Maiella - LIC

4.5

2486 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for groups

Maiella, a casually elegant restaurant located in the picturesque waterfront section of Long Island City, serves authentic Italian dishes with a modern flare and the freshest ingredients. Maiella sits at the base of the iconic Pepsi sign in Gantry State Park, and features spectacular city views. Designed by a leading New York City Architecture firm, Bluarch, the rustic space features seating for up to 180 guests inside and almost 100 guests in the outdoor terrace. The terrace faces Manhattan and Gantry State Park with views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the 80 foot tall Pepsi Sign. Inquire about our private dining rooms as well as larger parties.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 606-1770
Website
http://www.maiellalic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Giueseppe Agostino
Private party facilities
Maiella looks forward to customizing your special occasion. Whether it be an intimate dinner for up to 32 in our private dining room, a complete buyout, or any other event, Please contact our Special Events team for additional information.

Location
46-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109
Neighborhood
Long Island City
Cross street
46th avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7 train to vernon jackson. E,F,G trains to court square.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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INSALATA RAPA ROSSA$17.95
mixed baby beets, pickled blueberries, robiola, poppy seeds
BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO$20.00
whole burrata, poached quince, prosciutto di parma, watercress, hazelnut, balsamic
MELANZANE ALLA TRAPANESE$15.95
lightly grilled eggplant, stracchino cheese, tomato, chili, almond
POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA$24.50
char grilled octopus, nduja puree, arugula chickpea salad, pickled red onion
GAMBERI OREGANATA$19.00
shrimp oreganata, bread crumbs, lemon
CAESAR$18.00
baby gem lettuce, bread crumbs, parmigiano, caesar dressing

Primi

all pasta handmade in house

GARGANELLI BOLOGNESE$29.00
garganelli, veal and pork ragú, parmigiano
CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA$28.00
cappellacci, butternut squash, brown butter, sage, spiced pumpkin seeds
SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA$26.00
taggiasca olives, capers, anchovies, tomato confit
LINGUINE CON COZZE$30.00
linguine, mussels, bottarga, parsley
AGNOLOTTI CALABRESE$29.00
agnolotti, pork sausage, braised pork, nduja
TAGLIATELLE TARTUFO$34.00
tagliatelle pasta, grana padano, seasonal truffle

Secondi

BISTECCA ALLA PEPERONATA$60.00
12 oz USDA prime NY strip, peperonata, crispy fingerling potato
SALMONE AL ZABAGLIONE$30.00
seared salmon, citrus zabaglione, romanesco, parsnips, pine nut vinaigrette
BRANZINO ALLA PICCATA$36.00
seared mediterranean sea bass, clams, saffron, broccoli rabe, piccata sauce
POLLO ALLA SCARPARIELLO$31.00
half roasted chicken, potato puree, shishito pepper, pork sausage, chicken jus
COSTATA DI MAIALE AVVOLTO IN PROSCIUTTO$40.00
prosciutto wrapped pork chop, king trumpet mushrooms, cabbage, grana padano fonduta

Pizza

BIANCA CON PROSCIUTTO$24.00
quattro formaggi, arugula, prosciutto, seasonal truffle
CALABRESE$20.00
fresh mozzarella, capicola, nduja, black olives, red onion
MARGHERITA$18.00
mozzarella, pomodoro, basil
POLPETTE$20.00
beef meatballs, mozzarella, pomodoro, basil
SALSICCIA E PEPERONATA$20.00
sweet and spicy italian sausage, peppers, onions, pomodoro
CINQUE FORMAGGI$20.00
mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano, grana padano , stracchino
TARTUFO$34.00
mozzarella, mushrooms, truffle

What 2,486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Queens
Great for fine wines
Queens
Romantic
Queens
Great for scenic views
Queens
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Review summary

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Maiella in Long Island City offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "incredible ambiance" and the "delicious" Italian cuisine, particularly the table-side Cacio e Pepe. While some mention small portions and occasional service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "wonderful evening" destination.

