I can't believe I went this long without discovering this gem of a restaurant. From the moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. Our waiter, Steve, was incredible, and the entire staff couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating. I believe Rich, the owner, stopped by our table several times to make sure everything was perfect, which added such a personal touch. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, like stepping onto the set of an old-world Italian movie. The soft Italian music, warm lighting, and elegant atmosphere made for a perfect dining experience. The drinks were spot on. I had two Belvedere vodkas on the rocks with martini olives, and they were perfectly prepared. The specials all sounded tempting, but the regular menu offers more than enough outstanding choices, with an impressive selection of pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood dishes. We started with the Insalata Mista, featuring romaine, Boston lettuce, chicory, radicchio, tomatoes, and anchovies, along with roasted peppers and anchovies. I can never get enough anchovies. For our entrées, we shared a bone-in chicken special served with a rich Gorgonzola cream sauce, and a simple but perfectly executed linguine with garlic and oil. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the most satisfying. Dessert was outstanding--a slice of rainbow cake served with zabaglione, fresh blueberries, and whipped cream, accompanied by two flawless cappuccinos. Yes, the food was outstanding. Yes, the service was outstanding. And yes, the atmosphere was outstanding. But what really sets this place apart is something that's hard to describe: the vibe. It's warm, authentic, welcoming, and just feels old world special. Years ago, my favorite restaurant on Long Island was Caracalla on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset. Sadly, it burned down in 2013, and I've been searching ever since for a restaurant that could fill that void. Nothing ever did--until now. Sempre Vivolo has officially earned that spot. It has become my new favorite restaurant on Long Island, and I can't wait to go back. read more

Absolutely fine dining. Wait staff, bar staff make you feel welcome.Food very tasty. Really nice setting inside

Traditional Italian restaurant of the highest Caliber. Professional and attentive staff, excellent wine selection, and of course the food is incredible. Have eaten here many times; whether it is the homemade pasta, fish, chicken, or steak, they always get it right. The most important thing is the sauce; a thick, well cooked, dark red sauce. Delicious! I have to say, even better than mine. Last night, we had the stuffed pork, which I generally don't like pork, but it was stuffed and dressed in a brown mushroom sauce; it was tender and delicious. The homemade ravioli and meatballs were so good, I was barely willing to share them with the hubby. read more

The food the service was and continue to be impeccable! Favorite Italian restaurant in NY! ye$, 100% pricey, however, the food is absolutely worth it!!! Loyal customer indefinitely overhere! read more

Our favorite restaurant to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Love the food and service. The rolls are delicious, but we try not to eat too many since everything else is so good. Nice that men must wear a sports jacket except in the summer. Everyone is always so welcoming and friendly. read more

I love Sempre Vivolo!! I had such an amazing dinning experience thanks to the fantastic service from Steve & Carlo, they took great care of me & my family I can't wait to go back!!! The baked clams were incredible & I was very impressed with the veal entrees on the menu!!! Scaloppini di Vitello alla Romano is my new favorite veal dish!!! read more

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Top Notch! Amazing atmosphere and service create one finer Italian dining experiences you will have. If you are looking for an elegant and impressive dining experience, look no further. I will definitely visit again based on the swordfish special served in a cognac sauce I tried today. Quite conceivable the best swordfish prep I ever had, the fish was cooked perfectly and complement by the sauce. Well done. The melon prosciutto appetizer was also top notch creating a satisfying dining experience. read more

Sempre Vivolo - Swordfish Di Vitello Alla Cognac - Italian Near Me - Hauppauge, New York

What is gray service and outstanding meals. It might seem a little pricey but, if you want good food and white-glove service, it's worth it! Great ambiance as well well. read more

Good average Italian Restaurant with traditional Italian entrees. Staff is on top of things.

Picture being transported back to a time when waiters wear suit jackets and ties, the lights are so dim that everyone looks a decade younger, and the romantic jazz playing in the background has you poised for a special event. Such is the ambiance and welcome you receive upon walking into Sempre Vivolo. Located in an obscure spot, this is a hidden gem if ever there was one. THE GROWS: I cannot think of one. Okay, the bar area is surrounded by mirrors which had me confused about how far down I could walk, but the optical illusion is on me for not wearing my glasses. :-) THE GLOWS: Service was impeccable. These are professionals who love what they do. If we were checked on once, we were checked on ten times, our needs and comfort always at the forefront. I am very picky when it comes to Italian food (thanks to be raised in an Italian home with terrific cooks of authentic cuisine), but this place easily made my top 5. I started with the stuffed pepper appetizer special. A huge half of a red pepper was stuffed with a blend of ground beef with peas, cheese, rice, and a sauce that had a hint of brown sauce blended with the tomato sauce. Flavorful without being overpowering with salt or garlic. The right amount of sauce so the pepper wasn't drowned out. For my entree I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. This is a must-try dish. Order it as an appetizer and share it. One of the best I've had to date. Prices are reasonable and portions are huge. Definitely a dining deal! read more

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A delightful evening! The atmosphere is refined.and the service very attentive. It is a special setting with wonderful food.

