50 Best Italian Restaurants near East Meadow

“What a gem of a place. Made dinner reservations for the Igloos out back. The kids thought that was super cool. The inside was very warm feeling. Our waitress Rebecca was outstanding. The food was absolutely delicious.“

“We had my mom’s surprise 70th birthday there yesterday and it was absolutely PERFECT! The food was delicious and everyone had an amazing time, especially the birthday girl 😊 We know the Borrelli’s for quite some time now and they always go above and beyond. It’s truly like being with family. Thank you to the entire Borrelli’s staff for everything!“

“I drive past LaNovella as my mom lives in East Meadow. I had never been here before but it was such a nice experience. The food was so delicious and enough for 2 meals. Baked clams were so awesome. Our waitress, Kendall was just a doll. Definitely will be back!“

“Brilliant marketing, amazing torpedo hoagie. Thanks for the coupon!“

“Eggplant parmigiana and house salad 🥗 delicious 😋 Service by Vinny was great. He was warm and friendly and very helpful. Tiramisu was straight from the refrigerator. Too cold. Should be room temperature. Otherwise everything was great ❤️❗️“

“I like coming to Vincenzo’s of East Meadow. I hope people are not getting confused with the one on the same street (Newbridge Rd) in North Bellmore, literally 15 blocks down. Love the family that owns and works there. The food is great and the prices are good. You can get bake ziti, a whole pie, garlic Knots and hero for $25. Soups are fresh and their chicken roll is excellent. Pizza is pretty close to NYC taste. What I’m also noticing is some places are getting bad reviews like nail salons that have the same name. I would recommend this place to family and friends. Give them a try. If it wasn’t for you, no harm done there are many places to try.“

“I just had the chicken marsala and let me say it was fantastic. As good as you can get in any restaurant if not better. I highly recommend this place.“

“Delicious food. We had the Margherita pie and mozzarella sticks. Very tasty! 8 wish I had more space to eat... Lol“

“Great pizza! Their Sicilian is as good as it gets.“

“My daughter had her sweet 16 there and the place and service was amazing. Food was great! Phil and his staff were awesome. They were very attentive always made sure we had what we needed. I would recommend WM to anyone looking for a formal event,“

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

“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!“

“Great food and great service“

“Hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner here and we are SO glad did - everything was perfect! Everyone could not get over how delicious all the food was. Danny worked with us to create a menu that was tailored to us and our guests and we got SO much food included in the package we did. He also worked with us to create table arrangements that worked best for our event. I was worried at first that the space only being partially private and not a true private room would be an issue but it was not at all! We really didn’t need it and were happy to still get to enjoy the Sinatra singer that plays for the restaurant that night. He even came over and sang for our party and had us dance which was not expected but a fun surprise that we loved! Overall we had a great event here and I am so happy we chose them to host it!“

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

“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!“

“By far one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to! Excellent service- food made to order. Chicken Scarpiello was so flavorful with a lot of garlic, herbs and a touch of lemon. Penne Ala Vodka one of the best I have ever tasted! Chicken Verde was so tender it melted in your mouth!!“

“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 :)“

“We picked Rialto to try for a last minute dinner and had a great experience. A friendly and professional server brought our drinks quickly and made a great wine recommendation. We split the stuffed artichoke which was tasty and a perfect size so we were still able to enjoy our entrees. Husband got Osso Bucco over saffron risotto and I got shrimp and spinach rigatoni in a light tomato sauce. Both were delicious and I was surprised how many shrimp were included. I couldn't even finish them. Overall, we had a great night and look forward to a return visit.“

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

“We had a last minute reservation for 8 people, and we were lucky enough to snag a table. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE! Our entire table loved the food. From the appetizers (the warm bread, the amazing carmalized onion spread, & the Calamari), to the main courses (the NY strip steak, the shrimp, and the ravioli), to the dessert (trust me... get the bread pudding!) everything was impeccable. The service staff was also amazing, very attentive and kind. I will definitely be back!“

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

“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.“

“Just wanted to leave a review for Weston! He was amazing as our server. Super attentive, gave great recommendations and would follow up on refills etc without us even having to ask! He really made our experience that much better.