2,486 Reviews

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Sebastian
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always. Professional wait staff and great food. Can’t wait to go back!
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Denise
Orlando9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu very limited and a bit overpriced for the amount of food
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Daniel
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
the food was great. It was my wife's birthday and we don't regret coming here but it was unfortunate that my memo about the birthday got completely ignored. I reminded one of the waitresses and she reassured me that it would be taken care off but nothing happened. Additionally, the waitress that served us did not have a pleasing attitude as she did not care to do anything about it. Other than comments regarding the service from the waitresses, the overall experience was good.
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Stefanie VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ; as always ! Never disappoints . We come here often.
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Ruth
New York City25 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I had cassarecce, a pasta dish with short rib ragu mixed in, very filling. Partner had veal parm which is his go to all the time. Garlic spinach on the side & we shared an appetizer, calamari. All cooked very well & came out nice & hot. No complaints this visit.
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Jackie
New York City19 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there for Valentine’s for the prefix menu at $85 each. Food was good but a bit pricey. It was noisy and cold by the bar area.
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Christian
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was really looking forward to a delicious Italian meal. The regular menu has some fantastic dishes (i.e. truffle pasta tossed in the cheese wheel, eggplant with Italian sauces and seasoning) and that was nowhere to be found on the Valentine’s Day menu. The Valentine’s Day menu was bland, limited, and downright overpriced ($85 for a salad, a cauliflower steak, and a chocolate panna cotta). Would happily go back for the regular menu (5/5 stars) but never again for Valentine’s Day. Service was good and ambience was nice but the Valentine’s Day menu left MUCH to be desired.
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Vincent
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time at this location and it wasn't a great experience. The Valentines Day Special didn't give a large variety of options. The server seemed as if he was waiting too many tables; to the point he asked my wife if she got our main course(which we didn't). The fish came out to the table and it was lukewarm and had a foul smell. After dinner, we ordered the dessert, and it took over 25 mins to get. I just asked the waiter for the check and left. Just wasn't worth over a $300 check!
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Lily VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything! From the decor to the service to the food and drinks. It was perfect!
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Tiffany
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant was really pretty, good vibe. We wanted to sit by the window for the scenary, but was told that it was only reserved for larger groups. I did see some tables that sat for two. Otherwise, food was great and so were our waiters.
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Maiella - LIC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 606-1770.

Maiella - LIC is rated 4.5 stars by 2486 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

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

46-10 Center Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
46th avenue
Neighborhood
Long Island City
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
7 train to vernon jackson. E,F,G trains to court square.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giueseppe Agostino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maiellalic.com/
Phone number
(718) 606-1770
Private party facilities
Maiella looks forward to customizing your special occasion. Whether it be an intimate dinner for up to 32 in our private dining room, a complete buyout, or any other event, Please contact our Special Events team for additional information.

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Maiella - LIC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Antipasti

INSALATA RAPA ROSSA$17.95

BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO$20.00

MELANZANE ALLA TRAPANESE$15.95

POLPO ALLA GRIGLIA$24.50

GAMBERI OREGANATA$19.00

CAESAR$18.00

Primi

GARGANELLI BOLOGNESE$29.00

CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA$28.00

SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA$26.00

LINGUINE CON COZZE$30.00

AGNOLOTTI CALABRESE$29.00

TAGLIATELLE TARTUFO$34.00

Secondi

BISTECCA ALLA PEPERONATA$60.00

SALMONE AL ZABAGLIONE$30.00

BRANZINO ALLA PICCATA$36.00

POLLO ALLA SCARPARIELLO$31.00

COSTATA DI MAIALE AVVOLTO IN PROSCIUTTO$40.00

Pizza

BIANCA CON PROSCIUTTO$24.00

CALABRESE$20.00

MARGHERITA$18.00

POLPETTE$20.00

SALSICCIA E PEPERONATA$20.00

CINQUE FORMAGGI$20.00

TARTUFO$34.00

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