50 Best Italian Restaurants near Ocean Beach

“Very good New York style thin crust pizza with generous toppings. They accept all major credit cards so it is very convenient. Air conditioned with indoor seating available for about 30 people.

Kid-friendliness: Great for kids“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

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

“Friendly service and delicious food.“

“It was my first time there. My parents have been there before and suggested we stop for a bite! We tried about five different slices! OMG....the deep dish with pepperoni was AMAZING!! I decided to order a whole tray and take it home! We stopped by around 2:30. They didn't have any table service, so you ordered and brought it to your table. We didn't wait long for our food. The service was friendly. We will be back!! YUMMMMM“

“We, thankfully, had a reservation on a Saturday night. We had a spacious table for 4. Brittany was our waitress. She was wonderful. She introduced herself, took our drink orders, gave us time to look over the menu, told us about the specials, was attentive to make sure we had everything we needed and wanted. The appetizers she suggested were delicious. The courses were nicely spaced apart. Each course was cleared from the table before the next course was served. We never felt rushed. The food was excellent. Atmosphere was quiet to enjoy a conversation. We will certainly be returning.

Parking: We used the valet parking.“

“Olive Garden has a few different appetizers, main dishes, and drinks. We tried the shrimp appetiser, and it was amazing. Our main dishes were great as well and so was dessert. This specific location in Bayshore, New York, is so spacious and clean. The service was outstanding, our server was so good, and the manager stopped by a couple of times to make sure we were getting everything we needed. We were really happy all around. Will for sure come back.“

“First time good food nice staff“

“We had an amazing chicken cutlets sandwich w/mozzarella and tomatos thinly sliced on a hero and the bread was fresh and crunchy on the outside.... we also had a mozzarellas/red peppers/black olives salad.... delicious and the Coffee was so tasty!!!! Both me and my g/f always use sugar in our coffee , but here we didn’t even need it!!!! It was delicious!!!! The crew are so nice!!!! I recommend this place !!!! You could take out or eat in . They have a few tables that you can sit down at... it’s really cute!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!“

“Cosy little place with the Italian vibe you'd expect from a charming Long Island Italian place. It's half traditional slices and half sit down Italian restaurant. The sit down food is great and the pizza is higher level. Not your average corner store.They have a wine selection worthy of this level of Italian cuisine.I always judge Italian restaurants by their eggplant dishes. This one passes the test.Servers are quick and courteous. They always have more people on staff then needed so there's never a wait. At least every time I've been there.I used to go when I grew up a few towns over and it doesn't seem to have changed.Their Sicilian is my go to when it comes to slices. I like their marinara sauce for dipping as well.

Vegetarian options: Pizza and eggplant dishes.

Parking: Always more then enough. The parking lot is huge.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid oriented but definitely kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's ground level.“

“This pizzeria restaurant has delicious pies. Marconys has a nice restaurant side. The food is delicious. The owner is from Italy. We’ve been getting our pizza here and decided to cater a few dishes. Let me say , I am extremely picky with eggplant parmigiana. I usually make time consuming dish but I did not have the time. Marcony’s eggplant parm was the best ever. My kids keep raving about it. We also had the chicken franchise that was tender and delicious! We will be ordering here again very soon.“

“The food at this restaurant is exceptional, with delicious flavors and generous portions. The atmosphere has the perfect balance between classy and comfortable, making it ideal for any occasion. The service is outstanding—professional, friendly, and attentive without being intrusive. The waitstaff are knowledgeable and genuinely helpful.

During my father's recent visit, he accidentally dropped his wallet outside the restaurant. He didn’t notice until the check arrived. After paying, as they were about to leave, the Maître d' approached him and returned the wallet, which had been found and kept safe. Not a single item was missing, and my father was deeply grateful for their honesty and care.

This restaurant not only serves amazing food but also exemplifies integrity and exceptional customer service. Highly recommended!“

“Love love love Locale! The service is always amazing. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The ambiance is fashionable, sexy, just a good vibe all around. The food is excellent and always beyond fresh. The drinks are strong and delicious. The music is always great. I truly cannot recommend this place enough!“

“Always awesome and delicious!!!“

“I went to an event at the Garden City location on June 4th, 2025 and I thought the food was stellar! The waitress really knew her way around the bourbon list and while the bourbon I wanted wasn’t available, she made a very suitable alternative recommendation that pleased me! I will go back again!“

“Hi guys We just wanted to tell you how amazing all the food was we had catered over the weekend!! Wings were 10/10 chicken francese and penne vodka 10/10. Salad and a hero My guests were very pleased 😀 So I told a few people how good you are and the service was amazing Thank you very much 🥳🥳 Liz Girl with the nice truck 🤩“

