Il Poeta is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

1. Il Poeta

8.8
98-04 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Rory P.Rory Parness: When in season, get the peach salad. Off season, it turns into a pomegranate salad. When that happens, get the pomegranate salad

Jake C.Jake Cohen: Good Spot. Better then many of the similar restaurants in the area.

Lisa F.Lisa F: My cousins own this restaurant. The food is excellent :)

Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

2. Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria

8.3
37-08 30th Ave (btwn 37th & 38th St), Astoria, NY
Pizzeria · Astoria · 1 tip

Paolo B.Paolo Barone: Amazing pizza, to me it's the best NYC style one in Astoria

Sorriso Italian Pork Store is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

3. Sorriso Italian Pork Store

9.4
4416 30th Ave, Astoria, NY
Butcher · 23 tips and reviews

jon f.jon ferrer: Excellent selection of imported Italian groceries, cheeses and cured meats. The sandwiches are really really good too. And everyone here is super friendly.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This deli deserves its rep for good sandwiches and Italian specialties, great deli products, and some of the friendliest counter staff you'll find anywhere. Cash only.

David T.David Torchiano: Great family run Italian specialty store. They make great honestly dishes or come to pick up fresh cut to order meats. The homemade soprasotta is with every penny and then some...try the spicy one!

Durso's Pasta & Ravioli Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

4. Durso's Pasta & Ravioli Company

8.5
189-01 Crocheron Ave (at Utopia Pkwy), Flushing, NY
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

GaryGary: A bit pricey, but we usu. split one hero b/t the both of us. Must try: the Italian Monster sandwich! (w Balsamic vinegar on the side).

Rosie S.Rosie Surace: The best fresh ravioli ever!

Mei T.Mei Tam: Love the fact you can fresh pasta anytime. They have premade treats you can get for lunch or dinner

Via Vai is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

5. Via Vai

8.3
31-09 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Cheapeats I.Cheapeats Inc: Chef & owner Antonio is a superstar from Italy. Beet & ricotta gnocchi with truffle sauce & hazelnuts. Tiramisu & chocolate/raspberry molten cake. A MUST TRY

Courtney C.Courtney Culkin: Amazing pizza crust and amazing Parmigiana!!

Lainy S.Lainy S: Great pizza! Staff and chef Antonio aim to please

Valentino's Pizzeria & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

6. Valentino's Pizzeria & Restaurant

9.0
71-47 Kissena Blvd (153rd St.), Flushing, NY
Pizzeria · Pomonok · 26 tips and reviews

Scott P.Scott Pestronk: Best pizza, garlic knots and chicken rolls. I love pizza & Valentino is the best pizza in NYC. If you want the best pizza, come to this hidden gem. Pro tip: get the Sicilian with sesame seed crust.

Martin L.Martin L: This place is the bomb. They really know how to do it. Everything is fantastic even the wait staff. I found a new home.

Leaney S.Leaney Smith: Buffalo pizza is to die for

John's Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

7. John's Pizzeria

8.0
85-2 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, NY
Pizzeria · 4 tips and reviews

NellyNelly: Best Pizza in town. I've been coming here for 31 years and nothing else compares. Rated best pizza spot twice by the NY Daily News.

Marie G.Marie Guia-Coronel: Best neighborhood pizza

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: This was a great neighborhood pizza joint

One Station Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

8. One Station Plaza

7.5
213-10 41st Ave (Bell Blvd), Bayside, NY
Beer Garden · 1 tip

Tina D.Tina DiS: Love the mac and cheese. Service is great

Pronto Pizza - 28th Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

9. Pronto Pizza - 28th Avenue

8.0
4519 28th Ave (46th St), Astoria, NY
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

Brooke R.Brooke Rosenblum: The pizza is truly amazing - all the way from the simple cheese to the outrageous chicken supreme! An awesome staff and really relaxing environment. The entrees are definitely surpass expectations!

Richard M.Richard Maathey: Fettuccine Emiliane is a must

Jack F.Jack F: Try the Caesar Salad. It's awesome.

sLICe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

10. sLICe

8.5
48-11 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY
Pizzeria · Hunters Point · 27 tips and reviews

Natallia L.Natallia Lysakova: Best pizza in the neighborhood, if not all of NYC

Heather B.Heather Beck: My go-to for a quick non-specialty slice in the neighborhood. Very friendly staff!

SenencitoSenencito: It's such a great place! The price is right, the pizza is great and the location is lovely. Love it!

Maspeth Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

11. Maspeth Pizza

7.8
71-09 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews

Rick F.Rick F.: Great pizza. Everything is good and always fresh. I love the Buffalo pizza.

Pedro E.Pedro Emporio: Always come here for a few fresh slices manager and workers always cool...my fav kinda place!

Judy T.Judy T: Only place with pepperoni garlic breadsticks...yummy.

Fresh Pond Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

12. Fresh Pond Mexican Restaurant

7.8
67-22 Fresh Pond Rd (68th street), Ridgewood, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Jenny S.Jenny Sorensen: Heavenly quesadillas! Great for take out too!

Samantha Y.Samantha Young: Best spicy tacos ever! Super quick service too.

Francisco C.Francisco Coyotl: Coofee the best

John's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

13. John's Pizza

8.3
83-40 Parsons Blvd (at Hoover Ave), Jamaica, NY
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews

Humayun R.Humayun Rashid: One of the best margarita slices in Queens!

Jacinta A.Jacinta Atangan: Great pizza and their lemon chicken.

Tammy H.Tammy H: Amazing pizza & good service

Thailand's Center Point is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

14. Thailand's Center Point

8.1
63-19 39th Ave, Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

John W.John W: This local thai market-turned-restaurant serves fresh flavorful food that's a good alternative to the famous Sri a block over. Grilled eggplant salad is smoky & light. Crispy fish dishes are great.

Jeff O.Jeff Orlick: See the big blackboard in the dining room, there are about ten specials created by the owner/chef.

hoai vi p.hoai vi p: Pad kee mao to perfection and make it spicy. Service can be slow, bring cash.

Good Eats Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Basil in Queens.

15. Good Eats Diner

8.1
69-32 Grand Ave (btw 69th Pl & 69th Ln), Maspeth, NY
Diner · Maspeth · 19 tips and reviews

John Τ.John Τσεντζελης: Great causal diner and awesome breakfast options! The stuffed French toast is delicious

Jimmy H.Jimmy Hughes: The stuffed french toast is next level!

Kaz B.Kaz B.: Cowboy burger with mushrooms been my favorite for over 3 years. Never gets old