50 Best Italian Restaurants near Island Park

“Classic Italian dishes fill the menu. They also have some dishes you'll only find here. Their daily specials are also very good. Staff is extremely friendly. Dinner at the bar is very popular. Gary is a great bartender. I recommend reservations, especially on weekend nights.They are open for lunch. Lunch is a great value.Highly recommend a visit.“

“Went here on Easter 2024 for dinner with my family and it was a very pleasant experience. We were quick to be seated and served and service was amazing the servers that helped us were very nice and accommodating. The food was out of this world and they have a very big selection on their menu.I washed it down with some delicious house wine they had. Overall very good experience here and will definitely be coming back again when I visit Island Park again.Also I’d like to include this place was not packed or overcrowded at all. We were helped and seated as soon as we walked in.“

“(Edited my og review because it was poorly written and rushed.)So there I was, on a spontaneous adventure, when suddenly, BAM! Google throws me a curveball - "Nutella Empanada." You bet I was intrigued. It was like the universe daring me, "Bet, let's go."Stumble into this place, and it's like I've walked into the heart of the local scene. This guy, just oozing neighborhood vibes, hits me with, "You're not from around here, huh? Welcome to the best Italian spot in town." And he didn't stop there - gave me the lowdown on all the hidden gems nearby. This dude was living and breathing local charm, and I was here for it. The lobby? Packed with the coolest cats you could meet.Turns out, snagging a table at this joint is usually like finding a unicorn - pretty darn rare. But guess what? They worked some magic and got us in... into an outdoor igloo, no less! Yeah, you read that right. An igloo! (Peep the pics for proof - it's as rad as it sounds.)Now, let's talk food. Holy smokes, it's delish. The staff? Angels in disguise, I swear. Super friendly, on-point, and ready to make your experience top-notch.Oh, and if you see anything with Vodka sauce on the menu, just do yourself a favor and order it. It's a solid 10/10. Trust.All in all, this spot isn't just a restaurant; it's a local legend. Do yourself a favor and drop by. You won't regret it.“

“This restaurant can lend itself to a very noisy environment. Yet today, with several tables taken, conversation was easy and able to be heard. We have been here several times for brunch and a couple of times for dinner. Delicious salad with greens, grape tomatoes and fresh red onions cut over a chicken milanese. Companions enjoyed their choices of crab cake benedict and a large cubano sandwich served with homemade shoestring fries. Shared their homemade flourless chocolate cakes served with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. Three happy people after an excellent brunch.“

“Hi I don't usually don't do reviews but I had a surprise birthday party for my wife on 3/23 of a party of 20 people and from the beginning dealing with and planning with EVA she went up and above my expectations walking me threw everything from beginning to end I can't say enough of her and Barbara and just wanted to thank Barbara our server handled all of us with no issues at all and all of the staff who helped with everything from Eva, Barbara and would give both of them 10 stars and more and food was absolutely exquisite“

“I highly recommend eating here!! The food is Amazing!! The Service is always on Spot!! They are always friendly and helpful. You never have to wait to call your server, there always on top of it!! The atmosphere here is so pleasant. So in all you MUST try Filomena's you will not be disappointed!!!!“

“Just came from Baldoria for an early New Year's dinner. The food was excellent and so was the service. We had Burrata with melon an prosciutto as an appetizer then veal parm that could have easily served 3 people and pork osso bucco served w risotto. It was delicious. We definitely return again for dinner. M“

“Aside from always getting a great dinner there, we just held my daughters bridal shower there. Absolutely perfect. The food was delicious, the service fantastic and every part was on point. From the champagne punch to the cake. Thanks to Chef Paul and the terrific servers and staff.“

“Similar to other Mother Kelly’s this place has a fantastic menu of beer (and ciders and wines if that’s your jam). The game changer is the pizza, it is simply amazing. A whole pizza is MASSIVE although quite a thin crust so manageable between a couple of you. They sell it by the slice too. Had some birthday drinks there recently with a group of people and they went down a treat. Don’t know if they still serve the meat and cheese platters, don’t care - get a pizza.“

“Rose our server made our dining experience fantastic. She is very attentive and kind. Thanks for making sure that guests that enter your restaurant receive excellent service. Kudos to your management ?Dietary restrictions: Low sodium and vegan options will be great.“

“Delightful Italian experience! We started with sautéd calamari and the Ceaser perfect for the both of us. The penne a la vodka was aldente and creamy, and the halibut was perfectly cooked amazing with the potato and escarole combo. Exceptional flavors, friendly service a must try! True hidden “

“This weekend we hosted a baby shower brunch at The Chefs Table. From beginning to end there was great communication and everything went smooth and turned out perfect. The service, food & drinks were all complimented on by many of our guests. Not only was everything great as far as food and service… but it was closed off to our party only, there’s a very spacious parking lot, and the restaurant itself is very nice looking and provides a nice blank canvas to set up for your event.Thank you Sam and staff for being so helpful and making sure everything was great for us.“

