Osteria Brooklyn @LIC Introduce
Tucked away in the vibrant and scenic Long Island City, Osteria Brooklyn @LIC is a true culinary find for anyone in New York seeking an authentic Italian dining experience. While our name may suggest a Brooklyn origin, our heart and soul are firmly rooted in Queens, bringing a taste of true Italian hospitality and flavor to one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it's a destination where you are welcomed like family and treated to a wonderful, relaxed meal in a beautiful setting. The moment you step in, you'll be greeted by a warm, cozy, and trendy atmosphere that feels both romantic and inviting.
What truly sets us apart is the genuine passion for hospitality, a quality you can feel from the moment you are greeted by our owner, Raffaele. His clear passion for food and people shines through, making every guest feel instantly at home. This isn't a place for pretense; it’s a spot for genuine connection, a good chat, and amazing food. Our menu is a testament to traditional Italian cooking, focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are both classic and full of vibrant flavor. Our patrons have consistently praised our meals for being beautifully presented and even more delicious than expected, a true reflection of the care we put into every plate.
From our incredibly affordable and generous lunch specials to our exquisite dinner offerings, Osteria Brooklyn @LIC is a spot you’ll want to visit again and again. Our regulars know that a meal here is a great find, a place to bring people to enjoy good food with good service. We are a place that effortlessly delivers both amazing food and impeccable hospitality, a combination that is rare to find. We invite you to experience this hidden gem for yourself and see why there’s a reason we have more than one location.
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC is located at 1-50 50th Ave, a prime and easily accessible location in Long Island City, NY. Our spot is situated on a peaceful street, offering a serene escape from the city bustle while still being in a central neighborhood. The restaurant is conveniently located near several public transportation options, making it a great destination for those coming from other parts of New York City. We are just a short walk from the subway, providing easy access from Manhattan and Brooklyn.
For those who prefer to drive, we offer multiple parking options to ensure your visit is stress-free. There is free street parking available, as well as paid parking garage and paid street parking options. We even offer valet parking for an added layer of convenience.
We are also committed to accessibility for all guests, offering a wheelchair accessible entrance, a wheelchair accessible parking lot, a wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Our location provides the perfect backdrop for a delightful meal, and our easy accessibility ensures that everyone can enjoy our food and hospitality without any hassle.
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC provides a wide array of services to accommodate all of our guests' dining preferences.
- Dine-in: We offer a full-service dining experience with seating for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Our table service is known for being prompt and attentive.
- Outdoor Seating: Enjoy your meal al fresco with our outdoor seating. We are also a pet-friendly establishment, allowing dogs both outside and inside.
- Delivery & Takeout: For those who prefer to enjoy our food at home, we offer both curbside pickup and no-contact delivery, ensuring a safe and convenient experience.
- Catering & Private Dining: We offer catering services and have a private dining room available for special events and larger gatherings.
- Reservations: We accept reservations and dinner reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to secure your table and ensure a seamless dining experience.
- Happy Hour: Join us for happy hour with specials on both food and drinks.
- Onsite Bar: We have a full bar onsite, offering a great selection of alcohol, beer, cocktails, hard liquor, and a wonderful wine list.
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC has several notable features and highlights that make it a standout choice for Italian dining in New York.
- Authentic Italian Cuisine: We are known for our authentic and delicious Italian food. Our menu features a range of classic dishes, from our popular wood-fired pizzas to homemade pasta, including unique offerings like the Bucatini Cacio & Pepe and Pappardelle & Ossobuco.
- Exceptional Hospitality: The genuine kindness and welcoming nature of our staff, including our owner Raffaele, is a highlight. They are known for providing excellent service and making guests feel right at home.
- Affordable Lunch Specials: Our weekday lunch specials are a fantastic value, offering an appetizer and an entree for an affordable price with generous portions that taste amazing.
- Cozy & Romantic Atmosphere: The ambiance is trendy, yet cozy and romantic, making it a perfect spot for a date night. It's also family-friendly, offering high chairs and a changing table for those with children.
- Great Drink Selection: We are highlighted for our great cocktails, great coffee, and great wine list, providing the perfect pairings for your meal.
- Rooftop Seating: For a truly special experience, our rooftop seating offers stunning views, making your meal an unforgettable event.
- Accommodating and Flexible: We go above and beyond to accommodate special requests and substitutions, ensuring a flawless and personalized dining experience.
For reservations or more information, you can contact Osteria Brooklyn @LIC using the details below.
- Address: 1-50 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Phone: (646) 750-9156
What is truly worth choosing about Osteria Brooklyn @LIC is the rare combination of exceptional hospitality and fantastic, authentic food. This is not just another Italian restaurant; it's a place where the quality of the food is matched by the warmth of the people serving it. The glowing reviews from customers who feel instantly at home speak volumes about the genuine care that goes into every aspect of the dining experience. Our owner, Raffaele, is a host who doesn't just manage the restaurant; he is the heart of it, ensuring every guest has a memorable time.
