Spolini's – Italian
Spolini's captures the heart of a bustling Italian kitchen, where the clinking of wine glasses and the rich aroma of slow-simmered ragù create an atmosphere of timeless conviviality. Generous platters of silk-smooth pasta and golden-crusted breads arrive at candlelit tables, inviting guests to linger over flavors that celebrate the soulful simplicity of heritage recipes.
116-25 Metropolitan Avenue +1-718-805-5852 https://www.spolinismenu.com/?utm_source=gbpRating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, kosher, halal, dairy-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, gerd, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, low-fodmap, detox, alkaline, aip, carnivore, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
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What diners are saying
Celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, Spolini’s consistently impresses diners with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Guests rave about standout dishes like the perfectly cooked Margherita pizza, gnocchi with pesto, and homemade tiramisu, noting that the pastas are served perfectly al dente. Reviewers highlight the friendly, attentive service and the restaurant's ability to stand the test of time, making it a favorite for both casual dinners and special group events.
Menu
House Favorites
Shop recommendations for a great meal experience.
- Regular Cheese Pizza - $13: Sauce & cheese. Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Margherita Pizza - $14: Tomato sauce, homemade fresh mozzarella, topped off with fresh basil & olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza - $22: Sliced prosciutto di parma over ricotta and arugula Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Vongole Oreganata - $16: Baked clams Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gnocchi Al Pesto - $24: Ricotta dumplings in basil cream sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Penne Alla Romano - $24: Crumbled sausage, diced onion in tomato & cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Parmigiana - $26: Served with fresh pasta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Scaloppine Di Vitello Ai Funghi - $31: Veal with mushrooms in marsala wine sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Pizza
Classic and specialty pies
- Romano Sauce Pizza - $22: Our signature Romano sauce (made with sausage), fresh mozzarella, shaved Parmigiano & basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Pizza - $22: Sauteed broccoli rabe, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes & chopped garlic. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Antipasto
Appetizers and starters
- Aspargi Gratinati - $15: Asparagus parmigiana. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Burrata Con Prosciutto - $18: Creamy mozzarella with prosciutto di parma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Caprese - $13: Fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Caprese with Roasted Red Peppers - $16: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and roasted red peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Insalata Di Frutti Di Mare - $28: Cold seafood salad. clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tagliere Misto - $21: Homemade cheese & salami Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Polpo Alla Griglia - $26: Grilled octopus over mixed greens, tomato & red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Calamari Fritti - $16: Fried calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Calamari Fritti With Hot Cherry Peppers - $18: Fried calamari with hot cherry peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cozze Al Sugo - $17: Mussels in choice of red or white sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Funghi Ripieni - $13: Stuffed mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
Primi Piatti
Pasta and first courses
- Cavatelli Calabresi - $22: Spicy fresh tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $23: Cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
- Fettuccine Bolognese - $23: Meat sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
- Paccheri Alla Norma - $25: Large rigatoni with tomato, basil, eggplant & aged ricotta salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe - $23: Ears' in broccoli rabe, garlic & oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe With Sausage - $25: Ears' in broccoli rabe, garlic & oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ravioli di Ricotta - $23: Stuffed with ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
- Capellini Aglio, Olio E Alici - $21: Garlic, oil & anchovies. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Linguini Alla Vongole - $23: White clam sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida
- Linguini Frutti Di Mare - $35: Mixed seafood, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, in choice of red or white sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Penne Alla Napoletana - $22: Fresh plum tomato & basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Bucatini Amatriciana - $25: Hollow spaghetti with guanciale, pecorino & tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Farfalle Spolini - $23: Bowties' with tomato, mushrooms, peas, diced prosciutto & cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $22: Tomato, prosciutto & cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Alla Carbonara - $24: Egg yolk, guanciale, black pepper & pecorino romano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spaghetti Con Polpette - $24: Spaghetti & meatballs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Insalate
Fresh salads
- Spolini Salad - $12: Iceberg, tomatoes, olives , red onions, sweet red peppers, in house red wine vinegar & olive oil dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, parmigiano & croutons in our Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Barbabietole Salad - $15: Beet salad with arugula, romano cheese, pistachio & diced orange Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Arugula Salad - $14: Baby arugula, parmigiano, pistachios & cherry tomato Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Cavolo Toscano Salad - $15: Baby spinach, kale, mushrooms, cranberries & parmigiano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Cocomero Rucola Salad - $15: fresh watermelon, arugula & aged ricotta salata. house white wine vinegar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Tradizione Italiana
Classic Italian dishes served with fresh pasta
- Veal Parmigiana - $31: served with fresh pasta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Francese - $31: Served with fresh pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $24: served with fresh pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Parmigiana - $32: Shrimp with tomato sauce and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Francese - $32: Shrimp in a lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Francese - $26: Served with fresh pasta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Secondi Piatti
Main courses served with pasta in house sauce or vegetable of the day
- Pollo Scarpariello - $26: Chopped roasted chicken in lemon, garlic & olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pollo Ai Funghi - $26: Chicken with mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Pollo Limone E Capperi - $26: chicken with lemon & capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Sogliola Alla Cartoccio - $30: Mediterranean-style sole. served with chefs choice pasta in the house sauce or our the vegetable of the day. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
- Salmone Alla Griglia - $34: Grilled wild Atlantic salmon. served with chefs' choice pasta in the house sauce or our vegetable of the day. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
- Costolette Di Maiale - $34: Grilled Porkchop Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Scaloppine Picatta - $31: Veal with lemon & capers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Rollatini Di Melanzane - $24: Eggplant rolled with ricotta topped with mozzarella & tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Branzino - $35: Mediterranean seabass. served with chefs choice pasta in the house sauce or our the vegetable of the day. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
Contorni
Side dishes
- Asparagus - $14: Side of asparagus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Broccoli Side - $10: Side of broccoli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida
- Broccoli Rabe Side - $15: Side of broccoli rabe Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Home Style Potatoes - $11: Side of home style potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Spinach Side - $10: Side of spinach Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
Sweet treats
- Torta Di Ricotta - $12: Homemade cheesecake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Homemade Tiramisu - $14: Classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse cake - $12: Rich chocolate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tartufo - $15: Italian ice cream dessert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $12: Traditional Italian pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Spolini's
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking 4.5/5 rated authentic Italian cuisine for casual dinners, special group events, or those with specific dietary needs.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Margherita pizza, gnocchi with pesto, homemade tiramisu, Chicken Parmigiana, Vongole Oreganata, and Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Pizza.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Rated 4.5/5, Spolini’s is a favorite for group events, offering diverse options like vegan asparagus, pescatarian branzino, and vegetarian pizzas.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a physical address, but information may be found on their website at https://www.spolinismenu.com.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan, keto, and low-carb options include asparagus, while gluten-free choices include both asparagus and the tartufo dessert.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not list specific operating hours, but the restaurant maintains an active website and a 4.5/5 rating.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.5/5, customers love the welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, Margherita pizza, gnocchi with pesto, and homemade tiramisu.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.5/5 rating, guests praise the generous platters and high-quality Italian ingredients.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Spolini's has a total of 281 reviews from customers, which contribute to the restaurant's average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.5/5, this moderate ($$) Italian restaurant features friendly service and standout dishes like Margherita pizza, gnocchi, and homemade tiramisu.