50 Best Italian Restaurants near Massapequa

“Paul is trying to make this one of the best Pizza 🍕 restaurants around. Usually the food is very consistent, which depends on which lead cook is on duty. The staff is always friendly and tries to get to know each customer. This plave is great for catering and has a private dining area for groups and party's. If ever one needs to go to the DMV, this is a must stop. You dont see to many places left, like this anynore either.“

“great host,excellent waitstaff fantastic food a great dining experience very attended. nice fresh food love this place going there since opening day.“

“A couple of weeks ago I placed a large order for an event. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the order didn't arrive when requested. After a call or two to the restaurant, I ended up speaking with the manager, Joe. He handled the situation as well as I could have ever expected. His professionalism and care for his customer was off the charts. It took me by surprise because we've all "been there" and nothing is ever done about it, oftentimes not even an apology. Joe went way above and beyond. When the food did come, it was exceptional as always. It's one thing to have great food (which they do), but it's entirely another when management actually cares and does right by their customers. Joe, your gesture was truly appreciated! Your delivery driver (W. Leszczak) was awesome, too! Hats off to you all for how you handled things that day - we greatly appreciate it!“

“Love this place ! Always a great meal ! Thanks Daniella !“

“Great pizza, Great home made soups, friendly service“

“We had a very enjoyable luncheon and celebratory birthday party for one of our members, Wednesday, 11/8/23 for 21 member. The food and service was excellent. The staff is very pleasant and easy to work with and the owner is very thoughtful and generous. This is the third time we have had a luncheon there and will definitely return.“

“A fantastic family, a fantastic restaurant! Love the food so much I have to bring it to go every time I visit NY AND bring it home to Virginia !!!!!! Love the unique sauce! The penne alavodka is amazing heck it’s all amazing!!!“

“The best!“

“Excellent Ordered a meatball Parm Hero“

“We had an incredible dinner. The service was impeccable and the food delicious.“

“My daughter had her sweet 16 there and the place and service was amazing. Food was great! Phil and his staff were awesome. They were very attentive always made sure we had what we needed. I would recommend WM to anyone looking for a formal event,“

“Food and the service was awesome. Reasonably priced. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“We were traveling to the area from out of state for a family gathering, if we were going to Long Island I wanted real Italian Food. After research found this spot, made a reservation based on an estimate on when we would be getting into town.
Ended up being earlier than anticipated, called the restaurant they were able to accommodate my husband and I earlier. Along the way a family member was also getting into town and wanted to join us for dinner, they were able to adjust the reservation on the fly to accommodate us.
The wait staff was awesome. Explained the menu, specials.
Food was delicious.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was very relaxed, welcoming. We were able to sit and visit with family without feeling rushed. It was an awesome experience! Wished we lived local to be able to visit more!“

“We moved off Long Island over 8 years ago and always loved la Parma when we lived here even though it was an hour drive for us to enjoy the amazing food. This time when we came up to visit for Christmas we knew we had to get there for a great dinner. I can easily say it still is one of the best places to get amazing Italian food around. The Chicken Napoli was phenomenal and there is nothing like their penne à la vodka! The drinks were great and service was top notch. We also happened to go the day after Christmas when we got lots of snow and the car valet even brushed off our car! We were so happy to not feel rushed because we were there with great friends and just really enjoying ourselves! We can’t wait to come back and visit from Georgia to have their food again!“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“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!“

“It was my first time eating at Olive Garden and I must say, it wasn't half bad. Our server was great and very attentive, and seemed to always be right there when we needed refills or more bread. Like I said, this was my first time eating at Olive Garden but Based on this experience, I'd go back. Of course there was one nit. The table across from us had 4 8-10 year girls that decided to stand in the isle and perform a routine either dance class or cheer class.“

“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.“

“Excellent
Food was amazing
They had soft shell crabs which I love for one of their specials
It was perfect
My husband and another couple we went with all loved what they ordered as well
Will be coming back“

“Went to the Farmingdale location last night, service was fast and great, drinks were tasty, food was excellent!“

“Once again a wonderful anniversary dinner. For the past 4 years we have celebrated our anniversary here. The food, service and attention were once again top notch. The prices are reasonable considering the quality provided. Just enough time between courses, no rush, no push. I cannot recommend this place enough.“

“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.“

“They always have great bands.“

“Fun time with friends! Our waiter Puma was excellent!“

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

“As a restaurant owner, I never go out and order chicken Parm probably had the best chicken Parm I ever had in my life. The atmosphere is great. The service is great. Just an all-around great place. The food was fantastic. Three times so far to try everything on the menu highly recommended referred by Mr. Michael.“

