Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Whitestone

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BaysideBelmontBronxdaleCity IslandHell's KitchenMidtown East

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

13 restaurants available nearby

A photo of VALDARI RISTORANTE restaurant

1. VALDARI RISTORANTE

4.3

Awesome(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bayside

Booked 3 times today

Valdari is the newest restaurant from Chef and owner David Arias, debuting November 2022 in Bayside Queens just half block away from Bell Blvd. The food at Valdari has dishes using the best imported ingredients including a focus on local farm ingredients.Valdari wine list has the best selections of some of the most iconic and up and coming Italian and American wine producers. Cocktails are grounded in classics but with an Italian twist.Looking forward to hosting you soon!

A photo of City Island Pizza Company restaurant

2. City Island Pizza Company

4.9

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • City Island

Booked 2 times today

Located in City Island, NY, City Island Pizza Company is a neighborhood restaurant serving up Italian American classics. We combine traditional preparations with local ingredients for dishes that are authentic to both their Italian origins and New York setting.Quality ingredients, locally sourced, warm & gracious hospitality, strong sense of community. That’s what it’s all about for us. We look forward to welcoming you in!

3. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 12 times today

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

A photo of La Pecora Bianca - Midtown restaurant

4. La Pecora Bianca - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(1126)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 50 times today

La Pecora Bianca ("the white sheep") offers an unforgettable Italian dining experience in NYC, ideal for private dining, brunch, and takeout. Our menu showcases authentic Italian flavors with house-made pastas, like our signature rigatoni vodka and tagliatelle bolognese, alongside delicious pizzas-all crafted daily with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Join us for brunch, where Italian favorites meet modern tastes, or unwind with spritzes, negronis, and La Pecora Rosa organic rosé during aperitivo hour. Whether you're dining in our stylish space or enjoying our dishes at home, we bring the best of Italian cuisine to every meal.

A photo of The Met Dining Room restaurant

5. The Met Dining Room

4.5

Awesome(3116)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Upper East Side

Booked 48 times today

The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

6. SUNGOLD

4.3

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 10 times today

Valentine's Day when love is in the air. Check-out the pre-fix menu for $80. Sungold, is an all-day restaurant sourcing local and seasonal ingredients to create a menu of culinary craftmanship featuring handmade pastas, woodfired pizzas, and a diverse selection of small plates and entrees. With a thoughtfully selected featuring handcrafted libations that pair perfectly with each dish- Sungold unleashes the flavors of the season with each sip.

A photo of Roberto's Restaurant restaurant

7. Roberto's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1198)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belmont

Booked 11 times today

Roberto Paciullo opened his namesake restaurant almost twenty years ago. Since then it has become a neighborhood favorite and a destination for those visiting Arthur Avenue. He prepares the cuisine of his beloved hometown Salerno, Italy. The specials change weekly and reflect Roberto's creative use of the local ingredients from pasta in cartoccio to the perennial favorite veal osso buco.Now closed Mondays for the time being.

8. BLT Prime

4.6

Exceptional(1109)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Upper East Side

Booked 30 times today

BLT Prime showcases contemporary steakhouse fare with inspiring ingredients and modern accents. Our menu features our classic collection of steaks, alongside a generous selection of fresh seafood, signature salads and a weekly-changing Blackboard Menu offering seasonal dishes highlighting local ingredients. Our award-winning wine list features both New and Old World wines, complemented by a selection of hand-crafted specialty cocktails.

9. JoJo

4.5

Awesome(1268)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Upper East Side

Booked 22 times today

Est. 1991. Jean-Georges' first restaurant, and named after his childhood nickname that his mother would call him, has recently reopened in a duplex townhouse on the Upper East Side, creating a modern and fresh design, yet still maintaining an understated, warm and friendly atmosphere. JoJo is a simple and casual neighborhood friendly restaurant serving a farm to table menu with mostly organic and local ingredients.

A photo of Good Enough to Eat restaurant

10. Good Enough to Eat

4.6

Exceptional(172)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Upper West Side

Booked 2 times today

Good Enough to Eat has served American home cooking in the Upper West Side since 1981. Visitors from all over the world come to Good Enough to Eat to enjoy classic American food. They sit side by side with Upper West Side “regulars". The appetite for wholesome, authentic, traditional American food only seems to be growing.Please note we only take reservations for dinner,if you are hankering for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, please feel free to stop by.

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DonVIP
New York City •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always, the good and service were excellent and the atmosphere was perfect for a social lunch.
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La Pecora Bianca - MidtownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown East
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4.7
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RobertVIP
New York City •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As always, the crab cakes were wonderful and the Parker House rolls the best we've enjoyed for years.
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The Met Dining RoomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Upper East Side
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4.5
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BorisVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Was a great experience. Food was on point dessert amazing.
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9
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Steven
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Had drinks, apps and pizza. Looking forward to return and try out some main dishes.
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VALDARI RISTORANTEPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bayside
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4.3
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MonicaVIP
New York City •45 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Always such a great time with friends and community. siperb all around!
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City Island Pizza CompanyPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• City Island
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4.9

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