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THE best, freshest homemade pasta in a variety of delicious sauces. Outstanding service and amazing handcrafted cocktails. Gluten free options available. A warm and cozy setting. Make reservations and enjoy!
The best Italian restaurant on Long Island. Fresh pasta, authentic taste, amazing ambiance, and friendly service. Have been here several times and everything I've ordered has been amazing. Highly recommend coming here!
I will always look forward to visiting Talina! The ambiance is so nice - authentic Italian feel. Nice and friendly service. But the food is always the highlight - FRESH and delicious pasta every time. You can absolutely tell the difference between the pasta here and anywhere else. I can't wait to go back!
Went last night with reservations. The place is decorated beautifully and colorful but is quite small. Our server, Ilia, was great. Everyone kept coming around to clear plates and fill our glasses. We all started with margaritas that were more strong than flavorful but some people like their cocktails like that. The menu is not crazy extensive but more than enough choices. We started with artichokes, a big salad and a meat and cheese board. The articles were great. Others just okay. Wish they offered more appetizers. All the pastas we ordered were just amazing! Cappuccinos and desserts were good. Would come back to try more dishes.
First time visiting after wanting to try this place for a while. There were no reservations available online, but I called and they had seats at the bar. My husband is a big pasta lover, especially housemade pasta, and he chose the Garganelli al Salmone. My personal favorite was the cheese board the sliced turkey with onion jam was absolutely delicious. The ambiance is perfect for a date night. As a vegetable lover, the eggplant, tomato, and onion gratin was also a must-try absolutely perfect. Can't wait to come back and try more fresh pasta options.
Great spot in Babylon with homemade pastas! Cozy inside with limited seating - reservations are a must. Service was so friendly and engaging. The braised bean appetizer was surprisingly delicious. We ordered two pastas - the half moons in truffle butter (decadent) and hand rolled pasta twists with sausage ragu (delightful). We also had the small meat board which was a great assortment of options. Definitely over ordered for two people, but who doesn't like leftovers?! My only knock on them - they don't offer bread for the table gratis - and that's a sin with sauces this good! This place is a must try!
I was so excited to finally try this place and it did not disappoint! It is beautiful and cozy inside. Service was great and food was delicious. I can't wait to back and try other menu items!
It's always a pleasure to find a restaurant where the food is truly made with love--and this authentic Italian gem stands out like no other. Our first visit was for my husband's birthday, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. This time, I came with a girlfriend for a relaxing evening of pasta and wine. The ravioli, new on the menu, was a delightful surprise--handmade and filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a light butter and lemon sauce. Perfect for summertime! I had my absolute favorite dish: fresh pasta with sausage and tomatoes. It's always outstanding. To finish, we shared the fresh pear with gelato--a simple, elegant, and perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves genuine Italian food and a cozy atmosphere!
I was recommended to come try Talina in Babylon. I made reservations for my cousin and I in advance and glad we did. When we walked in there was a name tag on our reserved table which was nice. Place is not that large but makes it feel like a cozy place in Italy. Drinks we did an aperol spritz and the movala martini. We started with the crostini appetizer - delicious. Entrees we shared the gnocchi and strozzapretti gratinati - AMAZING. Dessert we shared the apple cake. Espresso martini was very strong espresso but still good. We will definitely be back!
Finally was able to get a reservation last evening at Talina Osteria Everything we had was outstanding. The pasta is all homemade and I was blown away by the dishes. Went overboard with the ordering since I wanted to try a lot of the pasta dishes. We ordered the Gnocchi Taleggio Radicchio E Rucola which were incredible pillow, soft , potato gnocchi in a cheese sauce, sautéed radicchio and arugula.We also ordered the Strozzapreti Gratinati -Hand rolled pasta twists with sausage ragu , arugula and toasted bread crumbs. Last pasta dish was the Mezzelune Al Tartufo. The half moon ravioli filled with meat and chicken , ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle butter. Run don't walk to Talina in Babylon the desserts are just as incredible as the entrees -- eating dinner at Talina Osteria Romagnola .
The second time visiting the AMAZING Brittany at Talina for the Freshest, most authentic italian cusinie! Ive been waiting all month to come back here for my moms early birthday dinner and it was a magical experience! She took the best care for us! The atmosphere was identical to how I remember on my trip to Italy! So welcoming, warm, and true to the culture! We started with the apps: eggplant & tomato gratin.. the tomato was so fresh, sweet and the best eggplant ive ever had.. topped with a simple breadcrumbs The Piadinas were probably my FAVORITE that ive be so excited to try! Especially the Nud: prosciutto cotto fontina cheese and mushroom spread .. this was my favorite on the apps menu that id have for myself as a meal! After sharing the delicious apps my mom and I shared our favorite pasta. Strozzapreti Gratinati that Brittany hand rolls herself with sausage rags, arugala and light breadcrumbs topping! Ended the meal with dessert to celebrate my moms bday, the apricot crostata and pear desserts were our favorite! Sweet plum pear and fresh apricot tart! Thank you so much for making the celebration so special! Brittany and pietro, thank you so much for offering your talent and giving the community the truest italian experience From service, ambiance, kind waitstaff, to every part of the meal was Perfection!!! and im so happy to have the honor of sharing the meal & service by you! AGAIN, you guys set the bar high....I will forever recommend your establishment and highly rate Talina as the best italian restaurant on Long Island!