The food itself is a standout, from the generous portions of our affordable lunch specials to the expertly prepared dinner dishes. The menu is diverse, offering everything from fresh antipasti and crispy wood-fired pizzas to rich pastas and main courses. The ability to accommodate special requests and the beautiful presentation of every dish further highlight our commitment to a high-quality experience. When you choose Osteria Brooklyn @LIC, you are choosing a place where you can relax, chat, and enjoy a flavorful meal in a cozy, beautiful setting. It’s a hidden gem that New Yorkers will be happy to discover, a spot with great energy that delivers on all fronts, making it the perfect choice for any occasion.
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC Menu
Antipasti
- Fried Cauliflower Milanese $12.00
Crispy cavolfiori garlic aioli.
- 3 Fried Oyster, Stracciatella Cheese $20.00
Crispy zucchini blossom, bourbon whiskey aioli.
- Burrata & Prosciutto $18.00
Wrapped in prosciutto, red wine figs.
- Bruschetta $16.00
Burrata, figs, caramelized pear, pine nuts.
- Fritto Misto $22.00
Fried calamari, shrimp, zucchini.
- Lobster Salad $25.00
Arugula, grape tomato, oranges, seaweed salad.
- Crunchy Salmon Tartare $18.00
Wild rice, salmon tartare, seaweed.
- Caprese $16.00
Fior di latte, tomato, mozzarella basil, balsamic.
- Grilled Calamari $25.00
Saffron risotto herbed.
- Beef Meatball $16.00
5 cheeses soft polenta, tomatoes and basil sauce.
- Polpo Al Carbone $25.00
Octopus garbanzo, black olives, jalapeño.
Pesce & Carne
- Zuppa Di Pesce $39.00
Traditional fish soup (bouillabaisse) in a pizza crust.
- Branzino Al Forno $29.00
Squash, roasted potatoes, white wine.
- Salmone Alla Piastra $29.00
Salmon, kale, potatoes honey mustard.
- Tagliata Di Manzo "Rib Eye" $39.00
Fried eggs, fries potatoes, au poivre.
- Osteria Brooklyn Burger $22.00
Special 8 oz select prime beef, smoked apple wood bacon, cheddar, overnight tomatoes bourbon salsa rosa, fries.
- Pollo Caprese $29.00
Chicken parm, spaghetti pomodoro.
Charcuterie
- Imported Smoked Prosciutto $15.00
- Soppressata $14.00
- Salumeria Platter Grande & Piccola $32.00
Fat pig charcuterie & cheeses "Large or small" prosciutto di Parma, speck, mortadella, soppressata parmigiano, pecorino, grapes and walnuts.
- Spicy Capocollo $14.00
- Pancetta $12.00
- Mortadella With Pistachio $12.00
- Prosciutto Di Parma $15.00
Pizza Dal Forno a Legna
- Diavola, San Marzano Tomato, Spicy Soppresata $22.00
- Cinque Formaggi, 5 Cheeses Pecorino, Mozzarella, Asiago, Parmigiano, Gorgonzola $22.00
- Carbonara, Eggs, Caramelized Onion, Smoked Apple Wood Bacon, Pepperoncino $22.00
- Focaccia Al Rosmarino & Ricotta $15.00
- Prosciutto & Arugula, Fresh Plum Tomato, Mozzarella $25.00
- Tartufo, Sauté Mushroom, Mozzarella Fresh Truffle $32.00
- Speck & Gorgonzola "White Pizza" Smoked Prosciutto, Gorgonzola Cheese $22.00
- Winter Pizza, Butternuts Squash, Ricotta & Prosciutto Di Parma And Balsamic Glaze $25.00
- Margherita, Tomato Mozzarella, Basil $18.00
- Four Season, Mushroom, Zucchini, Olives, Prosciutto Cotto, Tomato, Mozzarella $25.00
- Sardinian Flat Bread "Carasau" Spicy Honey, Sheep Ricotta $25.00
New!
- Polpette Beef Meatball, Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Pomodoro Sauce, Basil $25.00
- Salsiccia Piccante, Spicy Sausage, Mushroom, Onion, Tomato, Mozzarella $22.00
- Rustica, Spicy Sausage, Roasted Potatoes, Smoked Mozzarella Pesto $26.00
Crudo
- Shrimp Cocktail $3.95
Each.
- Shrimp Ceviche $16.00
Toasted tortilla, avocado, cilantro.
- Ahi Tuna Tartare $16.00
Avocado, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, seaweed salad.
- Oyster $3.25
Each. Blue point.
- Sea Urchin "Oyster" Jalapeño $12.00
Each.
Insalate
- Insalata Di Cesare $26.00
Osteria famous Caesar salad, shrimp or chicken, croutons.
- Beets Salad $16.00
Beets, orange, pistachios, corn, gorgonzola cheese.