Will definitely be back again!“

“Love the atmosphere, especially in the patio. Great drinks never had a bad meal. Highly recommend good prices as well. Good portions lots of selections.! good staffing service! Especially the bartender James!“

“I've ordered their Eggplant Rollatini and Chicken Parm tray for just about every party I host and it's always perfect! Plenty in the portions, they don't skimp on the chicken. It's always very neat in the tray which I appreciate!“

“Nice huge portions , delicious food, great service ! We will be back.“

“We had Thanksgiving dinner here with my two boys. The service was absolutely outstanding. Our waitress was amazing . The food was beyond what I expected. Well done!!!! The portions were beyond believable and believe it or not the take home portions were just as amazing as they were when first brought out. More than 5 stars. Excellent evening and the price was ridiculously resendable. Great job to all the cooks and the people that don't get the recognition they deserve in the preparation of this fantastic meal.“

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

“The meal was delicious. my son and I had the Penne Diane and asked for the chicken to be blackened which was perfect. my daughter had the Pesto Sole and said it was the best and my husband had the Snapper which was perfection.“

“Atlantic Pizzeria on Atlantic Ave in Freeport NY- It was my first time visiting this restaurant today and though I don’t normally write reviews, I felt compelled to state what a wonderful establishment! My daughter, who is very shy, spilled a drink in there and the workers replaced it immediately at no charge and cleaned it up right away! As a parent, this meant the world to me because I did not want her to feel uncomfortable.. thank you and we will be back! Please support!“

“Excellent food as there were many options to choose between that it was hard for each of us to decide. Served quickly and efficiently. Prices are reasonable as well. The restaurant was very busy but that did not stop it from providing prompt service.“

“The food is consistently excellent. The team is very professional and makes each guest feel like a VIP! Wonderful and welcoming atmosphere for almost 40 years! La Parma II is a great asset to Huntington!“

“We sat at a table in the back and were able to easily heard conversation. The food was excellent from the seared tuna special, sausage gnocchi, shrimp and special homemade pasta, and veal Milanese. The service was excellent, and the wine was reasonably Priced and delish!“

“The atmosphere was great and food tasted yummy. Since it’s my first time here, I don’t really read the menu and the staff was very patient to explain everything to us, especially to remind us not to order too many since we’ve only got two people.
Strongly recommend the mussels😋“

“Great food, great service! Will be back for sure!“

“The food here was absolutely outstanding! My mother and I visited, and we were both blown away. She had the four cheese ravioli with vodka sauce, and I had the pollo zingarella—both dishes were seasoned to perfection and tasted incredible. Even though it’s Italian cuisine, the food felt surprisingly light and fresh as we ate.

We travel often and consider ourselves serious food critics, and this place is hands-down the best Italian food we've ever had. In fact, it's now on our short list of the best meals we’ve enjoyed anywhere in the world!

The service was equally impressive—very personable and attentive. We even had the chance to chat with the owner, who was incredibly friendly and shared some great tips on how to make a high-quality Marsala sauce at home.

Highly, highly recommend coming here. I’ll be making trips to Long Island just to eat here again and try more of their menu!“

“Had my manager retirement dinner here, the best place to eat in Malverne. The food was delicious everyone was satisfied, staff is courteous and professional and the owner very friendly. He stopped at our table make sure all was well. My new favorite spot definitely will be visiting again.“

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

“The restaurant is so charming, and the service was excellent , excellent choice on food ! I'll definitely be back“

“Franina's Restaurant, one of the premier Italian eateries on Long Island, offers consistently fresh, high-quality cuisine and attentive, friendly service. Their extensive Italian wine selection, housed in an impressive cellar, complements any meal. Customers are guaranteed satisfaction, no matter their order. The only potential drawback is the sometimes challenging parking situation.“

“I had my son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Zona last night. I was originally booked to have the party on Saturday, but the bride came down with the flu. Gianna was so helpful and accommodating. She was able to change the date for me without hesitation. The day of the affair, the staff was so helpful in getting the room set up for us. Our waitress, Jodi, was absolutely incredible. She made sure that our guests had a fresh drink before they even realized their drink was empty. The food was delicious and plentiful. But most of all, the service that Jodi provided to us was outstanding. I would book another event at Zona without hesitation.“

“Absolutely the best! Treated us like family! Authentic as is it gets! 5 stars!“

“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.“

“The food, service and staff is excellent. This is one of my families favorite restaurant to always go“

“Delicious food and excellent service. My husband and I had a lovely dinner and we didn’t feel rushed. We will definitely return.“

“The food here was delicious! I can’t believe how many times I’ve driven past this restaurant without stopping in ...I’m glad I finally did. I ordered the chicken Francese, and it was cooked to perfection. My only critique is that the portion size of chicken felt a bit small for the $29 price...two very small pieces that together equaled about one standard cutlet..The pasta and the bread were plentiful. Hopefully, that improves next time. That being said, Angela was so kind and inviting you can tell she really cares. I’ll definitely be back!“

“From start to finish I can’t say enough what a wonderful experience we had planning and hosting my daughter’s bridal shower. From the food to the staff it was amazing…. I messed up the table seating on 2 tables and the staff was quick to fix my error when a few guests had no seat…The set up was a breeze, they worked with all of us to get all of the decorations set exactly how we wanted it …. Kudos to Sal one of the owners who I had my initial contact with and to Mike the maître D who helped to make this event a success.
Myself and the guests couldn’t say enough wonderful things!
Thank you to all at Mio Posto! Hands down a phenomenal restaurant !!!!“

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