Liola

Name: Liola
Address: 15-01 149th St, Whitestone, NY, United States, 11357
Telephone: (718) 767-1110
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

88 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Fine authentic Italian dining with a touch of Sicilian culture. Liola is a Italian play by Luigi Pirandello, which takes place in 19th century Sicily.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 767-1110
Website
http://www.liolanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Angelo Alaimo
Catering
Catering Trays can be made to order for any occasion.
Private party facilities
Dining Room avaiable for any event.

Location
15-01 149th St, Whitestone, NY 11357
Neighborhood
Bronx
Cross street
Cross Island Pkwy
Parking details
Street Parking with Valet on weekends.
Public transit
Q76 bus stop by the front door.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Insalata della Casa$12.00
Mix salad with avocado, corn, cherry tomato & lemon dressing
Insalata Siciliana$11.00
Arugula & Romaine salad, fennel, orange, green olives & Liola dressing
Barbabietola$12.00
Golden red beets, marinated with red vinegar, walnuts and goat cheese
Antipasti di Terra$12.00
Caponata siciliana, green olives, Primo Sale Cheese
Tabule di Verdure$12.00
Couscous with zucchini, yellow & red peppers, cherry tomato, carrots, eggplant
Soup of the Day$12.00
Homemade soup by our chef
Polpo Grigliato$22.00
Grilled garlic marinated octopus, EVO thyme, over baby potatoes & sun-dried tomato
Spiedino di Gamberoni$22.00
Seared shrimps with aromatic bread, grilled zucchini, EVO & balsa mic glaze
Stracciatella*$20.00
Arugula, butternut squash cubes, green apples and stracciatella cheese
Vitello Tonnato$20.00
chilled sliced veal covered with a creamy tuna sauce, with capers, lemon, basil
Melanzane in Pastella*$16.00
Stuffed eggplant with ricotta & spinach, fried in batter over tomato sauce

Primi

Spaghetti con Zucca e Noci*$22.00
Butternut squash, walnuts & fried fennel
Gnocchi al Tartufo$29.00
Potato Gnocchi, parmigiano reggiano cream sauce & fresh black truffle
Risotto Verde*$28.00
Arborio rice, green zucchini, shitake mushrooms
Linguini Neri All'Aragosta$29.00
Linguini with fresh black squid ink & lobster cherry tomato confit
Paccheri al Sugo di Calamari$28.00
Sauteed calamari with cherry tomato, baby scallops, tomato sauce
Spaghetti al Guanciale Croccante$25.00
Pig cheek, saffron, Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream and black pepper

Secondi

Pollo Tartufato$28.00
Chicken breast stuffed with mozzarella, artichoke, black truffle & caramel asparagus
Branzino al Forno$36.00
Whole or Filet sea bass with lemon garlic, white wine & sauteed green beans
Spezzatino di Maialino alla Birra Scura$28.00
Pork stew with potatoes and dark beer
Bistecca$40.00
16oz. NY Strip steak with garlic butter & rosemary served with broccoli rabe
Dentice alle Mandorle$29.00
Red Snapper sliced almonds, thyme with asparagus
Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the day
- P/A

Contorni

Roasted Potatoes$9.00
Asparagus$9.00
Polenta$9.00
Braised Escarole$9.00
Broccoli Rabe$9.00
Grilled Vegetables$9.00

