We love Aperiti!! Happy hour is great with Djamel as our bartender! He goes out of his way to make…read moresure everything is perfect. Couldn't be more fun. Small plates have something for everyone. Particularly love the Oysters and the Tuna Tartar. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. We come once a month without fail.

I had my daughters bridal shower there a few weeks ago. The woman I dealt with mislead me for…read moremonths than rudely told me a week prior to the party of I didn't like it I can get my deposit back( 1 week ahead of the party. What should have been an excited happy time it was not. They say one thing and do another. I've had many parties with no trouble this was very disappointing. They didn't even do the set up properly after we drew it, verbally said it still it was no where near what was discussed leaving me less time to decorate! Just an all around unhappy experience. Also more costly than told.

What terrific service and amazing food! You made my special…read moreday even better! Had the filet minion surf and turf and it was cooked to perfection. Love the rice.

This was one of the worst dining experiences I have had EVER had. I had a reservation at 7pm with…read moremy family on New Year's Eve. We waited 40 minutes for a table (yes even with a reservation), and had to go up to the hostess stand multiple times to get any sort of update. Understandable it's busy on New Year's Day, but we've never had this issue before and 40 minutes feels really long, we could have had our entire meal and left by that point. On top of that we were jammed packed in with multiple other families who were also waiting for a table and it was very uncomfortable. We decided to wait it out because typically we really love this place, and we have been coming here every New Year's Eve for four years straight. Obviously this restaurant has gone downhill severely. To top it off the manager was telling people how on Mother's Day they had 100 no shows, implying they over booked and let their customers pay the price. Which fine, it's a restaurant thing to overbook just in case, but to inconvenience your customers this way is not okay. When we finally got the table and wanted to sit down we were scolded by the busboy for attempting to sit when we were told by the manager we could, even though it wasn't fully ready yet. So we then saw the table next to it was nearly fully prepared and asked if we could just sit down there. The assistant manager was annoyed by us and asked for us to wait for silverware, but after 40 minutes we were desperate to sit, so we said we didn't mind if they prepped around us and politely begged to just sit down since we had been waiting so long. Finally he just gave us an exasperated "Fine!" and we sat despite the horrific attitude of the staff. We really weren't trying to be difficult, there was barely any room in the waiting area and we were just hoping to get out of the way after waiting so long and two of our family members needing to stand that entire time. The food wasn't great this time around, very unseasoned. It seemed rushed, without thought, and it took forever to come out. Service was incredibly slow, but due to no fault of our server. They had left their staff to pick up the pieces as they were obviously overwhelmed and it took a long time to get any service. It was such a disappointment as it is usually a favorite spot to go with prompt service. In the end the manager did nothing. We thought for sure he would comp something because he knew we had to wait very long, especially when we had other plans New Year's Eve, but he didn't even come up to us and apologize. He also knows we have been coming here for years, we told him that it's a tradition, so the way we were treated was so upsetting. Our waiter instead had to apologize even though it wasn't his fault at all, and nothing was comped from our meal. I would have appreciated if the manager apologized and did something to make up for the horrible experience on a major holiday. I wouldn't have written this review if he did the right thing and apologized, but he couldn't even do that. After many years of coming here I can't recommend it anymore. The management obviously has no care for their loyal customers and the food has only gotten worse over the years. Avoid it.

Came in after work on a Friday shortly after 5. There were only a few people already there when I…read morearrived. A few minutes later, two couples who are regulars arrived & sat at the bar near me. They told me that very soon I'll see the place packed with the usual Friday customers, and they were right! It was nice being included in conversation as if I was a regular along with them. The bartender greeted me promptly & gave me a drink & food menu. I ordered two lychee blossom drinks which I've had before, if I see a lychee drink on the menu I will usually go with that drink. Was given bread along with a white sauce that tasted good, one of the couples passed their marinara dish for me to try my bread with & that was good as well. I ordered meatballs from the appetizer menu to bring home, they were good as always. I knew they had different specials on different days and was hoping there was a happy hour menu at the bar, but I did not see any specials for Fridays.

