I'd never heard of this place until my siblisngs suggested it as a possible venue for an event. Apparently you locals love this place, and I ca n see why! It's been here for decades, and it seems rather non-descript from the front, but the interior - and more importantly - the food is fabulous. We arranged an event here to celebrate Mom's birthday, and relatives from near and far came. Parking was easy and the staff greeting everyone in a friendly and professional manner and directed to the back patio where our event was. The placesettings were meticulously laid, and the servers were extra attentive, even remembering everyone's drink orders. The food was delicious, and plenty of vegetarian options were available. read more

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Portions are incredibly small and overpriced. Especially the pastas. Food is decent but not worth the price. If they improved their portion size it would be a solid take out option. I can't understand why they don't. Many people don't order from here because of portion size. Pasta is one of the cheapest cost of goods items. So easy and is not costly to them to make portion sizes bigger. read more

I attended a luncheon party held in a separate room, which was perfect, off the restaurant. The restaurant is nicely decorated and welcoming. Upon entering, I was pleasantly greeted by the hostess escorting us to the party room. The rolls/bread basket accompanied a fresh salad as an appetizer. Followed by a delicious eggplant parmigiana. Dessert consisted of a slice of birthday cake with a scoop of pistachio ice cream and coffee. The food was yummy and service was nice. The company of family & friends in such a nice venue was just lovely. If in the area, I'd go back again. read more

La Piazza - Eggplant Parmagiana - Italian Near Me - Melville, New York

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One of my favorite casual Italian restaurants. A step above a pizza place but nothing too fancy. Love the fried mozzarella and the pastas

What a great find this restaurant was and alot nicer inside then expected. When we came to this spot for lunch we were expecting a typical La Piazza, as they have numerous locations; however, this was a nice resturant which was nicely decorated. Got a personal pie and salad to split. Both were delicious and came out quick. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They have a nice bar area also, which looked like a defent happy hour spot. Highly recommend this spot. read more

long time customer they make an excellent pizza and meals plainview and very clean excellent

Visited several times for dinner and lunch. I like the decor and ambiance. Good wine selection. The food is well executed Italian cuisine but the specials can really shine as they are creative and delicious. The service was attentive and professional. read more

Great place, great food and good atmosphere. A lot of Gluten free options Most dishes can be modified according to your request. Good service read more

La Piazza hosted my family and friends after a funeral and while it's a sad event, they made it amazing. Working with Anna is a godsend especially when you're dealing with a larger event. The staff here is super helpful and empathetic to what's going on, the ambiance of the garden room was stunning, and the food was absolutely delicious. read more

I have been to La Piazza a few times in the past so this past saturday we decided to go again since it's been awhile. we were a party of three and made a reservation for 8:30. The food and beverages as always was great. They had a special offering of Prisoner wine by the glass instead of buying a bottle. i fully took advantage and brought two glasses. But sadly our evening was ruined when the waiter not the host proceeds to come over around 9:40 to tell us that the restaurant is closing and we have to settle the bill !! we just about finished our main course and was not even offered dessert, also our guest just received her 2nd drink. i ask him politely why are we asked to leave when their website and yelp both have 11 as their closing time. ( i checked before i made the reservation because i understand how frustrating it gets when guest stay later ) He tells us that lately it's been very slow and that they are closing at 10 !!! I would have preferred to be informed before we sat down and then we could've made a decision to stay or go. Needless to say, we stopped eating. my wife and i upset and our guest now proceeds to quickly finish her just received drink while i pay the bill. We go out almost every weekend to different restaurants and i am in the business as well and we have never been treated like this. I would never treat anyone like this. So we get up and leave and i ask the host why closing early when the website says 11. she tells me that it's 10 with no further explanations. once again communication would have been appreciated from the beginning. Also the host should know that dinner is usually on average 2 hours of service. read more

I went to La Piazza for the first time today for a post-funeral luncheon. We were in a private room with one waiter assigned to us, a party of 30 people. His name was Jose (no way Jose!) and he was fantastic. He was very professional, friendly and responsive to our every request. The food was delicious. Our menu choices were eggplant parmigiana, grilled salmon, chicken piccata and shrimp scampi. Everyone was happy with their choices. We were served bread baskets full of hot delicious garlic knots! And scrumptious tiramisu for dessert. I will definitely return to La Piazza under happier circumstances next time. read more

