50 Best Italian Restaurants near Valley Stream

“2/14/24Brought my wife for Valentine's day dinner and man oh man... I had the biggest tender Veal parm ever!!! Soooooooo goood my wife loved the Shrimp Scampi and TastyMango Margherita.... Such a cozy romantic place with excellent service. Will definitely be back, wonderful dinning experience“

“Best pizza and food in Valley Stream!“

“Not sure if I’m saying his name correctly but Azzo is a blessing. I have eaten here before and their pizza is amazing. However their hospitality is unmatched. My battery died in my car right in front of their establishment. Azzo literally came out in less than 5 minutes to see what was wrong. He made sure I left safe. God bless you for your compassion for me. Other than calling my insurance I don’t know what I would of done but you treated me like family. I pray you and your family are bless beyond what you can imagine. Please if you have the time stop by this establishment their service is top notch.☺️“

“You’d think that I’ve you e been to one Olive Garden that you’ve seen em all. Not the case here. This location is raising the bar for the rest of the chain. The service, atmosphere and food was so good you forget that you’re at olive garden for a quick second cause it feels like fine authentic Italian dining.

Good job!!“

“Great pizza and great service!“

“Thank you guys for being awesome!!!! Not only your delicious food but for keeping my hubby’s wallet and trying to find him last night to return it!! He is elated that he was able to get it back. The world needs more people like you! You just gained more loyal customers ♥️ stay safe and healthy! 🙏“

“Super restaurant with an amazing chef, menu, and staff that make you feel like a VIP every time you enter. The food and staff are top notch. Much love - JGD.“

“Amazing service from our server Sol she has an amazing attention to detail and is great with the suggestions for food and beverage pairings. She is always attentive to her customers and makes sure that they are satisfied.

The Steak Gorgonzola was a great recommendation with the wine pairing. Sol is definitely a great part of the team definitely recommend having her as your server/bar tender.“

“The atmosphere, the staff and atention you received“

“Great food and great service“

“Really good place for special occasions, the service is excellent and the food it’s amazing, I have been twice and I am coming back because the food is fresh and delicious, everything you get there !“

“This is a review for their Catering service.

When my wife and i were looking for a catering company we were having a hard time looking for the right company. Until we walked into this place. We noticed they offered Catering so we spoke to one of their employees his name is Vinny S. And he explained everything From how they do their set up with the food to all the things they offer with their service. We had close to 100 people and he suggested food and what people like to eat.

The day of the event everyone loved the food. (Everything had the right ingredients) said 2 of the chefs that were invited. So i knew the food was great.

So thanks Vinny and thanks to this company for making our experience so much better. Will always recommend them to anyone who reads this review and all of my friends and family who are planning any event.

Btw the delivery boy was also great. He worked around the event and set up everything himself. Very organized.“

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

“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 :)“

“The food is great & management so accommodating.“

“Love the atmosphere, especially in the patio. Great drinks never had a bad meal. Highly recommend good prices as well. Good portions lots of selections.! good staffing service! Especially the bartender James!“

“Great food , quaint and lovely. Home made pasta , service is wonderful. A gem in queens !!“

“Rialto is the perfect restaurant for any setting. Whether you’re going out for a regular dinner date, celebrating your birthday, or going out on a business meeting, you should check this place out. Rialto is owned and run by one of the best chefs in the world and really has the best food I’ve ever had in my life. Try this place out and you will never stop coming back. Truly a hidden treasure.“

“Amazing restaurant for all your event“

“Food is good. Service was a little slow due to there being only one server/bartender doing double duty. Went for a quick afternoon lunch. Sat outside which was nice. They have ample outdoor seating. Cocktails were not strong. So ended up sticking to wine for the balance of my drink orders.“

“We had a family party yesterday. We all can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Food was large portions and very delicious. Desserts incredible. Service was always there taking care of us.“

“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.“

“I have to say this slice of pizza that I ordered that looks like a caprese salad and their garlic knots is phenomenal!!!!!! I wish I can remember the guy's name that's making the pizza but he's the man. I highly recommend this as a lunch item.“

“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!“

“We only came here because it was listed on BringFido, since we were traveling with our 20 pound Shiba Inu, Toby. What a wonderful experience that we had! The food was amazing! And we had just gotten back from the Amalfi coast in Italy. So that has to say something for this place! Jimmy, our server, was a doll and was so kind and brought things out for our dog, like water, etc. - very warm and welcoming place!!! of course we had to eat alfresco, and the traffic was a bit busy at that hour - so if it wasn’t for that noise, we would had an even greater time! But the excellent food and the excellent service more than made up for it! we will definitely be back with Toby!“

“We just had my wife’s 40th birthday dinner at Cassarinos and all of my guest raved about the food and how friendly the workers are. I was extremely happy with how they handled the party and the food is always top notch. Wonderful place for parties or even just to go out for a dinner date. Highly recommended“

