50 Best Italian Restaurants near Franklin Square

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

“Attended a large get together dinner on a Friday evening and had an amazing meal and the service was top notch!! The waiter was so attentive and quick to assist. The food was so delicious!! The DJ was so much fun and had me up and dancing all night!!! I highly recommend!!!“

“The Ancona, no better panini! Come to Capo in Franklin Square and get one! Tell Paul I said Hi.“

“First time having a pizza there, I am a blue collar worker so I stop and try a lot of different places in my travels. I have to say it was a nice fresh pizza slice , I usually get one white and one regular slice! If you prefer a pizza with a nice little crunch on the crust. It's a place for you & fam. The atmosphere is bright and pleasant!“

“Always a favorite of ours!! Fast delivery, great service, and delicious food!“

“Was craving a chicken and broccoli pizza. So fresh and tasty!“

“Having lived in Franklin Square for a decade, Olivetto is an amazing pizzeria and an amazing restaurant! The food is amazing (the carbonara is to die for), the service (both eat-in and delivery) is top-notch and the value for money cannot be beat. You've tried the rest, now try the best!“

“This place is the real deal. The Caesar slice and buffalo chicken slice were both outstanding, and the value is hard to beat for the quality you get. The staff makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in, with a warm, family-like atmosphere that keeps you coming back. If you are looking for a neighborhood pizzeria that gets it right, this is the one.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

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

“Great atmosphere. The food is fresh and tastes delicious! The staff is attentive and friendly.“

“Incredible espresso, desserts, authentic Sicilian specialties. Great place with amazing quality food.“

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

“Cala Luna is by far the best restaurant in Mineola. Their lack of advertising and marketing keeps their business down. I recommend highly to anyone to try this place, they will not be disappointed.“

“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,“

“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!!“

“Amazing experience at Alto Enoteca! The food and was outstanding, and the ambiance is warm, stylish, and inviting, perfect for a date night. Service was attentive without being intrusive. We can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend 10/10!!!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true Italian Joint ! Amatriciana, Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe made to perfection! . Appetizers are very good as well my favorite is the fried artichokes. Tried the special mozzarella in carrozza with anchiove and it was very good. Portions are plentiful and it's a high quality pasta. Highly recommend!“

“First time here. Sat at the bar. Sebastian was amazing. Drinks were amazing and the food was
Exceptional. Klement the manager went out of his way to make our experience memorable. So nice to have this gem in town! Will definitely be coming back soon!“

“We had a family party yesterday. We all can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Food was large portions and very delicious. Desserts incredible. Service was always there taking care of us.“

“Every menu item we purchased is delicious. The finest ingredients!“

“Excellent Italian restaurant! The pasta was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. The place is clean, organized, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food truly makes you feel like your nonna cooked it for you. Highly recommended! 🇮🇹❤“

“Great food , quaint and lovely. Home made pasta , service is wonderful. A gem in queens !!“

“My son and I went here after I did my research to find the best delis in Hell’s Kitchen, and this was consistently the top answer. We had limited time in NYC, so every place we visited had to count, and Sergimmo’s did not disappoint. I had a Caesar salad, while my son had a Pasta al Pomodoro e Basilico. Both were great, and so was the shop owner’s treatment of us, obviously not from around the area. Next time we’re in NYC, we’ll be back!“

“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!“

“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 :)“

“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!“

“They renovated recently and I wonder if the place changed hands. The ambience and food have lost some old world Italian charm and depth. Everything was very good but we went there previously because it was phenomenal. It was just good this time. It's all relative I suppose.“

“My first time here but have been following them for years. OMG, the real deal! I was in a rush so ordered two sandwiches and three pies for a pick-up, but saw that tire was stocked with authentic Italian products so want to come back and shop!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“First time me and my son loved their seafood is fresh and delicious compliments to the Chef“

“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!“

“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.“

“Best pizza in Port Washington.“

“Exciting menu, never a disappointment. Their Seafood festival is to die for.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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 🎉“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Gluten free menu was fantastic! Thank you so much!“

“Order # 6760 on 7/14/22 was cooked to perfection. Order was ready when i arrived. It was excellent t!!!“

“I am in love with this place. Besides the classic Italian menu items they have unique dishes like their Blueberry Meatballs and Calamari Verde ( my favorite ) add to that the wonderful staff and you have a great place to take family and friends to.“

“Food was delicious and the service was great!!! Will definitely return.“