For my first Maroni's experience, we went all-in with the 13-course tasting menu. Located overlooking the harbor in Northport, Maroni's is the perfect place for a special dinner. There is a free parking lot across the street, as well as on-street parking. Maroni's is known for their meatballs; you can get them to go, and you can get them in one of their signature pots. Three different sizes are available. The dining room feels like a record-collector's den crossed with a neighborhood bistro: warm lighting, lively chatter, and a playlist that speaks to Generation X. Here is what we enjoyed: We were given a choice of white or red wine and told we could drink as much as we wanted and change types whenever we chose to. The wine is included in the price of the tasting, not additional. 1. "Million dollar potato chip" caviar (sturgeon), potato chip, sour cream 2. Lobster bisque soup 3. Spicy tuna roll and rainbow roll with wasabi and soy sauce 4. Oysters on the half shell 5. Sea bass oregannata, fire roasted green beans, and shrimp scampi 6. Spicy korean ribs 7. Pastrami egg roll 8. Kobe cheeseburger abs tater tots 9. Grilled cheese truffle sandwich 10.Four cheese, ravioli, and a truffle cauliflower sauce with roasted croutons 11. Baked clams 12. Chicken milanese 13. Chicken parm. Spaghetti pomodoro and meatballs. All of this was followed by dessert: chocolate mousse with marshmallow warmed on top, vanilla ice cream on a stick dipped in chocolate, Crème brûlée. Espresso was offered and ordered. Cash only, one price, includes all of this food, gratuity, and wine/beer/soda/espresso. What a deal! read more

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This review is for the private party space not the main restaurant. Last week we had a birthday dinner and it was AMAZING. We all know the food here is outstanding and gets five stars on its own but when you book a room for a private party you want the experience for your guests to be just a good and that was with out a doubt or experience. Everyone from Jen who helped with the booking and our servers Rich and Bob went out of there way to make sure nobody's glasses went empty. They made sure we all had enough to eat and they took special care of our friends with various food allergies. The room itself is beautiful and you feel special just using it. We were permitted to come in early and decorate for a birthday. Some people may say it's expensive and maybe it is but you certainly get what you pay for and no price is too high for the experience we all received. THANK YOU MARONI's read more

You can't beat the atmosphere at Marino's. Intimate, lively, cool interior design, nice rock n roll. It's a fun place to go with a group of couples. Tasting menu was very interesting but also a little haphazard. Sushi and meatballs in the same menu was odd. Seemed to start with a Japanese bent, though with a lobster bisque cup. Then went hard into Italian American. So if you're looking for a theme, there is not one. But if your looking to get full with a variety of tastes and a fun vibe, they do it well. It's a destination restaurant for a reason. read more

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My third year and probably our new tradition for my birthday. Again, another 13 courses and delicious. They made so much amazing modifications for me and my seafood allergy, but my husband got to eat all the seafood he wanted. He loved every bite and said I was missing out lol. Some of the same things from last year and some new ones! Looking forward to next years birthday celebration and coming back! read more

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Base my reviews off what you pay: Food - 5/5 - exceptional food, no misses. Service - 4/5 - service was on point & friendly. Ambiance - 4/5 - NYC feel, lively, but tight. Overall - 4/5 - truly the best spot in Northport. We did the tasting menu, received around 15 courses and not a single one was wasted. You will not leave hungry. Service was on point for a table of 8 and very friendly. Ambiance felt great, felt like I was in NYC but it is tight inside. Will absolutely be returning for the tasting menu. Best Dish - Wild Boar Parmesan or Fried Grouper read more

Went to here for my birthday dinner. I love this place. I've been coming here couple times a year for the last 10 years. The food is excellent. The atmosphere is excellent. The wine choices are always on point. It is a Long Island staple at this point do not listen to the haters on Yelp they are people that tried to get something for nothing most likely. They are losers in life that cannot deal in reality. Definitely come here. It is worth the price tag. read more

