Manducatis Rustica VIG

I can't say enough about how great Manducatis Rustica is. We had a large group dinner here and the staff and chef were so accommodating to all dietary needs (I am gluten free and they had plenty of options!). They have a fabulous pre fixe menu with a lot of variety and we were surprised by how much food came with it, we definitely left stuffed! Loved the wine selections as well. The back patio is beautiful. Definitely a must-visit in Long Island City and worth making the visit out from Manhattan. Thanks Gianna and team!

I felt compelled to write this review, first restaurant review for me. Great experience, charismatic owner, make certain to engage her. All food was great. Why I am writing this is I love pizza, but have not been able to eat it for years, the gluten in pizza make me ill, even though i am not gluten intolerant with any other foods. I have missed it. In talking to the owner she explained how her flour and process is different. She was so convincing I ordered and ate one of the best pizzas ever, the crust was clearly unique. Later I waited for the pain to start. It never did. The whole experience of this restaurant is what we all want a neighborhood restaurant to be. I live 2 hours from LIC but it is now in my neighborhood when possible.