Living locally over in West Islip, I was a once-a-week regular at Talina Osteria and frequently recommended it to friends. Unfortunately, after the terrible customer service my wife and her group experienced during their 5:00 PM dinner today, we will absolutely not be returning. The staff was incredibly rude and repeatedly rushed the group, harassing them about a strict 1 hour and 45-minute table limit. What makes this completely illogical is that there were at least five open tables in the dining room at the time. Instead of letting paying customers relax, enjoy their evening, and spend more money on drinks, management actively chose to push them out the door. To make matters worse, when my wife respectfully approached the owner to explain that we are loyal weekly customers and felt the staff was being hostile, he was entirely dismissive and couldn't have cared less. It is amazing that an owner would rather throw out regulars than fill empty tables. Extremely disappointing experience--save your money and go somewhere that actually values its patrons.
If you haven't been to Talina in Babylon, NY yet, you're missing out. The food was absolutely amazing as always and the ambiance truly makes you feel like you've stepped right into Italy. Chef Brittany does it again, consistently serving up delicious dishes that keep us coming back. They just celebrated their one-year anniversary, and the success is well-deserved. My husband had the gnocchi, while I went with the hand-rolled pasta twists topped with a sausage ragu. Perfection. We also enjoyed the Grigliatta Mista, which is always my favorite. We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and capped the night with stewed pears and vanilla gelato, followed by smooth espresso martinis. They wrote an Anniversary wish to us in chocolate syrup!! Loved that! Special shoutout to Chris, our waiter. He was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Service was just as excellent as the food. If you haven't been to Talina Babylon NY, do yourself a favor and get there soon. Your stomach will thank you. Dana Varricchio, Long Island Realtor
17 days ago
This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants on Long Island, and that's saying something! It's definitely more of a chill, cozy vibe than a fancier date night place, but that's just my opinion. I definitely saw some people who got dressed up for dinner here. There's a huge parking lot in the back, as well as some street parking out front. When we arrived, we were promptly seated, and there's a good amount of tables as well as a lot of seating at the bar, and the bar was beautifully decorated. For the two of us, we definitely spoiled ourselves for dinner. We ordered focaccia, the Insalata Ghibellina aka lettuce salad with pumpkin seeds, as well as Negroni cocktails. And then we also shared the grilled artichoke (Carciofi allá Piastra) with our pasta dishes. I got the pasta special, which was pumpkin ravioli in a sage butter sauce, and that came with parmesan on the side without me even needing to ask for it. My husband got the pistachio ravioli (Cappellacci al Pistacchio). I loved my dish, and his was not bad either, but his was definitely heavier than mine. I'm sad that mine was only a seasonal special, because I would definitely go back to eat it many more times. For dessert, we ordered the Dolcetti e Vin Brulé Freddo) which was nice and not too heavy. I am so sad that we ended up forgetting our leftovers, because everything was delicious, especially the focaccia bread. Our server was also super nice, and I would absolutely go back in a heartbeat. read more
Came here with some friends for dinner and had a nice time. It is a cute place with absolutely delicious home made pasta. The place is very small though to a point where you are inches away from your table neighbors that you've never met. I think they should have a better table placement inside or eventually get s bigger restaurant. Good wine and good food though! read more
8 months ago
Beautiful and cozy restaurant, it's very small so definitely make a reservation! Nice bar area and a few high tops by the front window. Small menu but very nice and interesting recipes. I really appreciate the attention to detail in regards to ingredients and flavor pairings. The pasta is very good and is homemade, made in house. The service was impeccable. Great wine list and drink menu. The salad was huge and more than enough for two people, though it was slightly overdressed. read more
6 months ago
THE best, freshest homemade pasta in a variety of delicious sauces. Outstanding service and amazing handcrafted cocktails. Gluten free options available. A warm and cozy setting. Make reservations and enjoy! read more
4 months ago
The best Italian restaurant on Long Island. Fresh pasta, authentic taste, amazing ambiance, and friendly service. Have been here several times and everything I've ordered has been amazing. Highly recommend coming here! read more
8 months ago
I will always look forward to visiting Talina! The ambiance is so nice - authentic Italian feel. Nice and friendly service. But the food is always the highlight - FRESH and delicious pasta every time. You can absolutely tell the difference between the pasta here and anywhere else. I can't wait to go back! read more
Went last night with reservations. The place is decorated beautifully and colorful but is quite small. Our server, Ilia, was great. Everyone kept coming around to clear plates and fill our glasses. We all started with margaritas that were more strong than flavorful but some people like their cocktails like that. The menu is not crazy extensive but more than enough choices. We started with artichokes, a big salad and a meat and cheese board. The articles were great. Others just okay. Wish they offered more appetizers. All the pastas we ordered were just amazing! Cappuccinos and desserts were good. Would come back to try more dishes. read more
