Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Jamaica

We had a terrific server, and the staff was attentive. We liked that the patrons were of all ages — not just stuffy UES folks. The ambiance was good (though a bit too noisy), and the neighborhood needs more restaurants like this. Every seat seemed filled. The menu, however, was too limited (too basic; too much fried or heavy comfort food) and needs to expand to offer “lighter,” healthier - and more creative offerings. And even the existing healthier offerings could be tweaked: for example, the chopped salad (for me) was ruined by too many green olives. Balance was needed. The price points are high. Cheesy garlic bread — at $19? Yikes. The wine list was pricey as well, with all bottles $70+. Look: this is a potentially excellent restaurant that needs to make adjustments, but worth a visit in the meantime.

This was the first time we’d been to Alessandro’s since it was redone. Not for lack of interest; just a tough reservation to get! But it sure was worth the effort. The pace looks great, the service was as good as always and the food was better than I remembered. Best artichoke salad and chicken scarparella! Already can’t wait to go back. Bonus, Alessandro is the lost wonderful host. Always makes it a point to come say hi.

I dined here for the first time last Mon, 12/30/24 with my sister & her husband plus 2 priests we were honoring. We were all very satisfied w/ the food & service. Mary Grace was an excellent server. Very pleasant & attentive w/o being obnoxious. The only negative was the sun shining directly on the eyes of one of our guests despite the curtains that were drawn down. It is a come-back place! Today, 1/3, I came back with another priest friend. We were warmly welcomed by the Asst. Manager, Dianne, who was just as friendly & cheerful as Mary Grace. I had an energetic & interesting brief chat with her before we sat. Our server, Louis, was also pleasant & efficient. I also commend the rest of the wait staff who brought our orders to the table. The food was excellent, made even more delicious by the reasonably-priced lunch special w/ complimentary appetizer & dessert, as well as the efficient service. Thank you, Park Place. Keep up the good work! My one wish is for the resto to have an eye-catching huge name at EYE LEVEL and another big sign perhaps by the parking lot fence near Miller St. Driving alone, not tall, & focused on the road last time, I could not see the sign way above the awning, much less the one just above the awning. Neither were the small signs on the front door very clear to a solo driver in the area for the 1st time. I knew I was in the place because of my GPS but not sure since I could not see the signs. I wasted time going around the block 2x to be sure I would park in the right place.

Always a great time here. The new menu items are 10/10. The drinks are always great. Portions are great as well. Will be going back soon.

Our whole party enjoyed very tasty meals! A very nice and quaint place.