Everything is so packed with flavor but honestly I fell in love with the deserts and vibes. The…read morevibes are romantic and the service is top notch definitely worth the drive. I would recommend a reservation as there is not a lot of tables. Get the charcuterie board!! Side note a lot of things come with bread so you don't need another separate order if you get some dips or other apps. I should have asked because I had so much bread that night!

TLDR: Great if you're craving tapas in the Garden City area. Favorites were definitely the shisito…read morepeppers and burger. Massive wine collection and tasty sangira. Portion sizes are good. A friend had told us about Plancha and never got around it until recently. It's a small place but a solid menu and lots of wine. They were also able to accommodate us with our stroller. Food we got the pan con jamon, garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, shisito peppers and the plancha burger. The sangria was very good. Juicy, not overloaded with BS fruit and just very flavorful. The bread is like a toasted baguette cut into 4 triangles topped with piquillo salsa, arugula and jamon. Pretty good, I was surpised there wasn't pan con tomato but it was still enjoyable. This is a bit more on the acidic side so if you don't like things too tangy - might not be for you. Patatas bravas, classic with aioli and bravas sauce. Shisito peppers blistered, a bit of finishing salt and lemon. Garlic shrimp was cooked well, personally I'd like a bit more garlic in mine and some bread to mop would be nice but still tasty. Plancha burger was definitely our favorite. It's a blend of wagyu sirloin and chorizo, so it's very juicy with a nice smokiness. Very pleasantly surprised and definitely will be back to try some other things.

We stopped here on our way to my parents' house for Father's Day. We were across the street,…read morepicking up breakfast for my family and stopped in to grab a couple of drinks for the festivities. The staff was very nice and we found everything we needed. They have a large parking lot and it was easy to navigate the store. If I'm in the area, I would definitely come back as they're only 15 minutes from my parents' home and located across from my new fave LI brekkie spot.

Fantastic selection, pricing and nice people... They purchased this place right during or before…read morethe pandemic and have made it a successful operation ever since... I would certainly recommend this place to anybody in the area.

Novita in Garden City, NY, is a five star Italian stunner that teleports you straight to a sun…read moredrenched Amalfi terrace where the wine sparkles like the Mediterranean, the pasta twirls like a love song, and every second feels like a celebration handcrafted by the warmest famiglia on Long Island. Tucked into a chic Garden City corner with floor to ceiling windows that flood the room with golden hour glow, this gem radiates modern romance, white marble tables gleaming under crystal chandeliers, olive branches bursting from sleek vases, and a living green wall that climbs the back bar like an edible vineyard. The ambience is pure upscale elegance with a heartbeat, soft jazz piano drifting over the clink of Negroni glasses, exposed wine cellars glowing with Super Tuscans, and velvet banquettes the color of eggplant parm that hug you like Nonna at Sunday supper. Candles flicker in mercury glass, the open kitchen fires pizzas in a blazing copper dome that sends waves of basil and San Marzano perfume, and the marble topped raw bar glistens with crudo towers that look too pretty to eat, until you do. It is lively yet intimate, perfect for power lunches or proposal dinners, the kind of place where solo diners feel like VIPs and groups feel like they own the room. The cuisine is a symphony of seasonal Italian genius that had my fork dancing the tarantella from the first bite to the final limoncello drop. We launched with the burrata special, a creamy orb split tableside over heirloom tomatoes so juicy they burst like summer fireworks, draped in 25 year balsamic and peppery arugula that sang harmony. The octopus carpaccio arrived shaved paper thin, citrus kissed and tender as a first kiss, dotted with Calabrian chile oil that added just enough heat to wake the palate. For pasta, the cacio e pepe was wheeled out on a cheese cart, tossed in a hollowed Pecorino wheel until the strands glistened like silk, pepper popping like tiny firecrackers. My branzino was filleted tableside, skin crisped to bronze perfection, lounging over lemony caponata and roasted fingering potatoes that soaked up every drop of Ligurian olive oil. The veal Milanese towered like a golden cathedral, pounded thin and fried to shattering crunch, perched atop a rocket salad that cut the richness like a sports car on a coastal road. Pizza from the dome? The tartufata arrived blistered and leopard spotted, blanketed in fontina, wild mushrooms, and shaved black truffle that perfumed the air like a Tuscan forest after rain. Desserts sealed the romance, the tiramisu deconstructed in a martini glass with espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone clouds, and cocoa dust that melted into pure joy, while the bomboloni trio arrived hot and sugared, oozing Nutella, pistachio, and passionfruit like edible lava lamps. Portions are generous yet refined, prices feel like a Roman holiday steal ($28 to $52 entrees), and the wine list is a 300 bottle love letter to Italy with a Barolo vertical that paired like destiny. Service was the Michelin worthy encore, a masterclass in hospitality that turned strangers into insiders before the bread basket hit the table. Our server Luca greeted us with a megawatt smile and a complimentary prosecco toast "because beautiful nights deserve beautiful beginnings," then guided us through the menu like a Roman tour guide, suggesting the perfect Vermentino to slice through the octopus acidity. He timed courses with Ferrari precision, bread refilled warm and rosemary flecked before we noticed it empty, and when I mentioned a dairy sensitivity he orchestrated cashew based tiramisu without missing a beat. The sommelier swooped in with a Super Tuscan flight decanted tableside with theatrical flair, while the chef patron emerged to present the truffle pizza shaved live like black diamond snow. Water glasses stayed topped like the Trevi Fountain, plates cleared ninja style, and the manager glided by in a tailored suit to gift us housemade limoncello shots "for the stroll home, or the Uber, we celebrate both." Every staff member radiated genuine warmth, remembering our names, celebrating an engagement with a sparkler topped affogato, and turning dinner into a memory we will replay like a favorite Fellini film. Novita is a five star sanctuary where Italian soul, sensational flavors, and service that spoils you silly collide in a burst of pure delight. Whether you are toasting a milestone, wooing a foodie, or simply treating yourself to la dolce vita, book a table by the window, bring your stretchy pants, and prepare to fall head over heels. I left with a belly fuller than a Roman emperor, a pocket of grissini crumbs, and a calendar already marked for my next visit, this place doesnt just serve dinner, it serves happiness on a hand painted plate. Grazie mille, Novita, you have officially ruined all other Italians for me forever!