9 months ago
First time visiting after wanting to try this place for a while. There were no reservations available online, but I called and they had seats at the bar. My husband is a big pasta lover, especially housemade pasta, and he chose the Garganelli al Salmone. My personal favorite was the cheese board the sliced turkey with onion jam was absolutely delicious. The ambiance is perfect for a date night. As a vegetable lover, the eggplant, tomato, and onion gratin was also a must-try absolutely perfect. Can't wait to come back and try more fresh pasta options. read more
Great spot in Babylon with homemade pastas! Cozy inside with limited seating - reservations are a must. Service was so friendly and engaging. The braised bean appetizer was surprisingly delicious. We ordered two pastas - the half moons in truffle butter (decadent) and hand rolled pasta twists with sausage ragu (delightful). We also had the small meat board which was a great assortment of options. Definitely over ordered for two people, but who doesn't like leftovers?! My only knock on them - they don't offer bread for the table gratis - and that's a sin with sauces this good! This place is a must try! read more
It's always a pleasure to find a restaurant where the food is truly made with love--and this authentic Italian gem stands out like no other. Our first visit was for my husband's birthday, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. This time, I came with a girlfriend for a relaxing evening of pasta and wine. The ravioli, new on the menu, was a delightful surprise--handmade and filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a light butter and lemon sauce. Perfect for summertime! I had my absolute favorite dish: fresh pasta with sausage and tomatoes. It's always outstanding. To finish, we shared the fresh pear with gelato--a simple, elegant, and perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves genuine Italian food and a cozy atmosphere! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
I was recommended to come try Talina in Babylon. I made reservations for my cousin and I in advance and glad we did. When we walked in there was a name tag on our reserved table which was nice. Place is not that large but makes it feel like a cozy place in Italy. Drinks we did an aperol spritz and the movala martini. We started with the crostini appetizer - delicious. Entrees we shared the gnocchi and strozzapretti gratinati - AMAZING. Dessert we shared the apple cake. Espresso martini was very strong espresso but still good. We will definitely be back! read more
Finally was able to get a reservation last evening at Talina Osteria Everything we had was outstanding. The pasta is all homemade and I was blown away by the dishes. Went overboard with the ordering since I wanted to try a lot of the pasta dishes. We ordered the Gnocchi Taleggio Radicchio E Rucola which were incredible pillow, soft , potato gnocchi in a cheese sauce, sautéed radicchio and arugula.We also ordered the Strozzapreti Gratinati -Hand rolled pasta twists with sausage ragu , arugula and toasted bread crumbs. Last pasta dish was the Mezzelune Al Tartufo. The half moon ravioli filled with meat and chicken , ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, truffle butter. Run don't walk to Talina in Babylon the desserts are just as incredible as the entrees -- eating dinner at Talina Osteria Romagnola . read more
1 year ago
The second time visiting the AMAZING Brittany at Talina for the Freshest, most authentic italian cusinie! Ive been waiting all month to come back here for my moms early birthday dinner and it was a magical experience! She took the best care for us! The atmosphere was identical to how I remember on my trip to Italy! So welcoming, warm, and true to the culture! We started with the apps: eggplant & tomato gratin.. the tomato was so fresh, sweet and the best eggplant ive ever had.. topped with a simple breadcrumbs The Piadinas were probably my FAVORITE that ive be so excited to try! Especially the Nud: prosciutto cotto fontina cheese and mushroom spread .. this was my favorite on the apps menu that id have for myself as a meal! After sharing the delicious apps my mom and I shared our favorite pasta. Strozzapreti Gratinati that Brittany hand rolls herself with sausage rags, arugala and light breadcrumbs topping! Ended the meal with dessert to celebrate my moms bday, the apricot crostata and pear desserts were our favorite! Sweet plum pear and fresh apricot tart! Thank you so much for making the celebration so special! Brittany and pietro, thank you so much for offering your talent and giving the community the truest italian experience From service, ambiance, kind waitstaff, to every part of the meal was Perfection!!! and im so happy to have the honor of sharing the meal & service by you! AGAIN, you guys set the bar high....I will forever recommend your establishment and highly rate Talina as the best italian restaurant on Long Island! read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
Living locally over in West Islip, I was a once-a-week regular at Talina Osteria and frequently recommended it to friends. Unfortunately, after the terrible customer service my wife and her group experienced during their 5:00 PM dinner today, we will absolutely not be returning. The staff was incredibly rude and repeatedly rushed the group, harassing them about a strict 1 hour and 45-minute table limit. What makes this completely illogical is that there were at least five open tables in the dining room at the time. Instead of letting paying customers relax, enjoy their evening, and spend more money on drinks, management actively chose to push them out the door. To make matters worse, when my wife respectfully approached the owner to explain that we are loyal weekly customers and felt the staff was being hostile, he was entirely dismissive and couldn't have cared less. It is amazing that an owner would rather throw out regulars than fill empty tables. Extremely disappointing experience--save your money and go somewhere that actually values its patrons. read more
