50 Best Italian Restaurants near Atlantic Beach

“The food and service was top notch at Gio’s! 10 stars! I asked for shrimp oreganata which wasn’t on the menu but they nailed it. Absolutely delicious. Had the antipasto and the Caesar salad. The most delicious unique Cesar salad I have ever had and who knew warm olives would be so delicious! I will definitely be going back! This spot is an amazing addition to AB! And Thank You to the staff for being so attentive and accommodating.“

“Enjoyed the food, and Jackie was great! Chicken parmigiana was delicious!“

“This restaurant is incredible! Came here to celebrate my sister's birthday recently, and, in no way, were we disappointed. The ribeye steak is probably the best I've ever had, the pasta is made with love, the pizza is amazing, and the service and ambience is wonderful. Don't think twice about making the reservation! The owner and his chef (brother) have created something brilliant here 👏“

“Absolutely adore coming here. The service is attentive but not overbearing. The food is top notch with great selections. It’s a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion, or just to treat yourself. The manager Pure is friendly, and Gian who has been our waiter the last two times is wonderful. Top notch place.“

“Great Food and great service! Buffalo chicken slice is the go-to!“

“Great service and food. Great view of the bay. Parking in easy.“

“Love the food, the owners support the community and their staff is very friendly and welcoming“

“Celebrated my 55th birthday dinner last night here and it was delish. Everything was great ! Can’t wait to go back !“

“The pan seared roasted chicken is amazing!!! My family and I found this place a few weeks ago. It's a beautifully decorated, clean and fairly new establishment with a very polite staff. My children have had the ravioli, the penne and the chicken fingers and each loved their meals. It's a hidden gem that we are happy to have found :)“

“The food was amazing. The service superb! What more could you want??!! This was our first time here - and we definitely will be back - loved it!“

“Poly is a great person , the first sausage sandwich I’ve ever eaten was from this food truck about 20 years ago, and guess what , will be no other Italian sausage sandwich I’ll eat, the freshness and the quality here is incomparable, thank you POLY🫡“

“My wife and I really enjoyed the entire setting family style dinning. We both love eggplant very much the seasonings were not salty or spicy plenty of sauce stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese. All of what we could see were large entrees no fru fru at all. This is another local good place to dine in Floral Park.“

“My go to place for special occasions. Mike always makes us feel at home. Not only is the food fantastic, but the staff is helpful and kind. They even went out of their way to help my handicap mother get in and out of the car! Food is delicious and tons of variety when compared to the standard Italian restaurant. Great portions and even a decent amount of healthy options. Thank you to the staff for making my night even more special!“

“Ordered for the first time last night, they were super accommodating since we called at 8:45 and they close at 9:00…. They made us 5 pies and I’m was so appreciative. They were so nice and even recommended one which I absolutely loved (with potatoes!) we can’t wait to go back but to eat there so we get the Pizza Hut out of the oven! Amazing owners and such a delight to have in valley steam!! The owner explained the ingredients and concept to my husband and his friend. They can’t back telling us so about it!“

“Really good place for special occasions, the service is excellent and the food it’s amazing, I have been twice and I am coming back because the food is fresh and delicious, everything you get there !“

“I enjoyed this restaurant and experience and would 100% go back. The polenta fries were yummy but very salty and the arugula salad was also really good (maybe toast the pine nuts for future?). The eggplant parm was okay and my friend said it may have been lacking something. I had the clam pizza and it was very good! I love clam pizza and this is up there on the list. My friend ordered the $50ish steak and while it was good, there was too much inedible fat on it (hence the 3 rating on food). The potatoes and onions that came with it were apparently delicious!“

“Loved it here! Just stopped in at the spur of the moment and I am so glad I did! Felt like I was in a Manhattan Bar! Eva the bartender was great and so was the rest of the staff. Felt like I was with friends.“

“My wife and I celebrated our 43rd anniversary this week. We went to la Parma- I had been there before and my wife has not but was always looking to go. Well we went tonight to celebrate and we weren’t disappointed. The food was great and plentiful, the service was very attentive and the experience was great. Thank you to Rudy who took care of us and thank you to all the people involved who made the night a great experience.“

“excellent wait staff. manager, always accomidating to your needs. food dabulous..lamb chops fantastic. they will try and accommodate all your needs. book a reservationn4 the weekend.“

“One of the best Italian restaurants in Lynbrook or anywhere else. They use the freshest and highest quality ingredients and prepare the food exquisitely. I ordered takeout tonight for six people in my extended family and served it family style, and everyone was raving about the food. We ordered Scallops Oreganato, Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat, Chicken Francese, Zuppe di Clams White Sauces and a few appetizers and it was all superbly prepared. Several of us were from other towns and repeatedly asked me how to find this place so they could visit in the near future.“

“Spolini’s restaurant never disappoints! Their wmaitre d’ and wait staff are friendly and professional. Their menu offers authentic Italian fare, as well as some grill options, as specials. We dine there at least once a week and enjoy our meals each and every time! It’s a warm neighborhood restaurant with delicious food and wonderful service!“

“My son took me here for a birthday dinner after hanging at Rockaway Beach. This was one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The pasta is homemade and delicious. I had a ravioli dish that was finished off with heating in their brick oven. I’d like to rate this restaurant 10 stars!!!!“

