A perennially busy Astoria spot piling fresh, generously sized bagels with an enormous spread of whipped cream cheeses. The tofu and veggie options keep the line diverse.

Pasta

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Trattoria L'incontro

4.6

Astoria · Queens · $$$

Pasta

Top rated

Crowd favorite

A beloved Astoria mainstay where chef Rocco Sacramone recites a marathon list of nightly pasta specials. Generous portions and warm service keep neighborhood regulars loyal.

Halal

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King of Falafel & Shawarma

Astoria · Queens · $

Freddy Zeideia's Vendy-winning Astoria cart turned storefront. The falafel comes out shatteringly crisp and the chicken-over-rice is a neighborhood benchmark.

Boishakhi

4.4

Astoria · Queens · $

Halal

Budget-friendly

A homey Bangladeshi halal kitchen on Steinway Street. The steam-table spread of curries, biryani, and whole fish offers a deeply regional alternative to cart fare.