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

88 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is tasty. Service is great. I love the fact that you're not rushed when eating.
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DeniseS
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience4
The restaurant was very nice. The service was attentive. The food that we ate was delicious but we were disappointed that the menu on line was completely different than the restaurant. The online menu was larger, more affordable and more casual. We spent double what we thought we would but the food was great. The wine was also much more expensive than other similar restaurants and limited affordable choices by the bottle. We drank the house wine by the glass but would have preferred more reasonable bottle choices. I would recommend it but for more special occasion due to the price not just casual dinner out with the girls.
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JessicaR
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
The service was horrible and the food just as bad. We left no tip and do not plan to return.
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AngelaM
Miami
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I love and enjoy Liola. Food is exquisite. Atmosphere perfect. Service exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
The reason I gave Liola 4 stars was because it was difficult to communicate with him. He recited the specials incorrectly and couldn't really explain them which was annoying. He was a very nice guy though as was everyone else. The food was very good and dessert was delicious! Since it was early, there were very few people in the restaurant so we were able to get a great table next to the fireplace! All in all I would go back but read the menu first so I can figure out what to order!!!!
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CarmenC
New York Area
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food is amazing, but service is a bit slow. I also was incorrectly charged
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Rima
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Indeed a gem in queens e cells to service very calming atmosphere and wonderful food
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RickD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time visiting this Queens gem. Celebrating my Mothers 87th birthday, we were a party of 9. Food and service was fabulous. Sophisticated but easy to enjoy menu, our group loved the Gnocchi, Skirt Steak, Shrmp and clam ravioli, Branzino and a succulent breadcrumb encrusted chicken. This HAS to be one of the finest restaurants in Queens and as good as anything in the other boroughs. Can’t wait to go back.
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MrLeigh
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good food. Very attentive and gracious staff. Very nice bar area...
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mikes
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience1
We had a coupon which had no restrictions on it but the owner insisted it was not good for Froday even though he honored it he was lecturing us he is full of himself and the food was nothing special
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MoFood
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Celebration
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Sandyf
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My neighborhood fave! Great food, delightful folks.
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CarolM
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service always wonderful and staff makes you feel right at home!!
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Good2go
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2019
overall4food4service3ambience4
We had a nice dinner. Round table 6 people
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DavidM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I have been to many Italian restaurants in Queens. But Liola is by far the best in food, service, atmosphere, and value. We were very happy with our dinner and look forward to making our regular Italian spot.
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CarmenC
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Recommendations were on point. I especially like the fact that no matter which waiter of staff member is near your table, they will fill up your glass of water, clear the table of any soiled dishes, ask if you want anything else etc. They are an amazing team. Even if I didn't have a certificate, I would still go back to Liola. Thumbs up Liola
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JoannaB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was slow. Waiters did not speak well or clearly. Food was fine, but kids said brick oven pizza tasted like regular pizza. Baked clams were not as expected. And food took a long time to come out. Coffee came out way before dessert which was only tartufo and thank god I tasted before my son who has peanut allergies bc there was peanuts in the middle? So weird waiter could not communicate properly when asked about this, would never go back
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RalphC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience3
fabulous food, not noisy ,a little understaffed that night.
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Diney
New York Area
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
the service was not the best...there were 2 bigger parties there so we were not that well attended too. the fliet mignon was sub par... the appetizers were good but very big ...the server should have told us to order only one. the wine was meh. i'd go back because it is close to home...but it wasn't there best night
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service and great food
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AMY56
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed and loved Liola. My guests were very happy and they also enjoyed the Italian style.
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TylerM
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience2
Worst meal I’ve ever had. Food was terrible, service was even worse. Will never go back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience1
Horrible! Service was horrible...waited forever for a waiter and over 30 min for a check!!! Very unprofessional!
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bobbobla
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is, in my opinion, the best restaurant/bistro in the area. There are several red sauce joint in Whitestone and Bayside, but none have a veal ossobucco like Liola. It is not as noisy as places on Bell Blvd and the room is prettier than all of them. Great value for the price, just use the valet. Parking can be tough.
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Rivera
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
First time we'd ever been here. We won a Liola Gift Card for $50 dollars at a Charity Event and we decided to go for our Anniversary. Lovely restaurant ~ excellent service and wonderful food! The Chef treated us to his own homemade Limoncello and again treated us to a surprise Chocolate Layer Cake for our Anniversary. Our Server / Bartender made my Manhattan perfectly and as requested. All the portions are quite generous ~ Crab cakes, Buratta plate with figs, prosciutto & caponata, Stuffed Pork Chop and the special of the day Osso Bucco ~ everything was excellent. Not inexpensive - Manhattan prices - but worth it. $163.00 not including tip - primarily because of the Osso Bucco at $45.00. For a luxurious night out - we will definitely eat here again and intend to recommend it to friends.
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CherylB
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
We had an early New Year’s eve dinner and it was lovely, the food was tasty prepared really well! however the service was a bit inattentive and distracted. Could be the waiter was having a rough night. Overall very pretty place delicious food!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a business lunch at Liola because it was convenient from Long Island and Rockland. Pleasantly surprised. Everything was great.
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Patricia1949
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
3.0
63 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience2
they had a huge private party which is very nuce but they should have closed the restaurant as waited to ve seated and 20 min to get water and then the waiter ca.evfcto ask what we wanted withoutvgiving us a menu irvtelli gbnbus sodcials ie even asking about cocktail or appetizers.thet were understandably overwhelmed. it was our mistake not to have left.
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BobbyJay
New York Area
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience3
Very nice people. Good food, good service. The only thing missing is music. There was no background music, very unusual for a restaurant.
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Patricia1949
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
marvelous service, exquisite cuisine..a memorable dinner felt like we were back in italy..thank you!
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ToddO
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have now eaten at Liola twice and had an amazing time both times. Service was excellent and very accommodating, the food was delicious, and the overall ambiance was romantic and warm. Love this restaurant and plan to come back many times more.
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markl
New York Area
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience1
Went for a special occasion in a. Not very special restaurant. It was empty!!! That says it all.
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SS33
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is gem! Everything from the decor, the ambiance, the food and service that is unmatched. The menu had some unique items and the specials had a great selection. One of the best Italian rest as we've been to! It's our new favorite!
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DANNYS
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Chef Angelo is extremely talented. Liola is also tastefully appointed. I highly recommended Liola.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was excellent. Very warm feel about the place. The entertainer set the tone for a very romantic evening.
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DBMNYC
New York Area
71 reviews
vip
4.0
71 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience2
We had a very nice evening at Liola. The service was terrific and the food was delicious. Branzino, Calamari, Arugula Salad all very good. Fish was done just right. The pasta special with pesto, scallops, and shrimp was good, but not up to the level of the rest of the meal. The pasta itself was homemade and done perfectly. A very delicious slice of cheesecake with a candle for a birthday. They should think about sone sound-absorbing surfaces. As the room began to fill, it got quite noisy.
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JANNYC
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love Liola. Mohammed our waiter is the best. Food is fresh and wonderfully prepared
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DIYGRL
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food - we went for Sunday brunch and had the entire restaurant to ourselves!
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JANNYC
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our friends came in from Plainview and we decided to go here for lunch. Everything was fantastic. From our waiter Mohammad to the delicious and well presented food. Will be returning very soon🌈
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CarolM
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are always delighted with our meal at Liola. Travel from Wilton Connecticut to visit with family and friends over delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. The service is superb and portions are plentiful.
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Liola is rated 4.4 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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15-01 149th St, Whitestone, NY 11357

