Food- The mozzarella sticks and wings were average. The potato skins were kind of dry. The rigatoni…read morewith chicken parm I really enjoyed, rich flavor and pasta cooked well. Drinks- The Martini tower was cute and very original. Keep in mind that it just might tip over when placed on the not so steady wooden tables that have a home in the igloos out back. Try the Mezcal martini, it will not disappoint. Ambience- I loved the cozy feel of the igloos. I swear they must be sound proof! They come with a TV and fireplace, so you really feel like you are right at home. The staff was very accomodating, they gave us a chance to overstay our welcome (2 hr limit on the igloos), which was nice. I definitely want to give this place another visit soon, I think it has a lot of potential and charm.

I can't believe I haven't been here yet. The Coach Meeting…read moreHouse absolutely blew me away from start to finish. Let me start with the spiked hot chocolate -- unreal. Rich, smooth, and topped with a massive toasted marshmallow that basically deserves its own review. If you're coming here in the winter, it's a must-order. The food was exceptional. The roasted chicken was cooked perfectly, juicy and full of flavor, and the stuffed artichoke special was one of the most unique, well-executed dishes I've had on the Island. Everything came out hot, beautifully presented, and you can tell the kitchen takes real pride in what they serve. The atmosphere is where this place really sets itself apart. Between the fireplace lounge, the cozy tartan walls, and the overall warm vibe, it feels like a place you settle into and don't want to leave. I didn't sit in the igloos, but they looked awesome -- perfect for a group, a date night, or just a different experience. I'll absolutely be booking one next time. Service was friendly, timing was on point, and the entire experience felt elevated without being pretentious.

Enjoyed my first experience at Harvest House. We arrived mid afternoon, so it was nice and quiet…read moreand the 4 of us were able to have a good conversation without a lot of noise. Our server Alex was extremely helpful and friendly. Our food was cooked perfectly, octopus, steak sandwich, potato poppers, waxed beans for a side and delicious cocktails. Next time we will come for dinner to try some other items.

Just came home from an anniversary dinner at the Harvest House, in Malverne. Service was very…read morespotty. The waitress was inattentive and the steak sandwich I ordered was tough and not worth the $35 price. My wife had the Cod, although good, was not worth the $41 price. We've been here many times before, if you sit at the bar, order cocktails and get some fries it's a great place to visit.