The only thing that stood out here was the excellent service provided by the waiter . We ordered rice balls as an appetizer, which had a beautiful presentation. The problem was it was served like warm. Our dinners that we ordered , the same ! Not warm at all , no slight vision of steam , zilch . I hope they understand how important with the experience of going out to eat that hot/warm food is expected. read more

They had a line for valet so took a while to get in. Place was packed on a Saturday night. To start off we received complimentary bread. We ordered a bunch of apps but only took a few pics. Apps portion sizes were small so keep that in mind when sharing. We got the burrata which was really good. Shrimp cocktail was okay but that's usually how it is. Pieces of shrimp were big. The stuffed mushrooms were really good and flavorful. No pics because we ate them too fast. The pizza was good. Kids loved it. I got the bunless burger. It has no taste. No flavor. Not even salt. I took a bite of my husbands roasted chicken which was so so good. Very moist and flavorful. I would definitely get that next time. My friend had the chicken and sausage. Also very good and it was a big portion. For dessert I got the coffee, and it was so cute with the "me and you" message one it. It was a little pricey, $275 for the both of us but I feel like we got our moneys worth. Would go back. read more

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Over priced, they messed up my order, and portions got a lot smaller. Don't waste your time ordering from there

Spacious restaurant, great music, helpful wait staff, delicious menu. Good portion sizes. read more

La Piazza - Italian Near Me - Melville, New York

My wife and I have dined at La PIazza Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar many times and it never disappoints. The food and the service is on pint. Try the Hudson Salad. read more

The ambience is wonderful. Cozy seating decorated perfectly for the holidays. The server was personable and incredibly attentive. The pasta is handmade and rich. Zucchini fritters app are thin and tempura like so delicious. Warm garlic knots and bread to start. Excellent overall-will definitely be going back. read more

La Piazza - Chicken - Italian Near Me - Melville, New York

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Advertisement on their page shows closing at 10 but when I went to order food they rejected me before 9pm. This place is ridiculous. If you don't want to work just shut down. read more

Average food at best however highly priced. Fried calamari was cold and chewy (definitely frozen) and my entrées both barely warm. Highlight of dinner was our server Tracy. She's truly a blessing for this establishment, thus 3 stars. Honestly speaking, will not be back. One appetizer, two entrées and a bottle of wine with tax and tip is $170. There are so many other places I'd rather spend that much and I receive a much more rewarding meal. This restaurant is all glitz, but no substance. read more

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Came here for my father in laws birthday. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was good. Food was good, but honestly there's a lot of better places in the same price range. We had the clams, they were good, veal Milanese- hubby wasn't in love. I had the pork chops- good. Everyone said the same- pizzeria quality but fine dining prices. Overall a place I would come back if I was invited, but would not come back by my own choice. read more

La Piazza - Baked Clams Oreganate - Italian Near Me - Melville, New York

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Horrible to go food and a very distasteful manager. My food was half the portion and my garlic bread was burnt. I also ordered garlic knots that were freezing cold fresh out the bag. Only offered a "credit " for the garlic bread so I can only spend money with them. Manager on the phone did not give her name and didn't to apologize for the poor customer service and horrible food. I am a server/bartender in a restaurant and I know how customer service is supposed to be. I also know about the prejudices in a lot of restaurants. No thanks will never spend my money here again. McDonald's would have gave me better service AND food. read more

La Piazza - Burnt Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Melville, New York

The service is good but the food is not. They use to be good food when they were small. Only French fries decent and that's hard to screw up. read more

Asked if they have a kids menu. They responded yes not printed. Got my 2 year old a kids bowl of pasta with sauce. A small bowl came, which was perfect size. Bill came and it was $16!!! We asked and were told well we don't have a kids menu so it's a side order! I cannot believe I paid $16 for a small bowl of pasta and sauce for a 2 year old! Don't go if you have kids!!!!! read more

Food was excellent, great dishes. Staff friendly and efficient. Definitely worth the return .

Very disappointed with our experience at the restaurant. My wife ordered the Chicken Franchise it came with rice but we asked for pasta instead. They told us it would cost extra because the don't substitute so she had to pay extra $10 for a very small portion of pasta so she paid $26 for 2 pieces of chicken and $10 for a very small amount of pasta . The dinner definitely not worth $36. I don't understand their policy's how hard is it to just replace the rice I thought most Italian places serve pasta not rice with Chicken Franchise. Don't think we would go back . read more

La Piazza Check your bill... Recently attended a holiday get together at the Melville restaurant. We had over fifteen in our party and we all enjoyed our cocktails and dinner. When we received the bill we asked our server if the tip was included and he said "No, it was not included". Upon further investigation we found the gratuities were added in at the bottom of the bill. That left a bad taste in our mouth after a great meal. read more

