Tesoro is one of the best Italian restaurants on Long Island. They have great authentic dishes, friendly service and a family type atmosphere. Don't miss out on the live music as well on specific nights. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Best Veal Parmigiano and Rigatoni ala Vodka I've ever had, full stop. Don't pass on this one. read more

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What a Gem! First time here and everything was absolutely delicious and the service was impeccable. Great place for romantic dinners or hit the lounge area for karaoke or comedy. From the outside parking lot to the restrooms the entire facility is spotless and well maintained. From apps to desert everything hits your tastebuds in every way! Can't wait to go back! read more

The food here is delicious! My family discovered this gem a few years ago. The food and the waiters ate top tier as well as the owners.

Came here for a work event awhile back. My father in law raved about the place which had me excited. Parking lot is a bit smaller but I got lucky thankfully. We were in a side room which initially had a weird seating arrangement, but the they fixed things and eventually turned on the lights. Not a big deal, just a strange start. Service was very good throughout. Appetizers were pretty good. Everyone raved about the eggplant rollatini. Clams were just ok as was the fried calamari. I got the veal chop parm with a side of penne ala vodka, as I noticed others doing that on here. The veal chop was a good quality cutlet, however the breads didn't stick well so it was on the soggy side. The flavor was there, but it looked and ate sloppy. Sauce was good, not great. Cheese wasn't browned either which is a pet peeve of mine. Vodka sauce was great, while the pasta was a bit overcooked. At least I had plenty of leftovers. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food well enough. Final bill was a bit more than expected however still not insane. Maybe not a world beating dinner, however this was perfectly enjoyable for its purpose. Main dining room looked nicer so would recommend that instead. Would come again with more modest expectations. read more

Amazing family run Italian restaurant. The service and food are amazing. Have been eating here for years.

I have been to Tesoro many times over the years, however, it's been several years since my last visit. My wife and I attended a family dinner there for Easter. We had a large group: 18 adults and 3 children. Tesoro did not disappoint. The staff handled our large group like a well oiled machine. Very attentive, friendly and efficient. The owner circulates the restaurant and ensures that all guests are enjoying themselves. The food here is fantastic. Traditional Italian cuisine prepared to perfection. We began with cold Antipast, eggplant rolatini, baked clams and calamari. Unfortunately, I was unable to photograph all these dishes as they were gobbled up very quickly. The eggplant was outstanding. Creamy riccota filling covered with a wonderful red sauce . Baked clams were great . Whole clams perfectly seasoned. Antipast contained quality cured meats and cheeses. Calamari was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. For the main course my wife had the veal Tesoro. She described it as unique and delicious. It was stuffed with eggplant and mozzarella and covered in an exceptional red/brown sauce. The only drawback of this dish is that it does not include a pasta or other side. She would have loved the sauce on penne. This appears to be a theme on many entrees. Including that would have been a huge plus. I went with ravioli and meatballs. The meatballs here are great. They contain a blend of meats that result in a distinctive texture and flavor. They have a great array of traditional favorites. My son chose the chicken parm which he enjoyed. Although we moved out of the area a few years ago we will definitely be back soon. Well worth the 45 minute drive. Tesoro is an old school ristorante that has been in this location for over 45 years. They truly provide a fantastic dining experience reminiscent of years gone by when the guest experience and the food was extremely important to the owner and staff. Definitely put this on top of your list when considering a fine Italian meal. read more

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Definitely a must try ! Very hospitable staff , they were able to do substitute couple items and stuff . Food is partially Halal. Great Italian Restaurant in Westbury with nice ambiance. read more

Tesoro - Italian Near Me - Westbury, New York

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Actually 2 1/2 stars. Penne ala vodka and meatballs enjoyed! Pasta bolognese very salty. Veal Castagna disappointing in all regards... grey chewy veal, chestnut sauce lacking compared to so many others tried. Cauliflower, wee bit of, and salty. Risotto no layered flavors, nor creamy Pricey. Service was friendly and confident. read more

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Excellent food and service! Come for happy hour and have great food and great wine at a low price

food is excellent, the service is great . There arent a lot of places that have been around for over 40 years and you can see why they are still here and will be for a long time. Very clean , full service bar with great specialty cocktails . We had chickenparm with cappelini pasta and the special which was Tomahawk Pork chop , everything cooked to perfection! read more

Tesoro - tomahawk porkchop special & chicken parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Westbury, New York

Good old school style Italian. All the dishes are fresh and very flavorful no complaints. I do wish the service was a bit better but besides that I recommend! (Get the veal parm!) read more

Tesoro - Veal Chop Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Westbury, New York

Food was fresh and simple. A bit over price but service is great and parking is available read more

