I might have to say it, that this was one of the best Italian Restaurants I've eaten at on Long Island, and I've eaten at spots all over the area. The 516 and 631.
Two of my best friends and I came down here because I've had 2 gift certificates for this place for a very very long time 2011 and 2013, so we decided that tonight is the night.
We rolled in around 745-8 and immediately was greeted with a handshake and a smile from the manager Vinny, who was on the phone, but still had time to say hello, incredibly warm and nice guy.
We sit at the bar for a pre-dinner drink. Bartender comes over, takes the order, pours out the Martinis and Old Fashioned, and we enjoy good conversation, watch the Mets game, and relax for a bit and catchup. Have a 2nd round too, and a few of them he took care of, nice guy!!
We move to the table and put our stuff down, my buddies wanted to go have a smoke, I say sure so I join them. I don't smoke but I hung around and chatted while they did.
We come back inside and, the table was already set for all of us, Bread Basket on the table, Waters Poured, and a Welcome Wagon for Kings, We loved it!!
Our waiter comes over, Joey, really nice guy, around our age so we chatted it up with him and talked about all sorts of things. He was on point with everything, refills of Wine and Water, Checking to see if we needed anything, recommendations, small talk, all of it! Amazing service.
The place wasn't crowded, maybe 1 or 2 tables filled with 4-6 people each. 2 waiters, a bus boy, and incredible service and care to us, wonderful guys.
I decide to get a Steak, Medium. My buddy gets the Fish and Risotto, and my other friend gets the other Italian Dish pictured.
This is all honesty from each of us from what we had.
Bread Basket- So many choices and styles of bread, hard, soft, flavored with cheeses, oils and butter, amazing with wine as a starter.
We got Crab Cakes with Lobster Sauce too...and I'll tell you right now, that Lobster Sauce is out of this world, fantastic. Crab Cakes were hot, fresh, and delicious too.
We got Mozzerella stuffed with Avocado and Proscutto too, delicious, fresh, flavorful, and filling, best appetizers ever.
My steak was so juicy, hot, and tender that I couldn't ask for a better cut. Especially while we were having our 2 bottles of wine for dinner!! I 100000 percent recommend the steak if you're in the mood.
Now, the downside is the Fish and Risotto. I took a bite of the fish and it was "fishy" like a not so fresh vibe. I wasn't a fan and neither was my friend. He also hated the risotto. So beware of the fish.
My other friend with the Cheese Italian dish loved it.
Also, the manager came over, we schmoozed about Show Business, Movies in New York, The Food, Italy, Family, all sorts of stuff. The guy was great. We felt like family.
For dessert, we topped it off with Cake, Lemoncello, Capuccino, and Espresso.
This. Restaurant. Is. Magnificent.
One of the best dinners I've had in such a long time. Bring your friends. Bring your family. This place is incredible!! read more