Rialto Ristorante — Restaurant in New York

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...

As soon as you enter this gem of an Italian restaurant you are greeted by the hostess who welcomes you and brings you to your table. You pass a large bar area and then into an inviting dining area with lighting and pictures that makes you forget that you are in NYC. With music playing in the background, you are then greeted by your wonderful waiter and served the best drinks and food that you could ever wish for. The owner, Dominic, welcomes you and makes you feel part of the family.We have made several trips to this diamond from LI and are always looking forward to our next visit.

Our meals usually start off with an Ol’ Fashion and the Espresso Martini, our favorites. For appetizers, you will not go wrong with the tender fired calamari, baked clams and our favorite appetizer, baccala, a special cod spread that you will just love. If you are into trying something new, I highly recommend it. For the main course, our family enjoys the stuffed lobster, crispy branzino and the salmon, the fuzzi and nojki ( Croatian specialty pastas), chicken marsala, tuna and steak. We end the night with coffee and of course, palacinke, crepes filled with jelly or Nutella.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so take a look at some dishes we have had in the past and...

I recently celebrated the baptism of my daughter and son at Rialto Restaurant, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The owner went above and beyond to help me create a beautiful fixed menu for our intimate gathering everything was planned with such care and attention to detail. When we arrived, we were greeted with stunning decorations that made the atmosphere feel warm, elegant, and full of love. The music set the perfect tone for the celebration, and the entire staff treated us with such kindness and professionalism from start to finish.

The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was full of flavor, and the sangria was the best I’ve ever had! It was sweet, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. My family and I couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful everything was.

Rialto helped create one of the most beautiful memories for my family, and I’m so grateful for their hospitality and care. I would recommend this restaurant to absolutely anyone looking for amazing food, service, and an atmosphere filled with heart. This place is...