RESTAURANTS
BEST DINER
ATLANTIC DINER
111-16 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill
(718) 849-6673–www.atlanticdinerny.com
Are you looking for a great meal at a low price?
Come down to a clean, newly renovated diner
that offers all your favorite dishes. Guests love
their delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner
options that are prepared by a chef with 30
years of experience in international cuisine.
Looking for a place to hold a special occasion?
Atlantic Diner also has a private room that can
accommodate up to 85 people, and can even
be booked on short notice. Unlike other diners
throughout the greater New York City area,
they are open 24/7!
BEST DINNER DEAL
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Few eateries offer a diverse selection of dinner
deals the way Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay does
on a regular basis. Whether you want to sit
outdoors and take advantage of watching the
sunset while eating from one of their modern
Italian dish selections to bringing your family
in for a hearty Sunday dinner, or just want
to sit indoors and enjoy some of their staple
dishes, there’s something for everyone at
a reasonable cost. At Vetro’s, you and your
guests will be treated like royalty during your
visit, from your first moment of contact with
one of our experienced and capable servers all
the way through to dessert and after dinner
drinks at the bar.
BEST FAMILY STYLE
RESTAURANT
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Nothing brings the family together like big
appetites and great food to match! Whether
you’re getting the clan together for a few hours
during the week, meeting up with cousins
and in-laws for a large weekend affair or
coming into the marina from a relaxing boat
trip, Vetro will make you and your family
feel right at home. Vetro’s experienced chefs
combine traditional offerings with exciting
international inspirations to create dishes
that everyone will love. As you’re starting off
with classic calamari and marinara sauce or
ordering family favorites like penne ala vodka
and eggplant parmigiana to share, you’ll
surely be satisfied in great company. Make a
reservation today and let the good times roll!
BEST FRENCH
RESTAURANT
APERITIF BISTRO–BAYSIDE
213-41 39th Ave, Bayside
(718) 215-6470–www.aperitifbayside.com
It’s a little taste of Europe in Bayside. Aperitif
Bistro Bayside is hands down the best French
restaurant in the borough. Serving up brunch,
lunch and dinner with, of course, a hearty
selection of wines and spirits, Aperitif truly
stands out amongst many other restaurants
in the borough at a price that won’t send you
running for the door. Its menu boasts an
impressive variety of traditional dishes with a
little international spin such as the well-loved
sesame crusted tuna or pistachio crusted rack
of lamb. With other menu items like a fanfavorite
French onion soup, mussels and even
classic salads, Aperitif truly offers something
for everyone.
BEST FUSION
THE THIRSTY KOALA
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-5430–www.thethirstykoala.com
With seasonal menus that incorporate
robust, indigenous Australian ingredients
like lemon myrtle, wattle seed, desert oak,
and akudjura, The Thirsty Koala transports
you to Oz just a few steps from the N train
on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria.Try the
award-winning Grilled Wattle Seed and Herb
Crusted Australian Lamb Lollies, the wild and
sustainable seafood from our Sea to Table
Program or the delicious heirloom vegetables
from their own garden in our Garden to Table
Program. When the weather is pleasant, come
people watch along Ditmars Boulevard and
enjoy their weekday happy hour specials in
their sidewalk café.
BEST GERMAN
RESTAURANT
ZUM STAMMTISCH
69-46 Myrtle Ave, Glendale
(718) 386-3014–www.zumstammtisch.com
Popular local German restaurant Zum
Stammtisch was founded in November of 1972
by John Lehner and two other partners. Before
immigrating to the United States in the 1950’s,
John Lehner was a coppersmith in Freising,
a town in Bavaria, Germany. His father had a
small bar/restaurant in town and it was always
John’s dream to open his own German Bar/
Restaurant. Over the years, Zum Stammtisch
has gained much recognition, being featured
on numerous television shows and written
about in various food magazines and articles.