Uva Rossa has been around for over a decade, but despite living in the area I somehow overlooked…read morethis place. Thankfully, this place came recommended and we were in the mood for Italian. We came in on a Friday night and had a great time. The vibe and decor is Tuscan with lots of brick and wood around giving a warm feeling. Adding to the warm feeling was the friendly staff - the hostess gave us a 4 top despite us only being 2. They must have knew how much food we were going to order haha. We were given bread with an interesting spread that was tasty, but still not sure what it was exactly. Ordered some red wines. We looked over the menu to decide on some dishes to share. Here's the run down: CARCIOFO BRASATE CON BURRATA BRAISED BABY ARTICHOKES, WITH PISTACHIO PESTO AND BURRATA This was really enjoyable and with creamy burrata and delicious pistachio pesto that was perfect with the tender baby artichokes PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANA Eggplant meatballs were so good with so much flavor - didn't miss the meat at all. Fantastic sauce with this as well. BIETOLA & FUNGHI salad ROASTED RED BEET, MARINATED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, ORGANIC BABY ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE, WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR DRESSING The presentation of this dish was impressive with circles of beets acting as bed for the salad. It was different from the usual chunks of beets in most salads. I enjoyed this salad SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE IMPORTED ORGANIC SPAGHETTI, MEYER LEMON, PARMIGGIANO, FRESH BASIL We asked the kitchen to split this dish for us and they accommodated. The cheesy lemony pasta was perfect and paired well with spicy shrimp dish we ordered. GAMBERI UBRIACATI WILD BLUE SHRIMP, SWEET CHERRY TOMATOES, PANCETTA, CORN, CRISPY BREAD, RED PEPPER FLAKES These shrimps were really incredibly tasty - I usually don't order shrimp dishes in restaurants because they usually give a bit of chlorinated taste. Not here. The sauce was spicy with the pancetta and corn adding sweetness. For dessert we shared the brownie topped with pistachio gelato. The brownie was unremarkable, but the gelato was good. The espressos were perfectly made. The place was busy all night with a few open tables - the service encouraged us to sit allowing us to really enjoy our night. A fantastic experience.

Crispiest fried calamari I've ever had, they were so good! Unfortunately that's the only thing I…read morecan rave about. Worst rice balls any of us have ever had, slight soapy taste & the texture was awful. The meatballs didn't taste very fresh. Our chicken parm was okay but the pasta was way undercooked. The restaurant is nice but the food / service is not worth returning for. Our waitress had made a limoncello that should be ready in a few weeks which I thought was a nice thing to look forward to.

I had the good fortune to walk by this gem of a place. The restaurant had a cozy look/feel to it so…read moreI popped in as I was craving some Italian food. I pulled up to the bar and glad I did. The bar tender was great! Very attentive and he made some great food recommendations. I started with their meatballs and moved on to their traditional cheese pizza. The meatballs and red sauce were fire. Very tasty! Their pizza was good as well but not great as compared to their meatballs. I wish I would have gone with a pasta dish. They make pretty much everything in house which should be the standard for an authentic place. I would definitely return in the future but only to taste some other dishes they had and to enjoy their homemade tiramisu.

Not for me. Food was mediocre…read more Service was pleasant and the ambiance was ok. But the food is the reason you go out to eat. So it's a no for me.

We went for thanksgiving dinner. Everyone's food was great. The appetizers came out quickly which…read moremade the kids happy. The thick cut bacon was delicious and had a beautiful presentation. I had the chicken parm. It was nice and crispy served with a ball of fresh mozzarella on top. I ate a ton and we still had leftovers. The staff and owner were warm and welcoming. They figured out a great classy/cozy ratio. We'll definitely be back.

Solid high-end Mexican restaurant that's perfect for a date night. Food is very good, you really…read morecan't go wrong with any of the options (fajitas are a favorite, as well as the chicken mole enchiladas). If you save room for dessert, you HAVE to try the banana pudding. Drinks are tasty and the cocktail menu is pretty extensive, but the pours are on the smaller side. As far as service goes, everyone here was wonderful but a little slow... our dinner for 2 took us almost 2 hours... lastly, remember it IS a high end Mexican restaurant, both in quality and price. I don't think I've ever seen a restaurant charge $20 for table side guacamole... For special occasions, it's a good spot.

