50 Best Italian Restaurants near Island Park

“4th visit. Not as good as the last three, but still tasty. Luciano calamari was a teeny bit over but good. Arrabbiatia is better.
Veal Francese was a little bland but perked up with a pinch or two of salt. Leftovers were great on a baguette next day.
My brother says it's still the best chicken Parm!
Unusually long delay between app and mains.
$5 is really steep for a bar cola which was mostly flat. Don't order it.“

“Enjoyed the food, and Jackie was great! Chicken parmigiana was delicious!“

“Awesome food - gigantic portions and extremely warm staff. I wasnt aware of this place - it's a hidden restaurant in Island Park / Long Beach Road. Must visit for authentic Italian!“

“Amazing service from our server Sol she has an amazing attention to detail and is great with the suggestions for food and beverage pairings. She is always attentive to her customers and makes sure that they are satisfied.

The Steak Gorgonzola was a great recommendation with the wine pairing. Sol is definitely a great part of the team definitely recommend having her as your server/bar tender.“

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

“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!“

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

“Great food and great service“

“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 :)“

“Food is good. Service was a little slow due to there being only one server/bartender doing double duty. Went for a quick afternoon lunch. Sat outside which was nice. They have ample outdoor seating. Cocktails were not strong. So ended up sticking to wine for the balance of my drink orders.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“I just had my daughter’s baptism at Fabio’s. From the food to the service everything was amazing! My guests were raving about the food. We did family style and it was more than enough food. We even had leftovers to take home! Fabio went above and beyond helping us set up the decorations the night before my party. We never felt rushed (we were there til 1am). He wants his guests to have a great experience and we did! Thanks to Fabio, Rose, Marty and the entire staff for a great party!“

“Took a friend for a mid week birthday dinner. We shared pizza and a pasta. Both were excellent. The pizza had figs, smoked mozzarella, and was cooked in a brick oven. The dough was delicious, more on the softer side. Our pasta was homemade with 5 large shrimp and a lemon sauce, delicious. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“As a Croatian. I give fuzi an A +! Fuzi is fresh and the sugo sauce is amazing. Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“The food and service was top notch at Gio’s! 10 stars! I asked for shrimp oreganata which wasn’t on the menu but they nailed it. Absolutely delicious. Had the antipasto and the Caesar salad. The most delicious unique Cesar salad I have ever had and who knew warm olives would be so delicious! I will definitely be going back! This spot is an amazing addition to AB! And Thank You to the staff for being so attentive and accommodating.“

“Fantastic meal! Highly recommend.“

“Words really cannot express what a perfect setting La Parma III Italian Restaurant was for our family.
I was trying to plan a luncheon to take place after a funeral remotely from San Diego, CA, and had nothing to go on other than a recommendation from the funeral home
I called and spoke to Guido on a Friday and the lunch was being planned for the upcoming Tuesday 8-27th a few days later.
Being in the catering business myself and immediately hearing "no problem" we can do it all, was simply music to my ears. Guido said he would not be in on that Sunday when I wanted to come check it out in person but gladly provided me with the Managers name that would be available that day to meet. When I arrived at the restaurant, I met Richie, and he could not have been more helpful in confirming everything that I had expected to happen.
Not only did they have us set up in a beautiful room with everything ready to go but both Guido and Richie were there during the lunch and worked the entire event in coordination with their amazing team. From the initial contact over the phone, all the way to the completion of the lunch we could not be happier with how professional and accommodating the people at La Parma III were, especially considering we had just lost our loved one. We would call them again for this or any other meal we needed to be catered. In summary, the food and service were five stars, A+, or whatever is the best grade possible!“

“Outstanding local italian spot with amazing pizza !!! Must have reservations!!!“

“We had our daughter’s first birthday here and they knocked it out of the park. Anthony and John and the rest of the staff are awesome. Food was incredible. Highly recommended!“

“An excellent family lunch. The food was, as usual, delicious and fresh. The server was friendly and efficient. It was quiet, a real treat for this restaurant that gets noisy at dinner time. Not one complaint about the delicious appetizers and main courses..our off season choice for great Italian food. Summer parking next to impossible!“

