We had read a lot of positive reviews about Selita's on Yelp and had also seen quite a few advertisements and specials for the restaurant on Facebook, so we decided to finally give it a try. Unfortunately, Selita's failed with the first impression. We walked past a very small bar and into the dining room, which had a musty smell. The green walls, red leather tufted seats, and mirrors on the walls gave the place a very dated, old-fashioned feel. Since it was our first time there, we decided to play it safe and just order a couple of appetizers. We had the grilled octopus and the eggplant Parmigiana. The eggplant Parmigiana was tasty, but we would not consider it an authentic Italian dish. The grilled octopus, on the other hand, was a completely different story. It was incredibly tough and chewy - honestly, it was like eating a garden hose. It really seemed as though it had been cooked ahead of time and then reheated. When we left, my wife looked at me and said, "We're never coming back here again." Unfortunately, I had to agree. That's really a shame because we genuinely wanted to like Selita's. It's close to home, and we were hoping to find a new local favorite. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I suppose that's the chance you take when trying a new restaurant. Sometimes you find a gem, and sometimes you don't. Unfortunately, Selita's was a "swing and a miss" for us. read more

Went back has the Salmon, Duck, Short Ribs and Spinach Ravioli. From bar has new open glass garage door type opening. Bar tender and server were attentive. read more

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This is one of those rare places that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. The vibe is cozy, welcoming, and full of charm. Whether you're coming in for a casual night out or celebrating something special, the atmosphere always delivers. The food is consistently outstanding. The clams are hands down some of the best I've had--perfectly cooked, fresh, and seasoned just right. For those who are vegan or just looking to explore new options, Selita's offers delicious plant-based dishes that go far beyond your typical fare. The tofu crab cakes and other vegan plates are packed with flavor and creativity. It's clear the kitchen puts a lot of heart into every dish. And then there's the bar. Deanna is more than just the woman behind it. She brings soul and energy to the entire space. Her espresso martinis and margaritas are my go-tos, always mixed perfectly. But it's her warm smile and genuine hospitality that keep me coming back time and time again. She's truly a highlight of the experience at Selita's. The owner and staff as a whole are amazing. You can feel the pride and care in how they treat their guests. There's something special about a place where the people remember your name, your favorite drink, and always make you feel like part of the family. I love this place and can't recommend it enough. Great food, great drinks, great people. read more

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WOW, the food here is amazing!! Small beautiful place with a great vibe, but holy cow the food Service was on point and the drinks were delicious Definitely giving read more

Selita’s - Ribeye with asparagus and potatoes - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

Food, service, ambiance were awesome! We were the only ones there until the end when another couple came in but everything was amazing. I had to triple check that food was vegan because it did not skip on the flavor! The waitress was attentive and kind. We are definitely going back! read more

I was at Selitas again this weekend with my other. We had such a good time. The music was great Saturday night. They had some sort of popular dance music on. Regardless, we had some summer drinks that were offered on a summer drink menu. We loved all seven of the drinks. I had the watermelon, basil smash, and the blackberry basil. Margarita, fantastic drinks. We sat at the bar for drinks initially, but decided to stay for dinner because the bartender was out of his mind. What a great Server... and without a doubt he is a great drink Maker. For dinner we had the beef aroncino (rice ball) special, the Mediterranean salad and the grilled Octopus as starters. All 3 apps were delish. The entrees were full of flavor and cooked perfectly to the correctly ordered temps. The ribeye steak was amazing and the grilled pork chop special, served with garlic mash potatoes and grill asparigus was just as good. Jonathan made us the perfect cappuccinos as well as recommended two desserts for us the triple chocolate mousse cake and the pistachio ricotta cake. Just like his drinks those desserts were right on point. We couldn't have been happier with tonight selection we were supposed to go somewhere else and the plan fell through. Low and behold, we wound up at Selitas and let me tell you next time the plans will be at Selita's because the food, service, atmosphere, music, and the clientele that seem to be regulars at the bar... They're all awesome. Can't to get there again soon. read more

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Go with a open mind and empty stomach and you will leave happy. The chef is a regular so they are consistent . He works from lunch to close so you know it's good . Bravo!!!!! Peach and burrata 5 stars read more

Don't even talk to me about the grilled octopus. Run don't walk for that. It's a quaint spot in the heart of Lynbrook. The owners are just lovely. Welcoming! Accommodating. Much needed other local spot. Give them a try. The food is another issue. Coming from an Italian, I second this. Barg (forgive me for spelling) is a doll. Polite and gracious. Welcoming. Please give this place a try. Jonathan at the bar is also pretty savage. Listens. Makes a good a** drink as does Ramen read more

Awful. Avoid at all costs. Airline level food. Loud TV. Chinzy fake flowers. Rushed service- even though we were the only folk there.

