Food was no good, service okay but not italian cuisine. owner needs to step up as they don't know what are they doing apparently. eyesore.
Great spot for food, desserts and drinks. The bartender David was great, our group definitely enjoyed his excellent service.
I have been going for years. I still find the food and the service to be excellent . Remains on my favorites' list , where some places for fallen off the list Manducatis Rustica has remained. Its cozy and charming worth a visit.
Amazing service, best Italian food in LIC, nice and cozy back yard. A must to visit. Every time I go there with my family we have a great experience.Highly recommend.
Service was great! Food was okay.Long story short, the food was decent, but just a tad too cold.The Eggplant Rollatini tasted just fine. The sauce and cheese nothing special. The inside of the Rollatini was a bit too watery and cold.The Tartufo Pizza had a great blend of Bufala Mozzarella and truffle oil. The oil was not overwhelming - just enough to enhance the flavor. Unfortunately, the center of the pizza was a bit too cold.The Spaghetti alla Gianna was disappointing. I don’t mean to offend Mama G, but I’ve personally made red sauce on par with what was served.Overall decent food and great service. Not the best.
My family and I have been going here for years. It’s like going to to your grandmothers house on Sunday for dinner. The staff and service is always wonderful of and of course the food.
My family and I have been going here for years. It’s like going to to your grandmothers house on Sunday for dinner. The staff and service is always wonderful of and of course the food.
The backyard terrace was delightful; tables well spaced' Good food, particularly salads. Good service.
A cut above the other traditional Italian restaurants in LIC like Manetta's and Bella Via. I ordered somewhat standard menu items for delivery like Caesar salad, margherita pizza, shrimp scampi pasta, and chicken al mattone. Everything was prepared with a level of care I didn't expect. Salad had tender green leaves, not just the sad yellow hearts you typically get in a Caesar, plus parmesan that had been freshly grated by microplane. Pizza toppings were great but what impressed me more was how flavorful and chewy the pizza crust was. Pasta had fresh breadcrumbs to top off an already stellar dish. The fact that they serve a deboned chicken al mattone rather than just a standard grilled or roast chicken is telling enough; but this chicken was textbook perfect: well seasoned, salty crisp skin but still juicy on the inside, plus delicious sides... I couldn't be happier with my choice to order from Manducatis Rustica tonight. Will be ordering from them again very soon.
Great place in Long Island City.