La Pizzetta

What a gem of a restaurant. The food and service was excellent. Varied menu each time based on…read morewhat's available. It's that special occasion place you really don't need a special occasion to go!

Love this place and food is elegant. Love the presentation. Friendly servers Recommend this…read moreplace for any occasion

Coffee bar

Branzino and Shrimp Polpettine served over a carrot flan

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Cafe Al Dente

4.2(59 reviews)

Went there for a 50-year reunion with about 40 people. Very accommodating, most important the food…read morewas absolutely superb. Nice parking and reasonably priced.

Italian / American…read more Café Al Dente was a neighborhood fixture for many years and one of my favorites when I lived in Oyster Bay. It had been some time since I moved south but recently had the occasion to revisit the old neighborhood and lo, Café Al Dente had relocated as I happily deduced while walking around town. Since the move a few things had changed: the owners being the main change and the addition of an actual bar area. There never was a stand-alone bar in the old location so this was an interesting spin. The new location seemed to be a lot brighter as well. In any case, I grabbed a spot at the bar and settled in with a glass of wine and a menu. Many of the old favorites were still there, plus a lot of new items. Ladies working the bar were funny and attentive and also gave me a list of the nightly specials. I started with fried calamari since to me, it is a litmus test for most Italian places. The portion size was right and the calamari was fried perfectly. I followed that with an order of tortellini Barese. Again, just the right size portion and perfectly cooked. Overall, a great dinner experience and I even made a few new friends while sitting there. I will be back next time I need to be in NY. Parking lots scattered around town

Linguine Sinatra

Chicken Francaise

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VEGAN meatball sausage pasta :)

Gioia

4.1(67 reviews)

Excellent service! Dark and classey ambiance. Tagliatelle Bolognese was outstanding light and…read moreflavorful. Cucumber appetizer delightful. Afforgotta dessert was out of this world. Handmade love!

OMG! Let me start with this... every plate left the table cleaned. We had the sizzling shrimp and…read morethe mozzarella with prosciutto. Lip smacking. The shrimp may have been a touched overcooked, but flavor wise, it was delicious. Then we had the ravioli and tagliatelle. If licking the plates was not seen as barbaric, it would have happened. Then the tart and affogato... just wow!!! Oh... and the pulp fiction... two rounds of those! We will be back and won't forget the pictures next time. Also, last but least... the staff were absolutely amazing!

Great bar

Mushroom lasagna

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Wine and cocktails:)

Stellina Ristorante

3.7(63 reviews)

Stellina, located in Oyster Bay, has made its presence known in the area. The owners have fused…read moreelegance with rustic charm through their exposed pizza oven and light, airy decor. The space is not large, but it is bright and organized so that each table feels secluded. I've dined here several times, once on a date night and once with a group of foodie friends. Both times were memorable. I highly recommend sampling one of their pizzas as an app. On one occasion, I enjoyed their Branzino, which came as two filets atop green beans, topped with a fresh lemon sauce. Their desserts are huge, so you can share them as well--try their deconstructed cannoli. Easily serves 2-3 people. Their homemade lasagna comes out steaming hot in its own crock, and their pistachio pasta is one to try as well. The menu has a lot of offerings, so every type of diner will find something to eat. Service is impeccable. We were attended to immediately, we were checked in on but not hovered over, and when I asked for suggestions, the offerings were spot on with my taste. Overall, this is a great pick for a date night or evening meeting up with friends. There isn't a bar to hang out at, as the space is minimal (at least I've never seen one), but it's a place to add to your list when in the area.

friends made a reservation for dinner at 6pm on May 1 at Stellina. Upon arrival they were told that…read morethere was no such reservation even though they clearly saw their name written on the reservation list. the reservation had been made ten days prior. the hostess who told us that she was the wife of the chef was very ;ungracious and unaccommodating. the best that she was willing to do was to offer a table outdoors on the parking lot. my friends are elderly as am I and refused. The hostess said that she had called to confirm but had no answer. we left. When my friends returned home, they checked their phone for messages and there was none. they were able to see that someone with a wireless number had called and that there was no message but only an unidentifiable number. this is outrageous treatment es

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Umberto's of Oyster Bay

4.1(37 reviews)

Just heard the spot is permanently closed. What a shame. Loved their pizza. Hope that the employees…read moreare taken care of, they always did a great job. Now I have to eat Mario's locally. I'll pull a piece of cardboard out of recycling to start adjusting my pallette.

First time getting my delivery. We have lots of pizza choices locally but this isn't our regular…read moreplace. We made a big mistake! Wings were so dry, pizza incredibly greasy (and smaller than we are used to), cauliflower soggy and the contents of hubby's hero were glued to the foil, so basically inedible. To make our experience even worse, our total bill was more than double what we usually pay for the same order elsewhere in town. Utter garbage Won't order again and cannot recommend. Our Friday night treat has left my wallet empty , and we're so disappointed. Oh yeah, I'm still hungry. Do better.