“We had the espresso martini (no Baileys) We had the bacon wrapped shrimp special appetizer , so good definitely for 1 person. We had the eggplant rigatoni regatti and linguine white clam sauce with shrimp and pancetta both delicious! Cannoli we shared for dessert, yummy !“

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“The service was excellent. Very loud on Peak Busy times. Seating is very tight. They pack you in. If you are looking for a quiet, intimate setting, this is not the place on busy peak times. The food was okay. Steaks are great. Salad was okay. You are going there for the steaks. I had stuffed shrimp with crab meat. Real crab meat. It was a little on the dry side. The potatoes were good. The chocolate cake was decent, but the actual cake was very dry. Service was amazing, and you are not rushed.Parking: Valet parking“

“We had a pleasant visit to Luogo's. All the meals and appetizers were perfect. The sangria was amazing. I doubted our server when I saw he didn't write down our very large order but was relieved when he came back around to confirm he had my meal correctly. It's not a place I'd go back to by choice but defiantly wouldn't mind coming back if someone chooses this place for their birthday again. The vibe of this place is very nice, romantic, dress up nice and go in a date kind of place. I did see kids here but I wouldn't pick this as a place to bring younger children to. One thing I didn't like too much was one of the workers here knew someone from out party and kept coming over having side conversations and even bought him and only him a shot of some fancy cognac which was kind of rude seeing as he could of atleast offered the birthday girl (very clear by the balloons who we were celebrating) a shot as well. We were a party of about 14 so I get not getting a round for the table.“

“This place is so good. They have amazing Italian food although it's in an unexpected place. The servers are also super nice and friendly and the ambience is modern, clean, and pretty cute. I think sometimes they have live music and that's really nice. Make sure to try their pastas. Super delicious“

“Great food at a small local place with ambiance... if you can get a reservation. They change their menu seasonally... Their wood fired pizza -smoked mozzarella, figs, prosciutto, arugula, pecorino, balsamic is amazing! So is the octopus//lemon & squid ink bean puree..pistachio gremolata..pickled chiles & red onions..celery! They should have cushions available for their metal chairs for those with back issues.“

“My main local hangout since I was 15! If you're a vegan, gluten-free or whatever, this place has got you covered! They have a great food selection and an amazing coffee/tea selection too! Try the awesome deserts as well! Atmosphere is that of gothic/punk east village right here closer to home! Tell them "Gordo" sent you!“

“We recently moved to Lynbrook and Gallery Four is one of our favorite restaurants for take-out. We order frequently. Our meal comes with salad and bread. Their food is delicious, fresh, and affordable. We have ordered chicken francese, lasagna, chicken parm, penne alla vodka, and garlic knots. Will continue ordering from them and trying new meals. ?“

“Great family feeling. Delicious food...owner???.Had my birthday dinner tonight....can't wait to go back!!!!Kid-friendliness: My 7 year old granddaughter Abigail loves it there. She can practice the two words she knows in Italian... Ciao Bella and loves the food“

“Met a friend of mine at this restaurant for dinner. We were both very pleased with our experience. The staff was so friendly and accommodating, and efficient. Great selection on the menu. We both ordered the salmon which was delicious. Absolutely a place that we will frequent again. Overall friendly and comfortable atmosphere.“

“Gio's has become one of my favorite restaurants to dine. Not only is the food delicious but the staff is truly the best, so friendly and accommodating. My husband and I have dined here 3 times (twice bringing friends). We look forward to bringing more people with us that haven't experienced it yet. My go to dish is the Veal Sorrentino, I can't get enough of it. It really is “the best in the city”. Last night we also had the Bolognese, it was perfect and the stuffed artichoke. Sop up the sauce with their delicious bread. Great cocktails and wine too. Everything we had has been amazing and flavorful. Kudos to Deena (hope I spelled correctly). She's a gem!!“

“Title: Fantastic Experience Celebrating Husband's 40th Birthday at Vincent's Clam BarI recently had the pleasure of celebrating my husband's 40th birthday at Vincent's Clam Bar and I must say, it was an amazing experience from start to finish!To begin with, reserving a table a week in advance was a breeze. I even had to call in to let them know we would be running late, and they were incredibly accommodating and understanding.Upon arrival, I presented the staff with a cake and cupcakes for my husband's special day, and they were more than happy to accommodate our request to bring them out after our meal.We started our meal with some appetizers, including the famous jumbo garlic knot which was absolutely delicious, and the mozzarella sticks which were just right. Our main courses included pepperoni pizza, French fries, chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo, penne a la vodka with grilled shrimps - and everything was fantastic!The staff went above and beyond by singing Happy Birthday to my husband and even took the time to cut the cake for us. We also gifted some of the staff cupcakes and the restaurant manager Danny a piece of cake, which they truly appreciated.One of the floor managers, who we had a blast with and discovered was from the Bronx like us, added an extra touch of fun to the evening. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was fantastic, and the experience was truly unforgettable.We will definitely be celebrating here again in the future! A big shoutout to our amazing waiter Chris for his exceptional service - he did a heck of a job! Thank you, Vincent's Clam Bar, for making my husband's birthday celebration so special. We can't wait to return! ?? #VincentClamBar #BirthdayCelebration #AmazingExperience #GreatFood #OutstandingService #ReturningCustomers“

