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Spolini's, Kew Gardens, NY

Spolini's

3.8 (11)
$31 to $50
Italian
116-25 Metropolitan Ave, Kew Gardens, NY 11418

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Established and opened in 1991 by Chef and Restaurateur Sergio Lazzinnaro out of Cosenza, Italy, Spolini's is an Italian restaurant that specializes in Southern-Italian culinary. Located near both major airports, his vision for the restaurant is to provide both people from the local communities and afar the experience and knowledge of Italian food an culture. The restaurant prides itself in serving the best and most fresh quality ingredients the market has to offer every single day, as well as delivering both warm and attentive service as well.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (718) 805-5852
  • Website
    https://www.spolinismenu.com/?utm_source=gbp
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Lazzinnaro
  • Catering
    call for catering orders
  • Private party facilities
    call for private event bookings
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    116-25 Metropolitan Ave, Kew Gardens, NY 11418
  • Neighborhood
    Kew Gardens
  • Cross street
    83rd ave & audley street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q54 ; long island rail road ; e or f train kew gardens union turnpike
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Spolini's's menu was last updated on 3/28/2024.

Antipasto

appetizers

  • Asparagi Gratinati$14.00

    asparagus parmigiana

    • Burrata con Prosciutto $18.00

      creamy mozzarella with prosciutto di parma

      • Caprese$12.00

        fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil

        • with roasted peppers$3.00

      • Funghi Ripieni$12.00

        stuffed mushrooms

        • Tagliere Misto di Formaggi e Salami Nostrani $20.00

          mixed platter of homemade cheese & salami

          • Carciofi Ripieni$15.00

            stuffed artichoke

            • Insalata di Frutti di Mare $23.00

              cold seafood salad

              • Cozze al Sugo $16.00

                mussels in choice of red or white sauce

                • white$0.00
                • red$0.00

              • Vongole Oreganata$15.00

                baked clams

                • Calamari Fritti$16.00

                  fried calamari

                  • with Hot Cherry Peppers$2.00

                • Polpo alla Griglia$23.00

                  grilled octopus served over mixed greens

                  Primi Piatti

                  first dish (pasta)

                  • Cavatelli Calabresi$20.00

                    spicy fresh tomato

                    • Fettuccine Alfredo$22.00

                      cream sauce

                      • Add Grilled Chicken$5.00
                      • Add Crumbled Sausage$5.00
                      • Add Jumbo Grilled Shrimp$12.00

                    • Fettuccine Bolognese$22.00

                      meat sauce

                      • Gnocchi al Pesto$23.00

                        ricotta dumplings with basil cream sauce

                        • Ravioli di Ricotta$22.00

                          stuffed with ricotta cheese

                          • Paccheri alla Norma$23.00

                            large jumbo rigatoni with fresh tomato, basil, eggplant & aged ricotta salata

                            • Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe$23.00

                              'ears' with broccoli rabe, garlic & oil

                              • with sausage $3.00

                            • Spaghetti alla Chitarra Cacio e Pepe$22.00

                              black pepper & pecorino romano (recommend to eat in house)