I've been wanting to try for years... finally got there tonight. Did the off peak tasting (sit 4p out by 530p) for $140pp. I'm a vegetarian so wasn't sure if it would work out but IT WAS DELICIOUS!! Here are photos of vegetarian/regular tasting menu. Service was fantastic and I really appreciate how accommodating they were! read more

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Mixed feelings. Difficult to review. Lands around 3-4 stars, closer to 3. The menu doesn't follow a theme. Some items felt out of place. The food ranged from good to great, we had a nice night doing something different, but the whole night did not feel worth the hefty price tag of $195 per person. What's more, my experience did not match others based on word of mouth. It seemed like the format has changed, perhaps in response to inflation. During our stay, there were only 3 tables occupied in total on a prime Friday night in summer. Over the course of 2 hours, we received wine, 13 small plates described below, a choice of chicken or zucchini Parmesan as an entree, dessert, and espresso. Below is what each person at our table received. I've rated each item out of 5: - Lobster bisque in an espresso mug (5/5) - 1 oyster, 1 shrimp (3/5) - 2 pieces of lobster salad sushi roll (3/5) - 1-inch truffle grilled cheese (5/5) - Half piece of fried sea bass with white wine sauce (5/5) - 1-inch pastrami egg roll (3/5) - 1 mini Kobe beef slider and 3 tater tots (2/5) - 1 Korean style rib with gummy bear garnish (5/5) - 1 piece chicken Madeira (3/5) - 1 fried quail egg on a crostini (3/5) - 1 potato chip with caviar and crème fraîche (4/5) - 2 pieces shrimp scampi with green beans (4/5) - Ravioli with creamed cauliflower sauce (5/5) The entree was a piece of chicken parm, spaghetti, and 2 meatballs to share. The dessert plate (shared) included: - a small ramekin of crème brûlée - 1/4 of a chipwhich - 1/4 of a chipwhich dipped in chocolate - toasted marshmallow over chocolate mousse I inquired if they had coffee and was told espresso was available. We ordered 1, and also requested hot tea. The tea was Lipton - it struck me as a surprisingly cheap choice. When leaving, we received two complimentary containers of meatballs and sauce. Sorry to say we did not enjoy the meatballs, which I know they're known for... In total, a strange eclectic experience. If you're a heavy drinker (we aren't) it could easily be worth the price tag since alcohol is included in the flat fee. read more

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The food is second to none. The atmosphere is unique and interesting as classic rock n roll plays in the background. The service is the absolute best. You literally feel like you're in your favorite aunt's house where she showers you continually with exquisite dishes and waits on you like royalty. The staff is awesome. Donna who has been here for 21 years, was our main server, but there were several others who helped provide an outstanding experience. Make your reservation well in advance. Maroni's is one of Long Islands best kept secrets, that's no secret to those who demand the best experience when dining out. read more

After eating at Maroni's a week ago, I have been really putting off how to review it because I've been truly processing it. There aren't many tasting menu options in the area, to start. So I was pumped to find this place which offers ~16 courses for $195/person. It is cash only (or check), which is strange, but includes tip/tax and unlimited wine. The experience ultimately is fascinating. I was expecting a very Italian-influenced night, which at times it was. However, when you walk in you walk into 1960s UK music/decorations (apparently the owner is a big Beatles fan), which really does not seem to connect to the food. The decor is all in line with this. The tables are cozy, which wasn't an issue for us as the place was about 50% full when we went. In terms of the food, this is also so confusing to me. The following description will be a description of the nonsensical and random chain of events that was the tasting menu. Started with a teacup of lobster bisque, which was lovely (no lobster meat, fine). Then this "medallion" of caviar, which I could've done without. Followed by a California roll, which was fine but seemingly so random (why sushi in an Italian restaurant?). This is when I knew the menu would not really make sense/follow any sort of theme. Oysters and shrimp next. Korean short ribs with a singular gummy bear on top? The rib was fine but I truly have never eaten a heated gummy bear and am not sure I ever wanted to. Kobe beef slider-this was maybe a highlight- with a Heinz packet and 2 tater tots each-strange but delicious. At some point, someone walked around with truffle grilled cheese bites. This was probably my favorite course. Back to courses. Green eggs with a crostini. Pastrami egg roll (this was the most random to me and truly was not well done, why are we putting pastrami in an egg roll?), chicken dish, ravioli, etc. We ended with meatballs and spaghetti. This was told to be the star of the restaurant and really was not. The spaghetti was very much fine. I was a little disappointed by the meatballs, which they give you to send home with. Dessert wise, there was a chipwich, mousse, and Crème brûlée. The first two were great! The latter, meh. The service was excellent and they were really interested in refilling your drinks. Ultimately, I probably wouldn't pay to go back. Or buy the meatballs to go. It's such a strange tasting menu....If you're without other options in the area it's a solid choice if you live/are staying nearby! read more

