Ресторан · Queens · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 944 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:21:47
Address: 10-76 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
Manetta’s: Three Decades of Family Recipes in Long Island City
Some restaurants are opened; Manetta’s was inherited — a family trattoria running on recipes handed down through generations of Manettas, serving Long Island City since 1992. The brick oven crackles, the dining room smells of simmering sauce and fresh bread, and thirty-plus years of neighborhood dinners hang comfortably in the air.
The Story
The Manetta family built their restaurant on a simple covenant: fresh ingredients, family recipes, no shortcuts. As Long Island City transformed from industrial quiet to skyline, the trattoria became its gastronomic memory — the place where longtime residents celebrate and newcomers get adopted. Family-owned and operated from the first day to this one.
On the Table
The famed brick oven turns out thin-crust pizzas with delicate wood-fired char, but the menu runs far deeper: homemade pastas in the traditional register, fresh fish prepared with respect, and Italian favorites that taste like someone’s nonna is checking the seasoning. The tiramisu — luscious, properly soaked — and the silky cheesecake close dinners the way they have for decades.
The Space
The room glows — literally, from the oven’s fire — and the warmth carries through wooden tables, soft lighting and aromas of oregano and basil. It suits a quiet, intimate dinner as gracefully as a loud family celebration, which is exactly the range a neighborhood institution needs.
Who It’s For
Families marking birthdays where the kids get pizza and the adults get branzino, couples seeking warmth over spectacle, and anyone who measures a restaurant by how long its neighbors have loved it.
Good to Know
Should we book for the weekend? Yes — the dining room is beloved locally and fills early on Friday and Saturday.
Is it good for family celebrations? Ideal — the menu spans generations and the staff treats occasions with care.
What’s the signature order? A brick-oven pizza for the table, then homemade pasta or the day’s fish.
Are children welcome? Warmly — this is a true family trattoria, and pizza solves every negotiation.
Do they make desserts in-house? Yes — the tiramisu and cheesecake are house-made and genuinely worth saving room for.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30–21:15 |
| Tuesday | 11:30–21:15 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–21:15 |
| Thursday | 11:30–21:15 |
| Friday | 11:30–22:15 |
| Saturday | 15:30–22:15 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:21:47
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Authentic old school Italian restaurant that knows what it is and is proud of it. Has every Italian classic you can think of and it’s made with love and perfection (house made pasta). Service feels like you’re a guest in…
This restaurant is the perfect balance of refinement and comfort. It feels luxurious yet not intimidating — there's no dress code, so you can enjoy a nice evening without feeling either over- or underdressed. We booked a…
The food was tasty, the service good, the portions big. A family-run and well-rounded Italian restaurant that's well established in London. However, if you have a gluten allergy, this may not be the best place.
The photos I posted were taken during two different visits to this restaurant. Both times I was here, the experience was extraordinary. The flavours of each dish were incredible, the ingredients they use are quality, the…
The food is above average, I really liked the flavour. The servers were pleasant when talking to us. But as soon as they leave, they stop paying attention to us. I have just one complaint. We had to order coffee from thr…