Being the most diverse county in the nation, Queens is home to restaurants from all cultures. A wide variety of foods from all different cultures, particularly Chinese, Colombian, Ecuadorian, Filipino, Indian, Korean, Mexican restaurants, along Roosevelt Avenue; Dominican food in Corona; African-American cuisine in Jamaica; and many Chinese, Korean restaurants in Flushing. Other cultures, such as Greek, Arab, Latin American, and Southeast Asian, have very prominent standings in Astoria. There are several Bukharian restaurants that serve Central Asian food all around Forest Hills and Rego Park.
Here is a partial list of some of the top Restaurants in Queens from About.com:
Mumbai Xpress - Mumbai Xpress in Floral Park, Queens, serves delicious street food specialties from Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. The prices are reasonable, the tastes unexpected, and the service and space friendly at this vegetarian restaurant on the edge of New York City in Floral Park, just over from Nassau County.
Triple Crown Diner - Triple Crown Diner is a classic New York City diner in Bellerose. Belmont racetrack might be one exit away in Nassau County, but this nice local is all Queens.
Pio Pio - A festive Peruvian restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens, that serves roast chicken, and is a worthy of a family occasion. With two colorful levels, several dining areas, and a back patio, Pio Pio handles big weekend crowds of families and friends. Though the menu is simple -- just roast chicken, seafood, and sides -- the food is cooked perfectly, served promptly, and priced reasonably. And Pio Pio's green hot sauce is in a word, addictive.
Il Bambino Cafe in Astoria - Il Bambino is a wonderful new cafe-restaurant that serves up fresh, innovative, and tasty panini, tapas, and salads in the heart of Astoria. The Mediterranean flavors are prepared simply, so that the essence of the ingredients shines through. And the food is inexpensive to boot. If you're a California transplant, you might have to peer out the big front window to make sure you're in Astoria and not Berkeley.
Tournesol - Tournesol. It is the French word for sunflower, derived from the Italian tornasole, or "that which turns toward the sun." In the more unceremonious circles of local foodies, it's the word for delicious and inexpensive French bistro fare. Whether said with a Continental flare or a New York accent, Tournesol in Long Island City is a bright spot you can't help but turn toward for its delicious brunch and its dinner specials.
Mundo Cafe and Restaurant - Astoria's Mundo lives up to its name, serving delicious food inspired by cuisines from across the world. Ottoman dumplings share equal billing with Brazilian croquettes and Cypriot salads, dishes that bring your tastebuds to faraway exotic lands without sacrificing fresh style at affordable prices. Mundo is globe-trotting in Queens at its finest.
Agnanti Restaurant - Agnanti Restaurant overlooking Astoria Park serves tasty Greek home cooking, with a great selection of grilled seafood and refreshing salads.
La Flor Bakery and Cafe in Woodside - La Flor Bakery and Cafe in Woodside serves a delightful menu of Mexican specialties with a good selection of French and fusion dishes, plus great desserts and baked goods.
Kabab Cafe - In Astoria's Little Egypt. Ali's famed Kabab Cafe in Astoria's Little Egypt proves that vibrant flavors can still be served up with gourmet verve at unbeatable prices. Ali's personality alone could spice up any room, and is matched by his culinary skill.
Lil' Bistro 33 - Lil' Bistro, a small but great French-Asian fusion restaurant, hides behind its modest stronefront, off in the hinterlands of Long Island City, almost so as to not betray the enormous delights that await inside.
D&F Italian Deli - An unassuming haven for Italian treats, D&F Italian Deli serves some of the best food to go in Astoria and all of Queens.
Joe's Best Burger - Joe's Best Burger is a great fast-food burger spot on Main Street in Flushing, Queens.
Taste Good - Taste Good is great. This Malaysian hole-in-the-wall restaurant serves some of the best food in Queens, no pretension, just flavor. Located in Elmhurst, Taste Good is one of the best restaurants in Queens.
Sripraphai Thai Restaurant - Sripraphai serves standard Thai dishes but with authentic Thai flavors. This Thai restaurant is unlike any other in Queens. Unfortunately, it's crowded, so come here for the food but not to linger.
The Jackson Diner - The Jackson Diner in Jackson Heights, Queens, serves delicious Indian curries and tandooris. This well-run restaurant easily handles a crowd, and after more than ten years, it continues to please.