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Maroni's just a great experience, pricey, but great. Been going there for years for special occasions. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable every time. We were lucky enough to sit outside on a beautiful late spring evening. read more

The customers are streaming into Maroni. Inside all hands are on deck with at least ten people and the counters and tables are lined with to go bags for their in demand Italian food. At Holiday time take out is big biz in this tiny special place. Take out Christmas Eve, Eve.. 23rd is the last day they are open for pick up. Picked up some delicious food to add to the holiday. And... drop off at friends for good cheer. Every year we bring the same thing to my best friends, best friend and they love it. read more

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Maroni is one of our go to places for a special dinner (anniversary, birthday, valentine's day, etc). We've been here at least 7 times and it never disappoints. They always keep the drinks full, service is always great and they usually surprise you with a few passed courses- meaning you could eat anywhere between 13-18 courses of food. Highlights are always the million dollar potato chip, lobster bisque (we always take a quart home with us), the kobe beef slides, and the gummy bear spare rib. This time we also thoroughly enjoyed the passed truffle grilled cheese (I asked them to bring us seconds which they kindly did). read more

Maroni Cuisine - Dessert trio- dove bar, s'mores chocolate mousse and crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - Northport, New York

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Great food and outstanding service! Donna was absolutely perfect--attentive, friendly, and made sure everything at our table ran smoothly. We were seated in a cozy little nook that was just right for our group of six. It gave us the perfect mix of intimacy and comfort, letting us laugh and enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. The wine selection was excellent, and we finished with rich espresso and a delicious dessert. A truly wonderful dining experience from start to finish. read more

Went to celebrate a birthday and did the tasting menu. Everything, every single course, is delicious. This may be an Italian restaurant but you will get sushi, Korean bbq ribs with a gummy bear on top, oysters, shrimp, etc. They are also known for their meatballs and well deserved. They are absolutely delicious. The restaurant has a music theme with photos and memorabilia from The Beatles, The Who, Pink Floyd, etc. They used to have multiple rooms but when we went they only had the main room open which had about 8 tables so it was very intimate. Service excellent, waitress asked if we had any food or diet restrictions and always topped off our drinks. Overall I would highly recommend for a special occasion and don't forget to order meatballs to go. You get a cute red pot with the meatballs. read more

Apparently Maroni's is known for their tasting menus with many courses. We randomly stopped in and were offered the option to dine a la carte, which we gratefully accepted once we confirmed we had enough cash (they only accept cash or check). Our meals arrived quickly, and everything was fresh and delicious. The duck was the largest and meatiest (no fat) portion I've ever had in my life! The glaze was sweet, and I absolutely loved mixing it into the mashed potatoes. The asparagus was slightly charred, which was unexpected and very good. I'm not sure I could make it through their full tasting, but I would definitely return to dine again. Our server was very kind. We left a tip, but have come to learn they do not expect a gratuity! read more

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Maroni!!! Wild Boar Parmsean is delicious!!! Donna took great care of us!! Like Arnie I'll Be Back!! read more

