Dine under the stars at Sotto le Stelle, which is the translation of the name of this charming pizzeria and restaurant on Queens Blvd. in Sunnyside. The decor is as rustic as the pizza served here with distressed wood paneled wainscot, smoky blue walls, and a rough-hewn bar backed by exposed brick.

The brick oven glows with intense heat and sizzling pies, yet the dining room remains comfortably cool and relaxed. Sotto le Stelle is so popular, you’ll even find diners eating at the bar, sitting on metal stools, chatting with the friendly barmen. This is a neighborhood spot for couples, friends, and families, run by a family from Bari, Italy, so all are welcome here!