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    Restaurant Joanina

    4.3 (294 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Dominic C.

    Restaurant Joanina is a classic Italian restaurant located in Huntington Village. When it comes to Italian restaurants in Huntington Village, there are plenty of choices . However, Joanina is the clear winner. Whenever my wife and I are in Huntington Village We always make it a point to visit restaurant Joanina. The decor invokes the feel of a classic Tuscan villa. The Bar area has ample seating. The dining room is quaint , possibly a bit cramped on a busy night. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. When Seated you are provided with a complementary bread basket containing fine Tuscan Italian bread and delicious garlic knot and olive oil. We started with a few fine craft cocktails. For dinner this visit I went with the Tortellini Rosa. It was fantastic. A delicious pink sauce draped the ricotta filed tortellini. My wife had the Cavatelli Bolognese. It arrived steaming hot in a mild red meat sauce. She described it as absolutely delicious. When you are in Huntington Village I suggest you skip the cookie cutter commercial Italian restaurants and enjoy the real thing .

    The most amazing pasta !!
    Allison F.

    5+ stars!! We walked in during the week for an early dinner. No reservations, no problem! The restaurant was beautiful! I loved the atmosphere and the decor. Slightly dark and romantic. We ordered drinks and were talking so much that we didn't look at the menu, the waiter was kind and let us be. For the appetizer we shared the grilled artichokes and they were by far the best I've ever had. We also dug into the bread which was delicious. I got a pasta dish with tomato, shrimp and pesto. The pasta was handmade. I loved it and I'm still thinking about it. I really want to have that dish again and again. My friend just wanted pasta with garlic and oil, it was not on the menu but of course they accommodated her . My other friend had lasagna and liked it. By the time we were finished, every table was full. I definitely will be back as soon as possible and I will try to get a different dish but it's going to be really hard not to order the same one! Might have to go back multiple times!!

    Pizza Margherita
    Stephanie G.

    This place is special. The decor makes you feel like you are eating in Italy! We came most recently around the holidays and they decorated so beautifully. The food is always top notch. My favorite is the margherita pizza, but honorable mention goes to the chicken francese! They also bring out a beautiful bread basket with amazing mini garlic knots. And the service is always excellent. You cannot go wrong when you eat at Restaurant Joanina!

    Tortelloni Rosa
    Christian C.

    Absolutely loved my dinner at Joanina's! The fresh pasta was incredible--I had the Tortellini Rosa and the sauce was rich, creamy, and so flavorful. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and everything tasted homemade. Can't wait to go back!

    ROSARIO S. CASSATA AT RISTORANTE JOANINA ON GERARD STREET IN HUNTINGTON VILLAGE NEW YORK.
    Rosario S. C.

    Located on Gerard Street in Huntington Village, Joanina's Restaurant offers the perfect dining experience. The food, service, and ambiance were all exceptional. My companion and I sampled the Bolognese and Filet of Sole oreganata, both of which were delectable.

    Shrimp and White Beans
    Mike K.

    Well I said I be back and here I am. Just like previously we were seated right away and brought into the part of the restaurant where you feel like you're in Italy and you can view flat bread being made. George our waiter placed a bread basket on the table a too drink orders. The impeccable service did not stop there as it continued through out the meal which consisted of having the most delicious clams and mussels app again, Pork Osso Buco, and Shrimp and White beans. What can I say another enjoyable dining experience.

    Pizza with Mortadella and Pistachio and Pizza Bianca con Speck
    Felicia F.

    The best Italian food Long Island has to offer! Tastes very similar to the restaurants in Italy. It's beautifully decorated inside with plates and pieces of Italian culture. New favorite place for sure!

    Love the margarita!
    Cary R.

    Absolutely amazing! I've been wanting to stop by here for some time now and regret not coming in sooner. My husband wanted to try Farm Italy but Joanina had been calling my name for a year now. He reluctantly agreed came in on a busy Saturday night no reservation. Initially told an hour wait but they were able to seat us in this look nook area within minutes and I absolutely loved this little intimate cozy spot. I love margaritas initially I wasn't going to get one and was going to stick to wine but my husband ordered one as I stepped out to get something from the car. This is now one of my fav places for a good marg! I ended up having 4 usually it's 2 max! We started with a app special burrata, artichokes and peppers and yum yum so delicious! We decided to split a pasta and meat yikes incredibly good! I mean just outstanding pork with eggplant, prosciutto and mozz over a Marsala sauce oh my just incredible! Pasta another hit too perfect amount of cream just a touch and those mushrooms yum! We ended up going back a week later and I went with their bolognese another amazing hit! I also had their creamy burrata with prosciutto just so good. My goal is to try everything on their menu! Their pizzas look amazing too so looking forward in trying them.

    Steph G.

    Came here for a baby shower. I have never heard of It before because I don't goto Huntington much but It was sooo delicious! The portions were a huge size & we got to try a variety of the food. My favorite was probably the pasta pomodoro, and the antipasto. I will definitely go back!

    Carciofi alla Griglia
    Trinidad R.

    The food is delicious and unpretentious. The presentation is rustic and I love the kitschy atmosphere/ ambiance. It's a good place to take your parents or grandparents. The service is friendly. I would return if I was in the neighborhood but nothing in particular stood out. The artichokes were well dressed. The pistachio cake was decadent and enough to share with someone. I enjoyed the pizza but the dough was lacking flavor and the texture was off. The toppings on the pizza were definitely delicious. Lastly our chicken and potatoes with sausage with a hearty delicious dish, I wish it was charred more in their oven but otherwise it tasty.

    Salmone Oreganato
    Alexa L.

    Came in for a baby shower and it's definitely a gem in the area. It's one of the few restaurants that I've visited in Huntington and it didn't disappoint. When you walk in, the bar is to your right and the back is where the event was held. It's intimate and the ambiance has a cute charm with the yellow walls. If this is on their regular menu, I'd suggest you try it. The "melanzane al forno" which is eggplant baked with tomato basil sauce topped with ricotta salata. I do not like eggplant and will never have ordered it but this didn't taste or feel like eggplant! It was delish! The salmon and their coffee is also a must have!

    Carciofi alla Griglia
    Josh B.

    Two policies for our family dinners that may seem unreasonable to some: I am granted photo-taking time and everyone gives me a cut of their entrees (I do offer to share but will confess to a trade imbalance). At Restaurant Joanina, picture rights were more important than usual given some colorful juxtapositions, but trade policies were tweaked slightly, with a tacit understanding that sampling was still legal but at a lower volume. I enjoyed the pasta special with tomatoes and shrimp with a nice hit of garlic. Artichoke fans are in luck, with the vegetable starring in an appetizer and co-headlining a pesto-laden fusilli entree. Lots of fine moments all around from the grilled bread that accompanied the speck to the pistachio crust on the salmon. The service was friendly and efficient, with prompt attention to water glasses and other details.

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    11 months ago

    Pretty good Italian food! Nice little atmosphere, pasta dishes are good. Seafood seems fresh -recommend for a quick Italian spot.

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    Always on point! with good food and good ambience . Sat at the bar on a Saturday night w/o reservations it's tough to get a table

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    Food spectacular, service excellent and was reasonably priced. I truly would recommend this eatery

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    Very noisy. The food was good but not worth the distance from our home. Thhe service was very accomodating.

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    11 months ago

    Strongly recommend for date night, they have great food, the pasta is all made in house and the service is excellent. Cool vibe too...

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    Beautiful Tuscan setting. Good salad. Chicken Sorrentino and Pasta Bolognese were both a bit bland. Good service.

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    Great atmosphere, great food, and super professional wait staff. What more could you want?

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