This place is as good as it gets for great Italian food. Formal, extensive menu, great ambience, a really good venue for a special occasion. Don't come sloppy, don't expect it to be cheap, expect it to be a special night. read more

Gonna be a long time before I find a restaurant as good and ambiance-delightful as Sempre Vivolo. Business lunch, our client led us there and it's unforgettable: elegant, old world, rich wood-clad walls, tablecloths and linens and overall a total first class experience. And did I mention a first class server staff-- all elderly distinguished gents in jackets and ties, and highly knowledgeable (and quite articulate) about their restaurant's offerings. I wish my home wasn't 680 miles away from Sempre Vivolo. If it was just 450-500 miles I'd probably jump in the car once every couple months for that road trip. If a restaurant's Soup of the Day is great you just know their other food offerings are going to be amazing and so it went, with 2 of us opting for the split pea soup, a culinary masterpiece with 2 or 3 different small pastas floating in the green sea with mini ham bites punctuating the pea soup. Our table of 3 all opted for one of the daily specials, a chicken cacciatore style platter with a rich deep brown sauce and fresh sautéed green beans. Unbelievable flavors, and the chicken breasts were thin sliced and rolled, then sautéed and baked to finish. Literally exquisitely prepared and presented with the appropriate flourish. I'll be back, boys, I promise! A+++ read more

We made a reservation 2 weeks before the time we reserved. When we showed up the host was quick to say that he didn't see a reservation in the sloppy book he had in front of him. He asked if we received a phone call confirming the reservation. We did not receive a call. At that point, he was arrogant, rude and unprofessional. I feel sorry for anyone who does make a reservation. There are many other restaurants with top ratings. Caution to anyone who takes a chance here. We have one chance to make a first impression, this manager blew it. read more

The only reason for my 5 star rating is that the food is out of this world ! So good ! I try to dine here about once a month; delicious old school Italian cuisine with a cute fancy dining room and bar. Today I order the Pollo Ai Castelli Romani; chicken breast served in a white wine brown sauce with a touch of tomato, paired with mushrooms, hearts of palm, green beans and half a roasted potato. My only issue was the bartender initially was cursing multiple times about golf in a conversation with a guest beside me, told me the specials, took my order and vanished. I asked the bus boy for bread never got it. The bartender never asked if I wanted another beverage or how my meal came out. I had to get up to ask for a to-go box and check. Then at the end he proceed to blame the busser. Just bad service, zero hospitality. But again, great food ! read more

Sempre Vivolo - Italian Near Me - Hauppauge, New York

So it was holiday time so I didn't expect a table but when I arrived inside I was greeted with " Hello just you , we are really busy tonight but we could FEED YOU. At the bar" I thought that was classless and tastelessly said .., I expected an upscale restaurant to say " we can SERVE. YOU. At the bar after all they were not doing me a favor ... food was just ok read more

WOW. This place was wonderful. The service was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect. The limoncello was to die for. Would come back again... definitely! read more

Outstanding food, outstanding service! Michael our bartender, is aFor authentic Italian, like from the old neighborhood- this is it! The deserts.... The best I have had! Thank You Carmine and staff for putting the time and effort into making such wonderful food. You are appreciated! read more

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Hadn't been in years but always wanted to go back. Waiters are great-same staff for many many years that make the specials sound fabulous and they are! So happy to go back- was greeted like I was there last week. Love it The food is great and they'll make what ever you want if the ingredients are in house read more

What a place with such delicious food and service! This is the best place we've been to since we've moved to Suffolk County six years ago. I highly recommend it! . read more

Everything is perfect, food delicious Very relaxing atmosphere. Old school ambience read more

Honestly some of the best Italian food on Long Island. Everything from the service to the menu is top shelf and exemplary. Highly recommend!

Best in the country! Outstanding Food, Outstanding Service! Perfectly Located. Highly Recommended!!! read more

This is by far the best restaurant in the area for northern Italian food. The selection, the quality, the service, and the atmosphere all Contribute to a special experience in dining. We've been coming here for years but moved away and we're in the neighborhood for the first time in years and it was like coming back home. We can't recommend this place more highly. read more

Amazing food and service. I think it's nice that they have a dress code . Very classy. Love the authentic Italian atmosphere too.

I convinced my mother to try this restaurant a few years ago and it's been her go-to and a family favorite ever since. This is my favorite Italian restaurant and I've been to many throughout the country. It's hard for me to not order the Orange Roughy with Gran Marnier because it is so incredible...but when I try something new, I'm always rewarded. Every dessert we've ordered has been sublime: the Italian cheesecake, the cannoli, and the tiramisu. The ambiance is dimly lit, elegant, and wonderful. The service is always on their game, with perfectly timed dishes and great suggestions. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend, and thanks to the Sempre Vivolo team for making every meal special and memorable. read more

These guys are great ,old-school Italian cats in suits serving wonderful food, generous wine pours, straight up fabulous. We will definitely come back. Our Chicken Dijonese was delicious with Dijon mustard cream sauce, broccoli and fried potato wedges. The two of us shared for the perfect lunch! Worth taking your Nonna to! read more