“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!“

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

“Very cozy restaurant. My first time here and I highly recommend. Service was great and food was extremely tasteful“

“Family place...always good...and very reasonable...like eating at momma's....Really a well kept secret by those who think food is more important than a perfectly lit room...must try....you will make friends there.“

“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.“

“Great food we like the food was good . Very nice .“

“Had dinner there tonight with my grandson. We had the eggplant rollatini and it was delicious. They give u so much food. Next time we’re going to share. I highly recommend Martinos. Great service. The waitress Vita is an absolute doll. Funny as all hell. Give it a try. I’m sure u won’t b disappointed. 👍❤️🍷“

“The owner is great, the bartenders are great, Kerry the manager is so kind and nice and accommodating. The food is delicious; there’s too much food there’s always at least two meals for each order the food that you make. The overall ambience is fun as the patrons that frequent this restaurant are regulars. There’s just a homey and fun tinge to this Bellmore Classic.“

“Enjoyed the food, and Jackie was great! Chicken parmigiana was delicious!“

“Awesome food great friendly service one of our all time favorites“

“Excellent Italian in a very competitive restaurant scence in Rockville Center. Been there for decades and it is a local gem. The food is awesome but I do not like that they do not give pasta with an entree but rather give mashed potatoes. Pasta can be ordered ala carte. A little silly if you ask me but those are the rules. They close promply at 9pm and last order taken is at 830pm so be aware of that. Excellent wine list. Amarone choices are great.“

“Excellent experience ! Always recommend dining there“

“Amazing food and Italian experience! The family atmosphere, menu specials presentation, and food make for an unbelievable experience. You are a part of their family for an evening, and boy are you lucky!“

“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.“

“Excellent service food drink and ambience whether date night family night or flying solo. Italian Bistro done right. Took ole neighborhood lifetime pal Nick D'Agostino from the infamous Venezia de Notte on Central Ave in Yonkers and he dug L&P big time.“

“We have tasted food at different Italian restaurants in Manhattan New York and Union in New Jersey since I moved from Venice in Italy to New York, but after I discovered this restaurant in Long Island New York, both me, my wife, and my children said we’ve reached our last bus stop when it comes to searching for the best Italian restaurant to eat at.

From Mario the owner to everyone that works at this beautiful restaurant, they’re all awesome people and you’ll have the value for spending your money here.
The food is very good, and the prices are very reasonable.

Parking: There’s plenty of free and safe parking right in front of the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: My pretty daughter chose this awesome restaurant for her high school graduation celebration, we all had dinner with her friends at this place.“

“Great Restaurant. Entire staff is very friendly and offers great service. The food was amazing. Oh ya, when you go have the molten cake with gelato and don’t forget the espresso martini. Yummmmm!“

“Service is excellent. Staff is courteous and friendly. Food is terrific. Everything is fresh and delicious. This restaurant never disappoints. Best Italian wedding soup I ever had. Had balsamic chicken mashed potatoes and asparagus tonight absolutely delicious. Tenederist chicken ever. Service is always top notch. My go to for delicious Italian food“

“We have now been to Il Villagio on multiplie occasions and will continue coming back. The food is outstanding, and if you didn’t know you were in Malverne, you would swear you were in Little Italy or Arthur Avenue. It is truly a hidden gem.“

“I had my daughters bridal shower with 80 guests on Saturday night in the private room. Sal & Michael were amazing to work with. They were very attentive and everything went so smooth. I cant say enough about them. I am still getting calls from my guests commenting on how amazing the food and drinks were and some even noticed how Sal was making sure everyone was content. I had a few guestswho were gluten free and they were accommodated. The room itself was perfect along with having the two restrooms in the room. At the end of the night the food was packaged up to bring home. I personally can say everything about this night was absolutely perfect..not one complaint. Keep up the good work Sal & Michael. You guys are absolutely amazing and thank you for making it great for my daughter.“

“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 🎉“

“Best place to celebrate a birthday, yesterday we.celebrated to my wife with the people’ church and some friends, and it was great experience, the delicious food, the gourmet gastronomy, the service is the best, the kindness people and the excellence of the place was wonderful, highly recommended, it’s the favorite place to have a dinner with my family and friends“