50 Best Italian Restaurants near Long Beach

“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!“

“I enjoyed this restaurant and experience and would 100% go back. The polenta fries were yummy but very salty and the arugula salad was also really good (maybe toast the pine nuts for future?). The eggplant parm was okay and my friend said it may have been lacking something. I had the clam pizza and it was very good! I love clam pizza and this is up there on the list. My friend ordered the $50ish steak and while it was good, there was too much inedible fat on it (hence the 3 rating on food). The potatoes and onions that came with it were apparently delicious!“

“so we ordered six pies to go at 630. The estimated delivery time was 7:18. Finally at 8 PM I called in inquiring where the pizzas were as we had hungry kids waiting for dinner. When i called, I was told the restaurant outsources to a delivery company called Slice and they picked up 45 mins ago. Which made me think the pizza is going to be cold but the time it reaches me. Finally the delivery person showed up at 820.

I was super disappointed that it took almost 2 hours and the pizza was barely warm. 20 mins later there’s a knock at the door and the owner brought 6 new, hot pies. and even throw in mozzarella sticks.

went over and above to make a hungry, cranky family happy. Super nice gesture.“

“French Toast was very good“

“overall I love this place. only 1 complaint. twice on my orders they forgot the beverage I ordered. 40 minutes later I get my beverage. unacceptable“

“Excellent did and service. Not crowded. Many choices on the menu, and if you don't see something you like, you can create your own salad, sandwich, Panini, pasta, etc. but with so many choices, how can you not? Will definitely return on my next visit to LB“

“I live in South Florida now but I still find myself dreaming about Gino’s Pizza..The absolute best!“

“My family ordered trays of salmon, chicken fingers, salad, and garlic knots that satisfied all 6 of us, with leftovers for tomorrow's dinner. Sal is a professional manager. The prices are reasonable. We definitely recommend Francesco's and will be back to order for our next family event.“

“I stopped by Canz for just one drink and ended up having the best time! Angela, the bartender, was absolutely beautiful, charming, and so funny—truly the best bartender.
I’m so glad I didn’t drive because the drinks were that delicious… I couldn’t stop at one! I haven’t had that much fun in a long time.
If that young lady is bartending, I will definitely be back!“

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

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

“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.“

“My wife and I celebrated our 43rd anniversary this week. We went to la Parma- I had been there before and my wife has not but was always looking to go. Well we went tonight to celebrate and we weren’t disappointed. The food was great and plentiful, the service was very attentive and the experience was great. Thank you to Rudy who took care of us and thank you to all the people involved who made the night a great experience.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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 :)“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 🎉“

“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.“

“We celebrated my dad’s 80th bday in one of the igloos. We had such a nice time. My dad loved the unique experience and the food was absolutely delicious.“

“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!“

“Great food period. Good ambiance great wine. The place is spacious great staff we had a good time. We loved the appetizers & main course I hadDover Sole it was light & delish.“

“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.“

“Last night 6-25-25 the Nassau County Camera Club had their awards dinner there with twenty four members attending. The dinners and service were outstanding. Michael could not do enough for us, as always. All of our guests were very impressed. Personally I have had many parties there and have recommended LaNovella to many people. Try it, you will love the food! Thank you Michael for making this dinner a success.“

“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.“

“Such a small spot and because of that the service is so slow intimate and personal. A true gem. The staff are all wearing tuxedos and it is a great look for the cozy atmosphere. Menu prices are for 10/12/26. This place is reservation only so call them during their lunch service to make a dinner reservation. Rockville Centre so parking is available if you walk from the parking lots.“

“First time going there. The food was absolutely amazing! Staff greeted you with a smile and very attentive to our needs. I need to go back to try other things on the menu! Can’t wait to hang there in the Summer as well.“

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

“Steak night was fabulous. The fillet mignon was like butter and cooked to perfection. We loved the creamed spinach and the steak fries. And the special dessert. the chocolate mousse was superb. Looking forward to the next steak night in August. The owner Michael is warm and friendly. The entire staff is accommodating -particular shout out to Eric, who was a wonderful server for us, but everyone there is fabulous if you haven't tried Lennox and Park, please do. Every night is a treat.“

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

“The staff is outstanding 👏 👌
They are relaxed and eager to please. We were 40 people for a 50th Wedding Aniversary and allowed everyone to order from the menu.
Unheard of to serve hot specialty foods all at once. The dood was Plated with care and artistry. They served amazing Chocolate martinis and catered to everyone's wishes. The pizza looked outstanding!
I recommend this place with high 👏 praise.“

“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!“

“Our first time here, based upon reviews and vicinity to our home. While the food was tasty, hot and nice portions, the service was terrific the overall atmosphere was lacking. It was excessively loud, small and cramped dining area. The seating should have been about 25 not the sqeezed in seating of 36, when we sat to ate.
I recommend reservations, like we had, to sit for dinner, even on a Sunday.
My wife had the pear & walnut salad, the fusilli pasta & sausage and Italian (made in-house) cheesecake. All were great. I had the watermelon & feta salad, salmon piccata with veggies and pistachio Gelato.

It is average market priced.
Clean environment, and bathroom, but the kitchen door to the dinning room should have remained closed.
We will try it again in the near future.“

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

“They have best chicken rolls! I’ve been coming here and also ordering delivery from here for a long time. Their food is always amazing. Nice staff as well!“

“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!“

“Came here on recommendation. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the salmon and it was the best salmon I have ever eaten. The chicken francese was also spectacular. Our waiter, Roberto went above and beyond. The manager made a point to check in at every table. I can not recommend this restaurant enough. It is a must visit.“

“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.“

“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.“

“After spending three weeks traveling throughout Italy, I can honestly say Il Gufo was better than anything we had there. Every dish was outstanding. The pizza was phenomenal, the shrimp risotto was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the meatballs were incredible, and the artichokes were some of the best I've ever had.
My wife, daughter, and I sat outside, and the atmosphere was perfect—relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what you want for a family dinner. Samantha was an exceptional server, attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. The rest of the staff was just as warm and accommodating.
From the food to the service to the atmosphere, everything exceeded our expectations. It was an unforgettable dining experience, and we'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing food' nice waitres“

“La Strada has excellent food and service every time. Family style, great atmosphere.“

“Great menu. Great food. I was there for dinner with my family. We enjoyed it.“

“Best authentic Italian food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend“

“It's been a long time since I've eaten here and wish it was longer!! Hair in my food and waiter didn't even apologize! Terrible service and the food was sub par!!“

“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!“

“Dined here last night for my son’s birthday. He lives in RVC my fiancee and I traveled an hour and half. This restaurant was worth the drive everything was delicious from start to finish! The staff were so friendly as well great ambiance. We will definitely be back.“