Food was SO insipid and unlovingly made; everything from the atrociously tough focaccia, the…read morelukewarm ketchup-like pizza sauce, to the minced side of broccoli rabe that tasted as though it had been taken out of an MRE. I had to subsequently apologize to my mother for having taken her to this place on Mother's Day.

Excellent food and service Our server Nicholas was so…read morepolite and friendly I can't wait to go back- the food was delish

WhateverI order, the food is hot and delectable. The service…read moreis top notch Ambiance 2 thumbs up. Treated more like family than a customer!

The Harrison is the quintessential Gastropub- perfect for meeting friends who want a top-tier place…read morewithin walking distance of the LIRR. Housed in a landmark Floral Park building, this gem has a warm ambiance with low lighting, leather booths, and quiet background coffee-sleepy-jazz in the background (Though, as a fan, I wish they hadn't messed with the Sly and the Family Stone's "If You Want Me To Stay" :D). There is an inviting large bar, an open kitchen, and a large private room in the back. The menu is American classics made with premium ingredients. Although his place is known for their single malt whiskey, craft beer and signature cocktails, only one at our table had a cocktail: EZ Money made with gin, prosecco, lemon, cucumber and St- Germain Elderflower Liqueur. I will look at their wine list next visit. As for the food, the garlic bread and calamari did not disappoint. Our table ordered a variety of dishes. A unique rotisserie chicken salad sandwich, a salmon bowl, and an order of mussels. Each dish was a win. I chose a great mesclun green salad and had to try the double smash burger, a mouth-watering proprietary blend of prime chuck, brisket and short rib which I'd have to talk myself out of not re ordering with my next visit. From family gatherings and office parties to intimate date nights, The Harrison offers an ambiance and menu designed to satisfy both the casual diner and the most discerning palate.

The broccoli side had no mention on the menu of it being garlicky and in fact way too garlicky…read more The Asparagus side appeared huge; however, had very hard stems that we had to cut off. It could have been shaved and rolled until soft. Otherwise, Max is the friendliest of bartenders and remembered our name. Our steak was rare and juicy, our Branzino cooked to perfection. This is fast becoming our go to place.

Hadn't been in a while and it's still great! A ton of seating inside. The staff were very nice…read more Party of 4, came here for the Monday/Tuesday lobster dinner special (comes with a side and salad), but we didn't realize it was also restaurant week! 3 courses for $39. 3 of us has the lobster dinner (our sides were string beans, rice, broccoli) and 1 person had the restaurant week menu (fried calamari, seafood pasta fra diavolo, slice of chocolate cake). He requested a surprise birthday candle in the cake and they also put it on a plate that says happy birthday. Really nice presentation! He unfortunately didn't love their version of fra diavolo because it has a ton of peppers. Otherwise it was tasty, he just picked out most of the peppers. The seafood in it was cooked well and he said the shrimp was his favorite part. We also added extra tapas - -brussels sprouts (VERY good) -baked clams (these have stuffing with shrimp and a slice of bacon on top. We actually didn't like these, would prefer clams without a pile of stuffing).

