Dee's

4.8

908 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Child-friendly
Good for groups

DEE’S
An Italian Dinner House with an American Twist

Offering a relaxed and upscale dining experience in Forest Hills, DEE’S is your casual neighborhood restaurant with a New York City feel.

Relaxed luxury comes together with our family friendly menu, white-table cloth service and upscale decor creating an inviting and affordable respite from the everyday hustle.

Whether your looking to share a wood-fired pizza or savor a three-course meal, DEE’S is your urban familiar escape to joyfully gather with friends and family.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, American
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(718) 793-7553
Website
http://www.deesnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dee Arabian

Location
107-23 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375
Neighbourhood
Forest Hills
Cross Street
Ascan Ave
Parking details
Valet parking can be arranged for private events.
Public transit
Public transportation is the Q54, Q23 and the E, F, R, V & G train to 71st. Continental Ave. , transfer to the Q23 at the south west corner of Continental Ave. get off at the Metropolitan Ave stop and way
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mac & Cheese FrittersUS$14.00
Lightly Breaded and Fried 4 Cheese Macaroni Bites Served With A Truffle Oil and Blue Cheese Base
Mezze PlatterUS$12.00
Hummus Two Ways: Moroccan & Roasted Red Pepper, Served With Brick Oven Bread
Burrata & ProsciuttoUS$13.00
Homemade Pest, Cherry Tomatoes, Prosciutto, Aged Balsamic Glaze Drizzle
Fire Cracker ShrimpUS$15.00
Quick Fried Gulf Shrimp Tossed On House Made Sriracha Aioli
Calamari FrittoUS$16.00
Slow Cooked Marinara & Chipotle Aioli Dipping Sauces
Asian Glazed WingsUS$14.00
Oven Roasted & Quick Fried, Tossed In A Sticky Asian Glaze
Iron Skillet MeatballsUS$12.00
Beef, Pork, And Veal Mini Meatballs Served In Slow Cooked Marinara
Three Cheese Spinach Dip BruleeUS$13.00
Gouda, Fontina, Mozzarella Cheese, Blended With Spinach And Served With Brick Oven Bread
Dee's FocacciaUS$11.00
4 Ways: Original, Aunt Rosemary, Simply Fontina, Everything Bagel

Salads

Dee's Classic SaladUS$12.00
Spring Mix, Apple Slivers, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar My LoveUS$11.00
Romaine, Herbed Croutons, Red Onion, Shaved Parmesan & Caesar Dressing
Greek SaladUS$12.00
Romaine, Scallion, Dill, Diced Tomato, Greek Feta, Olives, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Crafted Pizza

Classico OriginalUS$16.00
Signature Sauce, Locally Made Fresh Mozzarella
Solo PepperoniUS$19.00
Signature Sauce, Locally Made Fresh Mozzarella, Ezzo Pepperoni
Thai ShrimpUS$23.00
Garlicky Shrimp, Pepper Jack & Goat Cheeses, Spicy Thai Sauce & Torn Cilantro & Carrots
Forest HillsUS$23.00
Fresh Torn Burrata, Prosciutto De Parma, Peppery Arugula, Drizzle Of Balsamic Reduction
Buffalo ChickenUS$21.00
Grilled Buffalo Chicken, Frank's Red Hot, Sauce Locally Made Fresh Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Drizzle Of Herbal Ranch

Pasta

Give Me Five!US$25.00
Penne, Grilled Chicken, Esposito's Spicy Sausage, Five Cheeses, Velvety Cream Sauce, Parmesan Encrusted
Rigatoni & EggplantUS$22.00
Grilled Eggplant, Marinara & Ricotta
Cavatappi & Teryaki Skirt SteakUS$26.00
Sautéed Skirt Steak, Roasted Red Peppers, Escarole, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms & Teriyaki Sauce
Legendary LasgnaUS$25.00
Traditional Three Cheese, Three Meat Lasagna
Penne & ShrimpUS$24.00
Pan Seared Shrimp, Garlic, Onion, Diced Tomato & Broccoli, In A Light Tomato Sauce
Fettucini Chicken & PestoUS$23.00
Sautéed Chicken, Portobello Mushrooms, Homemade Pesto Cream Sauce
Nene's Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$24.00
Homemade And Rolled Meatballs Of Pork, Veal & Beef In A Slow Roasted Marinara Sprinkled With Shavings Of Parmesan
Cavatelli, Broccoli-Rabe & Hot SausageUS$25.00
Esposito's Spicy Sausage, Sautéed Broccoli-Rabe, In A Browned Butter & Fresh Sage Sauce

