50 Best Italian Restaurants near Islip Terrace

“They have been working with so many families in need. They are helping feed Long Island families while the SNAP program is still not being funded. In addition to a friendly eatery that truly cares about people their food is amazing. So many options to choose from! Stop by and say hello, grab some delicious food and help spread the love. Donate today or share their mission to feed Long Island families in need during this difficult time. No child should ever be hungry.“

“Great food, great service and great people.“

“This is one of the best little secrets for Pizza In Suffolk county. There family meal package is of reasonably fair value providing great tasting pasta dishes or similar non past dishes on their menu. Their meatballs are superior in my opinion.“

“The food is out of this world. The servers are professional and patient. My husband and I felt great, relaxed and we were able to talk unlike other restaurants that you can't hear people on your table.“

“Yes!, but I have been there a few times all have been great but this last time. The food was salty. I mean every dish. We spoke to manager who was extremely nice. Apologize and did the right thing. But I will go back for sure“

“I grew up in a 100 percent Italian family and I have to say Nona’s lasagna was the best I’ve ever had in my life. At 58 years old I have had plenty of lasagna. This is my new go to spot for Italian fare.“

“These guys are the best! They make you feel like a king when you walk in and treat you like family! God bless 🇺🇸“

“We have dined at Ciro's a few times before. We ordered from the regular menu even though it was restaurant week. Everyone's food was prepared to their liking and enjoyed. The desserts were decadent but quite delicious. The service was slow, but we didn't mind because we were not in a rush. We will be back.“

“Amazing food Nicest people Very clean Obsessed with their rigatoni rustica Grilled chicken panini Grilled chicken salad French fries and bbq sauce 😋 Yummmmmmm“

“The food is amazing ,every dish. The portions from the appetizers to the meals are above the average restaurant.“

“Delicious home cooked Italian food. Relaxing warm and cosy atmosphere.“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great music. Great people.“

“What a great night at Talina! The food was phenomenal, the atmosphere was perfect, and Max our bartender was awesome—he really elevated the whole experience. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back.“

“This place is amazing. The food is delicious. I enjoyed the crab cocktail and the lobster crêpes the people there are awesome and the place is nice fancy.“

“Staff and food were amazing. High recommended“

“This is my fiancé and mine official favorite restaurant of st.James and surrounding areas! Always great food and staff, we have even used their catering and the owner Sal always comes over and says hi! Keep it small and make sure you come to this amazing small business. Skip the sushi and big chain restaurants 😂“

“The restaurant was over and above our expectations the service was superb as was the food was absolutely the best Italian food we have every experienced. We had a few favorites on long island but La Villini will be our best choice going fot“

“I don't know how I missed this hidden gem in St.James, but I was fortunate to have dinner there last night. A small, but intimate restaurant, almost missed it traveling from south to north on Moriches Rd. Not your typical menu that you would find in your average Modern Italian restaurant. Delicious, authentic italian regional dishes, like mama made. Interesting appetizers to wondetful pasta dishes, and the braised beef over polenta was incredible. You can bring your own wine, and the wait staff was very attentive, great place, looking forward to returning!“

“Holy moly!! That’s all I can say! First and foremost today was my first time ordering two sandwiches after my mouth watered seeing a friend bring her sandwiches to a basketball game a couple days ago and I said I have to try them out. Upon walking in I felt at home seeing so many Italian staples, my eyes lit up. I’m so sad I didn’t know about this gem earlier. Everyone there was so nice and welcoming even going far as showing me around and even giving my husband and I a sample. I’m so excited to go back and be a regular moving forward.“

“Whether you want to order a pizza to take home , or eat in the dining room. Vinnie’s Mulberry is the spot.

Any meal I had there was excellent. The service is impeccable. The atmosphere is family oriented. So it is like having a hug with dinner. I like that appetizers, soup, salad, main meal are brought out in steps. That way you can enjoy the courses. This has been my favorite spot to eat since last summer. Had taken my family members there. Me and one of my good friends go there all the time. My first time there, they made me mocktails that I requested. They were great.

Go there with your family. There is something for everyone. You will have a nice time.“

“Absolutely excellent, pleasantly surprised“

“We attended a party on a Saturday, about 25 people. The food, service and presentation was very good. The staff couldn’t be more attentive and helpful. I loved the way food was family style at every table. Thank you to all the staff, great job.“

“One of our favorite spots to grab casual dinner with the family. Service is good and price is pretty good too. The chicken parmigiana dinner comes with choice of soup or salad or pasta. Pasta Fagoli is some of the best around reminds me of my Nana’s. Go check it out they don’t take reservations but even on busy nights the wait is no longer than 15-20 mins.“

“Food was delicious and nice presentation!“

“Love their food. Just not happy with the pizza“

“I have been ordering from them for years. They always deliver a tasty meal for a great price. Sandwiches, pasta or pizza, they have the best food in town!“

“only complaint was how busy it was and I can totally understand why. everything was amazing steaks and italian food alike. I'm super picky about my food and I was shocked how great everything was. I live an hour away and am already planning my next visit back. my new favorite restaurant. highly recommend“

