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  1. il Gigante

    Italian

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    A small mug of grated parm arrives alongside the lasagna alla Bolognese for table-side sprinkling, which tells you everything about this cozy Italian neighborhood restaurant in Ridgewood. The menu is short and unfussy, running from cured meats and fried calamari through cacio e pepe and branzino, with daily specials filling the gaps. Exactly the kind of place you start bringing your kids, and then keep going back to long after they've moved out.

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    • Lasagna alla Bolognese

      “Lasagna alla Bolognese, a perfect rendition of a classic that's sided by a small mug filled with grated parm for sprinkling on top.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Tiramisu

      “End with tiramisu, of course.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Cacio e pepe

      “plus pastas like Bolognese and cacio e pepe”

      Michelin Guide
    • Branzino

      “Main dishes include branzino and breaded pork cutlet.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    880 Woodward Ave., Queens, NY · Queens
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 5 PM

    • Monday 5 PM to 10 PM
    • Tuesday 5 PM to 10 PM
    • Wednesday Today 5 PM to 10 PM
    • Thursday 5 PM to 10 PM
    • Friday 5 PM to 10:30 PM
    • Saturday Noon to 10:30 PM
    • Sunday Noon to 10 PM
    Phone
    (516) 927-0041
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