Il Toscano - Family-run Il Toscano serves up delicious Northern Italian cuisine in Douglaston. Go for a special occasion or at the end of a regular day: Il Toscano will always feel like a celebration.
Mickey's Place Japanese Restaurant - Mickey's Place in Forest Hills serves excellent sushi for a neighborhood restaurant. The raw fish outshines everything else on the Japanese menu. Make sure to ask about the specials and enjoy.
Woodhaven House - Woodhaven House in Rego Park is a fancy Irish pub. Yes, beautiful. Pubs and fancy normally don't go together in Queens, but WH is a great exception. In addition to the Guinness, the pub also serves good food.
Dosa Hutt - In Flushing, NY, serves the most amazing South Indian snack of dosas (plus iddlys and other snacks). These fried crepes filled with curried potatoes are delicious, surprisingly light, and definitely filling.
Bona Restaurant - Bona Restaurant serves very good Polish food in Ridgewood. A clean, unpretentious neighborhood joint, Bona has some of the tastiest potato pancakes in Queens, and is great for Polish soups, salads, and desserts.
Green Papaya Thai Cuisine - A Thai restaurant, in the heart of Flushing's Chinatown, that serves high quality meals at reasonable prices. Try their rich, bold curries and daily specials for a casual dinner or lunch.
Buddha Bodai Vegetarian Restaurant - Vegetarian cooking hits a high at Buddha Bodai. There may be a wait, but unless you are scared of trying something new, a sea of non-meat delights awaits you at this Chinese Buddhist and kosher restaurant.
El Coyote Mexican Restaurant - El Coyote in Jamaica, Queens, serves very tasty Mexican food, which is exceptional for central Queens. The atmosphere is usually lively, especially on weekends, but it's not another tequila bar.
Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden - An Urban Oasis in Astoria, Queens. The beer garden is one of the last outdoor beer gardens in New York City, and one of the best places to visit in Queens, whether for a cold pilsner or a hearty plate of Czech food.
Acquista Trattoria - In Fresh Meadows, Queens, is a great neighborhood restaurant. It serves Italian food — classic southern Italian dishes, pizzas, fish, and more.
Lu Lu's Italian and American Bakery - For great-tasting Italian pastries and cookies, you can't do much better than Lu Lu's Italian and American Bakery in Fresh Meadows. Stick around at this popular neighborhood bakery and enjoy some biscotti and espresso, or be the most popular guest at your next dinner party by showing up with a box of Lu Lu's goodies.
Nick's Pizza in Forest Hills - On Ascan Avenue in Forest Hills, Nick's Pizza serves some of the best pizza in all of NYC. Nick's is casual, reasonably priced, and one of the best places to eat in Forest Hills.
Catalano Brothers Bakery - Catalano Brothers Bakery in Middle Village, Queens, is great for fresh Italian breads, cookies, pastries, and even Italian ice cream cakes. But no matter what tempts you in the display case, make sure to pick up at least one loaf of semolina bread.
Khao Homm - Khao Homm Thai Cuisine serves some of the best Thai food in Woodside. This restaurant stands out not just for its delicious food but also for its attention to service, decor, and presentation.
Arunee Thai Restaurant - Arunee Thai in Jackson Heightsis one of the best Thai restaurants in Queens, NY. Go taste why!
Zen Pavilion - The Zen Pavilion Restaurant in Little Neck, Queens, New York, specializes in pure vegetarian fare with "fake" meat and fish dishes of Chinese and East Asian origin. The food is delicious, healthy, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is a bit too much, but the excellent vegetarian food and service more than compensates.
Rosa's Pizzeria and Restaurant - Rosa's Pizzeria is a neighborhood pizzeria in Middle Village that surpasses neighborhood pizzerias with its overall quality, pizzas, calzones, heros, and especially its Sicilian slices. Dee-lish!
Burmese Cafe - You like big things in small packages? The tiny Burmese Cafe in Jackson Heights, Queens, wows the taste buds with expertly prepared Burmese cuisine. The casual, inexpensive Burmese Cafe is highly recommended for anyone wanting to sample a cuisine little known in New York City but with a great depth of taste.
Gum Fung Restaurant - Gum Fung in downtown Flushing, Queens, specializes in dim sum, those exquisite little morsels served via cart, piled in packets high on your table, that will make you feel special.
Here is a full list of dining options on Discoverqueens.info.