Maiella - LIC

Name: Maiella - LIC
Address: 46-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY, United States, 11109
Telephone: (718) 606-1770
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2517)

$31 to $50

Italian

46-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Maiella, a casually elegant restaurant located in the picturesque waterfront section of Long Island City, New York, serves authentic Italian dishes with a modern flare and the freshest ingredients. Maiella sits at the base of the iconic Pepsi sign in Gantry State Park, and features spectacular city views. Designed by a leading New York City Architecture firm, Bluarch, the rustic space features seating for up to 180 guests inside and almost 100 guests in the outdoor terrace facing Manhattan and Gantry State Park. Inquire about the private dining rooms as well as larger parties.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 606-1770
Website
https://www.maiellalic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Giueseppe Agostino
Private party facilities
Maiella looks forward to customizing your special occasion. Whether it be an intimate dinner for up to 32 in our private dining room, a complete buyout, or any other event, Please contact our Special Events team for additional information.

Location
46-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109
Neighborhood
Long Island City
Cross street
46th avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7 train to vernon jackson. E,F,G trains to court square.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

INSALATA RAPA ROSSA$17.95
mixed baby beets, pickled blueberries, robiola, poppy seeds
BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO$20.00
whole burrata, poached quince, prosciutto di parma, watercress, hazelnut, balsamic
MELANZANE ALLA TRAPANESE$15.95
lightly grilled eggplant, stracchino cheese, tomato, chili, almond
POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA$24.50
char grilled octopus, nduja puree, arugula chickpea salad, pickled red onion
GAMBERI OREGANATA$19.00
shrimp oreganata, bread crumbs, lemon
CAESAR$18.00
baby gem lettuce, bread crumbs, parmigiano, caesar dressing

Primi

all pasta handmade in house

GARGANELLI BOLOGNESE$29.00
garganelli, veal and pork ragú, parmigiano
CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA$28.00
cappellacci, butternut squash, brown butter, sage, spiced pumpkin seeds
SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA$26.00
taggiasca olives, capers, anchovies, tomato confit
LINGUINE CON COZZE$30.00
linguine, mussels, bottarga, parsley
AGNOLOTTI CALABRESE$29.00
agnolotti, pork sausage, braised pork, nduja
TAGLIATELLE TARTUFO$34.00
tagliatelle pasta, grana padano, seasonal truffle

Secondi

BISTECCA ALLA PEPERONATA$60.00
12 oz USDA prime NY strip, peperonata, crispy fingerling potato
SALMONE AL ZABAGLIONE$30.00
seared salmon, citrus zabaglione, romanesco, parsnips, pine nut vinaigrette
BRANZINO ALLA PICCATA$36.00
seared mediterranean sea bass, clams, saffron, broccoli rabe, piccata sauce
POLLO ALLA SCARPARIELLO$31.00
half roasted chicken, potato puree, shishito pepper, pork sausage, chicken jus
COSTATA DI MAIALE AVVOLTO IN PROSCIUTTO$40.00
prosciutto wrapped pork chop, king trumpet mushrooms, cabbage, grana padano fonduta

Pizza

BIANCA CON PROSCIUTTO$24.00
quattro formaggi, arugula, prosciutto, seasonal truffle
CALABRESE$20.00
fresh mozzarella, capicola, nduja, black olives, red onion
MARGHERITA$18.00
mozzarella, pomodoro, basil
POLPETTE$20.00
beef meatballs, mozzarella, pomodoro, basil
SALSICCIA E PEPERONATA$20.00
sweet and spicy italian sausage, peppers, onions, pomodoro
CINQUE FORMAGGI$20.00
mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano, grana padano , stracchino
TARTUFO$34.00
mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle

What 2,517 people are saying

Maiella - LIC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Queens
Romantic
Queens
Great for scenic views
Queens
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maiella - LIC offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food," "great ambiance," and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful space" and the restaurant's proximity to the waterfront park, perfect for a post-meal stroll. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, many find it a "great LIC destination" for special occasions and regular visits.

