Rialto Ristorante

Hidden gem with lovely food and service! Been here twice so far and the staff make us feel so taken care of. Special shout out to Robin who really goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. Definitely recommend if you’re in the neighborhood - there is a lot of space for events and a charming outdoor seating area in the back. We’ll definitely be back again and again!

Everything was delicious and all the staff were very friendly. Will definitely come back to try the other offerings on the menu. The gnocchi is a must order!

The new renovations are beautiful, great atmosphere! Drinks and food are worth the visit. Robin the bartender/server made the whole experience wonderful! He went above and beyond, very attentive and professional, with an awesome personality! Be sure to ask for him when you are there, you won’t be disappointed!

Rialto has been phenomenal both times that I’ve visited! The first time, we came for dinner and drinks; the second time, we just came for drinks but ended up getting a second dinner with dessert because it is that good. Rialto truly is a great addition to the dining scene in Astoria! Domenic, Marco, and Robin were fantastic hosts - friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to! Their attention to detail and the lengths they go to to make it a great experience is noteworthy. The food - it was lights out both times! The first time, we got the calamari and the tortellini in brodo for appetizers, then the gnocchi al pesto and the bolognese for main, with tiramisu and sorbet for dessert. Hard to choose what was the best that evening - if I had to choose, I think the gnocchi won along with the tiramisu! The second time, we got the prosciutto as a snack and then were tempted into the veal saltimbocca. Both delicious and good portion sizes! Then, somehow we had space in our bellies for dessert - we had carrot cake and a pistachio ricotta cake! The carrot cake was very good, but wow…the pistachio ricotta cake was truly memorable. I will be getting that every time I go there when it is available. The place is surprisingly spacious - you wouldn’t guess from the storefront, but it is actually huge. The restaurant is very deep, with a floor underground and a beautiful, large backyard with a second bar! The cocktails and wine were delicious - Marco and Robin served up some excellent Negronis! We are planning to go back soon and make this one our neighborhood staples!

An absolute gem at Rialto. Bartender Sandra crafted two stunning cocktails—perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and made with such care. Her warm service made the evening unforgettable. We’ll definitely return!

My boyfriend and I are local to this area and Rialto is a welcomed addition! To start the owner Dominic was so inviting and warm. Our lovely server Marco gave us a tour of the back garden and provided a little bit of history for us. We shared the beet salad(so good that I forgot to take a photo of it) and it was so fresh and full of flavor. We also enjoyed the Cacio Pepe and their whole Branzino. The Branzino melted in your mouth and every bite had the most herbaceous flavor. Their bartender Robin was super helpful and provided us with delicious red and white wine. They even made me a virgin mojito! True customer service! We can’t wait to spread the word about this place and can’t recommend it enough. Thanks for making us feel so at home!

Absolutely incredible meal! I chanced upon this place while trying to get dinner at the Greek taverna opposite which unfortunately closed early and boy was I glad I tried their food. Looks like the restaurant just opened up. It’s a super authentic Italian joint with fresh pastas and delicious food. Robin was our server and his recommendations were heavenly. I’d 100% encourage everyone to check these guys out. Great place for date night or a group of friends

Guys, seriously. This place is so good. The food is outrageous and the service is so kind and attentive. We sat at the bar for a full dinner so haven’t experienced a sit down situation, but we did walk around the beautiful outdoor courtyard and cannot wait to come back for another meal. I’ll post another review with pics and stuff, just forgot to take them this time. But DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE.

Great addition to Astoria! Food was amazing and the staff were all great! The interior space was beautiful. Reminded us of many of the higher end Italian restaurants in the city we like. The outside area is enormous and has both a covered area and completely open area. I have dined at the owner's restaurants in the city and always had great meals with family, friends and clients. It's great to have the same caliber of restaurant in our neighborhood and will be back frequently.

This is a new Italian restaurant we accidently discovered when looking for a place to eat at one evening. Food and wine were fantastic, great service, and a beautiful dining space. There's even a very nice outdoor area downstairs. They will have an even larger dining area next door when it is completed. Can't wait to visit again.