50 Best Italian Restaurants near Medford

“The best Italian around from the best family in the business! It was so nice to dine here again after quite some time and it was even better than I remembered!“

“Great place with great staff. I recommend!“

“Meatballs-tasted almost identical to when my Italian, childhood best friend’s grandma would slow simmer them ALL day long every Sunday!! The grilled chicken in the Greek salad was very moist and soft. Loved their 6 slice pizza too-great cheese and perfect amount of sauce that’s way less acidic than other local pizza, maybe partially because they use less sauce. Staff were very kind too. Highly recommend.“

“Best Sicilian slice around“

“I love the Pastaria! I have been going there for a long long time. It's super cute, they have good service, and its a sweet spot in my heart for their contributions to our community. We love you, Pastaria!“

“great food excellent service“

“I can not believe that this restaurant has been here on Main Street in Port Jefferson Village for over 20 years and I never ate there!!! This is my new Favorite place to eat. The food was exceptional and good size portions. The pita bread they put out on the table was so delicious I could have made that my meal. The service was extremely attentive and so personable. The Owner came around greeting everyone and made us feel like we were all family having dinner together. I am looking forward to my next visit.“

“We have dined at Orto several times and it never disappoints. One of our favorite restaurants on all of Long Island. Food is always fantastic and the service and atmosphere are exceptional. Highly recommend trying this hidden gem.“

“Visited this restaurant after show at Bellport Playhouse. Very nice inside and the service was amazing. My husband enjoyed his Filet Mignon, he loved it! My meal on the other hand, chicken della casa was not good at all. The chicken was so bland I couldn't eat it. I should have sent back but didn't by that point I lost my appetite. I did order the dessert tiramisu which was really good. I would go back but next time I would try another dish.“

“A must go to you will not be disappointed!!!!“

“Delicious food from start to finish. Wonderful service (we had Gina but all others were great as well) and Friday night they had a singer and had the whole restaurant singing together. Comfy intimate spot that I will definitely return to.“

“Love the food. Service and atmosphere.“

“Staff and food were amazing. High recommended“

“I have loved everything I have eaten here. The only thing I am not a fan of is the pizza. Staff makes you feel like family. The dinning room is small yet spacious. Every time we eat there we end up talking to other tables. I drive quite a distance to eat here. If you go you have to try the baked clams. They only serve cherry stone clams. So so good.

Parking: Medium sized lot“

“My wife and I went in to give this place a try and were very pleasantly surprised. The service was very good, the restaurant is neat and clean. The FOOD is exceptional. We have been back a few times and we are always trying different meals with the same result… absolutely delicious.“

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

“Had my bridal shower here and it was a dream! The food is delicious and the staff is wonderful. The catering manager Byron is a pleasure to work with and was so accommodating! Our guests can’t stop talking about how great the event was!“

“Great home cooking group so welcome.“

“Where do I even begin, Elaine’s might be the best experience we have had at a restaurant, period the end! We had Debbie as our host, who was very kind and attentive, she had top tier suggestions for any kind of food, cigars, and atmosphere we were searching for. We also met a wonderful couple at the bar who were super friendly and gave us some great tips for when we attend the US Open. Isaiah was an awesome waiter who brought us our food and drinks with perfect timing, kudos to the chef for an outstanding meal, the owners who we also got the opportunity to meet and have a familiar conversation with about our home MA, and the bartenders who made amazing drinks to top it all off! What a great environment they have created at Elaine’s, we will be back for another meal tomorrow night!“

“Absolutely excellent, pleasantly surprised“

“The interior had been updated since I was last on the Island, I always meet friends here. I prefer the more traditional atmosphere it previously had. The rib eye was tough this time, the potato salad superb, but overall very disappointed. The music was loud and was some radio station that a teenager
might listen to, not at all relaxing.“

“Happened upon this restaurant while visiting Port Jefferson. And glad we did. Got here early enough that we could get a table right away. Steve took great care of us without being overbearing. We started off with the stuffed mushrooms, which were so freaking good. For main course my husband got the Chicken & Sausage Scarpiello, and I had the Veal Scallopini - both were delicious. We finished off sharing the Rainbow Cookie Cheesecake. This exceeded my expectations. Everything was so good that my husband wants to go back tomorrow!“

“My new favorite place in Port Jeff! Food is delicious, staff are great!! I used to manage an Italian restaurant in Manhattan, I tend to scrutinize restaurants, 2 thumbs up for Pasta Pasta, say it again!!! 😋 🍽 🍷“

“I absolutely Love eating at this restaurant. It is always THE BEST whether you are having pizza, soup, or a meal. The Garlic Knots are AMAZING. They are so soft and TASTY!!!“

“We have eaten here for many years and I have also had many business meetings there. I recently called to make reservations for mother’s day as we do every year and was told we could not get a reservation because we had 11 people and it could only be 8. What should I do leave the other 3 people home. I think that is so absurd that I will never eat there again! So people if you want a fine Italian restaurant that doesn’t care how many in your party go to Oster Umbra in Smithtown.“

