ASTORIA

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Tootles & French has an impressive wine and cocktail menu and thoughtfully prepared cuisine to cover all tastes.”

Survey says: “Amazing, inventive, and delightful bistro. The tasting events are extraordinary.”

The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

Survey says: “An institution. Delicious food, drinks, and great vibes.”

Blackbird’s

41-19 30th Ave, (718) 943-6899, blackbirdsbar.com

Queen’s Room

36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 987-3994, queensroomnyc.com

Sanfords

30-13 Broadway, (718) 932-9569, sanfordsnyc.com

Sweet Afton

30-09 34th St, (718) 777-2570, sweetaftonbar.com

LIC

4747 LIC

47-25 Vernon Blvd, (718) 734-2415, 4747lic.com

Survey says: “Good food, staff and surroundings.”

American Brass

2-01 50th Ave, (718) 806-1106, americanbrasslic.com

Bantry Bay Publick House

33-01 Greenpoint Ave, (718) 784-9500, bantrybaynyc.com

ASTORIA

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company

36-14 30th Ave, (718) 777-1121; 35-05 Broadway, (718) 204-0141; 35-09 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 932-8280, bkbagel.com

Survey says: “Still the best after numerous competitors…most consistent.”

Between the Bagel NY

31-13 30th Ave, (718) 932-1425, instagram.com

Survey says: “Ben, the owner, is the best and takes care of his customers. His whole team is awesome. Food is fab and they have amazing unique breakfast sandwiches.”

New York City Bagel & Coffee House

33-10 30th Ave, (718) 728-9512; 40-05 Broadway, (718) 728-9511; 29-10 Broadway, (718) 777-0324; 29-08 23rd Ave, (718) 728-9500, nycbch.com

Survey says: “Come for the bagel, and enjoy the myriad of options: pancakes, smoothies, amazing coffee, drinks, baked goods — they have it all!”

LIC

Black Seed Bagels

5-18 50th Ave, (646) 568-2817, blackseedbagels.com

Bricktown Bagels & Cafe

51-06 Vernon Blvd, (718) 361-2428, bricktownbagelcafelongisland.com

Utopia Bagels

26-11 Jackson Ave, (646) 931-1366, utopiabagelsny.com

ASTORIA

Martha’s Country Bakery

36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com

So much good stuff, so you really can’t go wrong.

Bench Flour Bakers

43-18 25th Ave, (347) 642-4414, benchflournyc.com

Il Fornaio Bakery Cafe

33-14 30th Ave, (718) 777-1074, ilfornaionyc.com

Survey says: “All the Italian goodies…From Cannoli to Zeppolies.”

Somedays Bakery – Astoria

23-37 30th Ave, (347) 396-1146, somedaysbakery.com

Survey says: “If you want a unique and stepped up blend of sweet and savory pastries and baked goods galore – you will leave so happy!”

LIC

Black Star Bakery & Cafe

2-10 50th Ave, (718) 433-9189, blackstarbakery.com

There is a huge selection of fresh pastries and all the ones we’ve tried have been delicous.

Cannelle Patisserie

5-11 47th Ave, (718) 937-1710, cannellepatisserie.com

Somedays Bakery – LIC

46-30 Center Blvd, (862) 414-4576, somedaysbakery.com

ASTORIA

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Live Jazz guitar by Larry Luger during Sunday Brunch!”

Survey says: “Tres leches pancakes are the best!”

Queen’s Room

36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 987-3994, queensroomnyc.com

Sweet Afton

30-09 34th St, (718) 777-2570, sweetaftonbar.com

Survey says: “Bottomless for $25 and great food.”

The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

LIC

4747 LIC

47-25 Vernon Blvd, (718) 734-2415, 4747lic.com

Survey says: “Bottomless AND the food is good!”

American Brass

2-01 50th Ave, (718) 806-1106, americanbrasslic.com

ASTORIA

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Insane prices for what you get, luxury in a budget.”

Eat it

33-01 30th Ave, (646) 600-1461, instagram.com

Michael’s Restaurant

33-17 Broadway, (718) 726-7474, michaelsrestaurantny.com

Pochana Thai Kitchen

33-16 30th Ave, (718) 956-9559, pochananyc.com

ASTORIA

Burger Club

32-02 30th Ave, (718) 777-7788, burger-club.com

Survey says: “Best Variety (supersized) burgers n great side salads.”

