Service was very good, well staffed with trained wait staff. Food was very good, Ambience was a bit…read morenoisy. Not terrible but it's a small place and all hard surfaces make the sound travel . I would definitely return for another try.

Recently went to Anthony's kitchen & cocktails. It was recently renovated according to Johnny our…read morehospitable bartender and it's so cute inside. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the warm toasty bread they brought us while we decided from their delicious sounding menu items. We started with the baked clams, they were the only thing i probably wasn't crazy about. They were on the small side for the price point. Our entrees were fantastic. The portion of chicken park in the creamy vodka sauce was huge. The chicken stack had a plentiful amount of prosciutto and was crispy without being dry. Johnny also made us this after dinner pistachio shot that was delicious. We will be returning

Antonio is the best bartender! He makes the best martinis and always friendly. Love the food but I…read morecome for the drinks too!

Another fantastic find on Long Island for an Exceptional Italian restaurant. I got to see all the…read moredishes coming out of the kitchen ( because we had a table next to the kitchen ) they all looked incredible. We ordered Veal Parmigiana and Veal Siciliana both delicious and the veal was like butter, so tender. The sauces on the entrees so flavorful. Side of linguine with tomato sauce and roasted garlic perfect. Very limited wine list , we went with the Chianti tonight which was very good. They had a key lime pie as a special dessert for the night and I can never pass one up, another delicious item. Menu has individual entrees and also offers a family menu options for larger parties. Make sure you call for reservations, definitely gets crowded. Highly recommend

Meatball app was : outta this world" salad was served on a chilled plate…read more Pizza was fresh crispy hot and savory! Welcomed with a friendly host. Place is bright, light and ample space to navigate through restaurant. Bread was warm and butter was provided. Pricing is very competitive to other local pizzerias. Centrally located to public transportation. I've only come over other times for a quick break for Lunch. This was a nice experience w family and not rushed. Only quitk ...Was waiting for a parking spot for some time as people sit in car on devices.

Such a Disappointing Experience at this establishment. It…read moreall started with the negative energy from the hostess as soon as we arrived with our two young kids, a one year-old and five year-old. I understand that not every place is child-friendly, but this is a pizza place! We are excited to introduce our kids to a variety of cuisines from a young age, and we thought pizza would be a good choice. They aren't chicken fingers and fries kinda kids . The food was decent; I wouldn't go as far as to say it was the best pizza I've ever had. However, the meal was overshadowed by the hostess's attitude. Throughout our visit, she kept glaring at us every time one of the kids made even the slightest noise. It felt incredibly unwelcoming. To make matters worse, they do not provide high chairs. When we mentioned that we'd still like to stay despite that, since our one-year-old can sit in a regular chair, it felt like a battle just to get one. It was clear that the hostess was eager for us to leave. Our meal felt rushed, as if we were being timed on how quickly we could eat. Her continual glares were uncomfortable, especially since we were seated right next to the hostess stand. It's unfortunate how much a bad hostess can negatively impact a dining experience. I genuinely hope the management realizes this and considers better training for their staff. Overall, this experience made it clear to me that I won't be returning. They really need to work on creating a welcoming environment for families. Especially because of the town they are located in.

Came here to finish up restaurant week and couldn't be any happier. I mentioned to my friend \who…read morelives in Merrick that we were coming here and she told me that it was her families "goto" for Italian food. It was a snap to get here from the Meadowbrook Parkway and they have a very convenient parking lot right on the side of the building. We came into a very comfortable venue, took our seats and was joined by our waiter immediately after sitting down. Loved the fact that there was really nice music in the background. I am so tired of hearing loud techno while trying to enjoy my meal. We started with some delicious toasted bread (I should have known better) and ordered shortly thereafter, (We had already reviewed menu at home.) Our dinner consisted of: Appetizers: - Mussels in a garlic / white wine sauce - Mozzarella caprese Main Entreès - Shrimp Scampi with linguine - Chicken Cutlet Parm with linguine - Chocolate Cake - Italian Cheesecake Everything was wonderful. My wife loved the caprese while I thought the mussels were amongst the best I ever had. (Best were in Bruges, Belgium) The Chicken Parm was thin, crispy on the outside with tender meat and the Shrimp was fresh and tasty. All this was followed by wonderful desserts with hot coffee. There were enough items on the menu to make me want to come back. On another note... I was a little surprised to see another Yelp review from a fellow Elite member which was not so favorable. Not sure how you can go from one extreme to the other but sorry to read that the experience was not as good as mine. KUDOs to the Team at Molto Bene.

