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Why I Love Astoria
Il Bambino is one of Why I Love Astoria.

1. Il Bambino

9.0
3408 31st Ave (btwn 34th & 35th St), Astoria, NY
Sandwich Spot · 147 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Love this place...best crostinis in the world! And the hot chocolate is to die for. To DIE FOR, I tell you!

2. Museum of the Moving Image

9.3
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 185 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: If you can go on a weekday, it's best as you'll avoid all the kids. Lots of old retro 80s arcade games to play and some great Hollywood memorabilia.

3. Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar

9.0
2102 30th Ave (at 21st St), Astoria, NY
Italian Restaurant · 106 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Currently my favorite spot in the neighborhood. Fantastic food, wine and service. Yum.

4. Sugar Freak

36-18 30th Ave (at 37th St), Astoria, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 196 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Good drinks and delicious, flavorful food. You must get the boudain balls, seriously.

5. Cronin & Phelan's

8.8
3814 Broadway (btwn 38th & Steinway St.), Astoria, NY
Pub · 45 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Best Irish bar in NYC, hands down. Fun atmosphere and cool people.

6. Loveday 31

6.8
33-06 31st Ave (33rd St), Astoria, NY
Boutique · 11 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Great vintage and unique finds at reasonable prices.

7. BZ Grill

8.5
27-02 Astoria Blvd (27th St), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Best gyros in NYC, hands down.

8. Sweet Afton

8.7
3009 34th St (btwn 30th & 31st Ave), Astoria, NY
Pub · 257 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Fried. Pickles. Seriously, you have to get them.

9. The Sparrow Tavern

24-01 29th St (at 24th Ave), Astoria, NY
Bar · 125 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Really good, high quality food for a bar. Also, nice selection of beers.

10. Sunswick

8.6
3502 35th St (at 35th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Bar · 112 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Great for late night drinks.

11. Astor Bake Shop

12-23 Astoria Blvd (at 14th St), Astoria, NY
Bakery · 70 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: The maize cake is soooo good.

12. The Queens Kickshaw

4017 Broadway (at Steinway St), Astoria, NY
Café · 233 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Grilled cheese & beer. That's really all you need to know.

13. site

35-11 34th Avenue (35th Street), Astoria, NY
Design Studio · 8 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Fun and unique home decor items.

14. D & F Italian Deli

8.4
35-17 Broadway, Astoria, NY
Deli · 9 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: The eggplant parm is a-ma-zing.

15. Seva Indian Cuisine

8.6
34-11 30th Ave (btwn 30th & 31st Ave.), Astoria, NY
Indian Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Best Indian food outside of Jackson Heights.

16. Bareburger

8.7
3321 31st Ave (at 34th St), Astoria, NY
Burger Joint · 200 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: The Chick n' Pickle sandwich is like a fancy version of Chik Fil A. That is a very high compliment, as far as I"m concerned.

17. Leng Thai

3309 Broadway (btwn 33rd & 34th St), Astoria, NY
Thai Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Lori P.Lori P: Everything here is good. EVERYTHING. Also, they give you huge portions, so you'll have lots leftover for another meal (or 2).