14 Best Italian Restaurants near Shelter Island

“Excellent food and wonderful service! The staff goes above and beyond and is extremely attentive to their patrons. The food was delicious. We cannot wait to go back!!“

“We visited on Saturday evening during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. From the moment we entered through the front door, we were welcomed by big smiles, big smells of delicious food, and what felt like a warm hug from a good friend. Classic and palette awakening cocktails. Try the brandade fritters and the best Caesar salad I have ever enjoyed. Sea bass was fresh out of the waters that surround the east end. The burger and the roasted chicken. For sides we ordered the onion gratin, romanesco and French fries. Surprise banana split for dessert. Delicious! See you again soon. Happy Holidays!“

“This is a special place.Small but well thought out tables.Exquisite small food plates with cleverly constructed recipes for a really memorable meal.Every item is better than you expect.
One of the very best this year.
Well done !“

“We love going to Capelettis — it’s a charming local restaurant that always makes you feel welcome. The owner and chef, Luigi, always greets you with a smile when you walk through the door, which makes the experience feel very personal and special.
He is an amazing chef — the pasta fagioli soup is the best, and everything is always delicious. The staff couldn’t be nicer, and the whole place has a very homey, local feel.
One of our favorite spots — we highly recommend it.“

“We had a wonderful meal. Nice salads, excellent fire wood oven pizzas and a beautiful space. Highly recommend.“

“Good food 🥘 nice ambience“

“I have been going to Il Capuccino since it opened, with bring your own wine and red and white plastic tablecloths. Loved it then and love it now. A superior experience!!! ❤️“

“The food is excellent and the pizza is even better. There once a week. You will be pleased.“

“Excellent. Staff was friendly and courteous. Let not forget how delicious everything was.“

“great staff and great food. The Chicken Franchaise is delicious“

“Had such a great night. Sat at the bar and was treated so nicely by the bartender. Great drinks - my boyfriend thought it was best Manhattan he has ever had! Food is delicious, atmosphere is great for a date night. Had the racelette, pork schnitzel and the special osso bucco. All beyond delicious!!“

“Pellegrino‘s is some of the finest Italian food on the East End. It also is a cool place to hang out with a casual vibe with no pretense.. as a local realtor when people ask me, what’s a great restaurant in the north sea area Pellegrino is always the first to come to mind. Great food fantastic service a small, but vibrant bar area or what you’ll find here.
They make a great pizza.
I cannot recommend this place more highly.
Stop in for a bite you will not be disappointed.“

“Born in New York and grew up in Huntington. This is my First time at Romas and visiting mom from Virginia, my son has never been to any authentic New York pizza joints. So when we tried Roma’s, he had the Sicilian and he told the owner “it’s the best pizza he ever ate”. Coincidentally the owner knows Tony from our local pizza place in Virginia. Real glad we got up for some real New York pizza before leaving to go home in little ol’ Virginia.“

“I ordered an Arugula and avocado that barely has avocado with very dried/dead leaf that I m not even sure if it is an arugula. Simply horrible. Will never come back again and won t recommended.“