Concettina

My husband and I have been going here for years. The food is delicious ans authentic Italian, not you're average chicken parm kind of restaurant and that's what drew us in. The owners are so personable which makes the experience that much better! Ciao and grazie

Incredible. Authentic. Friendly family owned. Nice Neighborhood. Worth the drive from Manhattan In more depth, the food is the best Italian food I've had. The owner is friendly, often comes out to tables to check on you, and is just so passionate about food and keeping it authentic (he was born in Italy). this place has honestly been one of the best dining experiences of my life, only compatible with Michelin star restaurants. Really excellently trained servers as well, very professional. Go, experience it for yourself, and spread the word!

Never know there is an Italian Restaurant nearby and pretty fair in food quality and price. Grilled octopus was great, juicy and tender and not cooked and too chewy, highly recommended to try. Baby octopus was today’s special and the tomato sauce was also a good match too. Seafood pasta, ox tail ravioli were delicious and the pistachio crusted trout was nice too. Salmon and steak were just average, and I just didn’t get why my friend ordered a steak in the Italian restaurant.

The best neighborhood Italian! The food is consistently fresh and always delicious. They have one of the best penne alla vodka sauces I’ve had. The chicken parmigiana is also one of my favorites! Me and my sister order from here weekly!

My favorite was their special yesterday, Homemade Pasta Tartufo with Shredded truffels and Parpadelle bolognese. All of their pastas are absolutely delicious- you cannot go wrong. One of my favorite deserts is their home made mouth watering tiramisu. Service is always amazing- very consistent, friendly and helpful. Restaurant offers daily specials. Their food is exquisite, would recommend to everyone

Food is so tasty and service is excellent! Way more better than the Italian restaurants we recently tried in Manhattan and Greenpoint. Highly recommend!!!

Calamari was average, nothing to write home about. The 3 pasta dishes we got were really quite terrible tasting. Decent service.

One of our favorite places in Whitestone! The food is always fresh and delicious! Melissa always takes great care of us!

I been wanting to check this place out for months and since it was a really cold night we decided to eat local. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but it's nice in the inside. I was happily surprised when the server told us that they had half price on all wine bottles every Wednesday. For starters we went with the prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella. The portion was large and very tasty. The mozzarella was a little too cold for my taste but it got better as it sat on the table. For my entree I had one of the daily specials homemade linguini with truffles in a cream sauce. I added some shrimp. This dish was superb. It reminded me of the amazing pasta dishes I had when I visit Italy. My husband had the salmon and said it was great. I don't eat salmon and didn't taste it myself. We finished our meal with the pana cotta. It was good but nothing to rave about. Our server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Overall our meal was excellent. We will definitely be coming back and can't wait to try more of their amazing pasta dishes.

Average service. Nice but nothing to talk about. New Year's Eve. Had a table for us. Nice. Limited menus but ok to choose from. Had fried calamari and zucchini for 2. Sauce was thin and zucchini were tasteless. At least the calamari weren't tough. Pappardelle ossobucco was over priced for portion. But Al dente and sauce was ok. Veal capricciosa was delicious. Not tough and nice salad on top. Tiramisu was good. Espresso and cappuccino also good. Here's the 3 stars...it's NYE. Give me a shot of annisette on the house. R u kidding me? Nothing .....

Been too long...I love this place! Arugula and cherry tomatoes is amazing with lemon, EVOO and pepper. The buffala mozz with prosciutto both perfect! The bread is just good, but the EVOO on the table is fantastic and with just a bit of salt pepper and the bread...magic. Loved the wine! A montepulciano for $36 that was really great not good...unheqrd of in NyC... For entrees...We had a rigatoni night...four cheese with truffle Rigatoni Sausage and Mushrooms with a pink sauce, which is not some creamy pink sauce like a shitty place pink sauce...amazing!! And I am not normally a pink sauce fan. The ambiance is perfect, somewhat dimly lit, but perfectly lit at the table on the food... Finished off dinner with some homemade arancello (orange) and lemoncello, and well, I'm not a huge, lemoncello guy, my wife loved it, and I thought the arancello was amazing The service was perfect,

Came here on a rainy Sunday night and want to try this local Italian restaurant. We ordered the special, prosciutto and Bufala mozzarella and the mussels. They were both amazing starters. The prosciutto and cheese was simple and delicious, good meat and good cheese. Classic. The mussels were in a red sauce and again delicious. The mussels were fresh and plump. For entrees, I got the bolognese and my bf got the squid ink pasta. Again can't go wrong with these choices. Both made with fresh pasta the texture was great, the sauces were also good. Nothing to really complain about, just a very homey local restaurant with good food. Great for when you're craving some Italian food close by.