Our waiter Richard was the best. I asked if the restaurant made rum punch and he said he would make one just for me. Very great service from Richard read more

This is a nice place located on RT 110 in Melville. The inside is very upscale looking. Nice bar area . Mussels and burrata appetizer was very good . The entree was off specialty menu. Great atmosphere, great quality of food. Great prices. Some of the reviews almost scared me away. But I moved forward and it paid off . Be your own judge and try La Piazza of Melville read more

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Food was ok but there is a restaurant policy here that I have never encountered anywhere I have eaten - I ordered a dish that came with a side of rice - I wanted to substitute it for a vegetable and was refused - was told it was an up charge. I was also told that I could substitute a starch for a starch or a vegetable for a vegetable but not one for the other. I think that's ridiculous and I think it's the restaurant not being flexible to its customers - especially at the prices they charge - I even spoke to the manager - who didn't even blink an eyelash to help me. Don't like this at all read more

We got takeout tonight. The service at the pickup window was brusque and impatient, deduct a half star for attitude. Customers should be made to feel welcome, even if it's a takeout order. You want to treat people well so they come back. These days, it's expensive to eat out, so people are quick to take their business elsewhere if the experience isn't to their liking. We ordered Penne a la Vodka, it was not a creamy pink sauce and had mostly onion flavor. My husband enjoyed it but it was not what I was expecting and I was very disappointed. The portion size was also very small. Do not expect to be served a pound of pasta. This is not the restaurant for that, but plenty of other places that do for $22. The meatballs with ricotta were very tasty and the sauce was ample and delicious. The Mozzarella wedges were also delicious and they came with a marinara dipping sauce. They also included 2 pieces of what looked like mini italian bread loaves that were great for mopping up any extra sauce that remained on the plate. Overall, there are some better places and some worse. If you consider yourself a connoisseur of Italian cuisine, this one is worth a skip. I may come back in the future if i am in the area, if there are some good specials, or for lunch. I wouldn't return for dinner. 3 stars. read more

The food was subpar. The side salad had very little lettuce and pizza was inedible. I love all the other locations until dining at this one. I was greeted by a waitress that's was extremely rude. I was given an attitude when I asked if my 2 year old could get a slice of pizza and was told this location was different not a pizzeria like the other locations. I then asked for a kids menu and was greeted with another attitude this is not like our Merrick location. I was uncomfortable the entire time eating there and to make a mother feel this way when they were going out to lunch with their child is completely unacceptable. read more

Worst service. We waited a hour and a half for our order. Never asked if we wanted coffee or dessert. The dinner was good but I wouldn't go back read more

Went with ten people. Food was great. Service was amazing. Very attentive to our party on a busy night. Can't wait to enjoy again.

Great food, great atmosphere, good prices, what more to say. Never a bad meal. Everyone that works there is very attentive. It's always a good time eating here. read more

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To be honest I had high hopes for this restaurant having hearing the reviews and seeing the pictures on yelp. But man by the time we got our food at this restaurant my appetite was spoiled. I see why they stuffed us with bread and insisted we get appetizers because they knew the wait would be an hour for food. read more

lol "upscale". This place is a joke. I'm also over Italian places that show or list that they serve breaded eggplant and then it's just "battered" and taste like absolute garbage. An absolute disgrace to Italian food and food in general. "I want battered eggplant parm" - said no one ever. Stop being lazy and get your act together. Don't waste your money read more

La Piazza - Slimy sloppy "battered" not breaded eggplant. I'd rather eat dog sht - Italian Near Me - Melville, New York

Got chicken Marsala meat balls spaghetti soup Arrived hot and was very good highly recommend

This was the worst pizza I've ever had and yet I tried a few different kinds. The Margarita pizza tasted terrible, the chicken pizza tasted like all they did was add chicken nuggets, and hot honey pizza repeated on you ALL NIGHT! All 3 were very greasy. I would not eat there again even if it were free. read more

I've been a fan of LaPiazza forever. Their penne alla vodka is one of my favorites and I craveeeee their pecan salad. They've also got one of the better Cesar salads I've tried, and it's best when eaten with the pita bread! SO good! read more

Weak vodka sauce.. kids wouldn't even eat it. We went for lunch. Portions were small and overpriced. We ordered fried calamari small and just OK. Eggplant meatballs were doughy and terrible. Honestly I will never return read more

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