“Great food. People are really nice as well.“

“Steak night was fabulous. The fillet mignon was like butter and cooked to perfection. We loved the creamed spinach and the steak fries. And the special dessert. the chocolate mousse was superb. Looking forward to the next steak night in August. The owner Michael is warm and friendly. The entire staff is accommodating -particular shout out to Eric, who was a wonderful server for us, but everyone there is fabulous if you haven't tried Lennox and Park, please do. Every night is a treat.“

“Very cozy restaurant. My first time here and I highly recommend. Service was great and food was extremely tasteful“

“The staff is outstanding 👏 👌
They are relaxed and eager to please. We were 40 people for a 50th Wedding Aniversary and allowed everyone to order from the menu.
Unheard of to serve hot specialty foods all at once. The dood was Plated with care and artistry. They served amazing Chocolate martinis and catered to everyone's wishes. The pizza looked outstanding!
I recommend this place with high 👏 praise.“

“Outstanding food and service. Our server Luciano was awesome.“

“Delicious food always fresh and if you c ant pick it up they will deliver“

“Amazing food and Italian experience! The family atmosphere, menu specials presentation, and food make for an unbelievable experience. You are a part of their family for an evening, and boy are you lucky!“

“Our first time here, based upon reviews and vicinity to our home. While the food was tasty, hot and nice portions, the service was terrific the overall atmosphere was lacking. It was excessively loud, small and cramped dining area. The seating should have been about 25 not the sqeezed in seating of 36, when we sat to ate.
I recommend reservations, like we had, to sit for dinner, even on a Sunday.
My wife had the pear & walnut salad, the fusilli pasta & sausage and Italian (made in-house) cheesecake. All were great. I had the watermelon & feta salad, salmon piccata with veggies and pistachio Gelato.

It is average market priced.
Clean environment, and bathroom, but the kitchen door to the dinning room should have remained closed.
We will try it again in the near future.“

“Awesome food - gigantic portions and extremely warm staff. I wasnt aware of this place - it's a hidden restaurant in Island Park / Long Beach Road. Must visit for authentic Italian!“

“Meta always goes above and beyond for a fabulous dining experience. This past Sunday, I called to see if it was possible to bring in an Elvis impersonator for my Dad who is in remission from cancer. Not only was Roberto and his staff receptive to the idea, the whole restaurant was singing along with Elvis and all of us. This night was truly magical and I cannot thank Roberto and his staff enough for making my Dad’s dining experience so memorable. The food was amazing, the drinks were flowing and the dessert was delicious. If you haven’t tried Meta, I highly recommend this fine restaurant for a wonderful night 🎉“

“Came here on recommendation. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the salmon and it was the best salmon I have ever eaten. The chicken francese was also spectacular. Our waiter, Roberto went above and beyond. The manager made a point to check in at every table. I can not recommend this restaurant enough. It is a must visit.“

“As a Croatian. I give fuzi an A +! Fuzi is fresh and the sugo sauce is amazing. Highly recommend.“

“Family place...always good...and very reasonable...like eating at momma's....Really a well kept secret by those who think food is more important than a perfectly lit room...must try....you will make friends there.“

“Fantastic meal! Highly recommend.“

“Best Pizza in New York, the owner of Frank is a staple of the community.“

“After spending three weeks traveling throughout Italy, I can honestly say Il Gufo was better than anything we had there. Every dish was outstanding. The pizza was phenomenal, the shrimp risotto was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the meatballs were incredible, and the artichokes were some of the best I've ever had.
My wife, daughter, and I sat outside, and the atmosphere was perfect—relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what you want for a family dinner. Samantha was an exceptional server, attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. The rest of the staff was just as warm and accommodating.
From the food to the service to the atmosphere, everything exceeded our expectations. It was an unforgettable dining experience, and we'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend!“

“Great menu. Great food. I was there for dinner with my family. We enjoyed it.“

“Staff was incredible and the food was delish! Highly recommend! Did I tell you the drinks were awesome?!“

“Amazing food' nice waitres“

“Dined here last night for my son’s birthday. He lives in RVC my fiancee and I traveled an hour and half. This restaurant was worth the drive everything was delicious from start to finish! The staff were so friendly as well great ambiance. We will definitely be back.“

“I had a great experience at La Bottega. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect place for a meal with family or friends. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the visit. From the appetizers to the dessert, every dish was well-prepared and delicious. I would definitely recommend La Bottega to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and excellent service. I’ll be coming back again soon!“

“Amazing service and awesome food“

“The service is phenomenal with the one of a kind staff. The server was great with the kids, and the food was delicious. 5+ stars.“

“Had an amazing meal at El Forno! The pizza was delicious with a crunchy crust and rich flavor, and the burgers were juicy and flavorful. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly Recommend!“

“we love everything about Uva Rossa! the food was fabulous! the service was beyond expectations! the drinks were spectacular! we truly enjoyed every minute of our experience! love the vibe and decor! a spectacular dinner!“

“Great food period. Good ambiance great wine. The place is spacious great staff we had a good time. We loved the appetizers & main course I hadDover Sole it was light & delish.“

“We drove out to Long Island to meet our friends for lunch in Woodmere. We ordered several dishes and shared all. We also had a couple of mixed drinks. Food and drinks were delicious and the service was excellent. Very friendly and efficient
A very relaxing place to have lunch. In a shopping center so lots of parking near the door.“