26 Best Italian Restaurants near Riverhead

“Really Italian food! Homemade pasta! U should go ❤️“

“Not many good pizza spots in Riverhead, but the quality and atmosphere of this place is really good for its price/value. My only wish is that they had more specialty slices on the counter. A little around $10 for 2 huge specialty slices and a bottle of Soda, if you need something fast and easy this is the spot.“

“The food is sooooooo good! Great casual atmosphere, too! Great staff, yummy pizza, and adult beverages. ❤️❤️❤️“

“Pizza was great! I will be back“

“Restaurant Week menu was just as good as the regular menu and the portions were just as big. We had a really great waitress, Colleen, who was thoroughly attentive, cheerful, and polite. Thursday night is music night and we loved the duo...piano and singer. Their classic repertoire was really dining music and we thoroughly listening to them. All in all our evening at Centro was great!“

“Excellent food ..cooked to perfection..Great wait staff..Cozy & Inviting…“

“Dog friendly spot with an absolutely delicious menu. Beyond accommodating (even opening patio upon reservation request inclusive of a furry guest and our cold weather coats). Service has been terrific our handful of visits so far. We will happily be back of course!“

“Absolutely love this place. My second time going and I can not wait to go back. Food was fantastic, and both times the staff was extremely pleasurable. Two thumbs up“

“loved the White Clam sauce“

“Creative specials using local, fresh ingredients. Extensive liquor and cocktail list. Busy bar and professional service always!“

“Very nice family resturant! food very good!!!!..Had the specials excellent! the bacon wrapped shrimp was amazing! I recommend trying here!..all very good!!!“

“The Patio has been consistently the best place for good food on LI. Attentive and kind staff and incredible pasta & cheesecake. Best place for a date night!“

“My husband and I love La Volpe! For a casual dinner in the pizzeria, a quick bite at the bar, or a romantic dinner in the dining room- we always have a delicious meal and wonderful service. We highly recommend this place for authentic Italian cuisine! It’s one of our favorite restaurants. 😊🤍“

“Great food, generous portions. Very friendly staff. You will not be disappointed.“

“I am a Shipt shopper and travel to Riverhead once or twice a week. After a long day, I always look for something fast, delicious, and satisfying. Since I love Italian food, I googled an Italian restaurant nearby and came across Lenny Pizza & Bistro.

My first visit was on September 22, 2025, when I ordered the baked ziti, sautéed spinach, and garlic knots. This was actually my first time ever having freshly baked garlic knots—and they were incredible! That entire meal was so delicious, I knew I’d be back.

On September 29, 2025, I returned and tried the meat lasagna with the sautéed spinach and garlic knots—it was absolutely perfect. Yesterday, I found myself craving that lasagna again and just had to go back. Once more, I ordered the meat lasagna, spinach, and garlic knots, and it was every bit as amazing as the last time.

The food here is consistently fresh, flavorful, and comforting—exactly what I need after a long workday. I can honestly say Lenny Pizza & Bistro has quickly become my go-to spot in Riverhead. Highly recommend!

—Victoria“

“Place
Is
Phenomenal !
Best quality food & flavors
Service is lovely; just enough without being obsequious. Very accommodating as well.
Cloth tablecloths, musica Italiano, garlic perfumes the air:)
Wonderful, relaxed experience
Every Single Time
Love this place
(Oh, you’d never know there’s a pizzeria here - it’s just perfect)“

“Tonino's is a great local pizzeria and soon to be full sit-down restaurant! I am very excited for their expansion - they deserve it! Their food is consistently good, staff is very polite and the atmosphere is very inviting. I truly enjoy the indoor-outdoor vibe with the accordion doors. As a year-round local, Tonino's is a go-to spot for great pizza, and Italian-American dishes. Make sure to stop by Tonino's and see their new renovation soon to be completed! 🍕🍕🍕“

“Had such an amazing dinner here the day before Valentine’s Day! I made a reservation a week prior and when we got there we were alerted there would be a little bit of a wait. No big deal because the hostess offered us two seats at the bar to grab a drink and hang out shortly after our table was ready. Our waitress Victoria was amazing! She was extremely accommodating and helpful between prices, amount of food given, and service it was a 10/10 I can’t wait for them to reopen in March! We will definitely be a back!“

“Fantastic food - Uncle Joe is a local legend. I've been eating his food since the 80s. Uncle Joe's Veal and Stuffed Artichokes are the Best! Mushroom & Garlic Calzone with or without Ham..Garbage Pie Pizza... getting hungry! Try the Prixe Fixe in the dinning room, full bar, great food and plenty of it, great prices. Awesome Desserts..“

“I got to say this place is amazing. The buffalo chicken pizza was really good and the philly steak was awesome. This is my new pizza place“

“Love his pizza like old school !! Crust is perfect ! Order every week … we tried a lot of places and crust around the corner is #1“

“Citarelli's is fantastic! They carry a great range of items and have an incredibly friendly staff. Their produce is fresh and the cookies are favorites of our family.“

“The Spanish food is delicious. I love their cheese pizza it's my favorite.
Everything is always fresh hot and delicious.
If you speak Spanish you have to come here. They have a wonderful variety of Spanish food.
They have one table so you can eat there. But the few times I've been there I always take it to go.

Wheelchair accessibility: I believe so. It's in a small shopping area with other stores. They have handicapped parking and a ramp.“

“The best in Hampton Bays. They have a sandwich there that I call “el abogado” chicken franchese on garlic bread with cold fresh mozzarella“

“Pennachio’s in Manorville is the best. Best food, best service, best background ambiance. I’ve been there several times, over the last few years, and am delighted inspired and amazed every time. World class Eggplant Parmesan. Ridiculous Veal Franchese, Insane cannoli. If you are on your way to or from the Hamptons, it’s totally worth the detour on Route 111.“

“Lovely dinner with my family last night. Waitstaff could have came around to keep drinks full and make sure our needs were met. Food was delicious but someone needs to please clean that pizza oven. Burn bottom and crust was a bummer as everything else was very nice. Photo is my take home slices. All three pies were this way. Such a shame. My family came from MA.“