Aug. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello

On a quiet street in Sunnyside, Bistro Punta Sal has its French doors wide open, letting the late August breeze emanate throughout the space, which is ornate with flowers, paintings and an array of tables and chairs for intimate dinners with friends or a romantic date night. The cozy restaurant, located at 45-51 46th St., is a hidden gem in the neighborhood that is just waiting to be discovered, as the sights and aromas of the restaurant invite guests in.

The Peruvian-Italian restaurant is owned by Chef Saul Morocho, who has owned the space for 18 years, first as a Peruvian Chicken spot, but in 2018, he sought to bring something different to the neighborhood. Taking experience from his earlier years as a chef in Italian restaurants in Manhattan, he comb

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