Additional information

Cross street
Cross Island Pkwy
Neighborhood
Bronx
Hours of operation
Lunch & Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking with Valet on weekends.
Public transit
Q76 bus stop by the front door.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Angelo Alaimo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.liolanyc.com/
Phone number
(718) 767-1110
Catering
Catering Trays can be made to order for any occasion.
Private party facilities
Dining Room avaiable for any event.

Liola

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Additional information

Antipasti

Insalata della Casa$12.00

Insalata Siciliana$11.00

Barbabietola$12.00

Antipasti di Terra$12.00

Tabule di Verdure$12.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

Polpo Grigliato$22.00

Spiedino di Gamberoni$22.00

Stracciatella*$20.00

Vitello Tonnato$20.00

Melanzane in Pastella*$16.00

Primi

Spaghetti con Zucca e Noci*$22.00

Gnocchi al Tartufo$29.00

Risotto Verde*$28.00

Linguini Neri All'Aragosta$29.00

Paccheri al Sugo di Calamari$28.00

Spaghetti al Guanciale Croccante$25.00

Secondi

Pollo Tartufato$28.00

Branzino al Forno$36.00

Spezzatino di Maialino alla Birra Scura$28.00

Bistecca$40.00

Dentice alle Mandorle$29.00

Pesce del Giorno

Contorni

Roasted Potatoes$9.00

Asparagus$9.00

Polenta$9.00

Braised Escarole$9.00

Broccoli Rabe$9.00

Grilled Vegetables$9.00

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