50 Best Italian Restaurants near Stony Brook

“What a wonderful anniversary dinner! They were more than accommodating and friendly. The 3 course meal was definitely worth it! Top notch service as well!“

“Hands down food is delicious. Very bzzy atmosphere. If you seek a quiet place, this is not for you. This establishment has all the best Italian food one could ask for from appetizers, to main course and of course.....the dessert. If you just want a slice, they got it all. Every kind to choose from. I recommend you make a reservation. All welcome.
Bon appetit!!“

“The service was great and the ambiance was beautiful!! My chicken Francese could have been better. I was disappointed in that. I really enjoyed the salad and desert!“

“I can not believe that this restaurant has been here on Main Street in Port Jefferson Village for over 20 years and I never ate there!!! This is my new Favorite place to eat. The food was exceptional and good size portions. The pita bread they put out on the table was so delicious I could have made that my meal. The service was extremely attentive and so personable. The Owner came around greeting everyone and made us feel like we were all family having dinner together. I am looking forward to my next visit.“

“We have dined at Orto several times and it never disappoints. One of our favorite restaurants on all of Long Island. Food is always fantastic and the service and atmosphere are exceptional. Highly recommend trying this hidden gem.“

“Just visited Osteria Umbra yesterday evening for the 2nd time. This place has quickly become my favorite Italian restaurant on Long Island. The quality of the food is extraordinary, and the service/wait staff is second-to-none. Both times I visited, everyone in my group had a truly exceptional evening. From the moment you walk in the front door through the completion of dessert, this place provides first class service. The Black Truffle Taglierini in the Parmesan cheese wheel is a must try and delightful experience. The Australian Wagyu Tomahawk was absolutely delicious and well worth the order. The Italian Cheesecake is homemade, and is the best I have ever had. If you have the opportunity, make a visit and give this place a try. You won't regret it!“

“I took my wife here for our anniversary and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent as always and the service always top notch. We have gone here several times and look forward to coming back so we can explore the entire menu. I really appreciate being able to bring your own bottle of wine for a small corkimg fee and I always love how the chef comes out to check in on how the meal was.“

“Every dinner was delicious. We will be back to try other items on the menu.“

“Always the best, food is delicious and very consistent, the staff is exceptional.“

“Love their food. Just not happy with the pizza“

“This place is amazing. The food is delicious. I enjoyed the crab cocktail and the lobster crêpes the people there are awesome and the place is nice fancy.“

“This is my fiancé and mine official favorite restaurant of st.James and surrounding areas! Always great food and staff, we have even used their catering and the owner Sal always comes over and says hi! Keep it small and make sure you come to this amazing small business. Skip the sushi and big chain restaurants 😂“

“Delicious food from start to finish. Wonderful service (we had Gina but all others were great as well) and Friday night they had a singer and had the whole restaurant singing together. Comfy intimate spot that I will definitely return to.“

“My family bought me here for Mother’s Day and it most definitely did not disappoint.“

“Staff and food were amazing. High recommended“

“My new favorite place in Port Jeff! Food is delicious, staff are great!! I used to manage an Italian restaurant in Manhattan, I tend to scrutinize restaurants, 2 thumbs up for Pasta Pasta, say it again!!! 😋 🍽 🍷“

“What a wonderful find in Smithtown. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. The seafood pasta was loaded with fresh mussels, shrimp, and calamari, while the baked stuffed mushrooms were rich and savory.

Everything was presented beautifully. I particularly loved the vibrant touch of fresh herbs sprinkled over all the plates. It made the entire meal feel that much more special.

We topped off our evening with a refreshing, perfectly chilled cocktail garnished with a lime slice. The atmosphere is lovely and the service was just as great as the food. I will definitely be back.“

“We catered for 100 people from Branchanelli’s earlier this month. All of the food was delicious. It was fresh and hot when we picked it up. The tray of calamari was crispy and you can tell it was just cooked. Our guests kept telling us how much they enjoyed their dinner.“

“Love the food. Service and atmosphere.“

“My boyfriend & I popped in for a beer today before heading back to the city. We met Jocelyn. Salt of the earth. Very sweet. The place is avert relaxed atmosphere. It was a wonderful experience.