“My husband gets Too Good to Go from you guys weekly. I had to leave and review and say that the BBQ Chicken Slice is amazinggggggggggg. Absolutely amazing. Everything from you guys is great, but this slice is on another level! 🤌🏻😚💕“

“Service and staff are excellent. The dinners we had tonight were outstanding! Definitely will be returning for another great night out❤️“

“i came here to celebrate my birthday w my cousin and grandma and our waitress Kaitlyn was the sweetest person ever. she has so much personality and her service was impeccable.
the food was good too, but thank you Kaitlyn for making this dinner enjoyable.
i had no idea my grandma asked them to sing to us… she is usually here weekends so we will be back!!“

“It was my first time dining here, and I was very pleased! We split the fried calamari arrabiata style, and I had the chicken mannino, which was a lighter dish cause of the vinegarette as opposed to a thicker sauce. My family enjoyed their dishes as well, and of course we saved room for dessert. The captain jack cake has become my top 5 favorite dessert of all time, and we will definitely dine here again! Shout out to Dawn, what a lovely waitress!“

“Great consistent food. Priced very fairly. Great atmosphere. Enjoy seeing Todd O and Richie. It's like the 90s and Sprats. We are just missing Danny S.“

“Always the best, food is delicious and very consistent, the staff is exceptional.“

“Whether you dine in or order pizza to go, you will be happy you went to Mama's. I love coming here on pasta nights (Monday and Tuesday) for the (very reasonably) fixed price meals that include soup/salad, entree, dessert, and wine. There's always enough to re heat for lunch the next day. If you have friends from out of town that want to try real long island pizza you should order from Mama's. I moved away and I cry every time I eat their za. The servers are so hard working and friendly. Shout out to Christy!! She's killing it!! Ps - pasta nights get BUSY so it would be smart to make a reservation.“

“Service was outstanding!!! Nice atmosphere.. First time there, food was amazing definitely going back..“

“Ate at this location for the first time Saturday night. We have been to the original Westbury location several times. The food and service are exemplary ! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend this hidden gem ! 10 out of 10“

“Thank you for taking care of us at our daughter’s graduation party! We had the most amazing time! The food and service was top notch!“

“We had a Mothers Day celebration Sunday at this fabulous seafood restaurant. There were 15 of us- 9 adults and six children between 5 and 12. We traveled an hour to get there. The food was delicious- fresh, tasty and the portions were so large that everyone took a doggy bag home. It was served by a great staff including Angel who was our server. The owner, Donna, was very cordial and friendly. Everyone had a great time. We can't wait for our next family dinner to return. This is a must restaurant if you are a seafood lover!!“

“Thank for my roast beef and mashed potato and my buffalo blue pizzas 🍕 yesterday, my husband was so happy I bought his two favorites back to Pennsylvania for him! They travel great and always delicious 😋“

“Great food and friendly staff. Deceivingly spacious compared to other similar venues. While prices are really not unusual they could be seen as a bit on the higher side, but the portions are pretty tremendous so could easily be a second mail with take home.“

“Such a wonderful experience! We had the blackened tuna done perfectly, ordered 5 different pasta dishes all perfection not to mention the lemon cake and creme brulee was perfect!“

“😀This is the third party he has catered for us. Sooo good. Thank you!!“

“Great selection and great food“

“We were very fortunate to use Mama Sbarro's for a recent meeting at our organization. Nicole did an amazing job providing us with everything we needed at a very affordable price. And the food was AMAZING! Thank you so much! We will continue to use Mama Sbarro's for a long time given their amazing service and food!“

“Took my girlfriend here for dinner. Unassuming place right in the shopping center. We were seated immediately and were given nice bread. The chicken special I had was really excellent, and my girlfriend enjoyed her pasta. I honestly didn’t think the food would be as great as it was considering half of the place is a pizzeria. Service was really good as well. I will definitely return!“

“Good food excellent and attentive service generous portions Thank you for a great dining experience“

“Takes a tough owner to make a Krispy Pizza!! I could care less if he’s not jolly. The ends justify the means. Nothing beats a hot, fresh, thin and crispy traditional slice of pizza. Beautiful undercarriage! A good snap to the fold!! Delicious sauce, and the right amount of cheese (Not too much) . Sprinkle some red pepper flake, dash of grated cheese, black pepper, granulated garlic, and a pinch of oregano. Add a cold Dr Pepper and I’m off to the races. Can’t eat just one, but order them one at a time and eat them hot and fresh out the oven, hot, thin, and crispy!!“

“Always awesome and delicious!!!“

“My wife and I had a delightful dinner here during a Thursday evening late last month. When we arrived, we were glad that we had made a reservation, because most tables were occupied already. Live music was provided by a cover band playing popular tunes from a variety of eras: it was well-received by the patrons, some of whom even danced! Several members of the staff alternated serving us; all were pleasant and helpful. Our food - pasta primavera and wonderful, warm bread - was delicious, as were our wine and beer. I look forward to the possibility of another meal here, if we visit the area again.“