After reading lots of reviews about vegan options, and seeing the clearly marked vegan options on the menu I was really excited to try this place. It was so promising and seemed like a great option for families or friends where vegan and non-vegan options are necessary. Upon being seated i informed our server that 2 (out of 3) of us were vegan, did they have a separate vegan menu I was told the vegan options were marked with a v on their general menu. I ordered citrus salad. It came covered in cheese, I asked if it was vegan cheese and told no, its cheese AND theres milk in the dressing. Not vegan. I asked for the vegan calamari (some reviewers mentioned how great the vegan calamari was)... turns out its not vegan. Its calamari. Not mushrooms. ​ if someone is vegan or allergic to fish or dairy, you cannot trust that the vegan items are vegan. Its really disappointing , there was so much potential. read more

We recently held a PTA dinner at Selita Restaurant and had a fantastic experience. The food, drinks, and desserts were all excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and pleasant. The staff was friendly and attentive, making our evening enjoyable from start to finish. We highly recommend Selita and look forward to coming back. read more

Such an amazing restaurant! They have a full vegan menu as well as a regular one. I got the vegan linguine with oyster mushrooms and it tasted so delicious. Their drinks are good too, and the staff is so friendly and nice. The owner (I'm assuming) is so sweet and was willing to make any dietary changes. Will be dining here again for sure! read more

Selita’s - Negroni, oyster mushrooms linguine - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

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I enjoyed eating here. The restaurant is very charming inside. The staff were very welcoming. I had chicken parmigiana. It was very good. The portions were great; not too big and not too small. read more

Had dinner at Selita's and was very pleased. It's an Italian restaurant that also has a Vegan menu. The food was excellent and the portions were a good size. There was also a large party there at the same time which did not affect our service. When we arrived we were greeted with a smile which is unusual at times. Our server was friendly and professional and made excellent recommendations. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. All the food was delicious and there are a few dishes on the menu I want to go back and try. Based on our experience I would highly recommend Selita's. read more

I had a taste for grilled octopus but I didn't want to drive too far to my usual fave- Limani. I searched online and came across this restaurant. The ambiance was nice and quaint. My waitress was very sweet and attentive. The grilled octopus was amazing. Honestly, maybe better than Limani and they add capers, which I love. I also had the branzino. It was served filleted with cut cherry tomatoes. The sweetest thing was that I had forgotten something in the restaurant when I left and my waitress came outside to bring it to me. I think I may have found a new place for my grilled octopus cravings! read more

I cannot say enough about Selita's. I was there last night with two of my friends and we truly enjoyed it. The owner is so welcoming and his staff are wonderful. The food is amazing! What more can you say. You must go there and see for yourself. We wish them the best of luck and continued success. We will spread the word. read more

The food looked amazing, but I never got to try it because my order was forgotten. I had to flag down the waitress just to place my order, which then took another hour to arrive. I ended up taking it to go. While my missing order was an honest mistake, the people I was with ordered the seafood combo with white wine sauce, but it was served with a red sauce. When they pointed it out, the dish was taken back, and within 10 minutes, it was returned as a "white wine sauce" version--except it had clearly been rinsed with water and had sliced garlic added, with no oil or proper preparation. Completely unacceptable. When the Italian guest in our group pointed out the issue, the restaurant apologized but did not offer a refund. She didn't even eat the dish. P.s. could you please ask if the customers are finished with their food before attempting to take it away? read more

Selita’s - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

I came across the website of this restaurant and noticed that they have some vegan options. My friend and I we went here on a Sunday night and it was not crowded which was great. I realized that this was once owned by a different owner of a Italian vegan restaurant (so glad the previous place closed down). The new owners had made some upgrades to the restaurant which looked very nice, warm, cozy. Anyhow, I ordered the lemon garlic quinoa, salad, and the vegetable Panini in vegan version and it was so delicious. My friend ordered a salmon entrée and the citrus salad. The way there Lorenzo was very nice and we actually met the owner who was very pleasant as well. For dessert, my friend and I had the banana coconut cake, which was OK. I just wish that the cake was a larger portion for the price. I hope that they have additional vegan option desserts in the future, but I will still come back for their savory meals. read more

Had a wonderful experience here. Everything was excellent - food, service and ambiance. Our meals were cooked perfectly. The pasta was loaded with big shrimp and was so tasty and the steak was tender and delicious. Our servers were so friendly and attentive. Great experience! read more