“As the official pizza judge of Long Island I like this place. Small shop but power taste. No happy hello but I respect the confidence. Tough crowd but, the grandma slice was loud. Place is to the point. No sugar coating. I didnt find the regular slice appealing. I settled for a grandma slice. Solid 4 outta 5. Slightly sweet , crunchy and the dough is flavorful. Spanish speaking is a plus.“

“This was my spot growing up in East islip. Great food and people! Always grab a slice when I’m home“

“Ordered sausage/peppers/
Potatoes with angel hair pasta. It was the best I have had in a long time! Everything was perfect and the sauce was excellent. I live about 15-20 minutes away, but I will travel for food this good. Molto benne! Perfect!!!“

“Great selection at all times, just walk in and pick something OR order ahead and be amazed“

“Great selection and great food“

“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 ❤️“

“I have had Isabella’s pizza and hero’s before but never a pasta dinner. Now I know why. I did not enjoy it at all. I ordered lasagne with chicken parmagian and meatballs. The lasagne was mostly chicken, hardly any lasagne. The meat balls were good. I was’nt to crazy about the sauce. I will still get pizza from there but not a dinner.“

“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!!“

“Amazing pizza and chicken best in town! It tasted all homemade!“

“Francesco’s is our favorite Italian restaurant because the food is fresh and delicious. The staff are always friendly, and Frank the owner is always onsite with a warm welcome. This is a true family restaurant, with “old school” charm that reminds me of all the wonderful Italian restaurants I remember growing up in Staten Island. This place feels like home.
And their catering is also excellent.“

“My family and I have eaten at this Anthony's almost every Wednesday for many years. The food is always wonderful—hot and delicious. The restaurant is consistently clean, and the service is always top-notch. Our favorite server is Sam; she always goes above and beyond to ensure we have a terrific dining experience. The other servers are also friendly and attentive, even when the restaurant is busy—and the same goes for the bartender. I recommend Anthony's to friends all the time and will continue to be a regular customer.“

“They are my go to for all my party meals... they are all friendly and personable, plus the food is awesome!!!“

“I went to an event at the Garden City location on June 4th, 2025 and I thought the food was stellar! The waitress really knew her way around the bourbon list and while the bourbon I wanted wasn’t available, she made a very suitable alternative recommendation that pleased me! I will go back again!“

“It’s Tuesday night I just left there speaking to Frank. My name is Thomas Kos. I’ve said this numerous times I believe since I moved to this area there’s no sense of even going anywhere else I’m a big pizza person the Sicilian in the regular or some of the best I’ve ever had the chicken bacon ranch is probably the best slice of pizza I ever had in my 56 years. The people are kind the workers are great it’s just no need to go anywhere else. Great deal on Tuesday and the slices are always huge, I’m shocked sometimes the size of a slice. Guys thank you for everything. Always great going in there.“

“Food was great as usual. Live the food here. The last time I was here the server was fantastic. Tonight the serve was not attentive. I had to get up twice to get her attention. I really like this place. But this server should not be working there. I am not sure if I will be coming back.“

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

“The food never disappoints. The staff is friendly and professional. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Great food, great service and great people.“

“they are the best. Tried about a dozen items and all were terrific. Very accomodating.“

“They have a really good Sicilian pizza. The best delicious. Really good sauce and spices.“

“This pizzeria is amazing. Food is delicious and their staff are friendly. Highly recommended“

“The pizza lunch special is $5.99 until 3pm for two plain slices and a fountain soda. I grabbed two specials for myself and a friend. We definitely enjoyed the slices which reminded us of old school pizzerias. Please do not try to improve, just keep the same recipe. Keep up the good job guys!“

“The best food and most wonderful family!“

“2 👍🏼 👍🏼!s up. I saw a puppy in there while it’s owner was eating and nobody said anything 🐾🐾❤️.“

“On March 10th 2024, Myself and My Father went to your restaurant and we got two slices of pizza for $10 and meanwhile once we had finished our slices of pizzas and once we got home from your restaurant we started to get serious sick that led to be we got food poison and trust me I would never go to your restaurant ever again after last night“

“great severice and good food“

“Italiano Pizza & Food Co. is not only super accessible due to the parking in back area for a quick pick up but it is a clean and easy to navigate space! I recently ordered a grandma chicken pie to go and stopped at Standard Rec for a Peaches and Herb while I waited ??anywho, I enjoyed my drink and picked up the pizza to go and it was AMAZING! I don’t know how to describe it but my family was also so happy and my brother (he’s very picky!) loved it! I am adding a pic and you should go there and try it! I would recommend Italiano for sure. “

“The food and everything is sooo delicious there the one who cooks and the one who's taking the order are sooo nice if you want a good food goo the I really recommend those who work there in front and the cooks are the best, all of them are friendly and the food Delicious with good knowledge. I highly recommend that you go to eat there or order food from there. You will not regret trying one of the best Italian foods there.“

“Our family has been delightfully getting fed for many years here. Our experience has always been professional, courteous and delicious.“