I am a long time native of Long Island and have frequented this establishment many times. In 2014 I moved to California and the one thing I miss the most about Long Island is La Piazza's pizza. I try to visit every time I am in town. On Monday July 9th I stopped in with my family. Being that We were a large party I was afraid they would not be able to Accommodate us because they don't take reservations. ( which is stupid if you ask me) I tried to see if I could call ahead and was told by a sweet woman with a thick Italian accent that they do not take reservations but that she would do the best she could when we got there. When we arrived we were greeted by that woman who was holding two tables with menus in the back for us. We were seated right away and was told that Melissa would be our waitress. The hostess was extremely nice and helpfulI which is sometimes hard to find in most Long Island establishments. As soon as we got settled in we were greeted by Melissa and offered drinks and asked if we wanted to get any appetizers started. We were also informed of there wine specials and ordered a bottle for the table How can you beat $18 for a bottle or $6 for a glass. So we ordered the Cabernet. Which was surprisingly good despite the twist off cap. I brought some family from out of town with me and being that this was their first time in New York we asked for some menu suggestions. The waitress informed us that they just changed over to a new menu and had added a few new things she suggested that we share a salad because it was big enough for the table ( and probably the table next to us) and suggested that we try their zucchini fries because it was her favorite . We did just that!!!! we all shared the Mediterranean salad and fried zucchini fries. I wish they sold their sauce by the pint because it is that good For dinner My father ordered the sea bass which he said was a bit dry and oily and my husband ordered the rigatoni Fiorentina which he loved I mean how could you not it was a Pink creamy sauce with onions spinach and fried chicken. Yummy For Dessert we had chocolate gelato and the moist delicious flourless chocolate cake. It was one of my friends birthday and I had asked the waitstaff to sing happy birthday, They even put a candle in the cake for her. Overall we had another great night at La piazza and can't wait to come back The food and staff were friendly as always . Just wish They would open up a location in CA read more

Today, I ventured to La Piazza with my cousin for a leisurely lunch, and the experience was a mixed bag of flavors and textures. To begin, we ordered a diverse spread from their menu - the classic chicken parmigiana, the roasted pecan salad with a twist (we added goat cheese :P) , and the *intriguing* rigatoni fiorentina. The chicken parmigiana, a staple of Italian-American cuisine, was alright but not spectacular. It was adequately cooked, but regrettably, the texture leaned toward the chewy side. The sauce, while a crucial component of this dish, left me with mixed feelings. Its excessive sweetness might cater to some palates, but I found it veering a tad too far in that direction. The rigatoni fiorentina, unfortunately, turned out to be a disappointment. The inclusion of chicken bits held promise, yet what we encountered in almost every bite was a troubling presence - a rather unpleasant, tough nerve that we had to spit into a napkin. This experience significantly marred an otherwise potentially flavorful dish. Amidst these culinary ups and downs, the roasted pecan salad emerged as the shining star of the meal. Its delicate balance of textures and flavors, alongside the clever substitution of gorgonzola for goat cheese, delivered a refreshing and satisfying experience. The roasted pecans were absolutely DELICIOUS. In sum, La Piazza provided a lunch experience that balanced on the edge of expectations. The promising elements such as the roasted pecan salad showcased the establishment's culinary potential. However, issues like the presence of unwelcome nerves in the rigatoni and the overly sweet sauce in the chicken parmigiana require a level of refinement to elevate the dining experience. While I'd still consider revisiting for the salad, a bit of fine-tuning in other dishes would make this restaurant a more compelling option for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. read more