“Chef Chris was professional, punctual, and helped me host the most amazing dinner party for my mom‘s birthday in the Hamptons. He created a fantastic menu and was able to accommodate all dietary restrictions while keeping the meal, smooth, consistent, and absolutely delicious. He is not only a delight to work with, but incredibly easy to coordinate with. He was such a pleasure to have in the kitchen, helped me prepare the table and made me feel at ease, even though it was very probable that our outdoor celebration might get ruined by the rain. 12 out of 10 if you’re hosting a dinner party in the Hamptons or in Aspen, he is your guy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone for any occasion.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful restaurant! Our waitress at the bar was so lovely, taught us about the restaurant name meaning “fireplace cave” in Italian, and showed us through the menu and even helped us order an off-menu favorite the cacio e pepe, which was very tasty and the perfect amount of al dente. We had a terrific classic Margarita pizza! You have to order a pizza if you come here its all about the wood fire oven! Love it!“

“Outstanding in every category.
Our server was phenomenal.
The cuisine was excellent & delicious.
The atmosphere was elegant and friendly.
Celebrated my Mother's 92nd Birthday with last minute reservations and so glad we did.
Had a great celebration and meal including appetizers and the entrees were incredible.
Not too pricey with good size food portions.
Highly recommend.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The food and service was top notch at Gio’s! 10 stars! I asked for shrimp oreganata which wasn’t on the menu but they nailed it. Absolutely delicious. Had the antipasto and the Caesar salad. The most delicious unique Cesar salad I have ever had and who knew warm olives would be so delicious! I will definitely be going back! This spot is an amazing addition to AB! And Thank You to the staff for being so attentive and accommodating.“

“Great food, great service! Will be back for sure!“

“Excellent food we were greeted with warm welcome felt right at home. The food was incredible linguine with white clam sauce is out of this world. I had chicken marsala that was so tasty so tender my wife had veal Principe and it was awesome. Wish I had room for dessert, oh by the way, the drinks are off the charts.“

“This was our first time dining at this restaurant, and I'm so glad that we did! Normally, we always walk by the restaurant and never took a chance to eat there. However, we decided to try it today, and may I say this is one of the best dining experiences that I have had on the strip. We sat outside for the outside dining, and it was nice. i do wish the seats had more cushion they are a bit hard. For our courses we had the fried calamari which tastes very fresh and it was breaded so perfect. Every bite was delicate and light, so we didn't feel stuffed when our entrees came. For the main course, we had the chicken parm, and the portions of pasta and chicken were absolutely perfect. I always prefer more chicken than pasta, so I don't feel so bloated. Dessert was a PERFECT Canoli and crembrule! The crust of the Canoli was perfectly crisp with every bite and was not doughy at all! And the filling?! My goodness was absolutely delicious. Finally the service, we had an amazing server his name was Larry, and he made our first experience absolutely unforgettable, we look forward to the next visit.“

“Words really cannot express what a perfect setting La Parma III Italian Restaurant was for our family.
I was trying to plan a luncheon to take place after a funeral remotely from San Diego, CA, and had nothing to go on other than a recommendation from the funeral home
I called and spoke to Guido on a Friday and the lunch was being planned for the upcoming Tuesday 8-27th a few days later.
Being in the catering business myself and immediately hearing "no problem" we can do it all, was simply music to my ears. Guido said he would not be in on that Sunday when I wanted to come check it out in person but gladly provided me with the Managers name that would be available that day to meet. When I arrived at the restaurant, I met Richie, and he could not have been more helpful in confirming everything that I had expected to happen.
Not only did they have us set up in a beautiful room with everything ready to go but both Guido and Richie were there during the lunch and worked the entire event in coordination with their amazing team. From the initial contact over the phone, all the way to the completion of the lunch we could not be happier with how professional and accommodating the people at La Parma III were, especially considering we had just lost our loved one. We would call them again for this or any other meal we needed to be catered. In summary, the food and service were five stars, A+, or whatever is the best grade possible!“

“As a Croatian. I give fuzi an A +! Fuzi is fresh and the sugo sauce is amazing. Highly recommend.“

“My son took me here for a birthday dinner after hanging at Rockaway Beach. This was one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The pasta is homemade and delicious. I had a ravioli dish that was finished off with heating in their brick oven. I’d like to rate this restaurant 10 stars!!!!“

“Great customer service! Went inside last minute and ordered a pie with pepperoni and sausage, and it was delicious! I haven't had good pizza like this in a while and I was surprised and impressed. The staff was very friendly and I'm sure to go back there as they have now become my go to spot for pizza.

Parking: Plenty of free parking in the lot.“

“A staple for us. We go here all the time. One of the best plain slices in all of New York City (and state probably!)

Parking: Can park around the corner of spots aren't available on plandome

Wheelchair accessibility: Should be good. I believe there's a double door to enter and at grade - no step up or down to order and for some of the tables in the front.“

“Outstanding food and service. Our server Luciano was awesome.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Fabulous food and excellent service !!!“

“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.“

“Hands down best Italian food on Long Island“