“We hosted a party of 25 at Sapori’s to celebrate our son’s baptism. From the moment we went in to plan for the dinner to the entire dinner experience, we have nothing but great things to say! The staff is incredibly friendly and professional, all while providing us with excellent service - not to mention the amazing food and drinks. They were accommodating of all of our requests and everything was done so well! We highly recommend Sapori’s and will be back for more events in the future.“

“My twin daughters' had their Sweet 16 dinner with 20 friends. The food, the atmosphere, the service, the accomodarions....OUTSTANDING!Vegetarian options: The have plenty of vegetarian options.Kid-friendliness: The staff was so welcoming to 20 teenagers for 3 hours! The owner and staff were so very considerate to them all!“

“I have been to meta few times and each time I had a very good meal in front of me! Service is nice friendly and happy to assist you with choices on their menu. Ambience of this place is in my opinion old school style restaurant. Either you come with jeans and hoodie or nice dress, both ways are fine. Quality of the food and their quantity is more what ppl are going to look into it;) had a good time!“

“Although the place was busy for a Friday, we were seated immediately at the bar. Food choices is mostly italian and a brick over pizza. Bar service is good Adrian the bartender makes the best Martinis.. Tried the wild berry cosmo and I'm addicted. Also tried the coconut Martini which was also quite good. Pours are generous. For appetizers the Octopus was quite good. Served with Hummus and Crisps.. You will eat everything in the plate.. Perfect compliments. For my entree.. Had the RVC pizza.. White sauce pizza with toppings which included Prosciutto, arugula and parmigiana cheese. Fantastic... Will make this a part of my regular rotation“

“Dinner tonight was excellent! Staff is amazing everyone is friendly, helpful and hardworking. We found this gem in January and we have been back 3 times since then and we couldn't find anything wrong with this restaurant. Great staff, great and plentiful food. Don't miss out!“

“Pretty nice Restaurant, I like this place. Only thing that disappointed me is my entree Easter menu, the lamb chop milanese, the most expensive one on the menu, but it was over deeply fried, too dry, I can bearly taste it's still a lamb.“

“Very delicious local spot. We ordered the 11375 mushrooms, rigatoni ala vodka, and the spinach and Asiago ravioli. Very very delicious at a reasonable price! Would definitely hit up this spot if you are in the area. Small space but it’s very comfort cozy! Love the interior!“

“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“

“Amazing place. Definitely a Greek touch, even to the Italian dishes. Their avgolemono soup is amazing. Pizza is excellent, too. Ingredients are fresh. Staff is lovely and the service/ambiance are very welcoming and quick paced. Would recommend to anyone.“

“I had received a gift card for this restaurant as a Christmas gift and decided to dine out and use the gift card that night. Although I had reserved a table, the wait time was lenghty. The staff were very pleasant and we didn't mind the wait. We ordered the Salmon with capers. It was perfectly done and quite delectable. I would order it again. Thank you. It was a nice dining experience.“

“First time here. Great atmosphere, the place looks great. The service was on point. We shared the excellent meatballs and lasagna as an appetizer. The only critisizm an its nit picky is the pasta in the lasagna was a bit over cooked. It was still delicious. The pizza who's name I regretfully forget (rectangular crust, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil) was excellent, particularly the crust. We will return!“

“Amazing!!!! Ordered several appetizers, one better then the next!!! From the calamari to the artichoke hearts to dinner, fresh tuna yummy. Food wasn’t the only delight… lots of smiles, fantastic service, would recommend highly. I will be back Anthony to see what’s new on the menu. You will be in heaven … Thank You Anthony“

“Roman style pizza sounded interesting, so we stopped in and tried some. Very glad we did because it was amazing.We ended up with 4 slices. 2 Roman style, 2 traditional. The Roman style were sausage with broccoli rabe and spinach with artichoke. The traditional were a burrata and vodka pepperoni basil and pesto slice. I can't tell you which was the best because they were all amazing. It was nice to get some slices with fresh greens on them that actually tasted good.I wish I had taken a picture of all the pizza because the variety of slices they had was crazy. Maybe next time I'll get the truffel slice.Parking: Parking in the area.“

