Il Bambino

ambiance	100.0% positive	“'The staff and owner have always been very pleasant and helpful, I always feel comfortable here whether I'm with my boyfriend or alone.” “Fantastic food, ambiance needs help” “We all love U2, but this is a casual, low-key neighborhood joint, and its patrons want to enjoy a read or chat with a friend while eating -- being forced to scream over 'Bloody Sunday' is not part of the intended atmosphere.” “The restaurant itself has very friendly staff, but its not reall comfortable or particularly attractive.” “Their simple but supurb menu selection of paninis, crostinis, and salads, the impeccable quality of their ingredients, how their food stands up to delivery wonderfully, the charming quaint atmosphere of the restaurant, (not to mention BYOB!”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Also their desserts are very good.”
drinks	60.0% positive	“At least they offer very nice glasses to drink your wine from - not the thick, water stained glasses that most places in Astoria offer.” “My friends and I had a lovely dinner and bottle of wine for a great price.” “The reason behind a corkage fee is the restaurant usually serves wine and they lose money when jerks like you bring in your own bottle.” “He might aswell tell people not to bother bringing in wine.” “Its the perfect nook for a good book, glass of wine and hors d' oeuvre's.”
food quality	80.7699966430664% positive	“Not the best food on the block, forget about the neighborhood.” “Their simple but supurb menu selection of paninis, crostinis, and salads, the impeccable quality of their ingredients, how their food stands up to delivery wonderfully, the charming quaint atmosphere of the restaurant, (not to mention BYOB!” “love fat as much as anyone, and their dressings are delicious, but a little goes a long way!” “And the corkage fee doesn't really bother me because you get such high quality food at dirt cheap prices.” “This small restaurant serves great paninis, made with delicious Italian meats and other quality ingredients.” “The bread on the crostini is often stale to the point of being a cracker (I happen to like chewy bread too).” “Fantastic food, ambiance needs help” “The owner/chef makes them himself right behind the counter, always uses fresh top quality ingredients and takes the time to make each one right (even though he makes hundreds every day).” “He has been nothing short of a great host, and his food is by far the best for the type of food he serves.” “The food is awesome.” “good food, bad policy” “If you are in the neighborhood and want a good but not great meal, this is the place.” “Haven't been back since, and in fact the whole idea of the corkage fee turned us off so much, that we didn't even enjoy our meal there that night.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“interesting menu and reasonable prices.” “Their simple but supurb menu selection of paninis, crostinis, and salads, the impeccable quality of their ingredients, how their food stands up to delivery wonderfully, the charming quaint atmosphere of the restaurant, (not to mention BYOB!”
overall	100.0% positive	“If you are in the neighborhood and want a good but not great meal, this is the place.”
service	60.0% positive	“He might aswell tell people not to bother bringing in wine.” “'The staff and owner have always been very pleasant and helpful, I always feel comfortable here whether I'm with my boyfriend or alone.” “Their delivery service is also poor to say the least.” “The restaurant itself has very friendly staff, but its not reall comfortable or particularly attractive.” “Plus they have a very cool staff that is always nice every single time I've been there (which is probably 2-3 times a week).”
value	83.33000183105469% positive	“Fresh flowers are inexpensive.)” “would say 90% if not more have corkage fees in New York that are 10 times more expensive.” “interesting menu and reasonable prices.” “My friends and I had a lovely dinner and bottle of wine for a great price.” “The reason behind a corkage fee is the restaurant usually serves wine and they lose money when jerks like you bring in your own bottle.” “And the corkage fee doesn't really bother me because you get such high quality food at dirt cheap prices.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“love fat as much as anyone, and their dressings are delicious, but a little goes a long way!” “think this place is great and will go here as long as I live in the area.”

04/15/12

Always good

excellent panninis and awesome appetizers. the ingredients are high quality, and everything is always thoughtfully prepared. the atmosphere is cool and low key. bring your friends and have a couple beers in the rear garden... good times

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03/21/11

The best Panini in NYC

by greener urban

Il Bambino is a fantastic establishment that stands as a hallmark to the dining opportunities in Astoria. The menu is concise, but filled with variety--each made with the best ingredients complimented by a great wine and beer list. The staff is pleasant and prompt. The prices are unmistakably reasonable.

I have eaten there a countless number of times and I have never been disappointed. I particularly recommend the rear garden if the weather is nice. It is a great space that you don't expect from the street. Definitely make a stop there.

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01/13/11

#1 Paninni's int NYC

by 718DelishGrubMaker

Living in the area I recently stumbled acroos Il Bambino on the way to work. And I love it. Why ist has become my regular stop. What I really like other then the food is that the place is always always consistant. Very clean and verry Good Menu,

I also like that the owner is there most of the time making sure that everything is just the way you like it. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recomend a must ry.

thier mozzarella paninni with tomato and pesto. A+++++

Along with Lemon Ailoi is 2 die for. And a Schneider Organic Beer.

Being a chef myself I enjoy this palce when I tired of being in the kitchen

The best Pannini's in New Ytork City

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12/17/10

Good Engery-Good service-Good Food

by Borsen

Felt good energy as soon as we walked in. Three staff greeted us with a warm hello and Patrick the waiter was on point and pleasent. Had the special potato/mushroom soup which was excellent. Enjoyed the Italian meatloat panini which was fresh and tasty. THe cupcakes score a 8 out of 10 and coffee very good.. The red wine special was full bodied and tasteful. Would definetely go back but and go with a specials again .

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08/28/10

Always outstanding

by rebastargirl1

Just go here. Amazing every single time.

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04/15/12

Always good

by mighty B

03/21/11

The best Panini in NYC

by greener urban

01/13/11

#1 Paninni's int NYC

by 718DelishGrubMaker

12/17/10

Good Engery-Good service-Good Food

by Borsen

08/28/10

Always outstanding

by rebastargirl1

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