Park side restaurant

If you're a met fan and you enjoy good food, then this is the place you want to be!!!!! I went there with my family last Sunday and was seated next to none other than David Wright, who apparently just strolled in after the game for a quick bite. I was told by other people that were dining there that this is very common being that the restaurant is located so close to Shea stadium. So Cool, not to mention the food was delicious! Pros: Food, atmosphere more

I was in town visiting a few weeks ago and some of my buddies insisted that we go to the Park Side for dinner. I wasn't too crazy about the idea since earlier that day my flight was delayed an hour, i was tired and Park side was about 30 minutes away from where we were staying. Nonetheless, I agreed to go, and I must say I'm glad I did. We got there pretty late, but were warmly welcomed, seated right away, and not rushed through dinner. The food was ample and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Pros: Accomodating service, good food! Cons: There isn't one in San Diego more

Went there for the first time 9/7/07. Was told it was a 4 star restaurant where the food was very good. It was not!\r I ordered Veal Marsala. Big mistake. Veal was pounded patties sopped in sauce that didn't have a marsala taste. It was like a plate of soup. No vegetables.\r I left half over and didn't even want to take it home. (Something I always do with a meal I couldn't' finish) My spouse had Veal Parmegian and had stomach pains all night.\r Very noisy and crowded downstairs. Upstairs nice quiet ambience. Nice decor.\r Expected a real treat. Would not go there again.. Pros: Nice Decor- Quiet upstairs Cons: Noisy downstairs, crowded- Food nothing to rave about. more

I've lived in queens my whole life and the parkside is by far the greatest italian eating experience that I have had the pleasure of enjoying for nearly 20 years. Very few restaurants have the ability to provide such exquisite food, atmospere, and service like the parkside. Considering the amount of years they have been in service. Every time I go, I make Reservations in advance , or I go in and hang out at the bar to enjoy some good strong drinks while I wait for my table. Trust me when I tell you its worth the wait! You Will Not Eat Anywhere Like This In Queens!! But definitly leave the kids at home. Anyway who wants to hear a crying baby while you try to enjoy their amazing Tiramisu with a nice port. When I'm done I even go and watch the guys play a little bacci ball with my wife.... Pros: Food, Elegant service, Valley parking Cons: When they run out of apples in the front more

I went to Parkside for the first time on Monday night. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. For so many years whenever I wanted good food or to go to a ""fancy"" restaurant I always went to Manhattan. Well not anymore! We got right in and sat at one of their tables in the garden room which is great if you're looking for a romantic evening. I had the tilapia stuffed with crabmeat that was just delicious! The portions are huge and the prices were much less than I expected. I will definitly be back:-) Pros: great service more

Parkside Restaurant has not only disappointed me, but embarrassed me to a point of no return. Even though a person makes reservations, you still have to wait for about ONE HOUR UNLESS YOU ARE A FAVORITE of the restaurant's manager, Al. I felt so insulted when they kept asking couples to go ahead of us, when they arrived about 1/2 hour AFTER us without reservations. When we were finally told ""you can go upstairs now"", we went unescorted and just stood there waiting to be seated. When our table was finally cleaned up for us, this young Italian couple (which coincidentally were one of the many who were given a table ahead of us) having drinks at another table, were given the table which was being prepared for us. You can only imagine the frustration that we went through that evening. I felt discriminated against, not because of race, instead, because of class...I am a middle class female who is employed at a lawfirm and depends on herself for a living. My friend is a diabetic and was almost at a point of an attack. I dont need to explain medical conditions to anyone at a restaurant. Parkside Restaurant is a very poorly managed restaurant who not only caters to their ""favorites"", but does not bother to, at the very least, give their customers some type of courtesy for their troubles, they just continue to insult in more ways than one. As for the food, I can cook better, but we go to restaurants basically for service and to be catered to just like everyone else. We dont go to restaurants to stress out and be insulted. If anyone writes a different review, believe me, it is most definitely written by one of his favored customers. more

This restaurant is a wonderful choice for anyone who loves Italian cuisine. Food and wine menus satisfy basic to finicky palates (with prices to match), however, getting in is a problem. I would love to go there more frequently, however, this place is always crowded and reservations from 5 to 9 PM are almost impossible. I recommend trying this place with one other person because it's easier to get seated. I believe you will enjoy, it's worth it. Pros: Great food and wine list. Cons: Tough to get in more