Another fantastic meal. I had Sunday sauce over pasta which was fabulous and my fiancé had fettuccine Alfredo and loved that the sauce wasn't the usual heavy cream sauce. Al ( hope that's right??) did a great job and as always Nick makes great martini's. Thanks !!!!! read more

This is a lovely family owned restaurant worthy of this praise. They are conveniently located on Old Country Road in Hicksville at the end of a small strip mall. They also have their owned dedicated parking lot. You enter into a nie medium size restaurant with a wonderful bar area just to sit and relax. Plenty of windows allow ample lighting during the day and the evening light is soft and effective. You feel very comfortable in these settings. We came as part of our Kiwanis club meeting and had our own area with one very long table to seat us all. The staff here is very attentive to detail and paid a lot of attention to our group. They took our orders first so our meeting could begin and they would just bring our food. My meal was simple and tasty.. A nice cold crisp salad to start followed by an order of sole oreganata. The sole was fresh and tasty. A nice size order for dinner but not enough to also finish at home. The meal went very well and was followed by some coffee. This is a comfortable place to come fo a meal and I am happy to recommend it to all. am looking forward to returning and ordering off the menu. KUDOs to the team at Tesoro Ristorante Italiano read more

Tesoro - Wonderful sole oreganata. - Italian Near Me - Westbury, New York

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Our office held the annual Christmas party here last week and I'm so glad they did because this will be my new go to for Italian on Long Island . Family owned and operated , very attentive service , warm welcoming , treated like family even though it was our first time here . Great drinks , great food . Everything was fresh, presentation was on point , the appetizers were endless , everything I tried was exceptional. For dessert I had the raspberry cheesecake ,it was out of this world read more

Tesoro - Stuffed filet of sole - Italian Near Me - Westbury, New York

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Just attended a family party for a 50th anniversary at Tesoro. The staff was very friendly and accommodating with great plant based options. Will definitely be visiting again! It's great to see a thriving family business in the area. read more

Food is always delicious and beautifully prepared. Staff is respectful and attentive. Ambiance is intimate and comfortable. Just a terrific all around experience read more

Gordan Ramsey needs to pay a visit to. I ordered the Alaskan king crab leg. It tasted like it was frozen for three years. It was salty just nasty. read more

I went to Tesoro before going to a concert at Westbury Music Fair. It's pretty close by. They give you the most delicious bread. I ordered the Veal Parmesan it was excellent. I had it with a vodka sauce which I highly recommend. Worth the trip. read more

Tesoro Ristorante is a gemma! From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable. They brought out warm, fresh bread with butter and extra virgin olive oil--such a great start. For appetizers, we had the Burrata, and it was incredible--creamy, fresh, mozzarella ball, and paired perfectly with the accompanying flavors, veggies and sauce. For mains, we tried the Chicken Sorrantino, Basilico, and Ribeye Steak, and each dish was cooked to perfection. The flavors were rich, the portions were generous, and everything came out surprisingly fast without compromising quality. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a date night or even an anniversary dinner. The price point is absolutely worth it for the quality of food and service. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Everything is amazing! Our bartender Christina.. WONDERFUL! Food .. EXCELLENT! Tony, this was our first time here... outstanding! Thank You for a wonderful meal read more

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Very reasonable..good service..very good food..valet parking crowded only one guy working and maitre d gave a stupid answer when we asked about leaving car running with keys in it.. said oh we have good insurance if something happens.,! That's what the customer wants to hear.. read more

The facts that myself,my family, have been going there for lunch and or dinner for over 40 years and never having anything but good food, good service say it all. Tony is a master. read more

Be ready to be treated like royalty and family by the owner Tony who greets his customers personally by doing rounds and checking in. Phenomenal traditional Italian food, made freshly and ready to amaze your tastebuds and fill your stomach happily. We have also had special events in the private room and recommended it highly. read more

The food was great! Service was excellent! The place was very clean too! And they didn't rush you out!!! read more

Authentic Italian with impeccable service. Always a perfect consistent great meal. Fresh homemade pasta or pasta Fresca In an area with limited parking but have a valet read more

Old school Italian vibe. This is the place that owner/manager is coming by your table to make sure everything is ok and you are being well taken care of. All of the dishes that are labeled with Tesoro at the end are their signature dishes and sets them aside from the regular Italian dish. They add their spin to it whether is a different sauce or garnish, gives a "spin". The waiting staff is attentive and will help you through options if you are indecisive. Large portions. Small bar area. Larger family dining area with a large TV in the center of the room. Very old school family ran decor. read more

This place was so good, i'm unsure where to start! We were a big party of 10 on a Sunday and this place did not disappoint. First off, their complimentary starter bread is downright addictive, especially the one with the red sauce on it. I started with one of their specials, a sausage type egg roll served with marinara sauce. For my entree i got their pork chop served with peppers, potatoes and onions. The pork chop was thick, juicy and the veggies were perfectly cooked and slightly charred. Service was a little slow but we were a big group so it made sense. Overall we loved the food and are excited to go back. read more