Selita’s - Steak with broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

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Not really sure how this place has 5 stars considering that we were the only table at the restaurant on a Saturday night and there were so many things that went wrong! To begin, I had to ask for my drink 3 different times and we had to ask to be told the specials. Specials should be told automatically and to everyone! Aren't the point of specials for higher sales? Then my friend and I had ordered the Sea Food Combo dish WITH WHITE SAUCE! When the food was ready, it came out with RED sauce not WHITE. The waitress immediately knew it was wrong and took it back. Then 5 minutes later the same dish came back out which seemed to have been maybe washed down with water because there was no flavor. When I think of white sauce I think of some sort of white wine with garlic at least. There was still chunks of tomato in both dishes. If we wanted red sauce, we would have asked for it. I did not complain to the kitchen nor expect my dish to be comped because the seafood was edible, but I was completely thrown off overall. Then, one member of the party never received her dish and was still charged for that dish on the bill. We had to ask them to remove it. Lastly, to the staff who works there: I know it was late and you all wanted to rush us out so you can go home, believe me I've been there, but when people are still eating, please ask if they are done before you resume to take plates away. You guys were rushing us as soon as we sat down, which was like 9pm. Your hours say you are open til 11pm, which usually means that the kitchen closes at 11pm and you are supposed to wait until your guests have finished their meal before you start cleaning off the tables. This place has a lot of potential and I know that staff and management can do much better. read more

Exceptional!! The most rare find. A vegan and regular diet catering for a king. Two separate menus! I went with a party of 10; every single one LOVED their choices. The waitress was professional and so on point. They even offered specialty vegan and regular dishes. The vegan meatballs were home made, the vegan penne a'la vodka was outstanding. Portions are huge. Excellent salads! Regular diet calamari was fresh and crispy. From outstanding drinks to amazing desserts I cannot say enough about Salita's. Also rare is a vegan friendly place where you are surrounded by elegance; table cloths, lighting, art... read more

Amazing vegan food and drinks. Highly recommend the tofu crab cakes and mezcal margarita. 10/10 service I can't wait to come back!! read more

Selita’s - Espresso martini & mezcal margarita - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

I randomly came across Selita's earlier tonight as I was browsing a map looking for dinner. Happened to be their opening night, decided to get an order to-go. baked clams and shrimp carbonara - both were excellent. the baked clams were incredibly fresh and very tasty. They are Don Peppe level. the carbonara was equally delicious. a generous helping of shrimp, a well balance and flavorful sauce, and nicely cooked pasta. Friendly staff as well. Go check this place out read more

The food is delicious and always fresh. They have a decent selection of options for gluten-free people which is a plus. They are also very accommodating to altering any dish and the proportions are nice. read more

Excellent food and service. The staff was incredible, most especially the Manager Deanna. The decor was modern and spotless. Certainly a place to visit again and again! I don't understand why the Ana reviewer who gave one star. I was there. Her table of 12 was rude, loud, and very difficult. The staff made every accommodation to satisfy them. Additionally, they STOLE items from the table. I certainly wouldn't take her review as adequate. Try it for yourself! read more

Loved our experience at Selita's. I didn't choose from the vegan menu, but the vegan menu is extensive and i'm certain i wouldn't have been disappointed. Atmosphere is quaint and reminiscent of a small, classy NYC restaurant. They started us off with a complimentary bruschetta for the table, which was delicious. The bread, which i ordinarily eschew, was warm and crusty and i'm glad i partook. I had the Black Truffle Burrata, which was served on a big block of salt and was huge for an appetizer. I went in hoping to eat "light", but the servings on every course were enormous. I shared my burrata with the table and there was still some left to take home. I then had the Spinach Gnocchi Pesto - again, a huge portion - which was fluffy and flavorful (only ate half). My wife had the vegan Eggplant Rollatini, which i tried and would have loved, had i ordered that. Vegan restaurants are few and far between on Long Island and Selita's is a local, neighborhood place for us - about 5 blocks from home - so we'll definitely be going back to support the local restauranteur. Dinner was great and my only real criticisms are as follows: as an avid foodie, I'm accustomed to paying more for smaller portions when the quality is superb. Looking at this place from a profitability perspective, I would make the portions smaller. I think they should be confident enough in their cuisine that they don't have to oversell it. I'm sure most Long Islanders would disagree with me and say more is better...... I would welcome a 5 or 6 course vegan tasting menu at this place to promote the quality and uniqueness. Get creative and reap the benefits. Also, it only just now occurred to me; there was no dessert menu. Might want to consider adding one or two simple choices for a dessert. Maybe have Viale - the local gelateria - supply you with some of Anna's spectacular home-made gelato? Just a thought. In any case, we'll be back. read more

Great owner, food and staff!. Tasty vegan and regular offerings. I'm so happy this restaurant is opened. Very pleasant ambiance.