You Decide: Restaurant of the Year

Everyone has their favorite spot for ‘nosh’ and Patch would like to know: what’s your favorite local eatery?

But with so many great establishments to choose from, we’ve narrowed down the playing field to a short list of five local restaurants that we feel are among the best.

Now it’s your time to decide—which of these places is your favorite for 2011?

, 255-09 Northern Boulevard

La Baraka has over 32 years of experience delighting locals to fine French cuisine with a pinch of Moroccan spice. A few favorites include their Veal Normandy and Couscous Royale which simply can’t be beat.

, 257-05 Union Turnpike

Santoori Grill has truly mastered the art of blending exotic herbs and spices from the orient to create a pallet of tastes that range the entire spectrum of deliciousness. From savory Tandoori to incredible masala there’s no shortage of flavor here.

, 242-03 Northern Boulevard

Owner/Executive Chef Oudy takes the delicacy of Thai food to new heights at the AmYours Café by combining a 'fine art' presentation with fresh ingredients and an innovative Thai fusion menu that captivates the eyes, nose and palate.

, 44-37 Douglaston Parkway

From family style feasts to a la cart specialties that include a host of incredible pasta dishes, risottos, and an assortment of brick oven snacks that run the gambit—like garlic knots, stromboli, sausage rolls, and bruschetta—it’s hard not to like Giardino’s

, 254-04 Northern Blvd

Though relatively new to the area, Wasabi has quickly become a favorite among locals, offering deliciously priced bento boxes and a great selection of specialty rolls—like the UFO (deep fried spicy salmon, crabmeat, onion avocado and masago).

Don’t see your favorite restaurant here? Tell us what it is in the comments below and don’t forget to vote in our pole!