I love love love Concettina's Rigatoni with Sausage, Mushrooms & Smoked Mozzarella and Homemade Chocolate Terrine dessert. I've gotten the Rigatoni with Sausage, Mushrooms & Smoked Mozzarella on three different occasions and it never disappoints. It is very tasty and has a hint of smokiness that is delicious. Make sure to ask for additional bread, if you're like me, you will be using the bread to finish the sauce, leaving the plate clean. I really like their Fried Calamari and Fried Zucchini. The batter is very light so it doesn't overpower the calamari or zucchini. It's crisp and delicious. The Homemade Squid Ink Pasta was also very good. It's definitely lighter than the Rigatoni. I enjoyed it just the same. The Homemade Chocolate Terrine dessert was just what we were looking for to finish out our meal. It was like a smooth mousse texture with espresso whipped cream, toasted almonds and shaved chocolate on top. The service at Concettina is great! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I don't really enjoy restaurants that are noisy and boisterous like a loud family dinner. Concettina is definitely not one of those restaurants. Concettina has a quieter feel. And, it's warm and welcoming.

Honestly wasn't expecting much when I went on yelp to find the nearest Italian restaurant near me that I didn't try yet. Saw this restaurant with great reviews and decided to give it a try. Upon arriving I noticed that it was a small restaurant sort of hidden in between stores but also didn't think much of it. First thing is note is the phenomenal service by the waitresses and even the host. Secondly is the food is beyond amazing. I went with the special of the day which was squid ink risotto with shrimp and wowwww I could not stop till the bowl was scraped empty. But if this a first date this isn't something you should order considering the color it left in my mouth. This is a def hidden gem and absolutely worth giving a try. The food was delicious and I'm definitely coming back.

Great Italian food! I wish they were in a better location to get more people. This place deserves it! I believe even back when Covid hit they were serving food to go.

Spaghetti Frutti di Mare and Parpadelle Bolognese were ok. Taglioni Neri pasta was over cooked. Calamari appetizer was dry and chewy. Service was friendly.

Our appetizer was a special of the day: Grilled octopus salad w string beans, olives and cherry tomatoes. My my that was EXCELLENT. I'd go back just to have that for dinner and hope they'll offer it again. Dinner was angus for him, fried seafood trio for me. Sorry don't remember the Italian names for these dishes however that's not the point. Dinner was excellent. Dessert even better. Server was very attentive and sweet. Knew her menu. Love when they can recite it so confidently, not missing a beat. Will def go back. It's no wonder they're still around after the pandemic hit. They're THAT good :-)

Finally got to try this place the food was good nothing to rave about for the price the portions are on the small size and the bolognese sauce was bland for my taste. I'll def give them another try .

We love Concettina. It's our neighborhood Italian gem. Their pasta is always cooked perfectly. The decor also takes you out of Queens and you do feel like you're in a cute restaurant in Firenze (Florence). Not overly done and not under decorated...it's just perfect. The manager/owner/servers are always polite, smiling, and informative which we really appreciate. One thing I didn't realize is they don't serve hard liquor which is ok. Though I did crave for a whiskey. They do have beer, wines, and some Italian desert liquors which was a good substitute.

Going to the restaurant for the second time after we had such an amazing dinner the first time we were here, I was very disappointed. It was Christmas Eve and we ordered from the Christmas Eve menu. My brother-in-law, his wife, my husband and I ordered the black squid ink risotto, lobster ravioli, black spaghetti with shrimp, and fried calamari shrimp and bay scallops, respectively. We were all underwhelmed with our dishes and none were flavorful nor memorable (All dishes were also at least $30 a plate). The Mussels Fra Diavolo we ordered as an appetizer was better than all our entrees, but could have been spicier in my opinion. We also had the homemade tiramisu and chocolate terrine, which on the upside, were good. Needless to say, I don't think I'll be back except to order the beef bolognese and salmon Farfalle, which we had the first time we visited the restaurant. Other than those two dishes, I don't think I would try anything new on the menu.

