50 Best Italian Restaurants near Oceanside

“The atmosphere was great and food tasted yummy. Since it’s my first time here, I don’t really read the menu and the staff was very patient to explain everything to us, especially to remind us not to order too many since we’ve only got two people.
Strongly recommend the mussels😋“

“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 🎉“

“1 thing that is true... compared to the rest of the country New York Has the Best Pizza. When being in New York However; we get picky of who has good Pizza.... this place, great Pizza ! I ask for well done every where and it's what I get here... all the other food that comes along with an Italian Pizzaria Restaurant is extremely satisfying... I don't just recommend it, I'm here right now and will be back over and over again.“

“Thank you for accommodating my last minute catering order this past Sunday. We got the power panini package #2 and it was absolutely DELICIOUS. 🤤. Everything was fresh and timely. Thank you so much and I’ll be ordering again for our next celebration.“

“Will never go back to this small uncomfortable place. Owner knows nothing about accommodating her customers. We had the worst table and asked to move when 1/2 the place was empty and we were told we were lucky to eat there. Nasty owner!!! Portions are small and overpriced.“

“Great Pizza Thanks Nick,John“

“We had a great experience our first time at Mario’s last night!! The star of the show was the Grandma Pizza!!! The sauce was delicious and the crust had the perfect crunch!
We also had the Chicken Vodka Parm pinwheels and they were just as delicious!! The chicken was tender, and the vodka sauce full of flavor. If you haven’t tried the garlic knot pizza it is a Must for all garlic knot fans.
Don’t forget to try an eggplant roll, packed full of eggplant and cheese yumminess!!!
The staff is friendly and happy to make everything we wanted!
Can’t wait to go back!!!“

“Great local place. They have the best white pizza around!“

“deserves 6 stars!!! native lonGISLANDER and proud member of the 30k+ slice club. this is REAL. OLD. SCHOOL. THINNEST. POSSIBLE. SLICE. NEW YAWK PIZZA! and yet still very filling. it's magic!!! 9.99/10.

sorry ... had to add to the review ... people who think this is bad pizza are NOT NEW YORKERS. it's ok. THEIR LOSS.“

“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,“

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

“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!“

“Great food and great service“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true Italian Joint ! Amatriciana, Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe made to perfection! . Appetizers are very good as well my favorite is the fried artichokes. Tried the special mozzarella in carrozza with anchiove and it was very good. Portions are plentiful and it's a high quality pasta. Highly recommend!“

“Always an A+. We have been coming for years because you cannot beat the quality of the food, service and ambiance. Fabio and the entire staff make you feel like family. We use them to cater all of our events and holidays. Such a great place!“

“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!“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 a last minute reservation for 8 people, and we were lucky enough to snag a table. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE! Our entire table loved the food. From the appetizers (the warm bread, the amazing carmalized onion spread, & the Calamari), to the main courses (the NY strip steak, the shrimp, and the ravioli), to the dessert (trust me... get the bread pudding!) everything was impeccable. The service staff was also amazing, very attentive and kind. I will definitely be back!“

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

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Dining Experience
My daughter Victoria and I stopped by this Olive Garden at 1246 Old Country Road, and we had a wonderful experience. Our server, Ariana, was excellent—very attentive, friendly, and professional. The manager, Margarita, was also amazing and made sure everything was perfect.
The food was delicious and came out very fast, which we truly appreciated. We enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and the outstanding attention we received throughout our visit.
We definitely will be coming back. 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!“

“This is a really delicious Italian restaurant on the South Shore of Long Island just north of Long Beach. Open for lunch everyday with regular specials.

You should consider if have a large party and/or have young children. They are very accommodating.

Food was fresh and delicious.

Service was excellent. All staff were very attentive.

Clean restaurant, clean bathroom that has paper towels to dry your hands.

Parking can be tough in the evening and summertime.“

“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.“

“Omggg the food was insane, soo good. Everything came out really fast and all the ingredients were hand made and DELICIOUS. Our server was also really great. Definitely our fave spot so far in Long Beach. Gnocchi, diavola pizza & gelato w hazelnut brownie was perfection.“

“The best!! The homemade raviolis with the cream sauce..the baked clams, the bolognese sauce, the desserts, everything here is delicious. I always come back here when visiting family in the area. It’s also very cozy and the staff is so nice“

“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.“

“Hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner here and we are SO glad did - everything was perfect! Everyone could not get over how delicious all the food was. Danny worked with us to create a menu that was tailored to us and our guests and we got SO much food included in the package we did. He also worked with us to create table arrangements that worked best for our event. I was worried at first that the space only being partially private and not a true private room would be an issue but it was not at all! We really didn’t need it and were happy to still get to enjoy the Sinatra singer that plays for the restaurant that night. He even came over and sang for our party and had us dance which was not expected but a fun surprise that we loved! Overall we had a great event here and I am so happy we chose them to host it!“

“Order # 6760 on 7/14/22 was cooked to perfection. Order was ready when i arrived. It was excellent t!!!“

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

“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.“

“Excellent service food drink and ambience whether date night family night or flying solo. Italian Bistro done right. Took ole neighborhood lifetime pal Nick D'Agostino from the infamous Venezia de Notte on Central Ave in Yonkers and he dug L&P big time.“

“I came here on 5/28/25 for dinner take out/pick up. I ordered their house/garden salad with grilled chicken, Gnocchi Bolognese, and it came with I believe it is possibly fresh ricotta cheese, which was really good, and it also came with some really good bread. I am a really big salad person and I did not really like the salad or the salad dressing that it came with. My opinion, I was not a fan of the field greens, the field greens did not smell/seem as fresh, compared to other salads that I order from other places. The pasta dish was ok/good but I was not a fan of this either. I was really a fan of the side of fresh ricotta cheese and the delicious bread it came with. It seemed to have a great atmosphere and many people were there eating when I came to pick my food up. The service was good and accurate. This review is simply just my personal opinion. Photos are attached.“

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

“Absolutely the best! Treated us like family! Authentic as is it gets! 5 stars!“

“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!“

“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!“

“The restaurant is so charming, and the service was excellent , excellent choice on food ! I'll definitely be back“

“Delicious homemade Italian food different specials every week.“

“First time me and my son loved their seafood is fresh and delicious compliments to the Chef“

“Nice huge portions , delicious food, great service ! We will be back.“

“What a hidden gem. We love this little place. The food is amazing n staff very kind. Folks in Malverne brag about uva Rossa? I’ve thrown a party there n it’s a nice fancy place. Their pizza is good , not to hard for brick oven, bt? The food is so so. This place the foods phenomenal n their happy hour from 4-6 is amazing. It’s smaller then the other joint bt, man there food n service n fri happy hour? Way better than the other place. I do like both bt. Would only recommend the other joint for bigger parties. This place is the real deal. I live on south side of Lynbrook bt, I’m a foodie n love a fine wine for my happy hour. Please check out this place. I promise u wnt b disappointed.“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!“