Mains

Chicken ParmesanUS$27.00
Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets, Locally Made Mozzarella, Slow Cooked Marinara; Served With Parmesan Risotto & Wilted Cherry Tomatoes
Chicken Milanese Con BurrataUS$27.00
Lightly Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Topped With Burrata Nested On A Mixed Greens Salad, Drizzled With An Aged Balsamic Glaze
Danish Baby Back RibsUS$25.00
Slow-Roasted & Grilled Danish Ribs; Basted With A Brown Sugar Glaze; Served With Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Our Curry Onion Tanglers
Bistro Steak FritesUS$37.00
NY Strip Steak Grilled, Served With Dee's Steak Sauce & Shoestring French Fries
Angus Skirt SteakUS$35.00
Grilled, Served with Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Mushroom Confit, and Roasted Potatoes. Topped With a Chimichurri Butter.
Salmon by Dee'sUS$27.00
Topped With Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Topped With Curry Onion Tanglers
Metro BurgerUS$18.00
Flame Grilled Short Rib, Sirloin & Chuck Patty, Smoked Gouda, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce & Tomato On A Pretzel Bun; Served With Dee's Steak Sauce & Shoestring French Fries

Dessert

Nutella PizzaUS$13.00
Signature Dee's Crust Topped with Nutella and Powdered Sugar
Mom's Sour Cream CheesecakeUS$8.00
Graham Cracker Crust, Smooth Cream Cheese Center.
Key Lime PieUS$8.00
Steve's Key Lime Pie, Red Hook Brooklyn
Almond TiramisuUS$8.00
Chocolate Sponge Cake Filled with Mascarpone Cream with Almond Liquor and Shaved Almonds
Home Baked Chocolate Chip CookiesUS$8.00
1/2 Dozen homebaked cookies with a side of milk for dunking
BombaUS$8.00
Vanilla and Chocolate Gelato Center, Hard Chocolate Shell (has nuts in center)

Drinks

CoffeeUS$3.00
EspressoUS$4.00
CappucinoUS$5.00
Godiva Chocolate MartiniUS$14.00

Signature Cocktails

Spiked Pink LemonadeUS$13.00
Pink Whitney Vodka, Absolut Raspberri, Lemon Juice
Rum PunchUS$13.00
Bacardi, Triple Sec, Orange, Lime, and Pineapple Juice
Ghost MargaritaUS$13.00
Ghost Pepper Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Tajin Spiced Rim
Rosé PunchUS$13.00
Rosé, Bombay Sapphire, Blackberry, Lime
Bourbon Peach SmashUS$13.00
Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Muddled Peach, Ginger Beer
SangriaUS$11.00

Wine

Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona, Italy
- GUS$9.00
- BUS$34.00
Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy
- GUS$8.00
- BUS$30.00
Riesling, Chateau Sainte Michelle, Washington State
- GUS$8.00
- BUS$30.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Bonterra, Mendocino
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Hess, Central Coast
- GUS$9.00
- BUS$34.00
Chardonnay, Hess, Central Coast
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$38.00
Chardonnay, William Hill, North Coast
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$38.00
Chardonnay, Parker Station, Central Coast
- GUS$9.00
- BUS$34.00
Prosecco, Benvolio, Italy
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$38.00
Chianti, Ruffino Superiore, Italy
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$38.00
Pinot Noir, Gnarly Head, Central Coast
- GUS$9.00
- BUS$34.00
Merlot, Cartlidge & Brown, North Coast
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cline, Sonoma/Contra Costa
- GUS$11.00
- BUS$42.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini, Sonoma
- GUS$12.00
- BUS$46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Francis Coppola Diamond Collection, California
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$54.00

Beer

Bud LightUS$5.00
Blue MoonUS$7.00
HeinekenUS$7.00
Corona ExtraUS$6.00
Stella ArtoisUS$7.00
Abandoned Hard Cider, Classic, NYUS$6.00
Two Robbers Hard Seltzer, Black Cherry Lemon, Philadelphia, PAUS$6.00

What 908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Queens
Child-friendly
Queens
Neighbourhood gem
Queens
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dee's is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "great food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the delicious pizza, diverse menu, and friendly atmosphere. Staff members like Dimitri and Chris are praised for their attentiveness. This cozy spot is perfect for families and date nights, consistently delivering "a wonderful experience."