This is fine dining. Not your typical neighborhood pizza place/Italian restaurant, but the really good stuff, with prices to match. Everything was delicious and homemade (limoncello--yum!), and they took some risks, including the really spicy olive paste served with the bread (stick with the butter if heat is not your thing). Very cute decor. A special treat.

My family and I went to dinner last night at Concettina. It was our first time there and it won't be our last. Everything was delicious. The food was seasoned well and were ample portions. The service from the moment we sat down until we left was very attentive. The owner often came to check on us as well which I believe is an important quality in a family owned business. They have a kids menu and I would say it is a great place to bring the family. The ambiance is both romantic if you sit more in the back and a more casual feel towards the front. The tables are spaced well so you don't feel like you are on top of the table next to you. Give this place a try.. you won't be disappointed.

No, I did not mix it up with another pizzeria. If you consider a poorly lit ice cold, no Decour ambience, then you need an education. You know where the hell you can go !!!!

Was really looking forward to this $300+ dinner we ordered for takeout, but alas, the food was meh. I can tell the portions are not suitable for take-out, especially for this price point. The restaurant itself is cute and romantic inside. They also have ample seating outdoors. I understand dining in is the best way to experience the food, but the takeout was honestly lightyears away from my expectations. We ate: Calamari & Zucchini - nice crunch on the zucchini and calamari was fresh. Black Tagliolini spaghetti - spaghetti was overcooked to mush. Not enough seafood and portion was small. Paccheri Calabresi: lacks seasoning. pasta was again overcooked. Chicken Parm - All i can taste is cheese. Chicken was pounded out to a thin slice. The ratio of cheese, sauce and chicken is off. Veal Saltimbocca - disappointing. maybe it was the cold cheese. Asparagi Gratinati con Parmigiano e Prosciutto - This needs to be eaten hot. Way too much cheese, and the prosciutto was lost. Also, we literally got 8 spears of asparagus for $16. Barbabietole e Spinaci: no one touched this lol The service at pickup was good. Friendly staff. Just wish they tried harder for takeout.

The best Italian I've ever had. On willets point, it's easy to find and parking isn't an issue. it's family owned and the attentive service is unmatched. The apps we're delish, we started with the fried calamari and zucchini. The marinara was amazing. As for the entrees, I went with the snapper and I've never had snapper. It was beyond my expectations, the asparagus was well cooked also. The dessert was my favorite, not only do they secretly have limoncello, they have ORANGECELLO! The first time ive ever heard of that! I got tipsy pretty quick with 2 shots and a glass of wine. Such a lovely family - I'll be coming back!

A special occasion place for the family. Everything is delicious and very authentic. We ate outside this fall and it is decorated as if you are inside. The service was great and would recommend if you want some delicious Italian food. And save room for dessert. The panna cotta is our favorite but tried tiramisu and that was also out of this world. And ordered the ice cream with coffee and it was a hit.

We started off with grilled octopus and crab cake for the appetizer and had black squid ink spaghetti and some pasta with veal which I can't remember the name of for the main dish. We loved every bite! Highly recommending the grilled octopus. The texture of the thick pasta was so chewy and nice. Taking one star off only because we couldn't really taste the squid ink. It was yum, but was just very different from what we had expected for squid ink pasta. Staff were all very kind as well.

I took the advice of other Yelpers and tried this restaurant. Mary, the owner and hostess, was a delight. We were in Flushing for the Westminster Dog Show and wanted to eat Italian. This is a neighborhood gem. Get the truffle pasta. It was worth every penny! I also enjoyed the Branzino. They serve only beer and wine here, and they are generous with their wine serving. The desserts were amazing! The tiramisu was light and fluffy and the chocolate terrine was divine. This was the best meal I had in New York of late. You don't have to go to Manhattan for a fancy Italian meal, this place was sensational!

Great service and amazing food never disappointed!! My husband and I shared a special appetizer with Buffalo Mozzarella and 2 special entree pastas one with smoked mozzarella and sausage, one with 4 cheeses and it was all amazing. Wine list is good as well.

