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2024 BEST OF QUEENS DINING: AN EXPERTLY CURATED GUIDE TO QUEENS' BEST RESTAURANTS
QUEENS RESTAURANTS • By Neighborhood
TONG SAM GYUP GOO YI
KOREAN
162-23 Depot Rd
www.tongsamgyupgooyi.com
Korean stone-grilled meals prepared tableside. Check out their mention in the Michelin Guide.
NEW HYDE PARK
LUIGI’S RESTAURANT
ITALIAN
265-21 Union Tpke
www.luigisnewhydepark.com
Very cozy neighborhood Italian with house- made pasta and wood-fired pizzas.
OAKLAND GARDENS
PATOUG
PERSIAN
220-06 Horace Harding Expy
www.patougqueens.com
White-tablecloth Persian and Mediterranean specialties, plus belly dancing!
DON PEPPE
ITALIAN
135-58 Lefferts Blvd | www.donpeppenyc.com Old-school, famous, family-style Italian dining with gigantic, addictive portions.
KANDELA
MEXICAN
150-03 Crossbay Blvd | www.kandelanyc.com Authentic Mexican, great cocktails, live Salsa dancing, and a cool vibe.
QUEENS VILLAGE
MIO PANE CAFE
ITALIAN/MEXICAN
89-91 217th St | www.miopanecafe.com Family-owned Italian and Mexican spot operated by a husband-and-wife team with a focus on fresh ingredients.
MATEUS’
PORTUGUESE
22205 Jamaica Ave | Facebook: Mateus' Restaurant & Bar
Long-standing fixture serving seafood and classic Portuguese cuisine in an old-fashioned dining room.
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PARAMOUNT CAVIAR
38-15 24th St | www.paramountcaviar.com Offering a “journey to delicious luxury,” Paramount is a top supplier of
top-shelf caviar to acclaimed chefs, caviar lovers, and caviar newcomers.
Visit the Caviar Vault for an intimate tasting-room experience.
LONDON LENNIE’S
SEAFOOD
63-88 Woodhaven Blvd
www.londonlennies.com
Family-run seafood standby offering daily, fresh-caught-fish specials plus sushi and a raw bar.
MARANI NYC
GEORGIAN
97-26 63rd Rd | www.maraninyc.com Tranquil location offering classic kosher Georgian specialties alongside unique cocktails and wine.
SHASHLICHNAYA
BUKHARIAN FUSION
96-30 Queens Blvd | www.shashlichnaya.com Kosher international restaurant with specialties from Russian and Middle Eastern cultures.
TASTE OF SAMARKAND
UZBEK
62-16 Woodhaven Blvd
Facebook: Taste of Samarkand
Casual restaurant with traditional decor serving Uzbek cuisine prepared in a kosher kitchen.
THE BUND
CHINESE
100-30 Queens Blvd | www.bundon67.com Traditional Shanghainese fare in a modern space with decor elements reminiscent of the motherland.
RICHMOND HILL
CALETA 111
PERUVIAN
111-27 Jamaica Ave | www.caleta111.com Ceviche specialists serving up globally influenced Peruvian plates in a bright turquoise space.
CRAZY WILLY’S
LATIN/CARIBBEAN
117-10 Jamaica Ave | www.crazywillys.net Bustling place serving Caribbean and Latin American grub such as mofongo, plus signature cocktails.
KAIETEUR RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
FUSION
87-12 Lefferts Blvd | www.kaieteurexpress.com Sports bar with big TVs serving Chinese and West Indian fusion dishes and creative drinks.
SEVAN RESTAURANT
ARMENIAN
216-07 Horace Harding Expy
www.sevannyc.com
Two beautiful rooms and a patio serving Armenian and Mediterranean favorites.
OZONE PARK
AREPALICIOUS
COLOMBIAN
137-20 Crossbay Blvd | www.arepalicious.com What started on the streets ended up as a brick-and-mortar spot, and they still have the most delicious arepas around.
COMPADRES
MEXICAN
92-21 Liberty Ave
www.compadresrestaurant.com
Familiar Mexican dishes in an easy, counter- service style spot.
REGO PARK/ MIDDLE VILLAGE
CHEBURECHNAYA
UZBEK
9209 63rd Dr
www.cheburechnaya-queens.com
This is the food of Central Asia, home to the Bukharians, with specialties like meat kebabs and chebureki in a casual setting.
KNISH NOSH
JEWISH
98-104 Queens Blvd
Long-standing kosher shop doling out standard and cocktail-size knishes plus latkas and pastries. The Infatuation calls it a “Queens institution.”
Neighborhood Spotlight
REGO PARK/MIDDLE VILLAGE
UZBEK JEWISH CUISINE
Uzbek cuisine, developed on the rugged grasslands of Central Asia, centers around grilled meat, basmati rice, naan-style bread, and spices like sumac, cumin, and dill.
Mateus'
© Mateus Portuguese Restaurant and Bar