Long Island City’s Maiella brings the feel of a rustic, causally elegant Italian eatery to the Queens waterfront. Located just behind the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, it features incredible views of the Manhattan skyline as you feast on modern Italian specialties like fresh charcuterie, a homemade pappardelle with lamb ragout and goat cheese, hand-rolled ricotta cavatelli pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts, oven-roasted Cornish hen with porcini mushroom pancetta Brussels sprouts, a pan-seared porter house veal chop, plus a selection of pizzas and other Italian specialties. Maiella also offers special spaces and menus for private gatherings.