My daughter has been raving about La Piazza as she goes there every time she visits her friend in Merrick so we went there yesterday for a family lunch. The place was packed, I guess, with kids being out of school, it's expected on Tuesday afternoon. Large menu to choose from and a couple of things off the bat: no free refills, come on! 3.60 for a plain pizza slice on the restaurant menu (not sure if take out would be cheaper) but that's a rip-off. The lunch special sounds like a good deal at first glance till you realize that the most interesting items such as pecan salads require an upcharge. The food was good but not awesome, nothing that would make me feel like it's worth the drive from Oceanside to Merrick where we have equally good casual Italian eateries, in fact, the inside of La Piazza reminded me so much of Oceanside's Pizzaiola that I wondered whether they used the same artist or have the same owner. Our waitress was nice though, so no problems here and the bread is really good. My husband had the Tuscan bistro salad, the skirt steak on the salad was very good. I had veal marsala, I wish for the price I paid they used the wild mushroom, not the store-bought 2 dollar a pack champignons, there were plenty of mushrooms on my plate, I could have done with 1/4 of the quantity of mushrooms but better quality. Kids enjoyed their meals. I would say it's on a pricier side, we ended up paying $170 with tip for the veal, two appetizers, the salad, and 3 lunch sized portions of pasta, I would say this meal should cost 120 all in. read more

So this was the first time I placed an order from here and I was really disappointed. My wife had the grilled chicken broccoli rabe hero she ended up only eating half of it cause after she picked out a ton of thick garlic slices (honestly it had to be about 8 garlic cloves) on just half the hero the chicken was way to salty to enjoy it so she decided not to eat the rest. I had a stuffed meat slice which was pretty good happy with that but I also had a chicken parm hero and seriously surprised it was terrible. The chicken was like biting into a piece of leather, it was translucent like it was cooked ahead of time and all the moisture was sucked out of the chicken. The sauce was bland and not much of it on the hero. So all in all I feel the top dollar they get for their food is definitely not justified in the quality of their food it's pretty much just a big nice place and I guess if that's what you like more than taste and quality then this is the type of pizzeria for you. I won't be back to try anything else!!! read more

Love the food. I ordered my pizza over the phone, got there, never prepared. I don't have a problem with this. People are waiting, all wearing mask making the best of a bad situation. Here's where it falls apart. There's a big guy with a black chef coat behind the counter berating and verbally abusing the staff. This bully almost brought the girl at the podium to tears. I was told he's the son of the owner, no shit. If that was my daughter there I would of beat the shit out of him. He is an animal and the definition of a true Bully. Great job Dad. You raised an asshole. I'm upset that Paul the Bully responded as a tough love situation that he embraces. I have since heard of inappropriate behavior by the staff toward the young woman that work there. I'm told Pauli's the Bully turns a blind eye toward this behavior. Watch your children, a slice is expensive. read more

I recently ordered takeout from La Piazza in Merrick, and my experience was somewhat mixed. The food, which included a fettuccine Alfredo and a chicken Parmesan dinner with a side salad, was decent in terms of taste and portion size. It was on par with what you'd expect from an Italian restaurant. However, the one aspect that left me somewhat disappointed was the price. Without any drinks or extras, the total came to $48, cash price, which I found to be quite high for what I received. Given the competitive options available in the area, I expected a bit more value for my money. In summary, La Piazza offers decent Italian cuisine, but the pricing might make you think twice, especially when there are other alternatives in the vicinity. Overall, it was a 2.5-star experience for me. read more

i went in to get a piece of pizza with my 16 year old daughter and the men workers were very Unprofessional. They kept speaking in Spanish and eyeing her up and down as if she was naked. HOW RUDE. i will never step foot in that place again . A mother and daughter should be able to eat a slice of pizza without the staff acting like a bunch of whistling construction workers on the side of the road. SHAME ON YOU. read more

I love this place so much! It is always my go to Italian Restaurant. Their food is absolutely delicious and their staff is just outright amazing. I've been attending this restaurant for 10 years now and counting and every year it just gets better! They have such great options and are so flexible with your orders. If you are ever in the area I would totally recommend taking a trip to La Piazza! read more

Dear Crappy Take Away Counter Crew (and I guess owner too), If we wanted kens blue cheese. We'd go to the supermarket and buy it ourselves. We don't pay you $5.21 per slice for store brand garbage. We come to you for quality food and home cooked ingredients. If y'all going to continue this then there's no reason to visit this establishment anymore. Sincerely the Town of Merrick read more