For a night dinner in Whitestone, Concettina is the place. Beef carpaccio appetizer hit the spot - the pasta was orecchiette with broccoli rabe and pasta with shaved truffles. What was great is that you could a half order of each so you could have a variety of pastas. Dinner ended with gelato. There was an excellent wine list as well.

This restaurant has a standard. The food is amazing, it's fresh, prepared simply and deliciously and it's authentically Italian. If you wish to experience the authenticity of real Italian cooking, eat here. The chef prepares his own mother's family recipes, and I haven't had a bad meal yet.

Lived around here for a year now but can't believe it haven't tried this place yet. The service was great and food was excellent. Can tell it's all freshly made and with care. Also possibly the best chicken Parmesan I've ever had. Definitely will be back!

great food (pasta especially and great specials selection) and wonderful service! would definitely return

TLDR: Relatively new Southern Italian eatery in Whitestone. It's somewhere in-between a red sauce joint and a modern Italian restaurant. A change of scenery from the neighborhood pizza/pasta spots. When I had first read about the restaurant and caught a glimpse of the menu, I was excited to try Concettina. I thought, maybe we found the next best thing. The interior is relatively spacious, the dining room goes pretty far back. Came with parents and tried a little bit of everything. We tried the Carpaccio di Manzo a/k/a beef carpaccio. The arugula was there, the parmigiano was good but the beef? Think roast beef. Nothing like the meat shavings spread almost translucent on a plate that I'm accustomed to. At $17, a bit pricey for a small portion. We opted for two pastas, one dry and one fresh. Pennette al Salmone con Erba Cipollina e Caviale. Miniature penne in a cream sauce with salmon, scallions and cavier. This was not bad, the creaminess was relatively light but I felt it was lacking a bit on flavor. It tasted surprisingly light for a rich dish like this. It could've used more salt, something needed to help cut through sauce other than just the scallions. Tagliatelle con Moscardini Affogati. Fresh pasta with baby octopus in a spicy tomato sauce. This sounded like it would be incredible when I read it on the menu. I understood the idea but it just never quite came together. I felt the pasta and the baby octopus while all cooked fine individually, they just seemed out of synch for me when I ate them together. Our last entree was the Veal Chop Parmigiana which came with a side of penne. I've had a lot of bone-in veal parms before. I always like the flavor, this one wasn't bad but I found the portion to be quite small. I thought it could have had more cheese. The meat was breaded well and retained a good crispiness but I was longing for more cheese and of course.. more veal chop. If I had to pick though, I probably liked this the most. I wouldn't get it again for a $38.00 price-tag. Maybe we ordered the wrong things. It was okay, I wouldn't be dying to try it but I'd be open to coming again.

We love this restaurant. It has a cute ambiance and great food. The spaghetti vongole is out of the world good. The best I've had. My husband loves the truffle fettuccine which is so so good. They owners are so nice and very kid friendly as well. They always bring out some coloring pages for my kids and a box of toys. All the dishes here are great as are the desserts.

P place is New York!!! it's in Queens and from the moment you arrive you get that classic New York feel. Someone greets you at the door or they see you at a table it's super charming. Many restaurants have lost their New York charm but this place holds onto it. The food is spectacular from first bite to desert there was nothing we didn't love it was as if someone's grandmother was in the kitchen cooking it with love. EVEN THE BATHROOMS WERE CLEAN!!! Can't wait to go back!

