Restaurants these days cater to a wide range of patrons. New York City is home to everything from fancy black-tie venues to noisy grill bars with ash trays on the tables. Sometimes, though, it’s the in-between that’s really unique. Tucked between two big streets in Queens is a corner restaurant called Il Triangolo, and it’s all old school Italian- both its menu and its dress code. The owner, Mario Gigliotti, considers the venue his home. All staffers wear suits, and he chats with his guests naturally as though they were personally invited. He has strict rules in his home, too, including no cellphones, no shorts and no tank tops.

When asked about his dress code and cellphone rule, Gigliotti said: “I feel this is my home. I expect people to respect that. People said that I was crazy having all these rules, especially with the phones, but they thank me now because they taste the food and enjoy their company. And they look nice, too.”

And he’s right, they do, since the place is always bustling and weekends call for reservations. The dishes are authentic and creative, complete with Italian staples, weeknight specials and original creations such as the “Homemade Tagliolini di Mamma Angela” which honors Gigliotti’s mother.