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    Absolutely Mario

    4.1 (217 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Eddie W.

    The food seems pricey, but you're getting a large portion for what you spend!! Unless you're super super hungry, entrees can definitely be shareable!! The service here is very good and professional, and they were very attentive and caring. The food is great!!

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    Mary Kate G.

    This place is a hidden gem. How come I never heard of it. I went to a celebration of life for a coworker's father. The service is impeccable. The food delicious with good portions. I'll be back for sure

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    Anthony C.

    Very authentic Italian restaurant, rustic interior, servers who speak Italian, and the food is great! Decent price for the portions. I ordered the Chicken Semifreddo as a 'lighter' option and it was delicious. Went as a party of 8 and our server was still very attentive, friendly the entire time, and didn't skip a beat with our larger group.

    Muscles

    The service was fantastic. Asked the waiter to serve us the most authentic Italian meal and he delivered. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. If you're craving Italian food, visit Absolutely Mario.

    Absolutely seafood

    Highly recommend! Food, staff , service and the owner were incredible. Food was awesome! I had the absolutely seafood and I felt like I went to heaven it was that good. My son and his wife had chicken parm and my wife had the eggplant rollintini and they said it was excellent. Can't wait to go back again.

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    Tara S.

    First time there. From the start to end it was a great experience. Made reservations with Mario who was very accommodating and made sure we had enough room for a twin stroller. Started off with a nice selection of bread at the table. Our server was excellent. Food was great. The pacing of the meal was fantastic unlike many restaurants today which seem to rush you out so they can get the next table in. Accordion music player moved from table to table. All the staff was well trained and accommodating. A fantastic experience overall.

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    Food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. Ask for the best waiter Tulio. Party of 10 treated like it was a personal date.

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    The best Italian food in town thr service is excellent, delicious food and great drinks

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    Delicious food, classical and friendly ambience. Great service will definitely return for another meal thank you.

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    One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Staff is top notch!! They are so friendly and attentive. The food is amazing.

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    Food is superb. Casual, rustic setting, perfect casual traditional Italian meal! Will definitely be returning worth the trip

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    This place was amazing. The food and service was absolutely perfect! I cannot wait to come back to this place- authentic Italian food!!!!

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    Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar - Pollo Alla Griglia GF

    Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar

    4.3(732 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    An Italian restaurant located on the main street of Downtown Farmingdale. Came on a weekday evening…read morefor early dinner and found street parking out in front. The place has a good amount of seating area including high tops, low booths, bar table, and a private room. There is also two unisex restrooms. I came with my boyfriend before an event at Farmingdale State College and we were on a time crunch. I made a reservation on OpenTable but it was not busy at all. We got greeted and seated immediately upon walking in. Then, a server came with ice water for the both of us before our actual waiter came to introduce herself and ask if we were ready to order. Shortly after ordering, the waitress brought us a plate of complimentary bread that comes with garlic on top and olive oil dip on bottom. We got the fried calamari which was perfectly battered (not too little nor too thick) and fried perfectly (not too burnt nor too pale). The taste was great and went well with the marinara sauce. The Clams Oreganata were delicious too - very meaty and flavorful with a nice sauce and lemon to squeeze on top. The Clams Vespa is very unique and creamy. It reminds me of a white Alfredo sauce with baked clams. They had a huge variety of drinks and it was hard for me to choose, but the lady recommended me the Sicilian Kiss which is a strawberry flavored cocktail. It is supposed to be on the sweeter side but the alcohol was strong too. As for our main entree, we got the Papperdelle Bolognese which was a veal, pork, beef ragu on ribbon pasta. Very well cooked and the taste and texture went perfectly together. We were so full, but never skip on dessert! I'm personally not a fan of cheesecake, but they have creme brulee cheesecake and rainbow cookie cheesecake which I would have loved to try if it wasn't for the cheesecake. But I was happy to find out I could order the rainbow cookie gelato that usually comes with the cheesecake. That was yummy! The texture reminded me of the cake mix Ice-Cream from Carvel and the flavor is not too strong. Overall, great vibes and service. Will definitely be back to the the pizza and other pastas.

    Service is great and fast. Large space, larger than you'd think…read more Menu is large and they have something for just about anyone. Food is good! Good spot for dinner/drinks on Main St.

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    Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar - Interior

    Interior

    Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar - STUFFED ARTICHOKE!!!

    STUFFED ARTICHOKE!!!

    Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar - Braciole Siciliana ~ 1.8.25

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    Braciole Siciliana ~ 1.8.25

    Italiano - Paninis made fresh everyday

    Italiano

    4.0(108 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I keep going back, and I keep trying new things, and it all keeps tasting great. The use of…read morepeppers, onions, spices & flavor is great. The portions are huge and at least two servings from the same meal. That pork chop was something else, it looks pretty too. Good: -BONE IN PORK CHOP -Sautéed Broccoli -Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Bad: -None

    After seeing all the hype on social media, we decided to visit Italiano to try their famous…read morebread-bowl pastas. When we walked in, it felt more like a busy pizzeria with a dining area than the trendy spot we were expecting. The place was packed, and we ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table. Once seated, we noticed right away that the menu didn't match what we had seen online. In the videos, every pasta dish came with burrata, but here it was an extra charge. The bread bowl itself was also a $7 add-on, which pushed the $25 pasta dishes to nearly $40 each -- a price that simply doesn't make sense for what you get. Staff was friendly, but the busboys seemed completely untrained, and service overall was slow. We did receive our minestrone soup quickly, but it was just okay. The soup's kidney beans and chickpeas were noticeably undercooked. When the pasta arrived, the disappointment continued. The burrata, which we paid extra for, was cold and hard rather than creamy. Even the waitress seemed surprised when we pointed it out. We also noticed that the regular pasta dishes (served in normal bowls) were much larger portions than the bread-bowl pastas -- despite the bread bowls costing more. At the end of the meal, the reality became clear: the bread-bowl trend is more gimmick than substance. With two pasta dishes and one soup totaling around $100, the value just isn't there. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. Don't be fooled by what you see on social media -- the experience simply doesn't live up to the hype.

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    View from inside

    Italiano - Zucchini Fritti

    Zucchini Fritti

    Italiano - Delicious vodka cocktail from the special menu

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    Delicious vodka cocktail from the special menu

    Nunzi's - Crispy Apple Pie Rolls.

    Nunzi's

    4.3(250 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    I visited Nunzi's for a work managers outing, and it was such a great experience! We ordered a…read morevariety of dishes to share, which made it fun to try a little bit of everything. The atmosphere gave chic, upscale vibes while still feeling comfortable. The bartender was amazing and made every drink to perfection,seriously impressive! And the espresso martini? Absolutely to die for. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely go back!

    I do apologize for the backdated review. I can't believe I forgot to post it. My experience was…read moreexcellent. Me and my date went on 11/26. Service was amazing. Food was delicious and the drinks were fabulous. Thanksgiving Eve met up with my date at Nunzi's It was giving "Hot Stuff" -- literally. I walk in with my date, and before my coat even unbuttons, Donna Summer herself is serenading me like I'm about to strut down a disco runway. Perfect timing. We were the first ones in the restaurant, which honestly made me feel like they opened the whole establishment just for my convenience. The host said, "Pick any table." Baby, don't threaten me with a good time. I saw that corner booth--cute, cozy, and prime real estate for flirting like I'm auditioning for a romantic comedy--and I claimed it like the last good parking spot at Target. The vibe? Oh, this restaurant is so my ministry. Trendy, modern, dimly lit like they're doing me a personal favor. If you're a social media fanatic like me. The entire décor is basically screaming, "Make a reel, post a story, take a selfie sis." The soundtrack? Disco, 70s and 80s R&B, a sprinkle of house. My favorite genres. The stuff that makes you want to shimmy your shoulders while pretending you're not checking out your date's jawline. The drinks? Oh honey... I ordered a blueberry lavender margarita because lavender is my personality at this point. My date got a banana Jameson old fashioned. I asked for a sip, took a sip, then instantly contemplated snatching his whole glass and telling him to order something else. It was that good. I asked the waiter about the pineapple infused vodka. "Can you taste the alcohol?" He said, "No, and that's the problem." I said, "Say less." Sold. LMAO. Had it in a martini fashion. Now for the food. We started with the Oh My Garlic Bread. Except... Oh My, what happened? The cheese was barely melted and the bread wasn't toasted enough. I wanted feral, unhinged, cheese-pull, toasted bread madness. I got "this could've been great but someone clocked out early." Sadness. It did come with a side of their delicious sauce and spicy vodka sauce. But THEN... that fried burrata came out like Beyoncé at the Superbowl. Melty, gooey, fried perfection. Cheese is my favorite food group and that burrata had me emotionally compromised. We also got Grandma's Meatballs. Delicious and they held their own and in chunky tomato sauce, with a dollop of ricotta? Mama mia, yes. For pasta, the server suggested the spicy rigatoni or the linguine bolognese. We went bolognese, and baby... that plate was giving comfort, warmth, cozy blanket energy. Delicious. Finished the night with the chocolate chip cookie sundae. Great ending, but listen--at an Italian restaurant, my middle-aged spirit WANTED tiramisu or a cannoli. I'm traditional like that. Overall? Five glittery stars. I will absolutely be back--probably dragging my work bestie for a happy hour where we judge men and eat fried cheese.

