50 Best Italian Restaurants near Cold Spring Harbor

“The service and the food at grasso’s is always amazing.“

“Amazing restaurant with outstanding food and breathtaking water views .“

“pass it every night on my way home from work. and decided to meet a friend there sat night. my parents come from Italy and I spent all my summers there as a kid. it is the closes I have ever had to pizza in Italy, my only very small complain is. I wish maybe a few more choices for apps.“

“What a great restaurant! Angelo and Oscar run a tight ship. Can’t wait to revisit.“

“We had an incredible dinner. The service was impeccable and the food delicious.“

“Ficarra really blew me away. The place is stylish, classy, and has such a great atmosphere.

I’m a huge Italian food lover, but I rarely write restaurant reviews. I’ve been to plenty of Italian restaurants, including places with thousands of reviews, and usually leave feeling like something was missing. But here, everything was just right. The food was perfect, and the service was absolutely fantastic.

It’s rare to find an Italian restaurant this good on Long Island. Highly recommend!“

“My biking group has made this restaurant a destination place whenever we are riding through this area since we are always wowed by the savory Italian dishes, coffee, drinks and desserts. The service is has always been outstanding and accommodating. Wish they had a restaurant in Brooklyn.😊“

“Food and the service was awesome. Reasonably priced. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Great restaurant. Awesome food and service. Can get loud and crowded on the weekend“

“Amazing baked clams!!! Amazing Drinks!!“

“Wonderful lunch ! Delicious food and very reasonable. Moses our waiter was so kind an attentive. He made our visit extra special. Booking my birthday lunch , can’t wait.“

“We lucked upon this lovely place when staying in a nearby hotel due to a canceled flight. I highly recommend the burrata appetizer; our other dishes were great too but came from the specials menu so you may not be able to get them consistently. Soft shell crabs, veal osso buco... but I think anything you get there will be fresh and of the highest quality. Good wine list too. If we ever find ourselves in the neighborhood again we will make a point of returning to Franina.“

“Might be the BEST Italian food I’ve had in a long time. Absolutely delicious! Service was excellent also. Highly recommend!“

“The food is amazing ,every dish. The portions from the appetizers to the meals are above the average restaurant.“

“I was recently there for a graduation dinner that just so happened to be father’s day, My server Vanessa made sure we felt welcomed and provided top service. It was so refreshing to receive such amazing service on such a busy day, especially for such a big group at such a late time. Thank you so much Vanessa!!“

“Attended a baby shower this afternoon...food was delicious... lovely venue...would love to return for dinner! Wonderful place for a private party, too!“

“Went to the Farmingdale location last night, service was fast and great, drinks were tasty, food was excellent!“

“While we don't make it to Piccolo all that often it never fails to excel. Everyone is made to feel like a regular and the wait staff is exceptional. Food is always outstanding, timing is impeccable and one never feels rushed. Tight quarters, but it all runs like a well oiled machine. Varied menu, lots of specials- I recommend the soft shell crab francese.“

“We moved off Long Island over 8 years ago and always loved la Parma when we lived here even though it was an hour drive for us to enjoy the amazing food. This time when we came up to visit for Christmas we knew we had to get there for a great dinner. I can easily say it still is one of the best places to get amazing Italian food around. The Chicken Napoli was phenomenal and there is nothing like their penne à la vodka! The drinks were great and service was top notch. We also happened to go the day after Christmas when we got lots of snow and the car valet even brushed off our car! We were so happy to not feel rushed because we were there with great friends and just really enjoying ourselves! We can’t wait to come back and visit from Georgia to have their food again!“

“Can I please give 20 Stars???
The food is amazing
The service is amazing
Andy is like the guru of this place every time
I have yet to get anything here that wasn't other than terrific.
On the Butcher items - am I that good a chef? Well according to family and friends yes!! But put that aside if the cuts are junk the result is too

A&S Huntington is my go to always - I literally go there 3-4 times a month sometimes more“

“Delicious paninis, wait times were a bit long for take out the few times I've been. The food is always fresh. Parking can be difficult but u can park along the road & walk over if the lot is full. U can also order ahead online for pick up. The tortellini is also really tasty & my sons favorite.“

“We had my daughter’s communion here with 20 people and it surpassed our expectations. All of the food was delicious, our waitress was terrific and everyone had a great time. The family style food was perfect and we had a wide selection to choose from. I would definitely recommend Porto Fino for a party.“

“We had an incredible experience for our first time dining here. From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone for the entire evening. Our server, Ricardo, was top notch: charming, warm, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu. He made us feel welcome right away and gave fantastic recommendations.
The food was outstanding from start to finish. The chicken Scarpariello was packed with bold, savory flavor and cooked to perfection, while the seafood marinara featured abundant, fresh seafood tossed in a rich, perfectly seasoned sauce. We finished the night with the cannoli, which was crispy, sweet, and the absolute perfect ending to the meal.
Fantastic food, a wonderful atmosphere, and world class service from Ricardo. We will definitely be back!“