1 year ago
If you haven't been to Talina in Babylon, NY yet, you're missing out. The food was absolutely amazing as always and the ambiance truly makes you feel like you've stepped right into Italy. Chef Brittany does it again, consistently serving up delicious dishes that keep us coming back. They just celebrated their one-year anniversary, and the success is well-deserved. My husband had the gnocchi, while I went with the hand-rolled pasta twists topped with a sausage ragu. Perfection. We also enjoyed the Grigliatta Mista, which is always my favorite. We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and capped the night with stewed pears and vanilla gelato, followed by smooth espresso martinis. They wrote an Anniversary wish to us in chocolate syrup!! Loved that! Special shoutout to Chris, our waiter. He was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Service was just as excellent as the food. If you haven't been to Talina Babylon NY, do yourself a favor and get there soon. Your stomach will thank you. Dana Varricchio, Long Island Realtor read more
2 months ago
So glad I went here, I heard amazing things so had to come check it out. What a wonderful experience. The food is top notch and everything is made from scratch with love. The drinks are tasty and presented beautifully. The servers were very nice and didn't rush us through our courses. The place itself is small and parking can be rough so give yourself a few extra minutes for that. Everything we ate was delicious and I can't wait to go back with more people and try some different items. Well done Talina read more
2 years ago
Came in on a Friday night without reservations and luckily there were seats available at the bar. The place is small and intimate. The added plus about this place is that they have a small parking lot in the back - since it does get quite difficult to find street parking in the village. We ordered the Nud flatbread, Eggplant, Tomato and Onion gratin, tagliatelle ragu and strozzapreti gratinati pasta. The Nud flatbread almost reminded me of a quesadilla which was a bit weird but it was still good. The pasta was definitely the star of the meal. You can taste how fresh and homemade the pasta is. I didn't feel overstuffed eating the pasta as sometimes it can be a bit too heavy and you feel like you have to take a nap after. I would definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Fresh homemade pasta just hits the palate differently. The food is fresh, the ambience is quaint, service is prompt and done with care. The drinks and desserts start and end the meal perfectly and they are nothing short of delicious. I believe reservations are a must for this amazing dining experience. I honestly can't wait to go back again and again. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
My favorite thing about going to small restaurants is their authenticity! The food could not have been more fresh tasting and yummy at Talina. I also love that the portions were large but not to the point where you feel like a glutton after the meal. My boyfriend and I could not have asked for a better dining experience! The servers made sure our food was out quickly and we had everything we needed. I am so happy with this new addition to Babylon and I hope they continue to grow! read more
This place is a hidden gem in Babylon! It's north of the rest of the restaurants so unless you can get a spot in the small lot behind it, parking is horrific but the food was absolutely phenomenal and so were the drinks! I had the mo va la and then the two specials for the week-the cucumber sangria and amaretto espresso martini. The first two were very light and refreshing-great for a hot summer day-despite it being cold and raining when I went. My friends and I split all the food so we got the mortadella piadina, 3 pastas-lemon ravioli, pasta with ragu & the pasta with spinach, then the rosemary potatoes and zucchini. Dessert was the hazelnut gelato. Every dish was better than the next and you can tell everything was fresh. I would get everything again except maybe the potatoes. They did nothing for me. I would have preferred some type of bread to go with the pasta though. The place is a little uncomfortably small inside but super cute. And of course they upcharge for credit card despite their drinks being overpriced already. I would def come again though! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Authentic Italian!! Small little gem of a restaurant. Food was amazing so glad we dined here we will definitely be back. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
2nd Time in a Month! Once again did not disappoint! Tough to get reservations but the wait is well worth it! Plan ahead! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
The food was delicious! From the appetizers to desserts, everything was amazing! Definitely order the meezalune Al tartufo, it's out of this world! The staff was very friendly and the service was great! Drinks are also great! I can't wait to go back! read more
1 year ago
10000/10. This is probably my new favorite place! My third time coming and it hasn't disappointed. The pasta dishes are phenomenal, the bread is delicious + the drinks are exceptional. Not one negative thing to say about this gem of a spot! read more
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