“I had my son's wedding rehearsal dinner at Zona last night. I was originally booked to have the party on Saturday, but the bride came down with the flu. Gianna was so helpful and accommodating. She was able to change the date for me without hesitation. The day of the affair, the staff was so helpful in getting the room set up for us. Our waitress, Jodi, was absolutely incredible. She made sure that our guests had a fresh drink before they even realized their drink was empty. The food was delicious and plentiful. But most of all, the service that Jodi provided to us was outstanding. I would book another event at Zona without hesitation.“

“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.“

“This is my favorite restaurant! The food is excellent, no matter what you order. The sauce reminds me of my mom's. The staff is great,! The waiter didn't even need to write down our orders. Everything was perfect ! Even on a Sunday night the place was packed. I highly recommend this place. One tip make reservations. You can call or even better go on the website and book online“

“Want to thank the folks at Tre Scalini for helping me organize a funeral luncheon for my brother in law’s mom. They are not from the area and tasked us with finding a place near Pine Lawn. The team was easy to work with, accommodated all of the family’s allergies and was affordable. We can’t thank them enough! Highly recommend.“

“My wife and I had a healing, incredible meal here. Yes, the food is delicious and well made with generous portions. I can personally recommend the salmon and the pastas. My wife loved the chicken and the soup. The cheesecake is the best we've ever had. The drinks are strong and delicious and well made.

But what's makes this place stand out is the people. The owner loves the food he is making and cares for his staff. The staff seem happy and their energy and joy come across everywhere. We stayed past closing time chatting and eating and drinking.

I can't wait to come back. You should visit too.“

“Went in with a party of 10. 4 of us eat gluten free. The owner came over and explained everything we could have, which was a lot. They have gf pasta. And said that if we call ahead they will make custom meals like gluten free chicken parmigiana. Joe took our order and remembered everything perfectly. We will definitely be back!“

“Don't add salt or sauce. Try the food first. Then you will realize you don't need to add anything. Everything on the menu is cooked to perfection. If this restaurant was in Pretoria we would be locals. The staff and hands on owners are amazing. The service was fantastic and the food next level. In all our travels this was the best destination by far. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for taking care of us. Ps the guesthouse is just as fantastic. Charlene and Sheriden“

“Note of Appreciation: Luncheon Service Jan 8, 2025 Dear Sean B & Trento Staff, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the impeccable service and care your entire team provided during the recent funeral of my brother, Steven Blair. On what was undoubtedly a difficult day, your professionalism and attentiveness stood out, creating an environment that allowed our family to come together in remembrance and support. The timeliness of events, while never guaranteed, was handled with such grace and efficiency by your staff, which brought us immense comfort. I would especially like to commend Sean for the exceptional management of the logistics and preparation. The quality of the food and the attention to detail did not go unnoticed, and it sincerely exceeded our expectations. Your efforts contributed greatly to making a solemn occasion feel warm and inviting, allowing us to focus on celebrating Steven's life. Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment to excellence during such a challenging time. We are deeply appreciative of all that you have done. KMB“

“Hubby and I really enjoyed the food. What a great place services was wonderful. The lady who is the host to the waitress. Thank you so much definitely a five star restaurant. The Abbates“

“Such a beautiful venue. Our dinner was excellent from service to food. I highly recommend.“

“Delicious food and excellent service. My husband and I had a lovely dinner and we didn’t feel rushed. We will definitely return.“

“I went there with my family for an early Sunday dinner. The staff were super friendly and engaged. In particular, the person that served us and looked after us was super sweet and friendly. The armosphere was very peaceful and quiet (I'd expect theis place to be hopping and super lively at other times). My group was vey well pleased with their entrees, and the appetizers were particularly well done (our salad and the fried zucchini). I'll certainly be back; a business dinner or a drink after work.“

“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“

“Excelente restaurante, la comida exquisita y muy buen servicio. Lo recomiendo 100%“

“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!“

“The food, service and staff is excellent. This is one of my families favorite restaurant to always go“

“Just like the golf course this venue is one of the best hidden gems on Long Island! Beautiful room. Great staff. Amazing food. What more could you ask for?“

“Friendly service Excellent food“

“My wife and I recently hosted a baby shower for our daughter. To say the party was excellent wouldn’t be accurate. It was more than excellent. The food, the service, the staff could not have been better. All of the 55 guests raved about every aspect of the gathering. Many of these guests had never been to Bacaro before but now said they would definitely be coming back. If I had to come up with one negative… I couldn’t. Thanks for making a special day everything we could have hoped for.“

“My husband and I had Chicken franchese, Gnocchi sorrentino, Sides of caesar salad and penne ala vodka. Everything was delicious. Even the oil to dip the bread in was amazing. I loved everything! We can’t wait to go back and try the family style dinner.“

“good food and good service i like this place alot“

“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!“