“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!“

“Classical Italian Dining, Best Chicken Parm on the Island!“

“The food here is great and the people are amazing. My husband and I had our wedding catered by CP Lamannos and I can’t even begin to tell you about the compliments we received. Michelle and her staff are the best!!! Please don’t take my word for it come down to the restaurant and try it for yourself.“

“Absolutely Amazing!! The owner himself delivered our food for my daughters birthday and was so generous! Everything was perfect and delicious! Thank you for being part of our occasion and looking forward to trying some more food in the dining area soon!“

“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 😋“

“Hands down the best pizza I’ve had in YEARS!!!! Brooklyn pizza was incredible the garlic bread option for the hero’s UNREAL! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE!! Even had an issue with the pizza when it was delivered they came right back with a fresh pie. Top notch customer service. Hard to come by these days. I hope they stick around for a while“

“Great place to go with friends or significant other. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. The food is fresh and delicious. Great drink selection. The service is very good. If you have not tried Virgola, you need to go!!“

“Best Trio pizza around! Grandma pie with pizza sauce, vodka sauce and pesto 🤤 So delicious! It was my anniversary and I asked for a heart shaped trio pizza and although it’s not something they typically make when I got there to pick up my pie they surprised me bt personally creating a heart shaped pie for my special request. Safe to say we devoured the whole thing. Even went back two days later for another pie, that’s how good it is!“

“Friendly service and delicious food.“

“BEST FOODS EVERY!!! YUMMY YUM YUM!!“

“Mother's Day was such a great day, at ITA. The Hostesses, Waiter and Bar Tender were all so wonderful. Atmosphere was quiet, we actually heard our conversations at our table. Wonderful place to go eat, food was excellent.“

“The BEST pizza in the world!“

“The food from the pizza place and the market is outstanding and never boring over at the market. You can find different meals and different specials!“

“Pizza and calzones are always burnt, effecting the taste. Even when you ask the staff to cook it lightly, they still burn them. Calzones have way too much mozzarella cheese, and not enough ricotta cheese. Burnt is the norm here. Staff are friendly.“

“Everything! Food and service Holbrook definitely has a large assortment of goodies and staff is friendly and smart ❤️“

“My family and I went to them since they first opened.. and when I say there was NOTHING that they made that was anything below amazing, believe me! From their pizza to pasta, to rolls and salads.. even their garlic bread. The hospitality they all provided, especially Benny, was enough to make you remember them forever.. then you add on their food? Forget it. Nothing holds a candle to this place and the family. They are SORELY missed! I have yet to find a salad/vinaigrette, or a marina sauce, from any other place that comes close to this place. I dream of that antipasto!! Thank you for all your years of service to the community. You are so, so missed. I hope your family is enjoying retirement! Love always, Victoria “Bella” (Benny called me that ever since I was a baby!!), Alice, and Raymond ❤️“

“First time here... I was in the mood for pizza and husband wanted a meal for a late lunch.
Place is clean and fresh, seated right away. Ordered martini's and they were nice and cold filled to the top.
I ordered off the menu, a thin crust Margareta person pizza and he got Pasta Bolgnese, super delicious, fresh basil. They serve a little bread basket with fresh oil, herbs and olives, and also fruit infused water which was great in a hot day.
The staff is excellent and attentive and the atmosphere was cozy.
New Italian place for us, which is a lot being an Italian. Looking forward try more meals here.“

“Tonight we had Gino’s Pizza Truck at our school carnival event and they were absolutely a HUGE hit ! Pizza was delicious and families were so happy! The staff were so kind and everyone raved ! Thank you for adding to our carnival event. We will definitely be booking them for future events !“

“This was an online delivery. Great job by everyone. Full portions of entre, soup and salad. A lot of to go orders from other places cheap out on portions but this was possibly more than would get in restaurant. They even gave utensils, packets of croutons, grated cheese, salad dressing and even the andes candies treats. I highly endorse 😃😃“

“Great Italian restaurant in Rocky Point“

“this has become my new favorite pizza place, and while I probably shouldn't I've eaten here almost every day last week. their slices and pies are always fresh, delicious and inventive. they even make the kid slices cool which is a huge plus.“

“I order here every single week. Never a complaint. The gentlemen that work there are always super pleasant and smiling.“

“ive been looking for a good wood fired pizza place for a while and now ive found it , i went there on friday and got a margarita pizza and a calzone , both were super yum and made with fresh ingredients but the calzone was out of this world and i will be coming back with my wife for lunch“

“Trio Restaurant at the Holbrook Country Club is an outstanding venue. It’s primarily an event hall rather than a typical sit-down restaurant, and they really do a fantastic job hosting gatherings and celebrations.
Everyone is treated like royalty from the moment they walk in. The service is excellent, the food is great, and the hospitality is even better. The staff is friendly, helpful, and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
The place is very clean and well maintained, with easy access and plenty of parking available, which makes attending events there very convenient. The atmosphere is welcoming and perfect for special occasions.
They also host private events, so if you’re planning a party, celebration, or gathering, this is definitely a place worth contacting.
I highly recommend Trio Restaurant at the Holbrook Country Club.“