- Insalatina Di Spinaci $16.00
Spinach & pear salad, red wine figs, walnuts crumble goat cheese, black currant vinaigrette.
- Osteria Special Apple Salad $16.00
Osteria salad, organic Washington apple, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, basil, feta cheese.
- Burrata Fritta $18.00
Creamy fried burrata, grape tomato and basil.
Paste & Risotti
- Bolognese Lasagna $26.00
Bechamel, Parmesan cheese.
- Acorn Squash Pappardelle $26.00
Large ribbon pasta, shrimp, squash, grape tomatoes.
- Fettuccine Alla Bolognese $26.00
Homemade fettuccine, beef bolognese ragu.
- Malloreddus "Cavatelli" $25.00
Sardinian cavatelli pasta, sausage, ricotta.
- Fettuccine Osteria $29.00
House specialty, red wine infused pasta, white truffle sauce, seasonal truffle.
- Risotto Lobster & Mushroom $29.00
Truffle butter.
- Spaghetti "Fra Diavolo" $39.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels & calamari San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, parsley, spicy pepperoncino.
- Pappardelle Oxtail Ragu $25.00
Large ribbon pasta shape parmigiano.
- Pappardelle & Ossobuco $29.00
Lamb shank, goat cheese pestata.
- Bucatini Cacio & Pepe $22.00
Black pepper, pecorino Romano.
- Gnocchi Al Pesto Pizza Crust $26.00
Potatoes gnocchi, pesto sauce, pecorino.
- Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare $29.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari.
- Crab Ravioli & Pisellini $26.00
Spicy crab & shrimp ravioli, brandy sauce.
- Ravioli Di Ricotta & Spinaci $22.00
Ricotta & spinach ravioli, tomato sauce.
- Linguine Alle Vongole $26.00
Linguine, white clam sauce, parsley.
- Gnocchi Di Ricotta $26.00
White truffle sauce, walnuts.
- Spaghetti Lobster $48.00
Grape tomatoes, basil EVO oil.
Specials of the Day
- Meat $29.00
Grilled pork chop, caramelized pear, rosemary parmesan potatoes.
- Appetizer $18.00
Fregola ai frutti di mare, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, saffron broth.
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC Details
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
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Osteria Brooklyn @LIC
1-50 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
Osteria Brooklyn @LIC Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1I loved loved loved this place!First, I wanna give a shout out to our wonderful server, Arta. She really elevated our whole dining experience because she gave such excellent service.Second, the meals were all so good! And I was shocked that their lunch specials were so affordable! On a weekday, you get an appetizer and an entree for $25. The portions were big and they all tasted amazing.I’ll definitely be back. Such a great find to bring people to chat and enjoy good food with good service.
July 31 · Dorothea GloriaThis is seriously a hidden gem in LIC, the pictures don’t do it justice.My friend and I stumbled upon Osteria Brooklyn in Long Island City while waiting for our car to finish at a detail appointment nearby and asked to see the menu outside. Right away, we were warmly greeted by Raffaele, the owner himself (we didn’t know and he didn’t make it clear he was), who was not only kind and welcoming but also hilarious — the kind of genuine host who instantly makes you feel at home without pressuring you to dine. Just good vibes, a great attitude, and a clear passion for hospitality - we guessed he was the chef because of how passionate he seemed!We loved the menu and decided to sit down, and Raffaele went above and beyond to accommodate us. He graciously gave us a larger table upon request (which most restaurants wouldn’t even consider), and personally recommended dishes based on exactly what we were in the mood for — and nailed it.We had a few special requests and substitutions, and not only were they handled flawlessly, but every dish came out beautifully presented and even more delicious than expected. The food was fresh, vibrant, and plated with care — we especially loved the shrimp Caesar salad, deconstructed mushroom chicken (pictured with ceviche!).It’s rare to find a spot where the hospitality matches the quality of the food, but Osteria Brooklyn delivers both effortlessly. Raffaele is the heart of the experience, and it shows in every detail. There’s a reason there’s more than one location.I seriously recommend this place to anyone visiting or living in the area. Whether you’re looking for a cozy, relaxed lunch or a flavorful dinner with great energy — this is your spot!
April 22 · Tania AssiThis review is solely based on happy hour which I found to be great. A good selection of cocktails for $8! I wish that wine was also included in the offering and the speed at which the drinks came was slow even though it wasn’t very crowded and no one was in the bar area. That said, the taste was great, awesome outdoor patio and they were super amenable if you wanted to switch which spirit was in your drink.
August 02 · LaurenIt's a very nice place facing the Manhattan skyline. Our group enjoyed very much the delicious Italian food. Service was quick and staff were courteous. This is one of those places we are looking forward to go back to.
July 05 · Mike Mikewhat can I say?! great food great drinks awesome service. Arta andDaniel work at that place truly want to provide exceptional service and it shows. I was really pleased how they treated me the entire time I was there. Felt very welcome and would definitely go back!
July 30 · Fatima R (Spring)
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