                              • Spaghetti alla Carbonara$24.00

                                egg yolk, guanciale, black pepper & pecorino romano

                                • Rigatoni alla Vodka$22.00

                                  tomato, onion, prosciutto & cream

                                  • Linguini Frutti di Mare $32.00

                                    mixed seafood in red or white sauce

                                    • white$0.00
                                    • red$0.00

                                  • Linguini alla Vongole$22.00

                                    white clam sauce

                                    • Penne alla Napoletana$20.00

                                      fresh plum tomato & basil

                                      • Penne alla Romano$24.00

                                        crumbled sausage, diced onion in tomato & cream

                                        • Bucatini Amatriciana$24.00

                                          hollow spaghetti with guanciale, pecorino & fresh tomato

                                          • Farfalle Spolini$23.00

                                            'bowties' with tomato, mushrooms, peas, prosciutto & cream

                                            • Capellini Aglio, Olio e Acciughe $20.00

                                              garlic, extra virgin olive oil & anchovies

                                              • Spaghetti con Polpette$23.00

                                                spaghetti & meatballs

                                                Insalate

                                                salad

                                                • Spolini$12.00

                                                  iceberg, tomato, olives, peppers & red onion

                                                  • Caesar$12.00

                                                    romaine, parmigiano & croutons

                                                    • Barbabietole$14.00

                                                      beet salad with arugula, romano cheese, pistachio & fresh orange

                                                      • Cavolo Toscano$14.00

                                                        baby spinach, kale, mushrooms, cranberries & parmigiano

                                                        • Arugula $14.00

                                                          baby arugula, parmigiano, pistachios & cherry tomato

                                                          • Cocomero Rucola$14.00

                                                            fresh watermelon, arugula & aged ricotta salata

                                                            Secondi Piatti

                                                            served with chefs choice of pasta in our house sauce or the daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Pollo Scarpariello$26.00

                                                              chopped roasted chicken in lemon, garlic & olive oil

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Pollo Limone e Capperi$24.00

                                                              chicken with lemon & capers

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Costolette di Maiale Principessa$32.00

                                                              porkchop topped with prosciutto, provolone & asparagus in champagne sauce

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Scaloppine di Vitello ai Funghi$30.00

                                                              veal with mushrooms in marsala wine sauce

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Scaloppine Picatta$30.00

                                                              veal with lemon & capers

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Rollatini di Melanzane$22.00

                                                              eggplant rolled with ricotta topped with tomato & mozzarella

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Branzino$32.00

                                                              mediterranean seabass with lemon & capers

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Salmone alla Griglia$30.00

                                                              grilled wild atlantic salmon

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Sogliola alla Cartoccio$28.00

                                                              mediterranean-style sole

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Chicken Parmigiana$24.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Veal Parmigiana$30.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Shrimp Parmigiana$32.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Eggplant Parmigiana$22.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Chicken Francese$24.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Veal Francese$30.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            • Shrimp Francese$32.00

                                                              • chefs choice pasta in house sauce
                                                              • chefs daily seasonal vegetable

                                                            Contorni

                                                            sides

                                                            • Asparagus$12.00

                                                              sautéed in garlic & evoo

                                                              • Broccoli Rabe$14.00

                                                                sauteed in garlic & evoo

                                                                • broccoli$9.00

                                                                  sautéed in garlic & evoo

                                                                  • Spinach$9.00

                                                                    sautéed in garlic & evoo

                                                                    • Homestyle Potatoes$10.00

                                                                      sliced 'roman style' sautéed with onion & rosemary

                                                                      Pizza

                                                                      sized 12 and 16 inches

                                                                      • Regular 12"$10.00

                                                                        thin crusted, mozzarella & tomato

                                                                        • Margherita 12"$10.00

                                                                          tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil & olive oil

                                                                          • Romano$17.00

                                                                            our signature romano sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano and basil

                                                                            • Broccoli Rabe and Sausage$18.00

                                                                              sautéed broccoli rabe, sausage, sun dried tomato & garlic

                                                                              • Prosciutto and Arugula$18.00

                                                                                ricotta, mozzarella, prosciutto di parma & arugula

                                                                                Dolce

                                                                                dessert

                                                                                • Chocolate Mousse Cake$10.00

                                                                                  • Ricotta Cheesecake$10.00

                                                                                    • Tiramisu$12.00

                                                                                      • Cannoli$10.00

                                                                                        Last updated: March 28, 2024

                                                                                        What 11 people are saying

                                                                                        Spolini's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                        3.8
                                                                                        3.8 based on all time ratings
                                                                                        • 3.7Food
                                                                                        • 4.1Service
                                                                                        • 3.6Ambience
                                                                                        • 3.8Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        11 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Miriam

