"This restaurant is the perfect balance between upscale and comfortable. It feels fancy without being intimidating—there’s no dress code, so you can enjoy a nice night out without feeling overdressed or underdressed. We had a reservation for 8:30 PM for a party of eight, and even though the restaurant was pretty busy, everything ran smoothly. Appetizers and drinks came out in a timely manner, and what really stood out was the service—each time we finished an appetizer, our table was completely cleared and fresh plates were brought out before the next one arrived. When we ordered our entrées, they didn’t take long at all, and every dish was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, patient, and attentive, which made the experience even better. If you’re planning a birthday celebration, just note there is a $10 cake-holding fee. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant for a great Italian meal and excellent service. Just keep in mind that the menu isn’t very large, so it may not be the best choice for extremely picky eaters"

"The pictures I’ve posted are across two different visits to this restaurant. Both times I’ve been here the experience is extraordinary. The flavors of each dish were incredible, the ingredients they use are quality, they use a brick oven for their pizzas, and the prices are very reasonable. Every pasta I’ve had was cooked perfectly with the right balance of flavors, and every pizza I’ve had was wonderfully crispy with a slight taste of wood in the charred bits. If you’re ever in Long Island City, this place is a must if you love Italian food."

"Manetta is a delight! Neighborhood spot of 30 years and feels so homey. Outstanding service…Habib gave great recommendations! The house salad is something special. I can’t wait to have it again. And also the Mona Lisa pizza is out of this world. Arugula, mushrooms, truffle, parm…sooooo good! Ideal combo. Also loved the vodka pasta. We will definitely be back!! Such a gem of a spot!"

"Food was solid, good service and good portions. Family friendly and well rounded Italian restaurant that is well established in LIC. If you have gluten sensitivities, this might not be the best place tho."

"Amazing service, amazing food, super friendly and one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had... it was the Tuesday night special, pasta with Lobster 🦞 Clams and Mussels in a spicy red sauce w/ garlic. Calamari was INCREDIBLE!!!"