7th Street Burger Astoria

35-02 30th Ave, (877) 245-9221, 7thstreetburger.com

The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

LIC

Petey’s

46-46 Vernon Blvd, (718) 937-4040, peteysburger.com

THE BARONESS

47-18 Vernon Blvd, (718) 255-1336, thebaronessbar.com

THE HUNTRESS

24-03 41st Ave, (718) 606-0370, thehuntressbar.com

ASTORIA

Malala Chinese

42-02 30th Ave, (718) 606-1898, malalachinese.com

Survey says: “Malala has the Chinese food that you dream of: flavorful, all levels of spicy, authentic dishes and so much to choose from.”

Survey says: “Best Mapo Tofu I’ve had in a LONG time.”

Dragon and Phoenix

36-11 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-2228, yelp.com

Golden House

35-12 30th Ave, (718) 545-0101, smorefood.com

Survey says: “Our 30th Ave go-to lunch spot (family run).”

Happy Garden

29-26 30th Ave, (718) 274-1195, yelp.com

LIC

Chairman Sun

47-30 Vernon Blvd, (917) 396-1252, chairmansun.com

Survey says: “Higher-end Chinese, absolutely my favorite spot.”

Han Dynasty

45-04 Pearson St, (347) 507-0179, handynasty.net

ASTORIA

Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli

33-12 23rd Ave, (718) 278-9240, salkrisandcharlies.com

George’s Deli

36-19 28th Ave, (718) 777-3200, georgesdeliastoria.com

Survey says: “My lord and savior. Amazing people. Amazing variety.”

Rosario’s

22-55 31st St, (718) 728-2920, rosariospizzaastoria.com

Survey says: “The best in a good deli neighborhood.”

ASTORIA

Martha’s Country Bakery

36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com

Our favorite is a warmed-up Mississippi Mud Pie with whipped cream. Yummmmmmmmm

Chip City

30-06 34th St, (917) 745-0101, chipcitycookies.com

Survey says: “Iconic cookie bakery 34street…daily sugar fix.”

Survey says: “It might be everywhere now, but the OG is in Astoria and you can’t go wrong there.”

Cakes by Nerwan

23-02 31st St, (917) 745-0071, cakesbynerwan.com

Survey says: “Specifically the jars.”

LIC

Black Star Bakery & Cafe

2-10 50th Ave, (718) 433-9189, blackstarbakery.com

We like to get an assortment of pastries for brunch potlucks, and everything has been a hit!

Chip City

42-15 Crescent St, (347) 808-7700, chipcitycookies.com

ASTORIA

Bel Aire Diner

31-91 21st St, (718) 721-3160, belairediner.com

Survey says: “As long as you stick to classic diner food, it’s fantastic.”

Tasty’s Diner

32-14 31st St, (718) 932-8433, tastysdiner.com

Jackson Hole

69-35 Astoria Blvd N, (718) 204-7070, jacksonholeburgers.com

LIC

Court Square Diner

45-30 23rd St, (718) 392-1222, courtsquarediner.com

Good and fast service, huge menu, generous portions, reasonable prices, and the best part is that the food is tasty. Also, good coffee for less than two bucks? Yes please!

ASTORIA

Taverna Kyclades

36-01 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-8666, tavernakyclades.com

The king (still) reigns supreme.

Ambrosia Garden

29-11 23rd Ave, (718) 204-6240, instagram.com

Survey says: “High quality food, amazing atmosphere.”

Ovelia

30th Ave, (718) 721-7217, ovelianyc.com

Aliada

29-19 Broadway, (718) 932-2240, aliadarestaurant.com

Stamatis

29-09 23rd Ave, (718) 932-8596, stamatisrestaurant.net

The fish dishes are terrific, and we really like the Pastitsio. Also, the yellow potatoes should not be missed.