The Restaurant was dark and quiet. There was no way to get my 101 year old Mother up the stairs. When I walked in to inquire about it they were not apologetic at all. I knew we should have left then. My Mom decided to try the stairs . She was a trooper. The food was underwhelming. Linguini with clams. Canned clams with fresh. Over cooked pasta. The rest of the food was mediocre at best. We will not be returning. Had such high expectations . read more

We haven't been here in a while. It was absolutely delicious with a New outdoor dining experience. The atmosphere is more casual & comfortable outside dining in a private area with about ten tables that are perfectly situated for social distancing. The tables which includes umbrellas & Frank Sinatra music is playing in the background. The Cocktails are always great here. We started off with Caesar Salad which was delicious. Then we had a tomato and mozzarella appetizer which was perfect. For Dinner I had the Veal Romano it was very tender but I would asked for it to be less salty next time and (I love salt).The 2nd Main Course was Salmon perfectly cooked. We ordered a side dish of spinach which was sauté with garlic. Unfortunately we did not have room for desserts which sounded delicious. I would definitely recommend this place for a more upscaled Italian Dining Experience. read more

Phenomenal Food fantastic! Service Fantastic. Atmosphere Fantastic! Company priceless!

Excellent Food, excellent service, a bit pricey, but well worth it! The Orange Roughy(fish) was delicious, the drinks strong and delicious.

Fantastic!! A must! And is this place worth eating some carbs? Hells to the yes! I cannot get his level of Italian out in LA. Looking for uber authentic Italian food, wanna feel like you are in your nona's kitchen eating her amazing meat sauce with al dente pasta? There are wonderful wines and most importantly you will feel like you are family here! Look no further! Disclaimer: if you are looking for trendy "farm to table, organic non gmo, zedd music playing, kale antipasti, seasonal farming" dont bother coming here.. this place is so not about "that". Just old school. NY Italian hospitality, funny sense of humor, service not rushed but well paced. You can actually Have a nice conversation with your table. Darkish lighting hence why I didnt take any food pix tonight.. sorry folks. Packed on a wed night (even with a ton of snow on the ground) at 7pm.. we got the last table for 3 as a walk in. The bar is old school... like you are in a bar in the Sopranos movie. Love it! They pour a mean martini. Nice pours of wines by the glass. Service: The service is on point! I cannot even call the server a server because they are sooo much more than that. They are the professionals helping guide you on your food adventure for the evening. What a handsome gentleman who served us. The owner or manager came by to see how our we enjoyed our evening and thanked us each. I mean who does that anymore? Food: Hot ...made in house mini baguette roll with a whipped butter... my tight pants now thanks you.. I had the hearts of palm mixed trio salad and almonds with a raspberry vinaigrette for starters.. tangy, delish with fresh veggies galore! I feeeking inhaled the rigatoni in bolognese sauce (I do not order pasta and haven't in any restaurant in over 2 yrs) but this place is worth IT sister! Creamy sauce, perfect balance of meat that melts in your mouth, perfect noodle to sauce ratio... yes if i could have licked my plate I would have. Bookmarked this bad boy! Id drive 1 hr to come eat here... its that good :) Now i have to put on my stretchy pants.... thank you! read more

Sempre Vivolo - Italian Near Me - Hauppauge, New York

Amazing service, delicious food and great ambiance. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!

Not just great food, the ambiance and the service are all suited well to the menu. Here, you will have a choice of a classic Italian menu. From pasta siciliano, yes with real anchovy and sprinkled baked bread crumbs on the top, to a superb veal saltimbocca made to perfection. I have never had a bad meal here, nor received bad service. I would recommend a jacket for dinner, as this is a traditional and classic dinning experience. You will be taken back in time, eating in pressed white linens, and real silverware on your table. Come hungry, and take the advice of their professional staff. Which have been there for well over 20 years and know their menu by heart. Such professionalism, from the staff is definitely one of the reasons I always enjoy my meals here. Indeed this is an old school restaurant, just which some of the newer restaurants would take note of how to do it right! read more

A definite "throwback" felt like the 80's in there. Highly rated restaurant that has been around a very long time. Food was good. Nothing innovative, traditional dishes are all represented. The server lacked personality, but maybe that's what they are going for here. I probably would have given 3 stars but they have a loyal following that appreciates what they do, that's worth something. Personally won't be going back. read more

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The food is always consistent and amazing. The atmosphere and service is top notch and the staff and owners makes you feel like family. read more

Great place and a friendly atmosphere! One of our favorite restaurants. Great for 2 to 10 people. Bob McMahon read more

Old school ambiance. Jackets required for men on Saturdays. Delicious food. My dad is obsessed with this place. Really nice waiters. The chicken scarpiello is my favorite. Nice warm bread too. read more

Delicious food and perfect service & ambiance. Easy parking. This place was an oasis and had it all.

Wonderful, old school dining. Excellent food and service. Warm atmosphere. Perfect night out! read more

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