Serata is a tasting menu experience. We were able to walk-in at 5 pm on a Friday. The first sight…read moreis the wine cellar which is completely exposed by floor to ceiling glass. Established that it would be a wine night for me. We were seated at a center table with our velvet seats pointed at the mostly open kitchen. Big enough of a view to provide some entertainment but not revealing all their secrets! We opted for their eight course experience. It started with complimentary Lambrusco - a sparkling red which was chilled and drank surprisingly light. The first course was a trio of small bites: a sweet pea tart, a radish dipped in herb butter, and a potato gratin topped with black caviar. The funnest bite was the sweet pea tart. I liked how the peas (which are typically overlooked) were elevated and showcased. Radish in butter was interesting contrast between the spicy and bitter vegetable against the rich, creamy, and salty butter. The gratin with caviar was the ritziest bite. The briny caviar flavor popped first followed by a long deep flavor from the salty and savory potato. Second course was a kampachi crudo. It was served in a dashi alongside strawberries and celery. Some the fish was topped with a sliver of bird's eye chili. The combination of the dashi marinated fish with the tiny bit of pepper was one of my favorite bites of the evening. Fish was cut perfectly and had a dreamy texture. The extra flavor from the dashi paired with a small amount of spiciness was an ideal bite for me. Third course was a lobster sabayon - chunks of lobster meat in a citrusy custard like sauce. Each bite started with a slight tang followed by distinctly lobster flavor and was finished by a creamy sweetness. Impressive job of complimenting the lobster without overwhelming it with other flavors. I really enjoyed the delicate balance here and would rank this alongside the crudo as my favorite two bites of the night. Fourth course was a bread service. It was similar plating to the first course where we received a trio of items, but I felt I understood this trio better. On the left was a rustic, dense bread using what I believe was called an ancient grain that was milled upstate. I'm a big fan of pumpernickel and rye breads, so this was right up my alley. Loved the simplicity that highlights the grain. Paired wonderfully with the butter or oil. Also ate great on its own. In the middle was a croissant inspired bread. A folded, layered, and buttered bread with herbs mixed in. The outside was ultra flakey and the inside was soft and airy. It reminded me of a kouign amann which is a croissant adjacent. This was the best executions of the folded and layered technique. On the right was a classic for Italian restaurants in New York City. An ultra savory onion bread. A small version of the bread that I've eaten countless servings; many times spoiling my appetite and leading me to take home more of my entree than anticipated. Joke was on my wife this time. She ordered another serving of the bread service and found herself too full towards the end of the meal. Fifth course was an open ravioli with mushrooms in a light red sauce. It greatly begs the question: is it really a ravioli if it isn't closed? Isn't it a sheet of pasta? Does it matter what we call it? Can we just enjoy the delicious pasta with wonderfully cooked mushrooms in a pool of delicious sauce? With the fifth and sixth courses, the sommelier Ciro (who holds many other responsibilities at Serata as well as the adjoining King Umberto's businesses) recommended a mildly funky white wine. It paired well with the courses and was exactly what I was looking for. Sixth course was halibut and peas enclosed by a ring of piped mashed potatoes and spinach. Halibut was tender and buttery with a seared top. At this point, I transitioned over to a barbera. A familiar wine that I've had several times at the adjacent restaurants. Seventh course was cube a lamb cooked to an idealistic medium rare. It was sous vided to ensure this perfection. It was served alongside white asparagus and truffles. Ciro kindly brought over samples of Châteauneuf-du-Pape which paired wonderfully with the lamb as he suggested. Eighth course was desert. There were two options, so we ordered one of each. One was a layered cookie with fruity components between with a custard or cream in the middle. The other was a biscuit ring with a hazelnut mousse. There was an unexpected ninth course with a tower of sweets. There was a gummy bear, licorice, matcha truffle, chocolate truffle, a mini lobster tail with cream, and a rum soaked ball with a different cream. A fun variety to capitalize a wonderful dinner. We thank the chefs, the attentive waitstaff, and the hosts for a wonderful experience. It offered a lovely romantic and intimate atmosphere providing a brief oasis to us. The hospitality was top tier. The experience was a bit more than $250 per person including taxes and gratuity.

Nestled amidst the hustle and bustle of Hempstead Tpke is not just a great restaurant, but a…read moresanctuary: Serata by King Umberto. Serata delivers an exceptional fine dining experience from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. The elegant, thoughtfully designed decor blends sophistication with warmth, featuring a stunning wine cellar, open kitchen, velvet red chairs, candlelight, fine plate ware from Italy, and light as a feather wine glasses. Every element of the dining room feels polished and intentional. The service is equally impressive. The staff is attentive, professional, friendly, and highly knowledgeable about the menu with excellent presentation skills with each service. Our waiter, Michael, was polished and paced the service perfectly as we never felt rushed. The food was outstanding from start to finish. Whether choosing the 5-course or 8-course tasting menu, each dish is beautifully crafted and artfully presented. Flavor combinations are thoughtful and refined. Standout dishes included unbelievable lobster, steak cooked to absolute perfection, and a creative, delicious dessert that left a lasting impression. Chef Nickolas Beck and his team delivered a truly exception culinary experience. Serata is the perfect destination for a special occasion (we were celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary) or anyone seeking an upscale, memorable meal. Highly recommended--and absolutely worth visiting again.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 10 Overall: 7 This is the second location of Kennington Pies and Antonio's Pizzeria. Opened not long ago, this new store is huge. It is not just a takeout spot like the original in East Meadows, but more of a one-stop shop for locals. Other than all the great savory and sweet British pot pies and other English products in the freezers, they have a steam table of Latin cuisine once you walk in, and a large pizza oven in the back. Looking at the menu, you will be shocked at the prices because everything looks pre-pandemic. The weekday specials were simply insane. I posted a picture, but listed the specials below for your convenience. Monday - 2 pastas for $12 Tuesday - 2 sandwiches for $12 Wednesday - 2 pot pies for $12 Thursday - 2 salad/wrap for $12 Friday - Sicilian/Grandma pie for $15 We were there on a Monday, so I had to try the pasta special. The pastas were decent portions and each came with two bread rolls. Pasta Carbonara was cheesy and full of bacon bits. It's clearly not using traditional ingredients or top quality, but still relatively tasty. Unfortunately, Lasagna was a bit too mushy and not as enjoyable. Regardless, if you are on a budget, then you can't beat the $12 price tag. We also tried the Fish Burger, which was $4.50 for a substantial sized sandwich. Once again, the price is amazing, but the product was just okay. I wish the breading was more like an airy beer batter. Anyway, I plan to come by on a Wednesday soon and take advantage of the Wednesday special and stock up my freezer with British pot pies.

