About Us

We are so excited to personally invite you and your family and friends to celebrate with us at  F. Ottomanelli By The Water,  a new restaurant boasting multiple event spaces located in Long Island City, one of the hottest areas for new real estate development in New York.

For over many decades the S. Ottomanelli & Sons food brand has been synonymous with the highest quality in prime meats, food service, and gourmet products. For over 100 years our family-run business has cultivated a loyal clientele who appreciate our attention to detail, and excellence, and for preparing the highest quality of food. Over the years we have lovingly carried on a proud culinary tradition started by my grandfather in 1900. S. Ottomanelli & Sons is no stranger to receiving rave reviews from food critics from publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Time Out Magazine, and The New York Daily News, just to name a few.

 We are also proud to have won the award for the best entree at CitiField.

It’s our goal to make dining or hosting an event at F.Ottomanelli By The Water, a wonderful experience for all who come to visit our beautiful new restaurant/event spaces in gorgeous Hunters Point South Park. F.Ottomanelli By The Water is located in Long Island City, at 52-10 Center Boulevard with easy access and with incredibly scenic views, in the heart of one of the most beautiful parks in New York owned by the New York City Parks Department.

The Ottomanelli family is honored to be entrusted by the NYC Parks Department with the responsibility of managing the license and providing delicious food for all the park's visitors. An honor we don't take lightly. Only the best for the greatest city in the world!

 F.Ottomanelli By The Water, is our gift to the people of New York and visitors from around the globe, looking for inspiration and the ultimate in delicious food. Our family is excited to provide the highest quality food in a truly magical setting.  F.Ottomanelli By The Water is just the first step in a complete renovation of this gorgeous park, so that fans of gourmet food and New York's hidden gems like Hunter's Point South Park, will be able to enjoy a delicious and memorable experience for many years to come. We look forward to serving you and welcoming you to the Ottomanelli family's love of incredible fine dining experiences. Mangia!