Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Whitestone

Aska delivers an extraordinary culinary journey in a beautifully restored 1860s Williamsburg warehouse. Chef Fredrik Berselius masterfully blends Scandinavian traditions with local Northeast ingredients in a refined 12-14 course tasting menu. The intimate setting of just 10 tables creates the perfect ambiance, with impeccable yet approachable service. Each dish showcases subtle, delicate flavors that reflect both technical excellence and creative innovation. While portions are modest, the expertly crafted dishes and wine pairings create an unforgettable fine dining experience worthy of its two Michelin stars.

The food was excellent, as was the service. I just expect no less from the Met and that’s what I get! It is expensive, but it is definitely worth it. And they were so kind to accommodate us when we were exhausted and arrived early for our reservation. We were so happy to sit down and have a delicious lunch.

The food and service are perfection! If you want a quiet place to go and talk - this is not the plane. Very loud! But worth the loudness for the food!

This is not your typical "pizza parlor"! Their pizza is excellent, but so is their Roast Chicken. pasta with Short Rib rags, Arancini, and most other items on their menu. Owner cares deeply about the quality of his food and service. It is a causal very informal setting. But we spent a lovely couple of hours there last night with another couple. Highly recommend!

Our family loves valdari!! It is me and my boyfriends go to date night spot at least once a week. And we bring our entire family for dinner pretty frequently too. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is fresh and delicious and the drinks are top notch! The ambiance is classy but laid back and family friendly as well. We are Italian and this is authentic delicious Italian food. We recommend this restaurant to everyone and anyone!