ASTORIA

Create

36-03 30th Ave, (718) 204-0333, createastoria.com; 29-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 777-0504, singleplatform.com

Survey says: “Create offers so much variety, and for all tastes and diets, it’s fast, convenient and enjoyable.”

tap

33-07 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 507-0294, eattap.co

LIC

Cyclo

5-51 47th Ave, (718) 786-8309, cyclolic.com

Everything we’ve gotten has been fresh and there are very nice flavors in the dishes.

ASTORIA

Figo il Gelato Italiano

29-02 23rd Ave, (347) 738-4647, figoilgelato.com

Ample Hills Creamery Astoria

34-02 30th Ave, (347) 448-6724, amplehills.com

We really like the creaminess of the ice cream and we appreciate the inventive flavors.

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “They make homemade gelato!”

Marvel Frozen Dairy

37-01 30th Ave, (718) 433-9209, marvelfrozendairy.com

Note that this place is closed in the winter.

ASTORIA

Seva Indian Cuisine

34-11 30th Ave, (718) 626-4440, sevaindianrestaurant.com

Yaar Indian Restaurant

22-55 31st St, (718) 721-0205, yaarindianrestaurant.com

LIC

Oh! Calcutta

10-57 Jackson Ave, (718) 532-0017, ohcalcuttanyc.com

ASTORIA

VIA VAI

31-09 23rd Ave, (347) 612-4334, viavai-ny.com

Alba’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

36-20 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 932-5924, albaspizzeria.com

Figlia

23-02 31st St, (347) 730-5117, figlianyc.com

Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar

31-19 30th Ave, (718) 545-2090, viatrenta.com

Survey says: “Especially great homemade Pastas (category).”

Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar

21-02 30th Ave, (718) 545-5550, vestavino.com

LIC

Manducatis

13-27 Jackson Ave, (718) 729-4602, manducatis.com

Manducatis Rustica VIG

46-35 Vernon Blvd, (718) 937-1312, manducatisrustica.com

Osteria Brooklyn @LIC

1-50 50th Ave, (646) 750-9156, osteriabrooklyn.com

ASTORIA

Watawa Sushi

33-10 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9596, watawasushi.com

Whenever we go to Watawa, we are impressed with how fresh everything tastes. The sushi rolls here are excellent.

Pink Nori

36-06 30th Ave, (718) 685-2365, pinknorinyc.com

JJ’s Fusion

37-05 31st Ave, (718) 626-8888, jjfusionastoria.com

Kondo

29-13 Broadway, (347) 617-1236, kondorestaurant.com

Mochiron Izakaya

34-18 30th Ave, (347) 808-9089, mochironizakaya.com

Susuru Ramen

33-19 36th Ave, (718) 806-1521, susururamen.com

Tamashii Ramen

29-05 Broadway, (718) 278-5888, tamashiiny.com

LIC

Sapps

27-26 Jackson Ave, (718) 784-5555, sappsrestaurant.com

SHI

47-20 Center Blvd, (347) 242-2450, shilic.com

This is a Pan-Asian restaurant, and everything we’ve had has tasted great, including the seaweed salad, dumplings, sushi rolls and sweet and sour chicken.

Takumen

5-50 50th Ave, (718) 361-7973, takumenlic.com

The rice bowls here are delicious. It all tastes fresh and flavoful.

ASTORIA

Ayy Chihuahua

36-16 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 649-1023, instagram.com

Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

35-03 Broadway, (929) 349-1228, rutaoaxacamex.com

Astoria Taco Factory

28-02 21st St, (718) 685-2899, astoriatacofactory.com

Las Catrinas Mexican Bar & Eatery

32-02 Broadway, (917) 745-0969, lascatrinasnyc.com

LIC

Casa Enrique

5-48 49th Ave, (347) 448-6040, casaenriquelic.com

Lots of really nice flavors come together in inventive dishes. And the cocktails are not to be missed.

ASTORIA

Ambrosia Garden

29-11 23rd Ave, (718) 371-0038, instagram.com

Mrs. Georgia

37-10 31st Ave, (347) 242-2502, mrsgeorgia.nyc

Porta 23

29-17 23rd Ave, (718) 777-9477, porta23.com

ASTORIA

The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

The back covered patio is such a nice space. And it doesn’t hurt that the food is really good.

