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Il Poeta, Forest Hills, NY

Il Poeta

4.8
4.8
36 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
Il Poeta is an Italian restaurant with a Northern Italian cuisine. Chef and co-owner Mario Di Chiara has over 20 years experience in the most famous Italian restaurant in Venice and NYC with 10 years work experience in Cipriani’s restaurant. In summer 2011 the Italian Government award Il Poeta with "Ospiutalita Italiana nel Mondo" meaning that it is a truly authentic Italian restaurant (so far we are the only Italian restaurant in all Queens to have this award from the Italian Government).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (718) 544-4223
  • Website
    https://www.ilpoetanyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Di Chiara
  • Location
    98-04 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
  • Area
    Forest Hills
  • Cross Street
    69 Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the subway E-F-R-M on 71st Ave Continental Ave and then take bus Q 23
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

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What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Best Overall

  • New York City

    Best Food

  • New York City

    Italian

  • Queens

    Best Overall

  • Queens

    Best Food

  • Queens

    Best Service

  • Queens

    Best Ambience

  • Queens

    Best Value

  • Queens

    Child-friendly

  • Queens

    Innovative

  • Queens

    Healthy

  • Queens

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Poeta is a "jewel" offering "outstanding service" and "wonderful" authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "impeccable" service and enticing daily specials. Highlights include the "delicate, soft" octopus appetizer and "delectable" homemade spaghetti. With an "exhaustive" wine list and a lively yet cozy atmosphere, it's a beloved neighborhood gem.

36 Reviews

  1. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A hidden gem on Metropolitan Avenue with wonderful Italisn food

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  2. Reiko

    VIP

    New York City

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time to be there and my friends and I had lunch there. We tried the crab cake and grilled octopus from today’s special appetizer. Both dishes were very delicious! For main, I had ‘Tagliolini del Poeta’ (Homemade pasta in porcini mushroom sauce, wrapped with imported speck and truffle cream). It sounds heavy but it was not, and I finished up. I asked the waiter to put the candle for my friend’s desert as for her surprise birthday. They sang the happy birthday song and decorated the dish for her. My friend was very happy! Thank you very much. I would like to come back, and definitely suggest to try their food :)

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  3. Elisa

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always amazing, especially the eggplant croquettes and bronzino. The staff are welcoming and very attentive. You can always count on the consistency of the meals. It is a must for foodies.

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  4. karen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and excellent, kind, accommodating servers.

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  5. cynthia

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my 8-yr-old grandson for a tasteful dinner experience, and it was delightful!

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  6. Maureen

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service - have eaten here many times for lunch and dinner and every dish has been wonderful - Chef Mario is very talented. Highly recommend Il Poeta.

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  7. Jason

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is absolutely fantastic. A wonderful local neighborhood gem with exceptional food and intimate family atmosphere. You will completely forget where you are!

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  8. Brigitte

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing and delicious Italian restaurant in NYC . My husband and I made this our last meal before moving out of NY and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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  9. Leo

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable experience. Delicious, authentic Italian food with great service.

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  10. Janet

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food excellent service. Will be returning in the near future.

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FAQs

Il Poeta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 544-4223.

Il Poeta is rated 4.8 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Poeta

98-04 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    69 Road
  • Area
    Forest Hills
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the subway E-F-R-M on 71st Ave Continental Ave and then take bus Q 23
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Di Chiara
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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