Il Poeta

4.9

33 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

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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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wine

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

33 Reviews

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karen
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food and excellent, kind, accommodating servers.
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cynthia
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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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Maureen
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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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Jason
VIP
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 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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Brigitte
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 8, 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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Leo
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 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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Janet
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 26, 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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Rubi
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il Poeta is five star! Octopus appetizer was delicate, soft and has a balanced of flavors. If you like octopus, this is a must. Wine list is exhaustive and reasonably priced. For dinner, the homemade spaghetti with seafood was delectable. Of course the toasted sourdough bread with their homemade legumes in olive oil and tartufo dessert never disappoint! Waitstaff is attentive and friendly!
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Mary Jane
VIP
New York City
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love everything about Il Poeta. The service is impeccable, food wonderful. Location co convenient. The menu is impressive but you really don't have to open it because the daily specials are plentiful and mouth watering. The place was lively but not noisy, even on a week night. Going back next week!
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MaryJ
VIP
New York City
78 reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
as always, the specials were so good we didn't open the menus. Great service, friendly staff, nice wine. Going again next week!
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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 4.9 stars by 33 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

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

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98-04 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Additional information

Cross street
69 Road
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.ilpoetanyc.com/
Phone number
(718) 544-4223

Il Poeta

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What 33 people are saying

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