Whether you walk, drive, take the “N” or Uber, just be sure to go to Trattoria Ora, the hot, new restaurant and wine bar on the corner of Astoria Blvd. and 18th Street. Go now, which is what “ora” means in Italian. Located on a quiet corner, the ambience, food, wine, and gracious hospitality from hosts Ray and Mimi Besi are what make Trattoria Ora the restaurant for now that we crave.

The homey, yet elegant décor is warm with rough hewn wood floors, exposed brick walls, and linen-topped tables with a large family-sized dining table along the back wall illuminated by a spherical light fixture. This secluded table is a great setting for an intimate dinner, birthday celebration, or holiday meal with friends, family, or co-workers. You will wow your guests with the exceptionally good food and wine, served with smiles.