Thank you!
Walter R Fairbanks“

“Happened upon this restaurant while visiting Port Jefferson. And glad we did. Got here early enough that we could get a table right away. Steve took great care of us without being overbearing. We started off with the stuffed mushrooms, which were so freaking good. For main course my husband got the Chicken & Sausage Scarpiello, and I had the Veal Scallopini - both were delicious. We finished off sharing the Rainbow Cookie Cheesecake. This exceeded my expectations. Everything was so good that my husband wants to go back tomorrow!“

“Such a wonderful experience! We had the blackened tuna done perfectly, ordered 5 different pasta dishes all perfection not to mention the lemon cake and creme brulee was perfect!“

“Food was delicious and nice presentation!“

“Absolutely excellent, pleasantly surprised“

“I have been ordering from them for years. They always deliver a tasty meal for a great price. Sandwiches, pasta or pizza, they have the best food in town!“

“Found this hidden gem while running some lunchtime errands and wandered in to grab a quick bit. I didn't have high expectations but I have say it was a pleasant surprise. Sicilian and regular slice of pizza were both really good. This is some of the best pizza in the area and I have tried a few. Don't miss out on this place for some good 'za“

“Service was outstanding!!! Nice atmosphere.. First time there, food was amazing definitely going back..“

“Ate at this location for the first time Saturday night. We have been to the original Westbury location several times. The food and service are exemplary ! We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend this hidden gem ! 10 out of 10“

“Great consistent food. Priced very fairly. Great atmosphere. Enjoy seeing Todd O and Richie. It's like the 90s and Sprats. We are just missing Danny S.“

“My biggest regret was not visiting Elaine's sooner. Its refreshing to go to a restaurant where everything was done properly. The staff was very helpful and attentive. The drinks were perfect. All the appetizers and entrees were perfectly made and not salty at all. I had the tagliatelle with ricotta and a light red sauce that was amazing. The caramel Gelato alone was worth the visit. Look forward to going back.“

“We go to the Bistro all the time. We recently had my husband’s retirement party there for 70 people- open bar, catered food, and hired DNA band. Chris, the manager, went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure everything was perfect. Chrissy the bartender is the BEST! The food is amazing! Their ‘Chicken pink’ is a favorite, and everyone raves about the food! It is a nice atmosphere- if you just want to sit at the bar and order off the bar menu, and watch the game on the huge tv, or sit and listen to the entertainment, or have a nice family dinner… I definitely recommend!“

“😀This is the third party he has catered for us. Sooo good. Thank you!!“

“Reliably great food and friendly service!“

“I snowbird to and from Brentwood to PR and I meet all of my friends who I grew up with at Tony's. There is nothing more exciting than grabbing a slice of both pies, everything is good quality and delicious.“

“We used Bonappetito Pizzeria and Ristorante for the first time for a retirement Luncheon the FOOD Was a great success it was wonderful and delicious. The price was reasonable.“

“there customer service is a trip ! been waiting over an hour for a slice when they told me 30 mins. unbelievable this is the last time I will order from here.“

“DELICIOUS food with wonderful, accommodating waitstaff. They always take my request to make the gnocchi with the hay & straw cream, mushroom snd truffle oil pasta sauce. I go here for birthdays celebrations to brunches as often as I can. Try their Malbec and flourless chocolate cake which is naturally gluten-free—in fact, their brunches have almost all gluten-free options. The coffee is smooth and just wonderful. The outdoor dining experience is as if you are at a party in Europe. They already see me often for 10 years—I love food and this gets my repeat business. Try it at least! See if it becomes a favorite of yours!“

“Both round and square.“

“Thank for my roast beef and mashed potato and my buffalo blue pizzas 🍕 yesterday, my husband was so happy I bought his two favorites back to Pennsylvania for him! They travel great and always delicious 😋“

“Pizza and calzones are always burnt, effecting the taste. Even when you ask the staff to cook it lightly, they still burn them. Calzones have way too much mozzarella cheese, and not enough ricotta cheese. Burnt is the norm here. Staff are friendly.“

“The BEST pizza in the world!“

“Came in for a birthday dinner with family and from the start the staff made the evening feel warm. The food was well-executed all around the table and give you good portion sizes. Jeremy even came out to acknowledge the occasion which was a nice touch.“

“I don't know what's better, their food (the absolute best sausage heros) or their location (gorgeous views and there's a little park nearby) I'll definitely come back again!“

“Had a wonderful lunch with three friends today. Great food and service. Such a wonderful surprise will certainly make it a go to place. Thanks for a great lunch.“

“We had a delicious meal with the family.“

“Just had my grandmother’s 90th birthday here last weekend, and it was amazing! Maria (manager) was an absolute pleasure to work with from the beginning to the end. The staff was on top of everything, led my Wilma. The food was phenomenal! All our guests raved about how beautiful it was, how good the food was and how there was so much food! I can’t wait to go back!!!“

“The staff was very friendly and we really enjoyed the food. We plan to return.“

“Amazing Pizza! Nice and crispy and delicious. This will be our new go to spot! 🍕“

“Great place with great staff. I recommend!“