Amazing and authentic British food all right next to garden city. This location is larger than…read moretheir East Meadow store and has more market goods and seating - you can get meat pies, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, haggis, Scottish Bridies, from the fridge/freezer. They have a full menu including fish and chips and good pizza as well. The owner Antonio is very friendly and very british. They also have other imported English fare such as black and white pudding, We've had their meat pies all of which are fantastic - steak, steak and kidney, lamb, pork mincemeat and steak and ale. I must reiterate - meat pies!!!

Great food, excellent value for what you get with quick friendly service. Desserts made onsite.read more

Spanish young waiter was unhelpful , I came to try the viral tiramisu/waffle cappuccino and Tower …read more He told me they dont make those cappuccinos , i responded oh i saw it online . proceeded to show him the video he completely ignored and kept shutting it down decided on a shirley temple and def will not be coming back .

My dose ts brought me here for my birthday. It's a great place to go to on a nice summer day. The…read morerestraint itself is a small pizza place, but in the summer it's an outdoor beautiful restaurant with tents and live music. Been here twice now and it doesn't disappoint. We started off with their pizza bread, crispy and delicious. We ordered chicken parm, veal parm, shrimp francese, all was so good! Can't wait to go back

I really tried to give this restaurant a fair chance, but unfortunately the food was disappointing…read moreon both visits within the same week. The first time, I ordered the fried calamari with red pepper sauce for $24. There was far more breading than actual calamari, and the dish was severely lacking in seasoning. It honestly made me wonder if anyone in the kitchen had heard of salt and pepper. After I called to explain my experience, the staff acknowledged that they had received similar complaints about their takeout calamari and invited me back so they could make it right. Today, I stopped in and ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza with sausage and extra cheese. Unfortunately, the experience was no better. The pizza wasn't even heated enough to melt the cheese. The sausage appeared undercooked, wasn't sliced properly, and was served in large chunks. I work on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city, where a comparable slice costs about $6. Here, I paid $8 for a slice that was bland and lacked flavor. If you're considering dining here, I would recommend spending your hard-earned money elsewhere. Based on my experiences, the food was overpriced, poorly prepared, and simply not worth it.

Pizza was delicious same as I remember from 1976!…read more Service excellent as well! Thanks Lauren!!!

Abhorrent behavior. The owner called the police to make my 80+ yr old father in law pay the 20%…read moregratuity after the manager threatened my husband. I had to ask the manager to step away from my husband. My husband left with our three children, while me, my elderly in laws and my sister in law attempted to settle the bill. Considering the managers totally inappropriate behavior, my father in law said he would pay the bill and gratuity but not 20%. The manager called the owner (he spoke with a man) and the manager said he was taking the 20% off. The owner (who was not there for any of this) yelled at me over speaker phone. He told me I was disgusting and should be embarrassed by my behavior. I have no idea what he thinks happened. Then the police came in to make us pay. The police asked him to waive the 20% but he insisted we pay it. This was not about safety. There was no threat. It was just an elderly couple and 2 women who were not threatening in any way. What a waste of police resources. The service and food were horrible but this is far beyond that. My father in law is a veteran who simply didn't want to pay 20% gratuity when a member of the staff attempted to fight his son. My 11 year old son's birthday was ruined. This was the most absurd experience of my life. No wonder the restaurant was practically empty. I can't imagine why the kitchen was so backed up when there was hardly anyone in the place. The police encouraged us to post our story on social media.

We enjoyed eating at the Smuggler's Restaurant. It is right next-door to the pirate museum, which…read morewas fun. The food was good. I wish we could've been able to order from the breakfast menu all day but that's typical. We spent a whole week on the island and every sitdown restaurant we ate at moves at a very slow pace. It's just the norm there. If you're in a hurry, go to a restaurant that's not sit down.