“Want to thank the folks at Tre Scalini for helping me organize a funeral luncheon for my brother in law’s mom. They are not from the area and tasked us with finding a place near Pine Lawn. The team was easy to work with, accommodated all of the family’s allergies and was affordable. We can’t thank them enough! Highly recommend.“

“As a restaurant owner, I never go out and order chicken Parm probably had the best chicken Parm I ever had in my life. The atmosphere is great. The service is great. Just an all-around great place. The food was fantastic. Three times so far to try everything on the menu highly recommended referred by Mr. Michael.“

“the chicken burgers though 🤗“

“Yesterday was the first time I have been to Popei’s. What a great night! From the moment we walked in the owner/chef greeted us. We sat outside in the tent with the great musician. He was very interactive, took requests. People were singing along, It’s was very enjoyable. It was very clear our waitress, Janice was extremely busy but also very thorough careful and caring. It’s obvious she cares about what she is doing and works very hard. Upon my ordering, I mentioned a food allergy Janice double checked that things were OK before she submitted the order. 2 other people came to verify before cooking my meal. The food was SO GOOD! Big portion sizes. Gave my mother dessert to celebrate her birthday. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic night. We will be back. My only suggestion would be when the musician is taking a break to lower the background music. When he wasn’t singing, the music was still incredibly loud and we had difficulty hearing each other at the table.“

“Such a beautiful venue. Our dinner was excellent from service to food. I highly recommend.“

“Note of Appreciation: Luncheon Service Jan 8, 2025 Dear Sean B & Trento Staff, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the impeccable service and care your entire team provided during the recent funeral of my brother, Steven Blair. On what was undoubtedly a difficult day, your professionalism and attentiveness stood out, creating an environment that allowed our family to come together in remembrance and support. The timeliness of events, while never guaranteed, was handled with such grace and efficiency by your staff, which brought us immense comfort. I would especially like to commend Sean for the exceptional management of the logistics and preparation. The quality of the food and the attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and it sincerely exceeded our expectations. Your efforts contributed greatly to making a solemn occasion feel warm and inviting, allowing us to focus on celebrating Steven's life. Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment to excellence during such a challenging time. We are deeply appreciative of all that you have done. KMB“

“Was just there Friday night for the first time, visiting from Saratoga Lake. They had a great menu, delicious food, and the staff were incredible. I think the woman talking to my friends who had a newborn baby may have been Flora.. Never asked. :) You're going to have a great time here, and try the Limoncello!“

“We had a party of 14 and everyone loved their meal! Food was delicious and service was fantastic. We will absolutely go back soon!“

“Hubby and I really enjoyed the food. What a great place services was wonderful. The lady who is the host to the waitress. Thank you so much definitely a five star restaurant. The Abbates“

“Delicious food, fresh seafood, and quality ingredients! Fast, friendly service and a wonderful dinner together at a round table which was perfect for our family to enjoy the food and visit while all being able to see each other! Highly recommend Sal D's in Huntington NY!“

“We always come to Jonathan’s when I am visits my family. I love everything here. Great wine list, amazing food and wonderful service. Highly recommend!!“

“Excelente restaurante, la comida exquisita y muy buen servicio. Lo recomiendo 100%“

“Shoutout our server Leslie! She was so nice!

Great food and cocktails! Loved the pizza. Sitting at the hightops with the street views was nice!

The interior of the restaurant is so beautiful too! Very unique!“

“Friendly service Excellent food“

“Staff were very attentive food was delicious nice atmosphere.“

“Love Gino’s! Good food and service“

“had the eggplant, sausage, meatball pep slice, cheese, all were excellent. now gonna try the chic Frances dinner, we'll see“

“Excellent all around . Went with my cousin snd his wife to celebrate my husband’s retirement last night . The food was so delicious as was the wine and great company made the evening wonderful.“

“Food was amazing. Service was excellent, especially Grace and Jay.“

“Fun time with friends! Our waiter Puma was excellent!“

“Great pizza and very hospitable! Sincerely, a Jersey girl.“

“I finally went after hearing about the great food in a Huntington-centric FB group, and the hype is real! So, so good! Definitely worth me taking a different way home from work so I could pass by. Oh!! And for the introverted people like myself, as of either yesterday or today, they can be found on GrubHub!! Great news for those of us who don’t like being on the phone :)“

“Best food Round and the portions are awesome.“

“Amazing and very friendly staff“

“Great food, atmosphere and staff!!! I highly recommend! Yum“

“Really, everything - the service, the food, the atmosphere. It’s all perfect.“

“Hands down, one of the finest restaurants on the North Shore. Be sure to make a reservation, as it's intimate. Top notch Chef with a staff to match.“