Ресторан · Queens · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 3325 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:21:45
Address: 107-01 Corona Ave., Corona, NY 11368, United States
Park Side: Corona’s Grand Table for Half a Century
Every borough has one restaurant where engagements are announced, milestone birthdays booked and Sunday dinners treated as ritual. In Queens, that table has long stood in Corona: Park Side, where the waiters wear tuxedos, the tablecloths are blindingly white and southern Italian classics arrive on platters built for sharing.
A Family Legend
The story starts in 1960, when the Federici family ran a supper club on this corner; in 1980 it became Park Side and never looked back, expanding from a seven-table room into a many-roomed institution. The restaurant takes its name from William F. Moore Park just outside — a square the founding family personally helped bring back to life, planting the restaurant at the heart of Corona’s civic pride.
On the Plate
The repertoire is the great Italian-American songbook sung properly: eggplant parmigiana, veal spiedini, fettuccine alfredo, chicken and veal piccata, and a seafood list — swordfish above all — that regulars consider the sleeper strength. Desserts keep the old ways too: pistachio tartufo, a bright lemon tart and serious espresso.
The Space
Dining rooms dressed in marble, mahogany and Roman statuary flow one into the next; the garden room, green with potted trees and framed by windows onto more foliage, is where proposals seem to happen. Service is formal, warm and choreographed — coats taken, chairs pulled, valet waiting outside.
Who It’s For
Families marking anniversaries, couples who want an occasion rather than a meal, and anyone hosting out-of-town guests who needs to show them what a classic New York Italian institution actually feels like.
Good to Know
How far ahead should I book? A few days for weeknights, longer for weekend evenings — the garden room goes fastest.
Is it suitable for a family event? Ideal; the layout of separate rooms handles multi-generational tables gracefully.
What should I wear? Smart attire fits the mood; jackets are common though not required.
Is there anything for vegetarians? Yes — eggplant parmigiana, pastas and substantial salads make a full meat-free dinner.
Do they take card payments? Yes, major cards are accepted; the valet makes arriving by car painless.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–22:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:21:45
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We really enjoyed our experience at The Parkside! Getting there was very easy thanks to the extremely convenient valet parking service. As for the food, the Italian cuisine here is fantastic. The dining room has a great…
I really loved it here! The food was incredible, beautifully presented and served quickly. The staff were very kind and attentive, which made everything even better. The restaurant itself is beautiful and very clean — I…
Yesterday I celebrated my daughter's baby shower there. Parkside, you did not disappoint! The food was just incredibly delicious!!!! Tasty: from the antipasto to the penne alla vodka, from the salads to the many dinner d…
Wonderful classic Italian food with great service and atmosphere. I love their baked clams, fried calamari, stuffed mushrooms, mussels, veal chop, chicken parmesan and more. You can never go wrong with their food. It can…
Update to my review as of 12/01/2025:
I need to update my review. I wanted to bring my family to Parkside tomorrow, so I called to make a reservation, and again this gentleman answered, and I asked when Christian would…