Place is crazy small and very tight. Expect your chair to get bumped into several times. The…read moreportions are not huge. For Italian, you want huge portions. The service was ok. Seemed the owner was helping a lot. Overall, 3 starts. Not bad by any means and not great either

I came here on a Friday for winter 2025 LI restaurant week…read more We were able to get a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm and they had three separate sections for dining. We were in a section that included a live singer and made for great ambiance. By 7:30, every table was filled. For restaurant week, I chose the 4 blue point oysters, the 6oz filet mignon and the cheesecake. The oysters were great and subtly briny and the filet was cooked perfectly (though the potato and vegetable side were pretty underwhelming). The cheesecake was considered Italian and was very lumpy, grainy and I did not like that style. We also ordered the brussel sprouts, grilled octopus and creamed spinach. The brussel sprouts were the highlight of the meal - highly recommend!! The grilled octopus was cooked perfectly The creamed spinach was a tad salty but yummy They also half bottles of wine which was a happy medium for my party My sister got the mussels, lamb shank and tiramisu as her restaurant week choices. The lamb shank was an incredible portion and so flavorful. The tiramisu was the right choice Our waiter was fantastic The wait time for our food was a little long, but I think they were extremely busy and we didn't mind IG/bernmarksthespot

Really an old-school dining experience you don't really see much anymore. Service from start to…read morefinish was top-notch. Came for my grandma's birthday and they ending the meal all coming out to sing for her, plus a complimentary tiramisu for her as well. The watermelon salad was fantastic, and we could not stop eating from their fresh bread basket! The shrimp cocktail was so fresh, large, and well-cleaned, the cocktail sauce amazing! Pistachio crusted cod was very good, substituted with mashed potatoes. They were very accommodating for dietary restrictions and preferences. At the end of the meal, they what offered an after-dinner drink on the house.

First of all, the staff is very understaffed The food runner…read morealone looked like the world was ending around him We asked for sparkling water and it wasn't chilled properly We ordered a bottle of wine, which also wasn't chilled properly Not to mention the appetizers of oysters, French onion soup had no taste The Burrata Caponota had something in it that it should have had I immediately told him to take everything away and cancel the main course When I asked for them to give me the check They did tell me, don't worry about it About the only thing they did right

Unfortunately I'm unable to honestly comment on our recent visit as we were unable to enjoy our…read moremeal other than the basket of bread and clam appetizers that were finally delivered. That day the restaurant was overwhelmed with a large party ( 100 customers) from a local community center which severely impacted overall service, not just to our party but other guests as well. Despite observing several tables leave we elected to stay but after a two and half hour wait we had to cancel our orders due to prior commitments. Although our food order was cancelled we were told to pay for the drinks ( which we did). We totally understand how overwhelmed the restaurant was that day but management should have been better prepared especially knowing about the large party event scheduled that day. Additionally it would have been nice to be warned in advance of what was told to my associate " there may be a slight delay in service" after we paid the drink bill. However a " slight delay " shouldn't be mean over 2 hours. Despite that experience we have rescheduled our lunch for July ( but will call in advance if there are any large parties scheduled ).

Pasta primavera that is so good it keeps even Grandma coming back ;) the staff is fantastic - great…read moreplace all around. Cute dining area with private event space Quaint yet modern feel

Been coming here many years now. They are famous for the generous basket of breads that comes out…read morewhen you are looking at the menu. My wife appreciates the cauliflower crust pizza. I dream of the fetuccini Alfredo. Easy parking here

My mother tried a promotion and with three different slices. All were good and fresh. Service was…read morepleasant. Nothing big or over the top, but good.

This was a small, nice looking restaurant. The food was fresh and delicious. The waitresses…read moreNicole was attentive and pleasant. I will definitely return.

Came back after all these years and the food quality hasn't changed. Big portions meant for…read moresharing, flavorful and the sauce is thick and not watered down. The service was amazing my waiter Diego was extremely attentive and efficient. Highly recommended for family style Italian food. Menu items: Porterhouse Shrimp oreganata Burnt string beans Sautéed spinach Whole wheat penne Parking: Street parking

Very good meal tonight. Celebrating a birthday. Yummie. Great service, ambiance and food…read more Highly rec

We went there twice before submitting this review. The first time was at 9:00 P.M. on a Wednesday…read morenight. We had taken the AirTrain from JFK to the LIRR, and rolled into Mio Posto with our carry-on luggage and backpacks. It's only a block from the Merrick station and we hadn't eaten anything since breakfast. Somehow we were unaware of its existence, despite living only a few miles down the road, so we were happily surprised to see a lively crowded bar with a younger group on the right, a high ceiling, well spaced and white-table-clothed tables in the dining area with older adults (like us) on the left. The owner, "Frankee," greeted and seated us. He also dropped by to say hello and chat ... very friendly, and we saw him sit down at two other tables to chat. One time there was a live singer playing an electric keyboard at the far end of the bar, lots of songs we recognized. There were four unoccupied tables on a narrow second floor nook spanning the rear wall, maybe for a small, private party? Both times the service and food were excellent, from the salad to the entrées to the dessert (including great tiramisu). The last time we were there, I snapped a photo of the jumbo shrimp over spinach with oil and garlic, but didn't bother with photos of the dishes with Parmesan cheese because then all you see is mozzarella cheese on top and not what's under it. FYI, a lot of dishes are called "Parmesan" due to the Parmesan style of layering the entrée (whether it be chicken, veal or eggplant) with sauce and cheese. It's moderately priced. Their "half" portions are often enough for two, so you can often order for one, but get enough for two, especially if it's a three-course meal ... just ask for extra plates.

Interesting! So we came here for a date night and the experience was overall fairly good but it…read moreseemed to me that this restaurant does play favorites to the regular customers. I can tell based on how they were greeted and how quickly they get service etc. Beyond this, I really thought this restaurant was great being our first time here. The food is very good and can be served family style. The noise level was loud on the day we came which was a Friday and a DJ played music which was awesome. So if you are looking for something more intimate, this may not be the right spot. Good vibes and great for large parties!!