                                                                                          New York City9 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                                          3. Service 1
                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                          Disappointed after having been a loyal Spolini’s fan for years. The entire menu is different- not sure if it was just for Mothers Day. 4pm reservation for 6 including 2 young children turned into a 15-minute wait for a table in a nearly-empty restaurant. After finally being seated, after about 10 minutes had to ask for menus. Spolini salad, always a favorite, was barely enough for 2 people, never mind 4 adults. Long story short… 3 hours in a restaurant NOT including any dessert, is inexcusable- especially with 2 little ones in tow. Sadly, after many, many years being a customer- won’t be returning.
                                                                                          Spolini'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                          Hello Miriam, sorry to read about your disappointing experience you had on mothers day. Unfortunately on such days wait times are common due to the amount of people and orders taking place. It may look like the restaurant may have tables openings around you, but if you account for both dining rooms and our patio, we can sit up to 200 people at once, and we do not have the normal staff size to accommodate. You are fully in the right about this regardless. With regards to our menu and plate sizes however, you may have been familiar with us being a family style restaurant years back. We haven't been family style since 2020, so everything is meant to be individually portioned. A 'loyal Spolini's fan' would've known this. Regardless we hope you give us another chance one day in the future.

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                                                                                        2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          New York City6 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on March 21, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Outstanding Italian dishes and service! Will definitely return!

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                                                                                        3. Greta

                                                                                          Phoenix2 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Fabulous meal, dinner was so tasty...old world Italian food that makes me want to return very soon!

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                                                                                        4. Dawn

                                                                                          New York City2 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          Dined on December 25, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 2
                                                                                          The service was great and the staff was friendly. The quality of the food was not good. I ordered steak pizzaiola and they just cut up a rib eye steak and poured marinara sauce over it. That's not how steak pizzaiola is made. There were no mushrooms, peppers or the stewed hearty tomato sauce and the steak was overcooked. My son ordered penne vodka with chicken cutlet and again the sauce was not creamy like vodka sauce is supposed to be. It just looked like they added some cream to their regular marinara sauce. Very disappointing Christmas meal and not work the almost $250 we spent for 2 people. On a positive note, the watermelon basil margarita was absolutely delicious.

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        5. Stuka123

                                                                                          New York City124 reviews

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          Dined on April 14, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          The food is mediocre drinks are ok service is average

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          New York City9 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on January 29, 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          I definitely recommend everything we ate was delicious. The service was fantastic.

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        7. len126 VIP

                                                                                          New York City226 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on November 12, 2023

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Just outstanding. The service was excellent, friendly and personable, and the waiters interacted with out 2-year old granddaughter. As always, the food is first-rate and the Penne Romana is a standout. Branzino was also superb.

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                          New York City3 reviews

                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                          Dined on September 15, 2023

                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          My dining experience was disappointing. The food was rather bland, and I was misled about my dish, expecting red snapper in white wine sauce but receiving marinara sauce instead. To add to the frustration, our appetizers and main course arrived together due to an error, and there was no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        9. HappyEater VIP

                                                                                          New York City3 reviews

                                                                                          1.0

                                                                                          Dined on August 7, 2023

                                                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                          Rude owner/manager. Will never return.

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        10. jasonc

                                                                                          New York City5 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Dined on May 13, 2023

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Excellent food, service, always amazing. Wine was fantastic as well.

                                                                                          1 person found this helpful

                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        Spolini's offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Spolini's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 805-5852.

                                                                                        Spolini's is rated 3.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 PM
                                                                                        Google Map for Spolini's

                                                                                        116-25 Metropolitan Ave, Kew Gardens, NY 11418

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                                          83rd ave & audley street
                                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                                          Kew Gardens
                                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                                          Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Italian
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          Street Parking
                                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                                          Q54 ; long island rail road ; e or f train kew gardens union turnpike
                                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                                          Sergio Lazzinnaro
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                          Order direct
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