Il Falco Restaurant - (Near Long Island City, NY)

5 /5 Elisa: Such a cozy neighborhood spot. Most people were dressed up or celebrating an occasion when we went, which was a bit surprising for me who thought this was more causal. The food was good but not amazing hence the 4/5 but the service was amazing. The place is definitely small but I think they have outdoor space as well. It was a chilly night when we went so we didn’t see. It’s definitely a great spot in LIC but not the best Italian we’ve had. If you’re a local and craving some pasta, I’d recommend.

5 /5 Emanuel Rosenzweig: A truly excellent Italian restaurant. The Ossobuco with saffron risotto was an absolute standout — tender, flavorful, and honestly one of the best Ive ever had. The meat fell right off the bone, and the risotto had that perfect creamy texture with just the right hint of saffron. If youre looking for authentic Italian comfort food done right, this is the place. Highly recommend.

1 /5 Aly Ram: Today me and my husband visited this restaurant for our wedding anniversary with planned reservations made in advance. We kindly asked the gentleman at the front desk to be seated in a quiet area since I could hear the loud group from the entrance of the restaurant, and we ended up being within the same area as them when there were perfectly good seats for just two people in the front of the restaurant. Long story short, they paid more attention to this obnoxious table than us as if we weren’t also customers of the restaurant and the lady at the table was so drunk she ended up puking all over the table and floor. We left before they could even offer desert. I understand you cannot control what a group does when they are at the table but when a paying customer with reservations asked to be seated somewhere quiet it should have been honored. The staff hardly even asked us if we were okay or needed anything. This is the last time we will ever frequent the establishment. Sucks because we used to love coming here since my husband is Italian and loves the food here. However the food this time around wasn’t so good. There was so much salt in my main dish that I also almost felt sick.

5 /5 Emily Chao: A cozy local Queens gem with traditional European interiors and a classic feel. The Vongole Oreganata (baked clams) appetizer was the highlight of the meal—rich in flavor and generously portioned. We also spotted the melon and prosciutto at a nearby table that looked just as amazing. The flourless chocolate cake rounded out the meal nicely. Overall, great food in a warm setting.