50 Best Italian Restaurants near Great Neck

“Very kind guy running the place, super clean. We were starving and decided to come here because of the great reviews, best decision. Food was so fresh, crust nice and soft but also crunchy perfect texture. Pasta has amazing flavor, and perfect portions. Great place to come and dine is as the guy there was so nice and welcoming. Great food and hospitality! Will be back whenever we’re here in New York!“

“The best Italian food I’ve had in a long time—truly authentic. The pizza is amazing, with the best tomato sauce, and the Grandma alla vodka sauce is an absolute wow!
The service is outstanding. The staff is friendly, and the owners are always checking in to make sure you have everything you need. We especially loved Adam. We’ll definitely be back and will be recommending this place to everyone.
We also saw the catering they did for the Merchant Marine Academy, and it was exceptional.“

“This is a great place with delicious food. The proprietor is very customer oriented, accommodating and flexible. Great place for eating in or take out with traditional Tasty Italian Food! Five Star Place!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pizza Paradise truly lives up to its name! 🍕✨ I catered from them for an event, and Michael was amazing — so helpful, responsive, and made the whole process effortless.

The food was a huge hit! 🤩 The specialty sushi disappeared instantly 🍣, and the MVP pizza pie — with pesto, marinara, and vodka sauces over melty mozzarella — was the star of the night. 🌟 BH the food kept coming.

If you’re looking for unforgettable flavors and top-notch service, this is the place. Can’t wait to go back! 💐“

“Very good Za! Open late and great service“

“The best !!! Generous, kind and delicious food !“

“We had Rosa’s 3 times in 8 days while visiting NYC and staying in Great Neck. We had pizza 7 times and kept going back to Rosa’s as we loved it the most. We even had John’s on Bleeker and we liked Rosa’s more.“

“We had a wonderful meal there - all four entrees were excellent, the service was perfect, and the price is very reasonable. I wasn't expecting such a tasty meal!“

“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 👏“

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

“My friends and I live in different states we found Basilico as a middle ground to meet and thankfully they were able to accommodate us. I must say from the minute you walk in to the 4 hours later the staff were beyond courteous and accommodating. The food was AMAZING the drinks in another level. The bartender made special drinks to accommodate us. My only regret was having too many spicy margaritas not to recall everyone’s name 🫣. Regardless even as we closed down the restaurant and staff were leaving as we stood in front talking, they still treated us as family. Ultimately if you want a cozy family like experience but with exceptional food and above and beyond service Basilico is a must. Oh and the favorites were the lamb chops, seafood risotto and lava cake just as an fyi.🤗🤗“

“Wonderful food. Wonderful service!“

“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,“

“I took my family to la riserva last week. We had an amazing dinner. My girls loved the pasta fagioli!!! They also enjoyed their meals; pasta with marinara and the chicken parmigiana with green beans. My husband and I equally enjoyed our meals. The service was great. Our waitress was knowledgeable and everything came out in a timely manner. I will definitely recommend la riserva to my friends.“

“Please delete this lunatic“

“Everything is great. Coming here over 25 yes. One thing I noticed who's overall incharge he is no Tony. And never will be. Stained tablecloth oil bottle on table dirty and greasy. Dirty windows. Tony would never have put up with that. I also miss his cooking. It's the little things. But Tony would never put up with this. Everything had to be perfect.“

“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!!“

“i enjoyed the city feel inside this gem of a restaurant, the dining experience, was super friendly and very accommodating, I enjoyed a delicious salad followed with cacio e pepe, definitely coming back.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!“

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

“Hidden Gem ! Never been here awesome upstairs party room. I was a photographer for an event tonight & highlight recommend! Service was great! - Photos Captured on @joannatamcollective !“

“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 !“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“loved service and food expectacular“

“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 !!“

“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 :)“

“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🫡“

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

“Great food!! Nice staff!! Nice place“

“Modern Restaurant & Lounge truly lives up to its name. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere set the perfect tone, a beautifully curated space that strikes the right balance between sophisticated and welcoming.

The staff were attentive, warm, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Every interaction felt personal, not transactional, which made the entire experience that much more enjoyable.

And the food, simply outstanding. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented, with flavors that kept us talking long after we left.

If you’re looking for a dining experience that checks every box, Modern Restaurant & Lounge delivers on all fronts. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“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 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.“

“The food was great and service was amazing. Johnny was the best. Thank you.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“Fantastic food minus a menu, you feel like you’re at your grandparents house for those of you who are fortunate enough to be Italian“

“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!“

“Friendly owner/manager and great service“

“Was in the Bronx for a funeral. Looking for a comfort meal. Our Waitress Maria was amazing. Such a kind loving lady. The food was Great quality and good portions. I’m going to try to go any chance I get.“

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

“I had pizza here, and it was absolutely delicious! I really enjoyed the food, and Tasmia’s customer service was excellent. She was very friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be back to try more of your dishes. Highly recommended!“

“Best pizza in Port Washington.“

“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!“