If you're looking for some authentic food and outstanding customer service, then Sangria is the…read moreplace to go. The food is absolutely fantastic. Always fresh and delicious, there is consistency no matter when you go. Sebastian is usually our server and he is truly a gem. We always plan it out to go when he is on schedule because he makes our experience so much better. He's super attentive and always wants us to enjoy our meal and be happy. Francisco the server is always amazing. We truly love this local gem. They have amazing happy hour deals, you should def check them out!

We came in for a quick drink. The cocktails were spirit forward which I enjoy. The martini we…read moreordered was perfectly chilled and the Manhattan was delicious. They also give complimentary snacks with your drinks.

This bar was amazing. Very welcoming. Diverse. Wonderful tastings. I highly recommend this bar for…read morea drink or for lunch. The place is very well maintained and upscale. The bathrooms are clean. The food and drinks are tasty. I am looking forward to my next dinner here.

The food is fantastic! This is the real deal!!!!…read moreI highly recommend this place. Everything we had was outstanding!

Wow I totally forgot how good this place is. Went to Luigi's…read morelast night and ordered the salad and penned with the meatballs. I really want to shout out from the rooftops how good these meatballs are. Made with Kobe Beef, an awesome and memorizing flavor and texture these meatballs are just like you arrived in heaven. The penned was cooked to my liking and the sauce was perfecto. The large salad was full of fresh vegetables and an amazing dressing. Vinny the owner did an excellent job in creating such amazing dishes. Jill the Hostess was Fantastic and Amazing and Full of Charm. Out of All the Italian restaurant's that I've ever eaten in Luigis is still top notch.

My plus one surprised me with an evening out to eat yesterday, and the surprise destination was…read moreREVEL Restaurant & Bar, a place we've passed so many times and always said we'd try "one day." Well, that day finally came, and I'm so glad it did! First off, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The ambiance alone makes it feel like a special night out. Our waitress, Milessa, was amazing, super friendly, attentive, and very professional. She really added to the experience. We tried three different menu items. While two of them were a little too spicy for my personal taste, the sliders were my favorite, full of flavor and perfectly done. And I can't forget dessert, the warm pecan pie with ice cream was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, a great experience with excellent service and a gorgeous setting. I'm happy we finally stopped in and would definitely come back (maybe asking for mild next time ).

I just had a fantabulous time at the Revel Restaurant and Bar. A great big ole THANK YOU goes out…read moreto my Yelpie, Lisa S. had I not seen her review about the Revel Restaurant and Bar, I would have continued to be a window shopper. So, I saw her post on 2/5 and scooped up my plus one and rushed over. Wow! I was mesmerized by the view. The place was busy with beautiful fixtures draping the ceiling while soft jazz like tones filled the space. Sheer luxurious, elegance, extravagant, you name it. I see an upscale establishment with a cosmopolitan vibe. Stepping inside this magnificent place gave an entirely different dining experience for me. As we entered, I asked was there a reservation needed because it just looks like you need reservation. We were greeted and seated. Melissa was our waitress. Poised and attentive was she. She was fantastic, she introduced herself by name. Our food. Sriracha Chicken Spring Roll- $22- pulled chicken, Bayley Hazen blue cheese, Vermont cheddar, Buffalo sriracha, wonton rapper. Kobe Beef Sliders- $25- American Wagyu, whiskey smoked caramelized onions, fontina cheese, bacon jam. Gochujang wings- $19 Korean spices, toasted sesame seeds, scallions The wings and spring rolls were spicey to my desire, very tasty, and the wings were huge and filling. Took some home. The sliders were a bit dry and too much bun, but they have other items, I would gladly return .... Inspire more, Yelp more!

Friends told us about Repeal and wanted to try. We came after 7:30 on a Saturday night, not too…read morecrowded. It was a nice pub with a comfortable atmosphere. We were welcomed and seated immediately. Eric came over and asked us what we wanted to order. We asked for Blue Moon, but they did not have them on tap so he suggested another, don't recall the name but it was good. For dinner I had the Cowboy Chicken Wrap with a side salad, my wife had the special a Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. Both our meals were awesome, and my wife said the fries were great. We enjoyed our meal very much; Eric came over and asked us how everything was. A nice touch. A nice dining experience, comfortable pub, great service and a pleasant waiter. Hope to return soon,

Neighborhood cozy pub, well appointed with very good service. We had hamburgers and they were…read moregreat. Definitely a thumbs up!