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Angelina's Italian Cuisine

4.1(72 reviews)

0.1 mi

Food amazing Service very attentive…read more Place so beautifully decorated Mussels in a beans broth the best

Can't make chicken parmigiana…read more The service is overall great.But the chicken parmigiana is the chicken tenders cover in sauce and cheese. Very nasty.

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Mario's Pizzeria of Oyster Bay

3.8(126 reviews)

1.0 mi

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If you haven't tried the Vodka Pizza at Mario's yet, you are seriously missing out! It is…read morehands-down our favorite spot in town. The sauce is perfectly creamy with just the right amount of kick, and the crust always has that ideal crunch. What really sets Mario's apart, though, is their exceptional customer service. The team here truly goes out of their way to make sure their customers are happy. It's rare to find a place that cares as much about the experience as they do about the food. We're customers for life--thanks for the amazing meal! Thanks for taking care of us! Mario's is our favorite pizza!!!

2-16-25. Stopped in for lunch because I had an errand to run…read morein the immediate area. Ordered a chicken Marsala slice and a regular slice. Both were very good. My friend had a Sicilian slice and said it was excellent. Plenty of seating in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and they had quite a large selection of specialty pizzas. Prices were reasonable.

2-26-25 Can't go wrong with a plain slice.

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Pepperoni pizza

La Spezia

4.5(90 reviews)

5.3 mi

La Spezia is a family-owned family style Italian restaurant, serving fresh and delicious food in…read moreSea Cliff. Service is attentive (shout out to Louis, who brought us our dessert, and Dario for being an excellent server!). We started with the stuffed mushrooms, a generous portion of 5 pieces with a perfectly prepared sauce. The baked penne had the right amount of sauce-to-cheese ratio, and the pasta was not soggy (sometimes that happens with baked pasta). Shrimp scampi and chicken marsala rounded out our main meal, and were both excellent choices. I appreciate their decor, including exposed brick and a beautiful chandelier hanging from a recessed ceiling with hand-painted art adorning it. Go with a group and check out their menu offerings!

Incredible find, excellent restaurant. Service and food was wonderful. Pasta was homemade and the…read morechicken scarparillio was one of the best scarparillio dishes I have ever had. Chicken dish was non traditional. No potatoes or sausage. Just chicken and garlic. Pappardelle with shrimp and vegetables was perfect.

Example of "full tray" bolognese

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Chicken marsala

Two25

4.6(43 reviews)

4.1 mi

What an amazing authentic Italian Gem.... This one is truly the closest to eating in Italy w/o…read moreflying there. All pastas are handmade, Neapolitan pizza second to none, outstanding Italian wines with some Napa ones thrown in as well. The vibe is a very cozy and warm chalet feel, with fantastic background music to set the mood played at the perfect volume. Different levels of seating and a few round tables for the perfect dinner with friends or family. Price point perfect and what is coming out of the kitchen fantastic. Great cocktail menu and they have Moretti beer one of my favorites. Owners are from Italy and Two25 has been open for the past 3 years and they're working on another restaurant opening soon in Glen Head. Definitely will be back, highly recommend

I loved everything about this restaurant. It is so pretty inside. The food is fabulous and the…read moreservice was amazing. Jessica our waitress was so nice and super friendly. She made our first time dining here a great experience. I'll definitely return.

Dining Room

Charcuterie for two

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Aperol Spritz

I Gemelli Ristorante

4.5(285 reviews)

26.9 mi

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Old school Italian feel inside, unassuming from the outside. Pictures of employees and patrons of…read morethe past let you know there's some cool history in here. No hats allowed so do your hair :) Had the occobucco and wife tried the branzino. BYOB so bring your favorite bottle. Service is attentive and welcoming. Had a great experience and meal. My friend got the chicken Parm which looked like your typical classic. Everything was delicious and not too crazy expensive which I appreciated.

We came across this place on Google while searching for Italian food in the Bergen County area and…read morestumbled across a upon a true neighborhood gem. The menu isn't massive, but they cover every category with extreme precision and do it really well. Seafood, pasta, veal, chicken, and all the classic appetizers you can think of from stuffed artichokes, zucchini blossoms, and house-made burrata. The ambiance is old-school Italian in the best way: timeless, romantic, and cozy. It works just as well for an intimate date night as it does for a small group dinner. Bonus points for being BYOB. We ordered the veal marsala and the seafood pomodoro. The veal was pounded to perfection and swimming in a ridiculously addictive sauce. The seafood pasta was cooked perfectly and loaded with fresh shrimp, clams, and mussels and you can taste the quality and care put in the food. Meals are served with a salad to start, and you can expect to spend around $35 per entrée, which feels more than fair for the quality. We were genuinely impressed and were treated with a lot of attention throughout the meal. The concept of the restaurant being run by two italian twins was honestly so sweet. Highly recommend if you're looking for classic Italian done right without trekking into the city.