2,518 Reviews

C
Christopher
New York City12 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The chicken parmigiana, which I consider a “safe” meal to order at a restaurant when it is your first time there was AWFUL. Skinny, dry, and not tasty. And not cheap! Also, the shrimps they used for the shrimp cocktail were medium to small, just NOT what should be used for shrimp cocktail. I would have returned both except I was Dining with an elderly former client and did Not want to embarrass her. I called the manager on my way home and he said he would buy me a drink if I came back. I said I do not drink and drive. He said well I hope you will come back and give the chicken parmigiana another chance. I said I might if it was free but I am not paying for it. Very poor response to my complaint.
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Dylan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was super quick, waiter was extremely nice and the food was great!
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Clare
Las Vegas1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great scenery of the city. Pasta was made fresh. Great service and atmosphere
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palmer VIP
Phoenix / Arizona50 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Although I had good experiences on prior visits, I was rather disappointed with this visit. They brought me a dish that I did not order and apologized and said it was their fault, not mine. Needless to say, my dining companion was finished by the time by correct dish was served. What a great way to ruin a dining experience.
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Bridget
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I chose Maiella to celebrate my spouse's birthday and was disappointed. The Maitre De was very friendly, and the decor was lovely. Unfortunately, I found the dining room chair to be very uncomfortable but perhaps that's just me. Our server was initially attentive but unable to answer questions about a few of the cocktails we were interested in. To his credit, he asked the bartender and returned with some information and the bottle of liquor to show us. We ordered 3 appetizers and a salad, asked for dressing on the side and for them to be brought out when ready rather than all at once. Plates came out all at once, salad was dressed and the waiter asked if we would accept the salad dressed. Unfortunately, there was too much dressing for our liking and once again requested it to be put on the side, The server returned the salad and gave us a fresh, undressed one (dressing was very sweet so glad we returned the original). While eating, our server was attentive and refilled our wine glasses from the bottle we ordered however, once we said we did not want desert, he disappeared. I had to literally flag him down to get the check. We really wanted to have a great experience but unfortunately, it fell short.
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philip VIP
West Palm Beach50 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Crazy long wait between courses Pretty absent service Delicious food
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere were great, as always. The only reason this review is at 3 stars is because of the obnoxious maître d or whoever the young woman at the front of house was. When we got there and were waiting at the front desk- she did not greet us, she actually barely looked up to acknowledge we were there. Mind you at this point the restaurant is also empty and we had a reservation. I told her my name- 6 people and 2 stroller babies at 1pm. She proceeds to rudely tell me how she didn’t see the note about babies on my reservation. Walks off to go “checking” I don’t know what because the place has a large open space. Then RUDELY says you can’t bring your strollers in. Both myself and my friend had small umbrella strollers with 6 month babies in them. There was more than enough room for them where we were seated. Long story short - She was annoyed to be working, and that is the worst person to have greet you (or not) when you first walk into a restaurant. If we were not there for a baby luncheon for my friend, who is pregnant, I would have reacted a lot differently to her and made a bigger deal about her ridiculous behavior.
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Sawan VIP
New York City141 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Great ambiance, great food and service and an excellent soundtrack.
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Jasmery
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The place is beautiful and cozy, but unfortunately the food was very disappointing. The pasta was one of the worst I’ve had — lacking flavor.
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Glenn
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is not anything special. Nice location and staff.
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FAQs

Maiella - LIC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 606-1770.

Maiella - LIC is rated 4.6 stars by 2517 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

46-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
46th avenue
Neighborhood
Long Island City
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7 train to vernon jackson. E,F,G trains to court square.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giueseppe Agostino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.maiellalic.com/
Phone number
(718) 606-1770
Private party facilities
Maiella looks forward to customizing your special occasion. Whether it be an intimate dinner for up to 32 in our private dining room, a complete buyout, or any other event, Please contact our Special Events team for additional information.

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Maiella - LIC

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

CHICKEN MARSALA

Antipasti

INSALATA RAPA ROSSA$17.95

BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO$20.00

MELANZANE ALLA TRAPANESE$15.95

POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA$24.50

GAMBERI OREGANATA$19.00

CAESAR$18.00

Primi

GARGANELLI BOLOGNESE$29.00

CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA$28.00

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA$26.00

LINGUINE CON COZZE$30.00

AGNOLOTTI CALABRESE$29.00

TAGLIATELLE TARTUFO$34.00

Secondi

BISTECCA ALLA PEPERONATA$60.00

SALMONE AL ZABAGLIONE$30.00

BRANZINO ALLA PICCATA$36.00

POLLO ALLA SCARPARIELLO$31.00

COSTATA DI MAIALE AVVOLTO IN PROSCIUTTO$40.00

Pizza

BIANCA CON PROSCIUTTO$24.00

CALABRESE$20.00

MARGHERITA$18.00

POLPETTE$20.00

SALSICCIA E PEPERONATA$20.00

CINQUE FORMAGGI$20.00

TARTUFO$34.00

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