Explore the many excellent appetizers to start a great meal.. the white mussels are excellent, antipasta is just right, fried calamari very good, or split a pair of manicotti for the table.. then either order classic Italian dishes from pastas with very good sauyces meat or not, to seafood done right, to the special with are always special... and save room for dessert... th ehouse wines are also great compliments to the food if you so desire... this place rocks..
A pleasant surprise. Food is delicious, large portion, and fairly priced. This place is a well guarded secret.
Very good Italian food and service. However the Porterhouse Steak is a sirloin steak. Instead of drawn butter they gave just melted butter. The sauce is very good and fresh. Very good antipasto salad. Great seafood.
The atmosphere here is laid back and it feels like you are in another time. It is a family owned business which has been around a long time. You get the feeling that it is a neighborhood restaurant where the customers are regulars. The prices are good but you have to read the fine print on the menu because some of the new prices are not reflected on the menu. As of 2/7/23 the menu was not updated. The Bread they bring to the table is accompanied by Butter and also by some Olive Oil w/peppers, it was very good. I had the Breaded Shrimp which comes with Pasta or Mixed Vegetables. I had the side of Ziti. The Shrimp was very good but the Ziti was not as Al Dente as I would've like and the sauce was bland. My friend had The Bolognese, she found that it had very little flavor. We shared a Mixed Berry Tart w/whipped cream which was good. The service was good and the staff is friendly. The space is pretty with some nice art and it's cozy.
Just to say...perfection on Ridgewood! This Italian restaurant represents what is all about great service delicious food! The ambient and atmosphere is very calm welcoming from the moment you step into Joe's. Be ready to enjoy the most delicious Italian cuisine. The service is top noch!! We talking about great service all the way. The food is masterpiece on your mouth. BABABOOM service by nasa and every one that was taking care our table. He was sure the my salad was gluten free full of flavors. ( my apologies for no having every one names here on this review, my notes are been stolen) but you know who you are. Thank you so much to all for a amazing service. Thank you for bababoom cuisine. I recommend 100% this place. My recommendations call for reservations. Please try everything!! Good on the eye BABABOOM for the mouth. Be all safe. Kisses and hugs king size muuuah. abbraccia il tuo pasto con amore
This neighborhood restaurant is worth the trip!!! Not even my neighborhood and I will be going back!!! The sauce to dip the bread in was CRACK!!!! Very addictive… The bolognese was truly authentic and my fiancé is SO PICKY ABOUT IT; I was wonderfully surprised that she loved it-The waitress and waiters were very attentive,friendly and professional.The vegetables were probably the weakest link but I must say we will be coming back for years! Thank you
Large portions for great prices! I love that they aren't cheap with the seafood, but I wish the white sauce had more depth. The red sauce, on the other hand, was yummy. I'll definitely be coming back for that.
Incredible food and service! Best food I and my wife have had in a restaurant in New York in a long time!
A Hidden gem in the Ridgewood/Glendale area. Small restaurant but full of dishes with amazing flavors. Staff is very welcoming and I recommend the house wine. The sauce is made in house fresh, if you love food you will definitely appreciate Joe’s. I’m really happy with the food at Joe’s and when I visit my family and friends I will come to Joe’s for a nice dinner.
Wonderful local Italian restaurant. The food exceeded my expectations and the prices were great. Would rate 4.5 because of the bathrooms not being tidy according to my Italian mothers expectations lol, but value and taste is a 5. Will be returning.
The food was delicious. My spaghetti bolognese was everything I desired. My husband had the fettuccine alfredo and he said it was some of the best he’s had. Portions are generous, we will be back.
It doesn't get more Italian than this place. The pasta was fresh and the sauce was delicious. It wasn't too acidic and the meatball was perfectly seasoned. Definitely a must try! If you're planning on going, I suggest making a reservation ahead of time to skip the wait.
Amazing food and great family environment! I was there celebrating my sister's birthday and the whole restaurant sang happy birthday to her! I love that and would highly recommend.
Just went today for my second time. And I must say the food does not disappoint. It's without a doubt one of the best Italian restaurants in queens. I had a table of 10 and Nasa was our Server. He was incredible, he constantly was checking if we needing anything. He was very polite and gave us outstanding service. I highly recommend Joe's trust me you won't be disappointed.
great family dinner spot! who doesn't love some old school italian flava. the staff is very friendly, they treat you like a regular on your first visit.
The food is amazing; great flavor, cooked to perfection and portioned just right!!! A definite must go if you're looking for authentic 5 star italian cuisine!!!
The food is super good here! The sauce is amazing and that’s the most important thing to me being Italian haha! Above all, service is incredible as everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Only thing I would say is maybe the service could’ve been a little faster, and maybe decor updated a little, but overall I would come again and again and again.
Wow! I just left this restaurant, and I'm so happy! Thr food was exceptional, the staff was so nice and genuinely hospitable, the owner was the most humble and nice. I tried:
Burrata salad ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The mussles on red sauce❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The veal with lemon sauce❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The veal with mushrooms❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The spaghetti bolognese♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Wow! I'll definetely comeback!
I absolutely loved this place. The staff were my favorite part of our visit. They were young spunky down the earth amazing. The waitresses were very pretty and the guys were handsome down the earth and attentive. Loved the atmosphere.. the pace of service was just right and I do t have any complaints. We ordered the fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and I ordered the eggplant parmesan which was okay... but the fettuccine was AMAZING order that if you cant decide on anything else. You will be more than happy!!!! We ordered the tomatoes and mottz as the app and before bbn I forget the bread is addictive and the oil that you dip it into is addictive so please make them rush that out!!! Our bill came to be about 85 for two people with apps entrees and drinks. It was worth every cent. Also the place is good for all occasions so bring your family bring your hot date and have a nice meeting here. You wont regret it. Bon appetit !!!
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Firstly, I love the classic family feelings I get from Joe's. I recently moved to the Ridgewood area and want to find my neighborhood Italian place. I can tell it's a very beloved place.
I gave it five stars because these small businesses need all the support we can give.
Here are my positives: Portion sizes are generous. I ordered the small antipasti, garlic bread Parm, and a entree with a couple beers. It came to $50 and could have fed 3 people healthily.
The services was so great. Attentive but not hovering, polite but not fake nice. Everybody was helpful and efficient with any requests I had.
Their sauce is special. It's definitely their specialty. I want to go back and just get a simple plate of pasta and sauce.
What I didn't like:
The antipasti wasn't great. The greens had some very wilted leaves, some were almost dry. The cheeses don't feel like they're made in Italy. The meat was not great. It was just sliced salami I could get from the corner deli. The olives were good and I enjoyed them very much. The olives really tasted like Italy/Greece.
The garlic Parmesan bread was ok, but I had to ask them to bring their red sauce for dipping. With a little red sauce on the side for the garlic bread it becomes a great side dish. Without red sauce it's too dry.
I'm not going to talk about the entree I ordered. I think I just ordered the wrong thing...
Next time I'll keep it simple, their pasta is authentic and fantastic. I learned my lesson.
My least favorite thing about the whole experience was the music. They need to have a better playlist or music curation. Some Italian folk music would be so beautiful. Or just something ambient and light like classical guitar. Instead they had very generic and cheap covers of top 40 pop songs playing with a heavy beat and annoying American vocals. It didn't match the authentic Italian style of family restaurant. It sounded like a JCPenny shopping mall.
Overall, I love these places where you can get a good large meal to feed a family and support a small family business. 5 - Stars! With a couple little improvements I can see myself wanting to come back here every week. I was happy to tip over 20% and I will be back!
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