The old Cinema Paradiso space that I didn't much care for has been replaced by Campagnola Cucina Italiana e Pizzeria, now open as of last week. So far there's been positive feedback about the food, as Ryan, a reader of mine called their wood oven pizza "outstanding."I spoke with a very nice Campagnola employee to get more insight, and the food seems to be Italian traditional, consisting of pizza, pasta, seafood (crablegs, oysters, etc) and even steak. There's a pizzeria within the restaurant where you can just get a pie and prices range from about $12 - $20, depending on the size of pie you get. The largest pizza is about 16", which should feed a lot of hungry Astorians.
I'll report back with more details but wanted to let you know that it's up and running. It might be a good place to stop in before or after seeing a movie at Kaufman Astoria theater. Enjoy!
Campagnola Cucina Italiana e Pizzeria - 36-02 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11103
718.392.8989
R/V/G Train to Steinway Street or 36th Street