“Probably the best NY style pizza I’ve had in Long Island. I’m from out of town but this spot has opened my eyes to what’s good in the area.Vegetarian options: There are many vegetarian options for almost all kinds of Italian dishes.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options and are accommodating to peoples dietary restrictionsParking: Lots of paid street parking, free parking across the street and also free manuciple parking near by.Kid-friendliness: It is very kid friendly and even has a party room that can host birthday parties or any kind of party at that.Wheelchair accessibility: There is rampant access at the end of the street at the street lights.“

“My husband and I had the pleasure of eating at Livorno last night. The food was amazing! Fresh and delicious mussels, bronzino, broccoli rabe, pasta, fruit and zeppoles. The portions were very generous and reasonably priced. The owner Nick, and his family were very gracious and made us feel at home. I highly recommend Livorno and look forward to dining there again in the near future.“

“My family has been frequenting this location for 20 years and it never disappoints. It is family style, so go with a group, and go hungry! Always have to start with some apps. The chopped salad is amazing, and the artichoke is tops. Those are my personal go to's. My father's favorite dishes there are the Chicken Cacciatore and the Veal Soprano. My mother loves the Marachiatta, and I love the shrimp marinara parmigiana (shrimp not breaded). The service is always phenomenal, from the moment you walk in, to bar service, and straight through dinner.“

“All time Favorite! This is a local Italian restaurant to me and we absolutely LOVE IT! This has been our go to restaurant for Italian food for a few years now. Ambience is not chic or upscale, but it's not terrible either. It offers really comfortable dining, service is among and food is DELICIOUS! We love their baked clams, and almost all their pastas (we haven't tried all just yet). Each pasta dish is served family style. Desert is delicious and you can't go wrong with any option! Highly recommend! On the weekends, the parking lot does get filed up quickly and they don't do reservations! But it's worth the wait on their busiest days!“

“Dodici has always been on my list of favorite places to go to. Their food is always consistently good, flavorful and tasty. I went there for my parents for lunch we had several appetizers but our favorite were the stuffed clams and pizza, the linguine mareciaere was incredible and the cake made with olive oil was superior. Generous portions and incredible service. Beautifully decorated and lively restaurant. Definitely recommended!“

“I must have passed Galleria Pizzeria a 100 times. Finally went in. Only had apps but they were all delicious. Had the stuffed artichoke and the chicken scarp wings. The wings were prob the best I have had. Loved the sauce they were in. They had a veal chop special tonight pounded thin on the bone with vodka sauce or red sauce. Looked awesome. Artichoke also excellent. Nice and garlicky !“

“I love this place usually take out & more delivery than anything else but during the summer I do dine in after the park w my kid & sometimes hubby either way the place never disappoints!Kid-friendliness: Staff is great & never new“

“Absolutely delicious. The food is fantastic. I had calamari...perfect, Shrimp Francaise...perfect, literally. I had a slice of Margherita pizza at the first bite, I closed my eyes and threw my head back. The staff was friendly and the place was clean.GO NOW?!!!“

“Had a terrific lunch @ Maggianos! Our group of 6 placed our lunch orders in advance on their website. Upon arriving, our food was ready and our service was awesome. The staff brought out a happy birthday dish with cookies and candles for our friend after we casually mentioned it was her birthday. We only have an hour for lunch before returning to work and they really made our experience seamless. Can’t wait to come back for another lunch combination; salad and flatbread. Came w delicious bread!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This restaurant is top tier , the food is so delicious and amazing. Inside is so beautiful and all of the workers and managers are friendly . This is my new place to go for now on for dinner since I’m new to the neighborhood with my wife . We both enjoy this place I would give 10 starts if I can . Before I left one night I’ve left my wallet and didn’t notice until the next day then I went back to ask and they had it right there and then returned it to me with nothing missing at all . Thank you guys so much !!!!“

“Just went for the first time in December, but I've been there 3 times since. Easily my new favorite diner the food is really good and the service is great as well. According to my 6 year old son, it's a 5 star restaurant because he loves the bacon! I do agree, though it's a very nice little diner. Excellent burgers and French toast, fresh black and white cookies for dessert and great milkshakes!“

“Amazingly good food fresh ingredients prepared perfectly I’m disabled so getting out is a problem but my food arrived hot and packaged well this is my new go to for Italian takeout the seafood chowder is to die for rich and filling simply stupendous I told my family about this place and when we were all together we Took in again and they absolutely loved it the food is outrageous!!! Great pizza also the gnocchi and ossobucco is so authentic and delicious“

“I heard a lot about this pizza place so I decided to take the drive from Connecticut to taste it and let me tell you I wasn't disappointed the pizza here is amazing as well as the fries and the fried dough if you're ever in the area don't go to any other pizza place than this one“