Three stars means "A-OK" according to yelp.com's standards. If I had gone alone, or just with my wife and kid, this would have been at least 4 stars, but considering the experience of my parents (who came with us last night), it's 3 stars. Had they been doing this review, they might have given 2 stars. :( The place is very cute and nicely designed. Even the bathrooms are spacious and comfortable. The owner's wife was very informative about the style of Italian food they serve, and she and her husband have a decades-long history in the restaurant industry. The owner's sister has made them some adorable ceramic table # decorations ... see my photos. The waitress was excellent. She had a great demeanor, and was right on top of us practically from the moment we sat down. That's really important to me. We got our appetizers in a short time (the broiled octopus was pretty good, the mussels were good, and the special salad was good as well), but there was a pretty long break between appetizers and main course. When the mussel in wine sauce appetizer came out, my step-mom said that they were cold... like... almost warm coolness. They were sent back and returned re-heated and were satisfactory. When the mains came out, my wife got the mussels Fra Diavlo (very good), daughter very much liked her Penne a la Vodka, I got a ribbon pasta like a papardelle in a tomato sauce, I can't remember the name but I liked it. My father got the whole wheat penne with Pomodoro sauce, which looked disgusting, and he said it was so/so. He needed extra sauce as it was kind of dry. The Pomodoro sauce was very smooth, and we're used to seeing it with some texture, but WTH do we know...a couple of Jews in a restaurant specializing in food made in the spirit of Sorrento, Italia. Their philosophy here is sensible...they give you a minimal amount of toppings so that they can add more if you need, but not so much that they'll have to remake the whole dish. Easier to add than take away. My wife's side of meatballs were OK... they're a bit on the tough side, not the kind that crumbles at the poke of a fork. Kind of reminded me of beef sausage with a good tomato sauce. My step-mom's steak came out, and again she's like "It's cold." They reheated it and I tried it... I thought it had a nice charred flavor, but maybe not worth $38. She ate some of it, and declared that she wouldn't return here. I can only think that either my step-mom is getting some variant of alzheimer's disease that affects your ability to remember the difference between hot and cold, or maybe they have an open window in the kitchen to keep the cooks cool, but it's December, and if dishes are waiting in the kitchen with the open window, especially a breeze, and not under a good heat lamp, they're going to get COLD. Other than this, I thought it was pretty good and I may try it again. I think things like this are just kinks that take time to iron out.

Simply the best most authentic Italian food around. 5 stars Now offering a beautiful outdoor seating area for those beautiful summer nights

First we ordered the fried zucchini and calamari at first I thought it was great until we realized it was sooo salty. Then for dinner we had the penne ala vodka. The worst vodka sauce I've ever tasted. Bland isn't even the word.Then the chicken parm came out. The chicken parm tasted just like the fried zucchini and calamari. Just wondering if they deep fried it. Absolutely disgusting. It's funny the waitress told us sorry those aren't the best meals to order here. Boy was she right. She said try the gnocchi it's home made.

Absolutely delicious! He has a homemade pasta and it was light and delectable. Nicolette service was attentive and spot on. Can't wait to come back again! Kudos to Mary and her husband for providing and an authentic and Italian experience!

Concettina is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Food is delicious and price is reasonable

Literally disgusting and inedible. The gnocchi got delivered and was the most watered down like soup and insanely oily. The penne vodka was also beyond dry. Not sure if the food is better in the restaurant but I definitely do not recommend ordering for delivery. Was excited for a nice Valentine's Day meal that was an utter disappointment.

We were a group of 10 women. We were there for over 3 hours. The food, the service and the ambience was terrific. It was our first time here and we wiill definitely telling our friends how great the food and a service was. The owner, the waitress provided service that was above par. I highly recommend it.

I had squid ink pasta and seafood pasta. Amazing food, service is great, and home made panne cotta is to die for!

Timballo de vegetali is an appetizer with chopped zucchini and eggplant baked with fresh ricotta cheese on top, kind of like a Italian version of the ratatouille - delicious! He had the fresh Pappardelle Bolognese, the pasta is cooked al dente and the meat ragu is beefy and the right amount of tomato. I had the Battuta di Vitello Saltimbocca. It's a little tough but I liked it. Because it is not too salty. We definitely want to come back!

Always very clean and the manager Mary is friendly . Never had a bad meal there yet. Service is great and they have a great menu

I didn't even know this place was here in my neighborhood and I am so glad my husband surprised me. Owner is from Sorrento and very personable. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. He took chances by offering Calves Liver and Onions which my husband thoroughly enjoyed. The baby octopus in Cherry Tomatoes appetizer was tender and flavorful. My Pistachio encrusted Sea Bass with Roasted Asparagus was excellent. A different take on Tiramisu-more Mousse like was rich and delicious. All in all, a very enjoyable experience and we will definitely be going back.

i had the eggplant appetize, the cheese was brown and burnt, no taste. there was a little bit of sauce tasted like out of a jar. shared a dinner with my wife, grilled chicken with arugul, blah. nothing specia. my son got a chicken dinner. So 2 meals, 2 apps, 2 wines (@ $14 a glass!) $140. Wouldve had a better meal and cheaper at McDonald'.