Thank you for acknowledging my concerns and personally calling me about my review, not cool but…read moreglad you address it. Nice restaurant for food and drinks great decor and atmosphere. Will try to visit again. Thanks

I came here over the summer while visiting friends on the Island and am only now getting around to…read morewriting this. I ordered salmon and sweet potato fries, which you can skip, the salmon was a little over cooked and nothing to write home about. The boyfriend loved his burger, I think it came with caramelized onions and maybe blue or goat cheese. The apple pie with ice cream was on point. But forget all that. The thing that I still think about, the thing I tell people in the city about, is the epic, gigantic, fried appetizer sampler platter. You know when you see something that was just meant for you? Like someone made this with me in mind. I was so happy. You get like 6 mozzarella sticks, fried onion rings, fried zucchini sticks, and fried calamari. It comes with a white sauce I completely ignored- our waitress was extremely patient as I ordered not one, or two, but three sides of marinara, the third they finally brought out in a gravy boat like I had tried to convince them to do in the first place :P It's just so big and happy! The platter can easily fill three hungry people with large appetites, especially if you're also getting full entrees. I'm just a sucker for these samplers when they're done well, and this was excellent. Nicely seasoned batter that always adhered to the food it encased, the insides were not lava, they did not fall apart. The oil they used was fresh, the calamari tender. Is there a food challenge where I can try to eat one of these solo in a certain amount of time? If not there should be!

Nice atmosphere in this old fashioned bar restaurant, If…read moreyou come just to have a few drinks, this place is for you, but as far the food goes, look somewhere else.

I like to getybfood and be in and out, so I get my food to go everytime and I get the same two…read moreitems because they are the best of anywhere on Long Island. Their Pecan Salad with the most amazing dressing and their Cesare's Pizza. I can't even wait to get home so I eat everything on top if one if the pizza slices. I also buy extra dressing cups to have all week. Plus the owner Mike is so personable and patient with every customer.

The food is great. The chicken marsala, and chicken scarpariello, were very good. I am a picky…read moreeater, so for me the food was really good The service and the staff is excellent, too

Great food and realy nice service! Wide variety of salads…read moreand appetizers. There are a lot of main course options. Amazing deserts!

I really wanted to like Aura, the location is close to me, the interior is beautiful, the menu…read morelooked great, the seating was cozy and dim, the drinks were lovely. We went the first time for restaurant week and ordered: Zucchini chips: large portion, was a good start! could have used salt but that's easy enough for us to add. Whipped ricotta crostini: perhaps because of restaurant week the portion was much smaller than in photos and of the 3 crostini, 1 was badly burnt and the other 2 must have sat in the pass for a bit too long as they were soggy. Branzino: this was an uncharge on the restaurant week menu, the fish portion was large and cooked well but it was very unseasoned, there was no carb, just over broccolini, which was surprising there wasn't a grain, potato, anything given the upcharge. Seafood linguini: this was the most disappointing because it doesn't have a description on the menu but the name matches the 'linguine al mare'. It's an identical dish except they omit the scallops without noting that on the menu, it was very bland, didn't come with lemon, were 2 slices of pickled chili which were great when you got them but more were needed. Personally, I would go for drinks and vibes - albeit the drinks are expensive, cocktails are $19.

First time at this spot in Oceanside. The vibes and decor were awesome. The margarita was just…read moreperfect! I love just a nice amount of salt too! I had the Cuban panini and the portion was so big. My friend had the turkey panini with fries. YUM! Can't wait to get back here for the brunch. Great service too. Can't wait for warmer weather to sit outside.

Stopped in for lunch as I saw a St Patrick's special on their Instagram, a corned beef smash…read moreburger. The burger was so good, if you want corned beef but want a change from the traditional dish or a Reuben on St Patrick's day, I absolutely recommend getting this! I also had an Irish Whiskey Ginger Highball & a Guiness Espresso Martini. Both drinks were good, and I usually don't like Guiness but if I didn't know that was in it, I wouldn't have guessed by the taste. The staff was great and I will absolutely be back again!!