Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Queens

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Queens? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tootles and French

4.9

4.9 (31)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Ditmars Steinway

About the restaurant

Tootles & French is a Wine Bar & Bistro located in the heart of Astoria, by Astorians for Astorians. In addition to 20 wines by the glass and over 100 by the bottle, our beverage selection includes wine-infused cocktails, sangrias, and specialty spirits. Our food pairings feature curated charcuterie boards, small plates, as well as full sized entrees and house-made gelato. Serving a new menu seasonally, we are proud of our Chef Jose Luis' unique take on American and French dishes with a Mexican influence and many more surprises. We have private lounge backspace to host any party or gatherings for up to 35 people!

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Bob

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

the new fall menu is wonderful. the new wine pairings are great as welll. as usual the staff were awesome.

Papazzio Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (395)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bayside

About the restaurant

Papazzio is a neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere is casual but the cuisine and service are top notch. It's the perfect meeting place for friends and family from the all around the tri-state area.

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Diana

Dined 7 days ago

The house salad, eggplant parm, salmon, and cheesecake was delicious! Our waiter was very attentive and courteous. Overall, a wonderful evening!! (Note: gluten-free pasta on the menu!)

Marbella Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (641)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Bayside

About the restaurant

Open Tuesday Thru Sunday at 11:30am. Closed Monday. Victor Gonzalez on the Harp Friday thru Sunday. Now Booking Private Events fro 20 to 150 Guests. Pick up or Delivery Available. Monthly Flamenco. Pre Fixe Menus. Events Space

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and excellent service. A wonderful experience.

Blend Astoria

4.7

4.7 (833)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Astoria

About the restaurant

Welcome to Blend, where the flavors of Latin Fusion come to life in an enchanting setting. With an enticing array of dishes thoughtfully crafted to satisfy any appetite, we elevate Latin cuisine to new heights. Indulge in our stunning and inviting ambiance, where every visit is destined to become a cherished memory.

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Jaritza

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

My husband and I made reservations to go for the Canelo fight night which was promoted on social media. When we arrived we were taken to a seat where there’s no TV view so i asked for a better seat which they did give us. On social media mentioned blender having a special on drinks and food which was not the case. We still enjoyed our night and the food place is beautiful , but I feel like they should advertise and be more ready for this. But I’ll def go back again overall everything was good

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Experience

Happy Hour at Blend Daily! 🍹

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Birthday Dinner On Us!

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Limitless Tacos & Margaritas Tuesday only $40!

Bad Habits

4.5

4.5 (135)

$30 and under

Contemporary Latin

Astoria

About the restaurant

What's your Bad Habit? Immerse yourself in Bad Habits Astoria and experience great food, great vibes, great times.

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Sarina

Dined on Aug 11, 2024

10/10 no complaints at all. Staff were welcoming , friendly and attentive. Food was hot and fresh. The drinks were strong but very tasty. The hookah was bussinnnn and the vibes were energetic and immaculate. The dj’s had the spot jumping all night. Great mixture of music and most importantly the prices were beyond reasonable. That was actually the cheapest bill we’ve ever paid for a group outing. We will definitely be back of and there was plenty of parking. Ohh and they made my Brother’s bday celebration extra special with the bday signs, sparklers, cake and shotsss. Thank you so much again

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Experience

Weekly Specials at Bad Habits

Experience

The Bad Hour

Blend on the Water

4.4

4.4 (5176)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Blend on the Water, a culinary oasis offering Latin Fusion cuisine, nestled along the picturesque East River in LIC. Whether you join us for a nightly dinner or daily brunch, your dining experience will be nothing short of extraordinary.

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Alyssa

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Me and my friends enjoyed our experience at Blend on the water. We arrived right before closing so service was quick and intentional. Everyone enjoyed they’re food and drinks with no complaints.

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Birthday Dinner On Us!

Citrico Cafe

4.4

4.4 (90)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Long Island City

About the restaurant

Freshness In Every Bite! Citrico, in the backyard of Kaufman Studios, is a new Mexican Cafe & Agaveria offering new Mexican / LA-style street tacos and intriguing cocktails made with our house-infused agaves.

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Daniel

Dined on Sep 15, 2024

I live not too far from you guys, and it was my 36th birthday yesterday, and everything was really great. I will for sure come back sometime, you have a beautiful bar.

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Experience

Late Night Happy Hour!🌙🍹

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Salsa Night! 💃🎶

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WEDNESDAYS Mom's Day Out 🍹

Botte Ditmars

4.4

4.4 (14)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ditmars Steinway

About the restaurant

With the same fire that burned in the culinary belly of Ancient Rome, Francesco and Valerio embarked on a dream to open a cozy, authentic Italian restaurant in New York.

From homemade pasta, a time-honored tribute to their Nonna's lasagna sheets hanging on a drying rack on Sundays, to wood-fired pizza Romana, a thin-crust pizza, classic recipes like carbonara, cacio e pepe, carciofi fritti, and suppli, a Roman rice ball street food, you can eat like a Roman at Botte without booking an expensive flight to Roma. Then again, traveling to Italy is always a fun adventure.

There is a sense of Italian Famiglia, family, and kinship within the Botte group. Chef Antonio Costa opened the first Botte Bar and has returned to enhance his Roman family recipes from generations ago.

There is a table for everyone at Botte. Whether you are a regular or a first-time customer, patrons from all walks of life are welcome to dine in a Roman-Italian Trattoria casual atmosphere at Botte Ditmars.

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KARENJvip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

My friend and I had lasagna Bolognese and Amatriciana. We enjoyed eating our pastas on a beautiful day in outdoor seating. Our server, Ibrahim, was very informative and attentive to our requests. Karina NYC

VALDARI RISTORANTE

4.2

4.2 (99)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bayside

About the restaurant

Valdari is the newest restaurant from Chef and owner David Arias, debuting November 2022 in Bayside Queens just half block away from Bell Blvd.
The food at Valdari has dishes using the best imported ingredients including a focus on local farm ingredients.
Valdari wine list has the best selections of some of the most iconic and up and coming Italian and American wine producers. Cocktails are grounded in classics but with an Italian twist.

Looking forward to hosting you soon!

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Karen

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. It wasn’t overcrowded for a Friday evening. We had a pleasant time.

Boske

4.1

4.1 (38)

$30 and under

Latin American

Astoria

About the restaurant

The only Dominican restaurant in all of Astoria that offers a vibrant culinary experience with a focus on Dominican food. You can expect colorful and flavorful dishes such as stuffed mofongo, pastelon, chimi sliders, churrasco and don't forget to order our special BOSKÉ Bowls. We create a lively and welcoming ambiance for patrons to enjoy authentic flavors and great latin music that will enhance your dining experience.

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Janina

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The $40 brunch menu was great! Will definitely be coming back.

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Experience

Tues: Free Dinner for Ladies

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Saturday & Sunday Brunch

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All You Can Eat Meat - Every Thursday

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