A warm italian establishment with a cozy and friendly staff, it's a great addition to the lackluster choices in the neighborhood. Clean and simple menus make it easy to choose without feeling overwhelmed with choices. It's becoming a local favorite for a good reason. Had a big dinner party here and got to try a bunch of things and everything was well made. Nothing really exceptional but just good across the board. Pair that with fair prices and this place is a easy choice to get your Italian cravings satisfied. The staff was very accommodating for a big party and tended to our every need. Overall it's a solid establishment that I think will stick around as long as their quality doesn't go down. I'd come back for sure. Stay fat mother suckers

My husband and I have three young children under the age of 6, so when we go out to dinner we try to frequent kid friendly establishments in the area and avoid more finer dining for the sake of other patrons. (If you're a parent, you know what I mean!) Concettina just opened up within the last 6 months and had great reviews so I begged my kids to behave so we could try it out. I'm so glad we did! We were warmly greeted by several staff and brought to a nice table in the back where the kids had plenty of space - and then the unimaginable happened - a member of the staff brought out a box of toys, markers and paper to the table. Genius! Now my husband and I could enjoy our dinner in peace! They were so accommodating to my children who ate their entire meals (rigatoni and chicken fingers) We ordered the grilled octopus for an appetizer and it was cooked so tender it could melt in your mouth. We both had veal osso bucco (braised veal shank) for our entree. Delicious! I'm a huge fan of osso bucco and this was one of the best I've had. For dessert, I couldn't pass up the panna cotta which was lovely as well. We briefly chatted with owners Alberto and Mary who were very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for a great family dinner, we will definitely be back!

This restaurant is everything you want in Italian fare. The homemade pasta can be from Nonna's kitchen and the desserts are divine. Mary and company, especially the lovely Nicolette who's service is subtle but with a touch of flair, does not leave you wanting for anything. I'll definitely be back. Leslie B

Love love love this place! Great Italian food and such friendly staff who are always willing to chat. Such a nice place to enjoy dinner with friends and family!

My neighbor calls & says let's go get dinner. She says up at Willets Point & Francis Lewis Blvd. I pass this Italian restaurant all the time so let's go in & try it. The ambiance is nice & so we say ok. The weather is unbelievably nice & so we sit in the outside dining area. Alberto seats us. Guillermo serves us. Several people came & helped in serving us. We ordered the grilled octopus - the veal special for the day - linguine w/shrimp, mussels, clams. I only have dessert photos bc the entrees looked so fabulous I forgot to take a picture . This is a darling little place where they treat you like family & have delicious food!!! Enjoy!!

Best Italian food in whitestone hands down Pasta are incredible..linguine clams and cavatelli broccoli rabe and Italian sausages are my favorites..chocolate terrine dessert superb ..can't wait to go back

Yeaterday was my 3rd time at this restaurant and it definitely won't be my last. Personal touches and customer service go a long way, when you add delicious homemade food (from the appetizers to desert), it's an easy 5 star review. The owners remembered me from the beginning, first entertaining my two kids with crayons, cards and a transformer figure to play with. They automatically knew what my "go to" dessert was (Terrine- masterful blend of chocolate mouse, almonds and magic). The Cavatelli and Fruite di Mari oozes of excellence, an essences of love, patience, carefully picked fresh ingredients and home-cooked richness (please excuse my Italian spelling errors). I felt as if I was at a friend's, grandmas home in Naples. Concettina is one of my top Italian restaurants in NYC.

Let me start off by saying how comfortable we were coming here and how nice everyone was then the food came and I was blown away. Everything here is fresh and homemade, you can see it even in the desserts! We started coming more often and got to know the owner who gave us a little back story and turned out my favorite meal on the menu (pennetta Alberto) was his growing up and was his moms recipe along with many others on the menu. Cozy and affordable spot and I would reccomend this to anyone.

Excellent ambiance for outdoor dining. Lots of social distancing and music is playing which makes it such an amazing dining experience. Loved the Calamari and Zucchini and Chicken Milanese. Great wine selection and excellent service. Thanks