Pig Beach BBQ Queens

35-37 36th St, (718) 362-6111, pigbeachnyc.com

In the warmer months it’s fun to get some BBQ, a beverage, then hang out with friends and watch the game projected on the wall or take in the live music.

LIC

Frank Ottomanelli’s by the Water

52-10 Center Blvd, (347) 730-4802, frankottomanellislic.com

This is right on the water, next to the turf field and beach volleyball court.

ASTORIA

Retro Pizza

31-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 848-0007, retropizzaastoria.com

Milkflower

34-12 31st Ave, (718) 204-1300, milkflowernyc.com

This is such a solid pizza spot. Our favorite pie is the Van Dammer, with brussel sprouts and an egg. The combination works!

Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria

37-08 30th Ave, (718) 407-2497, andrewbelluccispizzeria.com

Bellucci Pizza

29-04 30th Ave, (718) 971-1074, belluccipizza.com

LIC

Levante

26-21 Jackson Ave, (718) 392-3885, levantelic.com

sLICe LIC Pizzeria

48-11 Vernon Blvd, (718) 937-5423, slicelic.com

Traze

27-01 21st St, (347) 507-0279, trazeus.com

ASTORIA

Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli

33-12 23rd Ave, (718) 278-9240, salkrisandcharlies.com

Survey says: “Hard to beat this iconic hero shop.”

The Bier & Cheese Collective

35-11 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 255-6982, bierandcheese.com

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Out of this world, Chopped Cheese sandwich!”

Compton’s Astoria

28-02 23rd Ave, (718) 313-1754, comptons.nyc

Sorriso Italian Salumeria

44-16 30th Ave, (718) 728-4392, smorefood.com

LIC

Compton’s LIC

30-02 14th St, (917) 745-0573, comptons.nyc

ASTORIA

Souvlaki Lady

33rd St & Ditmars Blvd, (917) 750-3748, instagram.com

El Rey del Taco Truck

33-01 30th Ave, (929) 544-6616; 31st St and Ditmars Blvd, (929) 590-8061, instagram.com

King Souvlaki

31st St and 31st Ave, (917) 416-1189; 22-02 Steinway St, kingsouvlakinyc.com

Eat it

33-01 30th Ave, (646) 600-1461, instagram.com

ASTORIA

Ddee Thai

30-05 30th Ave, (718) 726-1100, ddeethainy.com

Enthaice Thai Kitchen

33-20 31st Ave, (718) 932-1111, enthaicethaikitchen.com

Hero Thai & Izakaya

25-42 Broadway, (718) 606-2580, heroesthaiizakaya.com

Kam Rai Thai

43-11 28th Ave, (718) 606-0308, kamraithai.net

Thongalor Thai Restaurant

35-50 31st St, (718) 606-6946, thonglorny.com

LIC

Ros Niyom Thai Restaurant

49-10 Vernon Blvd, (718) 392-2391, rosniyomnyc.com

This place is small but mighty. The dishes are bursting with flavors and they just taste really good. Come with a group and share some of the apps.

ASTORIA

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Always a fun time with friendly staff, inventive food and an expansive and innovative beverage list; this place is always worth it and is my go-to when I’m looking for an evening out.”

Survey says: “The varierty, and quality of food overall is amazing.”

Ambrosia Garden

29-11 23rd Ave, (718) 371-0038, instagram.com

Blackbird’s

41-19 30th Ave, (718) 943-6899, blackbirdsbar.com

Cronin & Phelan’s

38-14 Broadway, (718) 545-8999, croninandphelans.com

Survey says: “Don’t sleep on this place. I’ve never had a bad meal here. Fries are bomb. French Onion Soup bomb.”

Sala Astoria

34-39 31st St, (929) 456-6540, salarestaurants.com

Survey says: “Great Food, service, ambiance, and Flamenco!”

LIC

Compton’s LIC

30-02 14th St, (917) 745-0573, comptons.nyc

THE BARONESS

47-18 Vernon Blvd, (718) 255-1336, thebaronessbar.com

ASTORIA

Best Calamari: Amylos Taverna

33-19 Broadway, (718) 215-0228, amylos.com

Best Experimental Food: Ramro

30-93 38th St, (347) 507-1418, ramronyc.com

LIC

Best Pastries: Black Star Bakery & Cafe

36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com