Pappazio - Bayside

One of the best kept secrets in Queens. I happened to be walking down Bell Boulevard and decided to walk into Papazzio to try their food, not expecting anything other than to fill my belly, as I was hungry. By the look of Papazzio inside, I expected the food to be expensive. I was presented a menu by the very friendly staff. I was suprised to see that the prices were reasonable for such a nicely decorated restaurant. I ordered the Rigatoni Messinase. I have to first tell you that this is one of my favorite dishes, and I tend to order this dish wherever it is available. It was the best Rigatoni Messinase I have ever had. The staff was very friendly and eager to serve me. The owner of the restaurant came to my table to personally greet me and to ask me if I needed anything. It felt as if I were being welcomed into someone's' home. I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a great tasting Italian meal. You will definitely be made to feel at home from the staff and management. The food is great.

Live jazz thursdays, make a reservation. Great live jazz in the heart of bayside food and service are great very clean slick decor homemade desserts full bar

Great Jazz on Thursdays. Delicious, original Italian and live jazz music. What more can you ask for? Good service? They have that, too. One of the best ceasar salads around. If you are a ceasar salad affictionado, you must try Papazzios.

This place is from this world. I've read all reviews and I have a hard time to believe some of what I've read. Either they have the wrong restaurant or they're just defensive. Papazzio is from this world. I've been here for years and here are some things I love in this place that separates it from all the others. The atmosphere is perfectly beautiful romantic candle illuminated table setting. The waiting staff and bartender are more mature and professional than what you get in most restaurants. Dominick the owner is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met, he is NOT shocked, as some others wrote, he is not full of himself. Dominick goes waaaayyyyy out of his way for his customers, and he really takes care of all. Most restaurants you go to the owner are sitting at the bar and collecting the money, NOT SO HERE. Dominck is GENUINE. The food quality is excellent, I have a taste for high quality food and what you get at Papazzio. The cook has excellent quality, recipes and sauces. Proper etiquette is used during dinner by the staff and you will give the feeling satisfied. Even I had made Papazzio my wedding and what they did until today, blows me away. OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT!

Great neighborhood. I have been going to Papazzio for at least eight years and find the last review difficult to accept. Food is always reliable and often very good. The owner is personal, friendly and I have never heard that he boasts or speak loudly in the restaurant. The staff is always friendly, friendly and efficient.