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Sapori d'Ischia

55-15 37th Ave., Queens, NY, 11377
nr. 56th St.
718-446-1500

7.2 "Recommended"
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73% Would you go back?
73% Would you take a date?
26% Would you take kids?
60% Would you go on business?
73% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.7
Service: 6.5
Décor: 7.6
Value: 6.7
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Great food but the service sucks.

75thstmom from 11372 | Posted on 7/30/09

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 2
Décor: 5
Value: 5

I have had some amazing food in this restaurant but there is a waiter there who is the biggest idiot in the world. He is beyond rude and I think someone else here posted about him. The other waiter I've had was nice but seemed to disappear for long periods of time. I really have had some delicious food at Sapori D'Ischia but if I did go back (it's walking distance from my house), I would refuse to have that waiter again. I have seen people bring their children at lunch time but this place has some attitude and I wouldn't want to have that pressure. I love Piccolo Venizia and Trattoria L'Incontro, this place has some things that are better than those two restaurants, but the service at SD doesn't come anywhere near their service.

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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

"a true disappointment"

choew from 11418 | Posted on 2/16/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 1

We went there based on a friend's recommendation. We ended up having the limited Valentine's menu since there was no other option. The dining room charms as you arrive, even though it's location has a lot to be desired. We were seated within a few minutes of our reservation. The waiter was polite and courteous yet aloof (it was difficult to find him throughout the night). We decided to stay based upon the number of great reviews of the food even though the limited menu. The dinner began with a single scallop - very good. Next the lobster risotto arrived which was too firm and bland. The main course (fillet) arrived significantly undercooked - raw (all three orders). When they were sent back, they came out looking like charcoal briquettes. The dessert appeared to be out of a chocolate pudding can. At 100 per person and a limited menu, this restaurant failed miserably to live up to its (unfounded?) reputation or compete with the local pizzeria.

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5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Well, I'll try again!

TVJ from 11379 | Posted on 10/14/08

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 1

The food is good but not great, the decor is somewhere between non existent and retail quaint, and the attitude of the help is atrocious. In addition, they have the gall to tell you that you must BUY your water or go thirsty! We walked out, and they just watched us go. Apparently, they felt it was more important to sell a bottle of water than to sell three diners, a bottle of wine, coffee, and desert. There are far better places to spend your money.

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7 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

Great - Authentic Southern Italian

sniffles from 10004 | Posted on 8/18/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 6

Don't listen to the waiter reviews. Our waiter, Danielle, was excellent. They know their food there and they know how to eat and enjoy. I don't eat out in Queens often, but this is a must go and i thought the entire concept of the place was great. Excellent food, music, wine, etc. This is one of the top Italian places i have been to. Does it compare to Babbo, perhaps not, but I would say it compares favorably with Lupa.

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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Very happily surprised

1FastJeep from 11361 | Posted on 8/15/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

So many of the readers' reviews were negative, especially about the service, so we went expecting the worst. We were pleasantly surprised. Not only was the food fabulous, but our waiter was charming and professional. If you want to have the food your way, go to Burger King. If you want authentic Italian cuisine at its finest, this is the place.

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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Waiter Was Beyond Impolite !!

evem from 11222 | Posted on 7/1/08

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 2
Value: 1

I have never, ever dined at a restaurant where I have been treated so rudely. Our waiter was the epitome of disrespect, disregard and poor manners. He treated our table with the most pompous attitude. His service was poor, he wasn't even smart enough to let his servers know who received what order. His manners would make his mother cringe. He was condescending and defensive when asked to explain the extra charges on our bill. I can honestly say that I was overwhelmed and speechless for the first time ever. We paid the bill and abruptly left. WE SHOULD NEVER HAVE PAID THE BILL IN ITS ENTIRETY NOR LEFT THIS WANNABE WAITER A TIP, BUT FORTUNATELY WE WERE RAISED PROPERLY. WE WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS RESTAURANT AND NEITHER SHOULD ANYONE ELSE. Always remember that your food is only remembered as good as the waiter who served it !!!

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14 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

A Dining Experience,witha side of Attitude

Mrmarble from 11362 | Posted on 12/17/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 5
Décor: 7
Value: 8

Food was different but very good. Pricey by Queens standards, but not by Manhatten. The ambiance was nice, enjoyed the music. Had rabbit and pork chop (it was not a double cut as advertised) Our issue was the waiter: seemed haughty.When we did not order a bottle of wine, he wrinkled his nose.They seem to prefer foodies as clientele. But I would go back, and do buy cheeses there often

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108 out of 187 people found this review helpful.

What a dissapointment

baccusposny from 10029 | Posted on 4/24/07

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 1
Décor: 7
Value: 3

The Food at Sapori is out of this world but they have to do something about the service. I have been to many restaurants and this was by far the worst service I have ever seen. The waiters: "non existent". We asked for a second bottle of Bottled Water and it never arrived. My wife asked for a glass of wine and it never arrived either. When we asked about anything, the waiter would say "If it's not in the menu, we Can't make it". Now, remember we were asking to replace the Parmesan cheese for a different cheese or even no cheese. The worst $240.00 my wife and I have ever spent.

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273 out of 515 people found this review helpful.

Incredible

yongjoo from 11375 | Posted on 2/7/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 8

My wife and I went here when we first moved to Queens a year ago. It's great. You know all the food is made with great ingredients. The staff was very pleasant. It is a bit pricey, considering you're not in the city and in Woodside--in a very desolate area. But, the quality is not to be beaten. Bring some extra cash (no credit cards) and enjoy an amazing meal.

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251 out of 522 people found this review helpful.

Beautifull place

Lovetoeat1 from 11105 | Posted on 12/15/05

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

The best place in New York, food exellent, service top of the line.

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235 out of 451 people found this review helpful.

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