My family and friends have grown up the Corona area and we have all been very fond of Parkside until last night. I made reservations for 7:30p (MONDAY) to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our party consisted of 4 adults and 2 toddlers. When I made the reservation, considering the children and it was a Monday, I figured we wouldn't have to wait too long, we'd be in/out. Boy were we wrong! We waited 1 HOUR to be seated, remember, we had two toddlers that were hungry. Once we started to complain on how we were the last to be seated, we received comp drinks and bread at the bar. We waited another 20 minutes, complained again, we were told that the table was being cleaned. Now in the ENTIRE place, they were waiting for this ONE TABLE for us to be seated. This to me was unacceptable. Finally we're seated, waiter took our appetizer and entree orders at the same time. We received our appetizers promptly, great! But then we waited another 1 1/2 hours for our main entrees. By the time, the first dish came out, the kids were asleep (full of bread) and we were ready to go...we asked for everything to be packed and we asked for the manager. This is not the norm with Parkside but I and the others were pretty disappointed that managment was not more considerate enough to let us know of the pending wait since we made reservation PLUS the wait in the kitchen. Did I mention we had two toddlers???? I know Parkside isn't really kid-friendly but it is a family restaurant. The say the least, I won't be visiting for a while, that's how disappointed and angry (and HUNGRY) I was by the end of the night. Pros: Great Food, Reasonable Prices Cons: Poor Management, Poor Service more

Delicious. I can't stop raving about this place to friends. I went there last week and ordered fresh oysters, crab cake, Linguine Vongole and a T-bone steak. All were wonderful. My linguine was cooked to perfection.. left me yearning for more. Prices were incredibly reasonable ... I';d even pay more to eat there b/c it is so delicious!! DEFINITELY make reservations. Pros: WONDERFUL FOOD, good value for money Cons: Must make reservations more

I went to Parkside this past weekend for the second time, and it did not disappoint. The food and service were excellent. The food is excellent, the portions are large, the prices are very reasonable, and the entire staff was courteous and professional. I have absolutely zero complaints. I look forward to my next visit. Pros: Excellent food, ambience, service and value Cons: Zero more

My fiance and I made 9pm reservations and were not seated until after 10pm. Why make reservations if you're not going to be seated until an hour later? The food was delicious but we were rushed through dinner because they were closing soon (since we were seated an hour later than we should have). They served the salad and the main course together and didn't even bring the dessert menu. We were looking forward to a nice relaxing meal but by the time we were seated, we were starving and then on top of that, we were rushed. Pros: food Cons: wait time to be seated more

We love it there. They have great bread and appetizers to start, the greatest seafood risotto and you can never get better veal spedini then there. It is still one of the only authentic Italian restaurants around. Classy waiters and staff. Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious, Classy Cons: Small Waiting Area more

I have been going there for almost 25 years now and I feel like I have grown up there. Great food, wonderful staff and an atmosphere to die for. Great for a casual dinner or wonderful for first dates (I have had many there). You have to have a great glass of wine followed by either a huge bowl of pasta or fish that will melt in your mouth. Dessert can not be missed either and that's coming from a daughter of a French Pastry Chef. It is Number 1 in my mind and in my heart. Enjoy and Bon Appetite. Pros: Great Valets, Great Service, Great Wine List more

My family and I have been enjoying dinner at this place for years. It is our favorite restaurant. Great food and great service. It is VERY popular, so be sure to make reservations. Pros: great food, great service, valet parking more

This restaurant was recommended by a local...as a matter of fact, he made the reservation for us and said we would not be disappointed! We weren't! The prices were CHEAP compared to the quality of service and food. We liked it so much, that we will always make it a point to dine here when we visit New York. Pros: Friendly staff Cons: Small waiting area more

we went to this place for my sister's birthday. she and her family been here before. so she recommended the place. my first time there last night and i thought the food was mediocre. my linguini primavera was blah. i normally don't do this, but i kept on adding salt and pepper to my dish. everyone at the table agreed that their entree was boring. the place was too loud. i couldn't hear anything from our table. the bread was cold. the cocktail drinks were watered. the price was too expensive for a meal that tasted ""blah"". service was wonderful though! Pros: valet parking Cons: crowded, noisy, food was mediocre more

If you're looking for excellent food, above-average service, and great prices, this is the place for you. The meal and whole dining experience is incredible, coupled with the charm of the old-time Italian guys playing bocci ball in the park across the street, and the Corona lemon-ice King up the block. Pros: Food, Service, Valet Parking more

My boyfriend and I discovered Parkside two years ago and celebrate events from graduating to my birthday (tonight). We loving enjoying the best italian or seafood dishes one can find. Queens is definitely a place that should not be docked. Try living outside your box and take an adventure. more

Parkside is ""fancy"" enough to bring a date or business client but casual enough and priced right for your weekly ""I don't feel like cooking tonight"" dinner. Pros: Food, Atmosphere Cons: , Crowded at times more

True sibaritic experiences are not found in Manhattan but in Queens; Manhattan catters to the American palate while this ""boro"" has real ethnic and honest places like Park Side. Although not a classic italian, I dare you to find seafood fresher, juicier and plumpier like the one that is served amongst fetuccini, inside raviolis or SIMPLY RAW LIKE THE BEST OYSTERS I EVER TRIED INCLUDING all THE PACIFIC RIM AND Half Shell oysters in KW. Tiramisu is special here. For coffee try a cafe romano in a big demitase cup, with its sugar lined rim and ask ""Epi"" to do the fireworks on it: a touch of Sambucca and the ignition of lemon peel (and human nails, sometimes). For the best seat, ask for the ""Manuel Vargas table"", looking at the garden where the tomatoes are harvested. Pros: Seafood, Price, Parking more