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We made a reservation for their early tasting menu $125/pp (includes gratuity and drinks). I was late to the rez but luckily they were able to make it at 4:45 instead of 3:45 without up-charging. They had 3 red wine, 4 white wine, and beer for your choosing. The tasting menu was as follows: Caviar and lobster bisque Sushi Bacon Fried fish Fried cheese Korean bbq ribs Kobe cheese burgers Chicken Milanese Shrimp with green beans Italian medley Desserts - creme brûlée, ice cream pop, marshmallow with chocolate ganache, chocolate chip ice cream sandwich Overall, the taste of the plates were good but not a culinary treat by any means. Kind of felt like your standard dishes but we just had more to be able to try. Portions were great and we definitely full by the end of it. My favorites might have been the caviar bite, fried fish, and chicken Milanese. Service was wonderful and timing of the food was appropriate as well. Without the early dining price, I don't think it would have been worth it for us. However, pleasant experience all around. read more

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Geared specifically toward wealthy Long Islanders, who are naive about fine dining but curious. After getting fleeced for about $350-$409 for a party of 2, you feel obligated to leave a good review to prove to yourself it was worth it. read more

Food and service was a 10/10! Each and every course was absolutely delicious. Our server was extremely attentive and our glasses were never empty. We all left with full and happy bellies. Would come back in a heartbeat!!! read more

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This is such a unique experience. Food is fantastic. And service is phenomenal. It's worth every bit of the price.

We throughly enjoyed our meals at Maroni! The service was wonderful and the setting was sophisticated yet very casual. The meatballs were excellent as was the chicken cutlets and the dumplings. Everything we tasted was spectacular. Highly recommend a visit. read more

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Absolutely avoid tasting menu if you have dietary restrictions or an allergy. I gifted this tasting menu and was assured that the chef would accommodate a dairy allergy. The allergy was noted when the reservation was made and a week before to remind them. Instead of accommodating with an alternative, they just skipped six courses for one person- no alternate or explanation! Horrible and awkward for someone to get food and the other person left excluded. For $400, just go enjoy a meal at the northport hotel around the block! read more

Is the food good, yes. Is it expensive, yes. Is it worth it, not sure. Currently $180 per person includes 16+/- tasting menu, wine/beer, tax and tip (though they don't mind not giving change therefore adding to tip). Wine was nothing special (probably a $10 bottle). Menu items do not seem to change from previous visit or in reading reviews over the years. My personal favorites were the lobster bisque and the sliders - both excellent. As was the grilled cheese. Korean style ribs had a great crisp to them, but a little sweet (don't get the gummy bear). Wild Boar parm, tater tots, bacon - I have questions... Overall over-priced, and I would not say it's really and Italian restaurant, but it was still a nice experience to try once. read more

Service and atmosphere is spectacular. So warm and welcoming. Pains me to say that despite this, the tasting menu is a bit all over the place. It is marketed as an Italian restaurant yet they brought out sushi, dumplings, and cheeseburgers among the courses. The italian dishes like the Milanese and spaghetti were wonderful. Really wish they would just stick to Italian dishes. read more

Hugh disappontment. Let me summarize based on my familes experience. My wife, a vegetarian who told them in advance had few and limited choices. While we were served our first course of a sprinkle of soup, she got nothing. Her first course was a small piece of grilled cheese the size of a cheezits followed by 4 pieces of veggie sushi (that was for my wife and I (I eat fish). Next was carrots and celery sticks( food I'd expect at a bar not a high end cuisine ) then a slice of tomatoe and mozzarella , string beans and mashed potatoes and finally eggplant parm. granted it was the early seating but for 140 bucks it was just another example of how restaurants are still using the covid excuse to charge more and serve less quality and quantity read more

The food is incredible - reliably delicious, high quality, inventive and adventurous. We have been coming here for several years and have never been disappointed but are consistently thrilled with the service and love the music, the atmosphere and the energy of Maria and the familial team. Just love Maroni's and the memories we've created and continue to build on. read more

