25 Best Italian Restaurants near Hampton Bays

“Restaurant Week menu was just as good as the regular menu and the portions were just as big. We had a really great waitress, Colleen, who was thoroughly attentive, cheerful, and polite. Thursday night is music night and we loved the duo...piano and singer. Their classic repertoire was really dining music and we thoroughly listening to them. All in all our evening at Centro was great!“

“The food is wonderful here!“

“Fantastic food - Uncle Joe is a local legend. I've been eating his food since the 80s. Uncle Joe's Veal and Stuffed Artichokes are the Best! Mushroom & Garlic Calzone with or without Ham..Garbage Pie Pizza... getting hungry! Try the Prixe Fixe in the dinning room, full bar, great food and plenty of it, great prices. Awesome Desserts..“

“The best in Hampton Bays. They have a sandwich there that I call “el abogado” chicken franchese on garlic bread with cold fresh mozzarella“

“Excellent food ..cooked to perfection..Great wait staff..Cozy & Inviting…“

“Great meal and kid-friendly. Paula is lovely!“

“The food is amazing and the staff is incredible. We had a blast there last evening. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Dog friendly spot with an absolutely delicious menu. Beyond accommodating (even opening patio upon reservation request inclusive of a furry guest and our cold weather coats). Service has been terrific our handful of visits so far. We will happily be back of course!“

“Absolutely love this place. My second time going and I can not wait to go back. Food was fantastic, and both times the staff was extremely pleasurable. Two thumbs up“

“loved the White Clam sauce“

“Fantastic ambiance. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy. Wonderful background music that doesn't get in the way of conversation. We kept Shazaming almost every song. The waitstaff was very attentive. We had a variety of dishes that were delicious. A must go to,“

“Stumbled by this bistro in Southampton and decided to go in for lunch. To our pleasant surprise we had a wonderful meal with excellent wine pairings suggested by our server, we loved our lunch so much we decided on having dinner at their NYC location the next evening, needless to say it was magnificent! Looking forward to trying the other locations….“

“I always feel incredibly welcome - the manager makes a wonderful effort to know returning guests and make them feel special. The menu feels “Mediterranean” so that it is easy to eat without feeling heavy afterwards. The food is always excellent.“

“Creative specials using local, fresh ingredients. Extensive liquor and cocktail list. Busy bar and professional service always!“

“Really Italian food! Homemade pasta! U should go ❤️“

“We ordered Eggplant Rollatini, meatballs with spaghetti, salad and garlic bread with cheese....OMG it was so good. We will definitely go back!!“

“The Patio has been consistently the best place for good food on LI. Attentive and kind staff and incredible pasta & cheesecake. Best place for a date night!“

“This place is very warm and cozy. Loved the fireplace. Its darker inside for my liking. The food absolutely delicious with good portion sizes for the price. Unfortunately, you cannot order single slices for the pizza so I didn’t try it. The garlic knot was very different, but still good. We tried ordering dessert but were told kitchen was closed and only could get ice cream and it was still fairly early before closing time. Overall it was a good experience.“

“I am a Shipt shopper and travel to Riverhead once or twice a week. After a long day, I always look for something fast, delicious, and satisfying. Since I love Italian food, I googled an Italian restaurant nearby and came across Lenny Pizza & Bistro.

My first visit was on September 22, 2025, when I ordered the baked ziti, sautéed spinach, and garlic knots. This was actually my first time ever having freshly baked garlic knots—and they were incredible! That entire meal was so delicious, I knew I’d be back.

On September 29, 2025, I returned and tried the meat lasagna with the sautéed spinach and garlic knots—it was absolutely perfect. Yesterday, I found myself craving that lasagna again and just had to go back. Once more, I ordered the meat lasagna, spinach, and garlic knots, and it was every bit as amazing as the last time.

The food here is consistently fresh, flavorful, and comforting—exactly what I need after a long workday. I can honestly say Lenny Pizza & Bistro has quickly become my go-to spot in Riverhead. Highly recommend!

—Victoria“

“Had such an amazing dinner here the day before Valentine’s Day! I made a reservation a week prior and when we got there we were alerted there would be a little bit of a wait. No big deal because the hostess offered us two seats at the bar to grab a drink and hang out shortly after our table was ready. Our waitress Victoria was amazing! She was extremely accommodating and helpful between prices, amount of food given, and service it was a 10/10 I can’t wait for them to reopen in March! We will definitely be a back!“

“Tonino's is a great local pizzeria and soon to be full sit-down restaurant! I am very excited for their expansion - they deserve it! Their food is consistently good, staff is very polite and the atmosphere is very inviting. I truly enjoy the indoor-outdoor vibe with the accordion doors. As a year-round local, Tonino's is a go-to spot for great pizza, and Italian-American dishes. Make sure to stop by Tonino's and see their new renovation soon to be completed! 🍕🍕🍕“

“Great atmosphere and menu“

“The Spanish food is delicious. I love their cheese pizza it's my favorite.
Everything is always fresh hot and delicious.
If you speak Spanish you have to come here. They have a wonderful variety of Spanish food.
They have one table so you can eat there. But the few times I've been there I always take it to go.

Wheelchair accessibility: I believe so. It's in a small shopping area with other stores. They have handicapped parking and a ramp.“

“This place is a hidden gem located rt next door to Goldbergs bagels the food here is VERY GOOD and their prices are very reasonable,I'm omly out there periodically as my 2nd home is in shampton but when I'm there we get food from here,so like I said check this place out ..Quality all the way around“

“Lovely dinner with my family last night. Waitstaff could have came around to keep drinks full and make sure our needs were met. Food was delicious but someone needs to please clean that pizza oven. Burn bottom and crust was a bummer as everything else was very nice. Photo is my take home slices. All three pies were this way. Such a shame. My family came from MA.“