: Defiantly a hidden treasure! Had tons of fun! Arrive early to avoid the crowds!

Lee S.Lee Simpson: Hidden gem! If you love movies and TV this place is awesome. Plus they have a Mad Men exhibition opening soon.

Stephanie N.Stephanie Niles: Has so many cool pieces from all the classic movies! My favorite part was definitely the portrait gallery

AbuQir Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

3. AbuQir Seafood

9.0
24-19 Steinway St (btwn 25th Ave & Astoria Blvd), Queens, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Astoria · 7 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: As good as Taverna Kyklades but without all the distractions. A hidden gem in Astoria where it’s all about the fresh fish and delicious cooking. Order the shrimp, branzini (baked) & eggplant.

Cindy H.Cindy H: Casual local spot. There’s no menu - pick from the seafood spread and tell them how you want it cooked. Grilled calamari, shrimp, & branzino were flavorful and well seasoned. Eggplant was amazing too.

Kathy L.Kathy Liu: The tagine is AMAZING here and among my favorite things ever to eat in NYC. The seafood here is fresh and amazingly seasoned. 10/10 recommend going.

Best Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

4. Best Market

1930 37th St (btwn 19th & 20th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Supermarket · 22 tips and reviews

Valerie S.Valerie S: Huge selection of everything; very clean, modern, and orderly; and prices are good, too. Hidden gem in Astoria. Worth the walk to get there.

Tony X.Tony Xerri: Better than Key Food and Trade Fair combined. Cheaper prices, fresher fish, and an impressive beer selection to boot. Oh yeah, Tomcat baguettes for $2!

Steven S.Steven Seegers: A little inconvenient, but SO much better than the Key Food

Villa Brazil Café Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

5. Villa Brazil Café Grill

9.1
43-16 34th Ave, Astoria, NY
South American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Gampat: A hidden gem for sure. Tip the guy in the back and get your rare meat.

Dannis L.Dannis Le: Owner trained as a pastry chef so desserts are excellent! My favorites are the prune and condensed milk cake and the chocolate flan.

Fadia K.Fadia Kader: Amazing and affordable Brazilian buffet!!! Enjoy

Mar's is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

6. Mar's

9.0
34-21 34th Ave (at 35th St), Astoria, NY
Cocktail Bar · 68 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Hartley: Best oysters in Astoria. A hidden gem for a civilized brunch. Get the chicken fried steak.

Joe G.Joe Giganti: Excellent moules frites. Definitely the best in the neighborhood.

@AstoriaHaiku@AstoriaHaiku: The people that complain about pricing are precisely the people I'm trying to avoid when I go out once or twice a month. Atmosphere is wonderful, food was delicious, staff was attentive & friendly, A+

El Rey Del Taco II is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

7. El Rey Del Taco II

7.8
Ditmars Ave. & 31st St. (31st Street), Astoria, NY
Taco Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Shilpan P.Shilpan Patel: If you get anything chicken ask for spicy chicken instead. Its not that spicy but has a really good smoked flavor. It truly us a hidden gem in Astoria.

Norberto S.Norberto Sanchez: I really recommend the 2 dollars taco (try the carnitas one) is my favorite ..!!

Tony X.Tony Xerri: After a short hiatus/truck complications they have finally returned. Yes they have a new young cook who is still grasping the ropes, but in time his legacy shall be proclaimed throughout Astoria.

Koliba is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

8. Koliba

7.8
3111 23rd Ave (32nd St), Astoria, NY
Czech Restaurant · Astoria · 19 tips and reviews

Estefi M.Estefi Medina: Great soups great beer great food. A hidden gem!

Debbie S.Debbie S: One the best restaurants in Astoria, but often overlooked. Def don't miss the spaetzle with goat cheese and bacon and the schnitzel in potato pancake batter.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Enormous plates of Czech comfort food with cheap beer in a room that looks like an old hunting lodge.

Vintage is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

9. Vintage

8.5
23-17 Ditmars Boulevard, New York, NY
Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: One of those hidden gems that you dont want to tell anybody about but cant keep it in. Have a seat and get yourself a $5 affogato. Bring your dog too!

Ryan G.Ryan Gallagher: Cute little coffee, wine, beer, place.

St. James Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

10. St. James Deli

7.7
34-02 34th Ave (34th St), Astoria, NY
Deli · 9 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Hidden gem alert! There is a small taqueria towards the middle/back of the store. They actually have THE good chorizo here (the crumbly one) 🇲🇽 😍😍😍.

Jess Y.Jess Yoo: Best mexican food in the neighborhood! N friendly staff

Chris M.Chris Machain: Taco burritos

Arepas Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

11. Arepas Cafe

8.7
33-07 36th Ave (at 33rd St.), Queens, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Astoria · 124 tips and reviews

Cate W.Cate W: This is one of the hidden gems of Astoria. All of the arepas are AMAZING. The mini cachapas are the best app.

Clyde Erwin B.Clyde Erwin Barretto: Delicious Sangria here...and I mean delicious.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Thin griddled, overstuffed arepas occupy half the menu. Go for the porky mami, stewy pollo mechado, or vegetarian Guayanesa tropical.

Kondo is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

12. Kondo

8.9
2913 Broadway, Queens, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Astoria · 11 tips and reviews

Mari T.Mari Talai: Kondo is a hidden gem in Astoria. Both chef and staff are Japanese, which is why they are good. Highly recommend the octopus carpaccio and the ikura don. Notice they are very generous with the ikura!

SaritSarit: Best sushi in town. Beautiful fish masterfully cut and presented.

MikaMika: The lunch special is a great deal!

Bonchon is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

13. Bonchon

25-30 Broadway, Astoria, NY
Korean Restaurant · Astoria · 13 tips and reviews

Gabriel C.Gabriel Chung: Hidden gem. Korean fried chicken in Astoria! Taste just as good at the one in the city.

Jase E.Jase Eng: Great addition to the neighborhood! Hot and spicy Korean fried wings are amazing! My lips are still tingling! Also serves some traditional Korean dishes. Definitely coming back.

Alfred M.Alfred M.: get yourself a half & half combo. this is a great location with a few tv's and a bar. bon chon and sugar freak have the best chicken in the hood.

Ornella Trattoria Italiana is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

14. Ornella Trattoria Italiana

2917 23rd Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St.), Astoria, NY
Italian Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Visit L.Visit LYSPER.com: Ornella is a hidden gem! The burata appetizer was fresh and delicious! My pasta entree had the perfect amount of garlic and fresh mozzarella on top, a must try! Next time i will save more room fo... Read more.

Visit L.Visit LYSPER.com: Excellent pasta and very generous pours - very sweet servers and a cozy atmosphere Read more.

Tony X.Tony Xerri: Chestnut pasta, duck meatballs and the pork chop. BUT, substitute the pasta that comes with the chop with gnocchi. Family staff makes you feel right at home and owner always remembers your name.

Fatty's Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Astoria, Queens.

15. Fatty's Café

45-17 28th Ave (at 45th St), Astoria, NY
American Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Van D.Van Dinh: A hidden gem. Love their cocktails!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: You can't go wrong with mofongo, a dish of ground plantains mixed with pork and cheese and dripping in cheese sauce. Read more.

Danny G.Danny Garcia: You've made it. I'm so sorry, you thought you'd be living a healthy, full life. Problem is that you just found the contraband chicken. And now you'll never want to leave. I'm so, so sorry.