This place was an enigma for my husband and I for years. It's in the beautiful small town of Northport, so location without a doubt is a gem. But it was always closed when we were down in Northport and we live here. We couldn't fathom how they stayed in business being closed in such a prime location. Until, 4 yrs. Later, the stars aligned (really, we ventured down during a different week day night, finally). Maroni blew us away with the small charm, interior decoration of British rock low-key speak easy clean vibe. The food was truly unbelievably delicious. I had penne, Ala vodka, and hubby had sea bass. Everything from appetizers to the wine was delicious! The service you ask? FREAKING top-notch, polite, friendly, professional, and accommodating . I do know they offer food tasting, which I hear is phenomenal. If you are in the area, or just love all above, I described for amazing experiences. Please give this place a visit! You won't be disappointed. We will be going back soon. #Chefskiss read more

Maroni Cuisine - Italian Near Me - Northport, New York

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The meatballs are definitely not what they once were... maroni definitely had that touch and maybe another ingredients that he used because sadly to me these meatballs taste like a generic meatball I can pick up from any pizzeria.... And not the meatball I had years and years ago that once changed my life.... Mr Maroni I miss u, rip.. read more

Maroni Cuisine - The sauce is still very yummy though - Italian Near Me - Northport, New York

Went to the restaurant in Southold. Lovely room and lovely staff! My favorite dishes are the gagootz (kind of a zucchini parmesan). The penne a la vodka is also quite good. We had an order of a dozen raw oysters. They were extremely tiny and didn't really have a flavor. Won't order them again. Want to get there on a Tuesday night and try their sushi. read more

Meatballs go HARD. I've never actually eaten inside the restaurant (I only have ever done takeout) but overall it has a good vibe. The service is good for the most part and doesn't really have any problems from what I've seen. read more

I did take out. A pot of spaghetti and meatballs for the kiddies. They enjoyed it and I didn't have to cook. Great deal. I plan to put the pot to good use since that is what it's served in. Thanks Maroni's. read more

Maroni Cuisine - Pot of Spaghetti & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Northport, New York

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OMG!!! We saw the price and said NO WAY! How can anyone eat 14 courses?!! Well let me tell you.....it's definitely worth the money! The owner is a doll, the food is AMAZING and the atmosphere is beautiful.'definitely a once in a life time experience! read more

This is my favorite restaurant. I have been coming here for over 10 years. While the menu doesn't really change, neither has the quality -- which is tip top. You can read a ton of other reviews about the individual courses, so I don't really need to get into that. I did, however, want to give my thoughts on the ambiance. It really does feel like you are eating in someone's home, (but that someone would have to be an out of this world cook). It's cozy, it's simple, it's delicious. Go here, it's worth the money. read more

Excellent food & service So much to try and experience. Everything tasted specially made and presented. Highly recommend!! read more

The tasting menu was extensive, almost 20 courses. The service was good, went with a party of 10, put us in a private room that was nice. The food was ok. Nothing was bad, but out of 20 items maybe 3 were truly amazing. The meatballs were by far the best. It was ok to try. The park and marina right outside makes it a great spot but for 175 (including food, tax, tip) wished the food was all amazing. read more

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Always interesting and never boring. The food is terrific and it's more than a dinner; it's an experience. Not to mention the staff is always terrific. For a special night, great place. read more

Honestly, don't hesitate. If you love food that tastes amazing and with incredible service, this is it. If you takeout instead of dining in you take home your phenomenal meal in these lovely little pots. Five stars! read more

Have picked up pots of meatballs and spaghetti many times. My family and o are never disappointed. Now I know why they beat Bobby Flay the food is to die for and oh my wife and daughter love the pots you can keep. The Best read more

I can't believe it's taken me this long to go to Maroni. They offer a tasting menu with about 20 courses INCLUDING wine and beer. At first, we were concerned about still being hungry after the meal, but by the end we couldn't even breathe. They don't only serve traditional Italian food, which is nice when consuming 20 courses. We started with the most delicious taste of lobster bisque. Then there was pasta, meatballs, burgers, sushi, clams, shrimp, among many other things. At the end of the meal, we were served a delicious dessert platter for my birthday with chocolate covered ice cream, chocolate mousse, tiramisu, and creme brulee. The place is small, so make reservations and don't bring a large group. The prices are reasonable considering how much food you get. Truly a must. read more

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