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    Nunzi's - Cutest bathroom!

    Cutest bathroom!

    Nunzi's - Margherita Pizza

    Margherita Pizza

    Nunzi's - Lychee martini- very good

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    Lychee martini- very good

    Casa Stellina - Gnocci special with summer (shredded?) truffle

    Casa Stellina

    3.8(57 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Me and my wife were blown away how good the food was here. Very authentic Italian food with a very…read moreintimate atmosphere great for date night. Ambiance and decor here is very intimate and great for special occasions or a date night. Staff were great dnd very attentive and the food was amazing! I'm a bone in veal chop Parmesan guy so once I see they add ricotta with mozzarella I was sold. For appetizers me and my wife got arancini rice balls that were great and the calamari was a home run. The calamari is fried in tempura and just flaky and perfection. My wife got a bolognese and she was in love. My bone in veal chop was 10/10 and I will def be back. The food here is a little pricy, but worth every penny! Very solid authentic Italian and steak house. Came here for my birthday and will definitely be back. Right off Main Street parking can be a headache but it's hit or miss! You might find parking in the front but if not there are Municipal parking lot you pay at around the corner from the restaurant. Great food and you won't be disappointed! This place is way better than vespe, which is another Italian restaurant on the corner. Vespe is good, but this place is more authentic Italian and dishes are executed way better. Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for good food!

    Wanted to try Casa Stellina for happy hour. They have a few cocktails to select from, wine specials…read moreas well as some small plates, salads and pasta. A really great variety but the delivery wasn't really there for me. We started with espresso martinis. They were just standard so then I tried the blueberry Collins and really enjoyed that. For food we got the zucchini flowers. They were crispy and the sauce was very flavorful but they were definitely heavy. We also got the tricolor pizza. This was kind of disappointing. The dough was like too thick and not in like a crispy Sicilian way just wasn't it for me. Service was good and the place is really cute. They have other areas for large parties, but I wasn't really impressed.

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    Casa Stellina - Inside

    Inside

    Casa Stellina - Gelato

    Gelato

    Casa Stellina

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    Trento

    Trento

    4.0(512 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    My last review was six years ago, and I'm happy to say Trento is still doing things right…read more We arrived around 6 PM on a Friday night and, as always, the huge parking lot is a big plus. On Long Island, easy parking can make or break a night out, and Trento definitely delivers there. We grabbed seats at the large, comfortable bar and enjoyed a couple glasses of wine. We let our server pick for us, and both choices were excellent. For food, we split the fig, gorgonzola, and prosciutto salad. Beautifully presented and full of flavor. For our entrée, we shared a pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage--another solid dish. But the real standout might have been the focaccia bread. Honestly, some of the best I've ever had--fresh, light, and incredibly delicious. Great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and nice to see a place remain consistently good after all these years. Nice job, Trento.

    I have to get my Dad here. The Steak Tartare was outstanding!…read more I got together with some old friends I used to work with and my old boss recommended this place. So glad he did! Our waiter Kumar was excellent! On point with a great sense of humor. I thanked him for being so patient with us while we made up our minds on what to order and he said that's what he is. A WAIT er! Hahaha! Only Harold & I ordered apps. I got the steak tartare and Harold ordered the Kobe beef meatball which he shared with Pat. I tasted the meatball, it was so good. Huge but tender. But my steak tartare was the favorite dish of the night. I like the fact that the beef was finely cubed and the seasoning was different from others that I have had but quite delicious. The shredded truffle was a nice touch. The Stracciatella cheese was more abundant than expected but not overpowering. We all ordered different entrées, chicken Parm, a Seabass that was on special, the salmon dish and I got the veal chop All of us loved our dishes. I didn't taste the other entrées so I can't comment on them, but they all looked amazing but my Veal Chop was definitely worth coming back for! I love a good pounded veal chop, and the marsala sauce was delicious without being cloyingly sweet, which sometimes a marsala sauce can be. Also my Prickly Pear Margarita was delicious! Fruity & powerful! Sorry I haven't been here sooner. Thanks Harold! 2-27-2026

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    Trento - Bar

    Bar

    Trento - Raw Oyster (6)

    Raw Oyster (6)

    Trento - Not that busy around 5pm

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    Not that busy around 5pm

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