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I’ve been going to White Radish in Forest Hills for years, and the food is consistently excellent—thoughtful, inventive, and clearly made with quality ingredients. The Duck Two Ways I had last week came with a warm, fruity pan sauce that tied the whole dish together beautifully, and their seafood pasta is better than many, if not all, of the dedicated Italian spots in the neighborhood.
The ambiance is another reason I keep coming back. It has the comfortable, welcoming feel of what dining out used to be like before Covid. On top of that, the staff is genuinely friendly with young children. Any couple with kids knows the stress of eating out when it feels like a restaurant is annoyed by your family’s presence. Despite Forest Hills being such a family-oriented area, many places nearby don’t create that ease—White Radish does.
I did want to mention a sour moment from a recent visit. Our server asked if I was done with my dishes; I still had about half of each entrée left. I said yes and asked to have them packed to go. He was in such a rush that as soon as he heard “yes,” he dropped silverware from another table onto the plates, making it impossible to take the food home. I voiced my disappointment, and he apologized and offered a complimentary dessert, but my night was already a bit soured, so we decided to head out.
That said, one rushed mistake doesn’t outweigh years of great meals and experiences. I’ll absolutely return to White Radish—they’ve more than earned it.