908 Reviews

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Jenn VIP
New York City30 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I have been going to Dee's for 16 years. It's a great family-friendly restaurant with a casual upscale vibe — perfect for a laid-back date night. We loved the friendly atmosphere, the service and the menu. Our favorites were the rosemary focaccia, salads, pasta and pizza. Over the years, the food and service suffered. We would go back every so often to taste-test, and to our delight, the level of food and service returned to what we had initially loved. Last night we took our parents there and everything was perfect. Our waiter was friendly and attentive and the food was amazing. We had the rosemary focaccia, Dee's salad, short ribs, spaghetti and meatballs, the chicken milanese and some sides. We also had a great bottle of Montepulciano (which turned out to be half-price — what a nice surprise). Can't wait to go back with our extended family.
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Mark
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always go to Dee’s! The wait/service staff is exceptional and it’s the reason we keep coming back (besides the great food)
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Caroline
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely dining experience at Dee’s the staff are so kind and the food is delicious. Super kid friendly too!
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BENJAMINE
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, friendly and responsive service, but a bit too noisy.
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Rowena VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered calamari and brick oven pepperoni pizza, well prepared and freshly made. Our server Demetrios was courteous, attentive and welcoming. It was not our first time dining at Dee's and we enjoyed it every time.
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marie
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Great service and atmosphere. Attentive and friendly staff!
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Gilda
New York City39 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice varied menu. Food yummy and service excellent.
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Wendy VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter Chris ! They were still doing the Valentine’s Day menu. It was wonderful cannot wait to go back
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Dan VIP
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love the Chicken Milanese topped with Burrata. Spaghetti with meatballs are amazing. Affordable. Good service. Very friendly staff. A great neighborhood restaurant.
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Chieli
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Dee's has great tasting food and is usually a warm, comfortable place to eat. Valentine's Day, prix fix deal, was unfortunately noisy, rushed, and little value for the money ($75 each, no beverages included!) I was surprised. And the almond Tiramisu was awful.
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FAQs

Dee's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 793-7553.

Dee's is rated 4.8 stars by 908 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

107-23 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills, NY 11375

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Ascan Ave
Neighbourhood
Forest Hills
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking can be arranged for private events.
Public transit
Public transportation is the Q54, Q23 and the E, F, R, V & G train to 71st. Continental Ave. , transfer to the Q23 at the south west corner of Continental Ave. get off at the Metropolitan Ave stop and way
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dee Arabian
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.deesnyc.com/
Phone number
(718) 793-7553

Dee's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Mac & Cheese FrittersUS$14.00

Mezze PlatterUS$12.00

Burrata & ProsciuttoUS$13.00

Fire Cracker ShrimpUS$15.00

Calamari FrittoUS$16.00

Asian Glazed WingsUS$14.00

Iron Skillet MeatballsUS$12.00

Three Cheese Spinach Dip BruleeUS$13.00

Dee's FocacciaUS$11.00

Salads

Dee's Classic SaladUS$12.00

Caesar My LoveUS$11.00

Greek SaladUS$12.00

Crafted Pizza

Classico OriginalUS$16.00

Solo PepperoniUS$19.00

Thai ShrimpUS$23.00

Forest HillsUS$23.00

Buffalo ChickenUS$21.00

Pasta

Give Me Five!US$25.00

Rigatoni & EggplantUS$22.00

Cavatappi & Teryaki Skirt SteakUS$26.00

Legendary LasgnaUS$25.00

Penne & ShrimpUS$24.00

Fettucini Chicken & PestoUS$23.00

Nene's Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$24.00

Cavatelli, Broccoli-Rabe & Hot SausageUS$25.00

Mains

Chicken ParmesanUS$27.00

Chicken Milanese Con BurrataUS$27.00

Danish Baby Back RibsUS$25.00

Bistro Steak FritesUS$37.00

Angus Skirt SteakUS$35.00

Salmon by Dee'sUS$27.00

Metro BurgerUS$18.00

Dessert

Nutella PizzaUS$13.00

Mom's Sour Cream CheesecakeUS$8.00

Key Lime PieUS$8.00

Almond TiramisuUS$8.00

Home Baked Chocolate Chip CookiesUS$8.00

BombaUS$8.00

Drinks

CoffeeUS$3.00

EspressoUS$4.00

CappucinoUS$5.00

Godiva Chocolate MartiniUS$14.00

Signature Cocktails

Spiked Pink LemonadeUS$13.00

Rum PunchUS$13.00

Ghost MargaritaUS$13.00

Rosé PunchUS$13.00

Bourbon Peach SmashUS$13.00

SangriaUS$11.00

Wine

Pinot Grigio, Mezzacorona, Italy

Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Italy

Riesling, Chateau Sainte Michelle, Washington State

Sauvignon Blanc, Bonterra, Mendocino

Sauvignon Blanc, Hess, Central Coast

Chardonnay, Hess, Central Coast

Chardonnay, William Hill, North Coast

Chardonnay, Parker Station, Central Coast

Prosecco, Benvolio, Italy

Chianti, Ruffino Superiore, Italy

Pinot Noir, Gnarly Head, Central Coast

Merlot, Cartlidge & Brown, North Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cline, Sonoma/Contra Costa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Martini, Sonoma

Cabernet Sauvignon, Francis Coppola Diamond Collection, California

Beer

Bud LightUS$5.00

Blue MoonUS$7.00