RESTAURANT
BEST GLUTEN-FREE
THE THIRSTY KOALA
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-5430–www.thethirstykoala.com
This Australian-inspired eatery on Ditmars
Boulevard boasts an impressive menu of
mainly gluten-free and veggie options as well
as an extensive brunch menu, a beer and
wine list fit for the thirstiest of patrons and
a reputation to match. From meat pies to
sliders and authentic vegan moussaka, The
Thirsty Koala has something to please just
about anyone’s palette and it won’t break your
wallet. Best of all, it’ll leave you feeling full
and good as all of its food is certified fresh and
healthy. What more could you want out of a
meal?
BEST GREEK
RESTAURANT
KALAMAKI GR
2906 172nd St , Flushing
(718) 939-1616–www.kalamakigr.com
Kalamaki GR, at home on 172nd Street
since 2014, describes itself as a simple,
contemporary eatery serving up traditional
Greek specialties with a twist. With everything
made fresh daily, this fan-favorite Greek
restaurant serves up everything from skewers
to beef and chicken bifteki, kebabs and donner
to hummus and salads and spanakopita,
among other Grecian delicacies (all of which
you can get delivered or catered). Its customer
service is also top notch according to loyal
patrons, making it the clear cut winner for best
Greek restaurant in the borough.
BEST HEALTHY EATERY
HEALTH KITCHEN
1017 154th St, Whitestone
(718) 709-9010–www.healthkitchenfoods.com
Health Kitchen in Whitestone satisfies the
growing public desire for food that is both
healthy and flavorful! Whether you’re looking
for a protein-packed morning meal or a
filling dinner and healthy dessert combo,
Health Kitchen is your “one stop shop” for
feel-good food. Choose from colorful salads,
Poke bowls, Acai bowls, smoothies, and
protein shakes. Health Kitchen also offers an
innovative Pokerito menu option, which is a
wrap filled with Poke bowl ingredients. The
eatery offers both hot and cold salad bowls, so
there is something appealing for every season!
Before you leave, let Health Kitchen quench
your thirst with on-tap cold brew coffee and
frappuccinos.
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BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
KURRY QULTURE
36-05 30th Ave, Astoria
(718) 674-1212–www.kurryqulture.com
Enjoy a blend of Indian and local produce at
the best Indian restaurant in Queens. Kurry
Qulture is a seasonal restaurant that serves up
authentic dishes that line up perfectly with the
weather outside. They cook much of their food
in a tandoor oven or clay oven, a traditional
staple in household kitchens across the Indian
subcontinent. This gives their bread and meat
a distinct flavor and helps contribute to the
overall authentic experience. Customers love the
warm, cozy atmosphere, making it perfect for an
intimate dinner or a social event. Kurry Qulture
has a full service bar and offers delivery and
catering service. The staff is friendly and known
for their great customer service.
BEST ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
PICCOLO SOGNO
195-14 47th Ave, Flushing
(718) 224-1717–www.piccolosognony.com
In the Italian tradition of hospitality Piccolo
Sogno greets all guests like family and they
promise that you will enjoy a memorable and
delicious dining experience. Piccolo Sogno’s
passion for old world Italian unleashes the
ultimate flavor in their specialty dishes! In
the mood for Italian tonight? In the Italian
tradition of hospitality of Piccolo Sogno,
their warm and friendly staff will greet all of
their guests like family and guarantee them a
memorable and delicious dining experience.
You know where to find the best!
BEST JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
WATAWASUSHI
33-10 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 545-9596–www.watawasushi.com
Queens residents are constantly on the
hunt for the hottest Japanese restaurant,
and Watawa sushi in Astoria offers all that
and more, making it the ideal spot to enjoy
the company you’re with. Open for lunch
and dinner, Watawa offers carefully-crafted
cocktails in addition to staples including the
spicy tuna roll, spicy crab and a variety of
special rolls that will satisfy your stomach. The
low-lighting ambiance at the eatery will make
you feel as if you and the company you’re with
are the only people in the world.
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