Il Bacco Ristorante: Restaurant, Queens, NYC

Over three decades in, this Queens fixture welcomes diners with a complimentary plate of olives, cheese, and bread, setting a warm tone that visitors liken to arriving at an Italian grandmother's house. The kitchen turns out traditional plates like spinach ravioli and angel hair with garlic and oil alongside mains like grilled octopus. With its dedicated banquet room, the space is a frequent choice for hosting family celebrations.