50 Best Italian Restaurants near Melville

“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“

“We always enjoy the food from La Piazza, but tonight we were especially impressed by the integrity of your delivery driver, Eduar. We accidentally gave him $300 instead of $100 in cash, and he immediately texted us and returned to our door to give back the extra $200. In a world where honesty isn’t always guaranteed, his kindness and professionalism truly stood out. Just wanted to share how grateful we are—people like Eduar make us proud to support your restaurant!“

“Great place .. with awesome service and delicious food ...“

“Finally I had a real risotto not a rice with cheese called risotto...proper balanced and creamy Topped with this fantastic osso buco..juicy flavorful veryyyy tender. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent Definitely we will return“

“We came here on a whim because it was the half way point for all of us to celebrate my son's birthday. They let us use their private room. They allowed us to sit and order when you're supposed to order at the counter. They took an order for 8 people and brought all the food and drinks to us. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. They let us have our own cake. It was a wonderful outing. Thank you very much for your hospitality. I highly recommend Mario's.“

“pass it every night on my way home from work. and decided to meet a friend there sat night. my parents come from Italy and I spent all my summers there as a kid. it is the closes I have ever had to pizza in Italy, my only very small complain is. I wish maybe a few more choices for apps.“

“What a great restaurant! Angelo and Oscar run a tight ship. Can’t wait to revisit.“

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

“My biking group has made this restaurant a destination place whenever we are riding through this area since we are always wowed by the savory Italian dishes, coffee, drinks and desserts. The service is has always been outstanding and accommodating. Wish they had a restaurant in Brooklyn.😊“

“My wife and I are from Bay Ridge Brooklyn, with plenty of great Italian restaurants too choose from. We happened to be in LI, had not eaten and stopped to eat before the getting stuck on the Belt Pkwy home.
We are so glad that we did. The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic and welcoming. We had the baked clams and seared tuna, delicious! The beet salad with the quinoa, freshing! The salmon cooked perfectly! The squid ink pasta with seafood (I didn't share) was that good.
My best wishes to the staff and continued success for them all.“

“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.“

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

“Great restaurant. Awesome food and service. Can get loud and crowded on the weekend“

“They always have great bands.“

“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.“

“Amazing baked clams!!! Amazing Drinks!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“We lucked upon this lovely place when staying in a nearby hotel due to a canceled flight. I highly recommend the burrata appetizer; our other dishes were great too but came from the specials menu so you may not be able to get them consistently. Soft shell crabs, veal osso buco... but I think anything you get there will be fresh and of the highest quality. Good wine list too. If we ever find ourselves in the neighborhood again we will make a point of returning to Franina.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Might be the BEST Italian food I’ve had in a long time. Absolutely delicious! Service was excellent also. Highly recommend!“

“Attended a baby shower this afternoon...food was delicious... lovely venue...would love to return for dinner! Wonderful place for a private party, too!“

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

“While we don't make it to Piccolo all that often it never fails to excel. Everyone is made to feel like a regular and the wait staff is exceptional. Food is always outstanding, timing is impeccable and one never feels rushed. Tight quarters, but it all runs like a well oiled machine. Varied menu, lots of specials- I recommend the soft shell crab francese.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Can I please give 20 Stars???
The food is amazing
The service is amazing
Andy is like the guru of this place every time
I have yet to get anything here that wasn't other than terrific.
On the Butcher items - am I that good a chef? Well according to family and friends yes!! But put that aside if the cuts are junk the result is too

A&S Huntington is my go to always - I literally go there 3-4 times a month sometimes more“

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

“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.“

“Delicious paninis, wait times were a bit long for take out the few times I've been. The food is always fresh. Parking can be difficult but u can park along the road & walk over if the lot is full. U can also order ahead online for pick up. The tortellini is also really tasty & my sons favorite.“

“We had an incredible experience for our first time dining here. From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone for the entire evening. Our server, Ricardo, was top notch: charming, warm, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the menu. He made us feel welcome right away and gave fantastic recommendations.
The food was outstanding from start to finish. The chicken Scarpariello was packed with bold, savory flavor and cooked to perfection, while the seafood marinara featured abundant, fresh seafood tossed in a rich, perfectly seasoned sauce. We finished the night with the cannoli, which was crispy, sweet, and the absolute perfect ending to the meal.
Fantastic food, a wonderful atmosphere, and world class service from Ricardo. We will definitely be back!“

“We had my daughter’s communion here with 20 people and it surpassed our expectations. All of the food was delicious, our waitress was terrific and everyone had a great time. The family style food was perfect and we had a wide selection to choose from. I would definitely recommend Porto Fino for a party.“

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

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

“Yesterday was the first time I have been to Popei’s. What a great night! From the moment we walked in the owner/chef greeted us. We sat outside in the tent with the great musician. He was very interactive, took requests. People were singing along, It’s was very enjoyable. It was very clear our waitress, Janice was extremely busy but also very thorough careful and caring. It’s obvious she cares about what she is doing and works very hard. Upon my ordering, I mentioned a food allergy Janice double checked that things were OK before she submitted the order. 2 other people came to verify before cooking my meal. The food was SO GOOD! Big portion sizes. Gave my mother dessert to celebrate her birthday. Overall, it was an absolutely fantastic night. We will be back. My only suggestion would be when the musician is taking a break to lower the background music. When he wasn’t singing, the music was still incredibly loud and we had difficulty hearing each other at the table.“

“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.“

“Was just there Friday night for the first time, visiting from Saratoga Lake. They had a great menu, delicious food, and the staff were incredible. I think the woman talking to my friends who had a newborn baby may have been Flora.. Never asked. :) You're going to have a great time here, and try the Limoncello!“

“the chicken burgers though 🤗“

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

“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“

“The owners are the nicest people. We loved the burrata spicy rigatoni pizza ! The focaccia bread is made in house and is delicious ! The Malfadine pasta is a must. We loved the short rib pasta. And you have to finish with the lemon sorbeto it is like you are in the Amalfi coast. We have been here for Mother’s Day pre fix dinner menu the vongole pasta was amazing and the filet mignon! We would love to have our rehearsal dinner here.“

“We had a party of 14 and everyone loved their meal! Food was delicious and service was fantastic. We will absolutely go back soon!“