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Ristorante Il Poeta

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Address:
98-04 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Neighborhood:
Forest Hills

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Ristorante Il Poeta Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.ilpoetarestaurant.com
Email: dine@ilpoetarestaurant.com
Phone: (718) 544-4223
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Frinday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Mario Di Chiara
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: 69 Road
Public Transit: Take the subway E-F-R-M on 71st Ave Continental Ave and then take bus Q 23
Parking: Street Parking

A word from Ristorante Il Poeta

Il Poeta is an Italian restaurant with a Northern Italian cuisine. Chef and co-owner Mario Di Chiara has over 20 years experience in the most famous Italian restaurant in Venice and NYC with 10 years work experience in Cipriani’s restaurant. In summer 2011 the Italian Government award Il Poeta… with "Ospiutalita Italiana nel Mondo" meaning that it is a truly authentic Italian restaurant (so far we are the only Italian restaurant in all Queens to have this award from the Italian Government). Continued

Ristorante Il Poeta

4.2

21 $31 to $50 restaurant

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20 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

20 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(15)
fit for foodies(10)
great for lunch(7)

special occasion(4)
good for groups(3)
great for brunch(3)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (20)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a very good medal,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always a very good medal, good service and very friendly staff. Start off with a good wine or the cocktail of your choice. Always a very good special pasta on the menue."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

MANHATTAN FOOD AT QUEENS PRICES.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2003

Dined on 04/01/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"MANHATTAN FOOD AT QUEENS PRICES. AWESOME!"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Quite tasteless and overpriced...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This rating is not very good, sorry but it's honest: When we got there our table was not ready though there were empty tables. My gf wanted a sweet wine and was just given a small/ cute glass of wine- no tasting no asking if she liked it. I asked for Veal Parmiginana and it was hugely overpriced (I live a walk from Little Italy in NYC). When it arrived, it was plain fried Veal. As we ordered a salad to split, I asked it the salad side can be changed for spagetti or linguini and we'll pay any difference... the waiter said no. Salad was not interesting and had a relatively tasteless dressing; two separate plates to share were not supplied. I asked politely for the Manager and that person never came. The food was attractive and bland. Goodluck"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

HAD A VERY GOOD TIME WITH

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"HAD A VERY GOOD TIME WITH THE FAMILY INCLUDING A VIBRANT 4 YEAR OLD. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, CHICKEN FINGERS FOR THE 4 YEAR OLD, TO MY EXCELLENT GRILLED FREE RANGE CHICKEN ON THE BONE. PASTA WAS VERY GOOD AS WAS THE SEAFOOD RIZOTTO."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Extremely overpriced, service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2009

Dined on 03/20/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Extremely overpriced, service was not good, the food however was above average.

Disappointing."

Dined on 03/20/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great night with friends.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2006

Dined on 03/17/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Met friends for a long, quiet dinner together. Food was really good, good choices, waitor recommended their best dishes. Quiet so we could have a great visit with friends. Unrushed service. Moderate price. Couldn't be a better evening."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It has been an almost 2 years

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It has been an almost 2 years since I was at Il Poeta. And I am happy to report the menu now accommodates everyone. Good choices good food. The only minor complaint is portion size. It's a bit small but the quality and skills of the kitchen are very good!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A real find in Forest Hills.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2006

Dined on 02/18/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A real find in Forest Hills. Food is very good and the staff makes it taste even better. Love the very diverse menue."

Dined on 02/18/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love this place!!! Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/01/2012

2010

Dined on 01/01/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Love this place!!! Service is tops, food is different, yet always enjoyable.
Place feels like home ,by the second time you sit there. Great find in queens"

Dined on 01/01/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb in every aspect of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/31/2011

2011

Dined on 12/31/2011

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Superb in every aspect of the dining experience. We were a party of two. I had been there previously but the other person was not and she loved it as much as I. I find nothing wrong with it from the food, to the service, to the general look of the restaurant. I will continue to recommend it to all I know."