Manducati's - Astoria

The food was fantastic! It feels more like a venue for celebrations. The entrance is misleading—it's much larger inside than it appears. While the overall quality of the food was excellent, the prices felt a bit steep for what I expected. However, it seems like most people really enjoy dining here!

Be honest, this wonderful family-run restaurant has been thriving for over 40 years, and it continues to improve, which is truly impressive. Chef Ida is a once-in-a-lifetime talent who doesn’t receive the recognition she truly deserves for her incredible work. Having owned restaurants myself for many years, I understand the dedication required to maintain such a fantastic establishment for so long. Congratulations to the entire Manducatis team!

Loved the Carbonara and the Skallops!! The house wine was decent quantity to enjoy with food. And the best service ever!

We had the pleasure to eat in this family-run Italian restaurant in LIC, and let me tell you it is definitely worth the visit! We had to start the eggplants Rolletini, then for our main dishes, I had the spaghetti Carbonara, and my friend had the chicken alla parmigiana (not shown: one side of the penne pasta that comes with the chicken). For dessert we had the vanilla and chocolate tartufo. Everything was delicious, authentic cuisine. After talking to Anthony, the owner and our waiter this night we found out that his 81-year-old mother is the cook! How amazing is that! Can not wait to return to the Cerbone family restaurant for another homemade Italian meal.

I ordered five dishes, and each one was a perfect 10/10. The ambiance was delightful, and the staff were exceptional—10/10! They made me feel at ease, shared their own recommendations, and were attentive to my preferences. Will I return? Absolutely! Most likely twice a month!