I've been here quite a few times over the years but apparently never left a review. When I do visit it's usually with a group of about a dozen or so guys that I've worked with at one point or another throughout the last 30 years. We all enjoy returning because the food and service is always excellent. Some of my favorite appetizers are:. Breaded and fried mozzarella topped with a lemon caper sauce (in my opinion it's the best item on the entire menu). Shrimp cocktail is also a standout because the shrimp are colossal and delicious. Many of the entrees are very good but my favorites are the chicken on a bed of spinach and the stuffed Chilean sea bass. Last night (6/23/23) I tried a short rib special served with ziti on the side. The meat was so tender you could cut it with a fork and the sauce was spectacular. For dessert you can't go wrong with the tiramisu or tartufo. It's an all around pleasant experience and a relaxing way to spend a night out for a satisfying meal. The staff is attentive and accommodating and it has an upscale ambiance without being stuffy and it keeps a pretty casual atmosphere. Prices are what you'd expect to pay at any similar type restaurant. read more

The service was really awful. Our server asked us if we had received our food yet( after they had already taken it away. ) But the food was very good.. maybe it was just an extra busy night for them.. well give them another chance. read more

We were warmly greeted by Tony who is so friendly and welcoming. We ordered so much food as appetizers that we were so full but carried on. We had French onion soup baked clams and bread with mozzarella. So delish. We then ordered chicken toscana, Supa de peace eggplant rollatini and risotto. Such flavor and great portions. We have been coming here for several years and will continue read more

Tesoro - Onion soup - Italian Near Me - Westbury, New York

For starters, the waiter was very rude. The first time when he was taking orders, we had asked him to wash up before he went around to ask people what they wanted, because he smell like cigarettes really bad. They purposely did not put the wine on the tables so people were coming to the bar and we're ordering drinks top shelf. They never told us that it wasn't an open bar. We asked three times while we were there to get the wine on the tables and they didn't, instead they filled all the pictures of soda, then took forever to get bread and anti-pasta on the tables. The cold antipasto was supposed to be the sliced tomato with the mozzarella the roasted pepper on top with the vinegar drizzle instead, they did something weird on the dish. Then some of us had asked if there was any supplements to the menu because of their gluten allergy and the waiter was rude and told them there is nothing they can do about it and to figure something else out. We were shocked there were no choice of vegetables or salad and the pasta portion was less than a baby portion. The chicken franchese was very eggy While we were there, there was a flood in both bathrooms and some of our family members couldn't use the bathroom. At end, they never asked anyone if they wanted coffee. And when we went to pay the bill they charged us for an open bar which was an additional $30 per person. On top of all this, they were bringing people through the party to be seated for dinner in the back. read more

Love this place food is exceptional service is phenomenal and try the veal it's the best in the city

The food was superb. The service was Exelent . First time there , and will do it again soon . Best time to go for dinner is during the week when it's not busy at all . Had a wonderful time read more

Had dinner there last night. Everything was top notch. Food was excellent as was the service. Very nice atmosphere. Enjoyed background music as it was not blasting but still loud enough to be heard. Will definitely return. read more

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

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Went for a Sunday night early dinner (4:30pm) with another couple. We were greeted right away by the Owner, very nice, they were just cleaning up from a large private party, but we were made to feel warm right away. The apps were fantastic, mozzarella bread, mini meatballs and octopus My entree of linguini and sausage hit just right Highly recommended and I'll be back read more

Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Ambiance was good. Fair pricing. Overall, a good experience. read more

Past Friday, party of 6 (4 Italians,1 Irish and one PR) we usually go out once a month for get together and try different type of food and cuisine, we usually avoid Italian restaurants because we know better. The place is nice and well lit, completely full, the Valet parking was a little bit overwhelmed because of the rush hour, but OK overall. Our waiter was a tall fellow, black shirt with moustache, I dont recall his name, very friendly and professional. We order some drinks from the bar and were decent, except the Diet Coke was served in a small glass with lots of ice, a little overcharged for such a small drink with not refill. We share some antipastos for the table, -stuffed shrimps (terrible, look like the shrimp was boiled then stuffed, no flavor). - Fried (rubberish) Calamary - Grilled Octopus was mostly salad, different parts mixed together, not full tentacles, cold because was pre prepared, not good. As entree we order some "Special od the day" - Sesame crusted Swordfish with broccoli rabe, the waiter asks how we like to cook, of course rare, when served the whole fish was cut in sliced and GRAY in color, not pink at all, the taste was just like the look Gray as well, Broccoli rabe were good, but we have sent back, they asked if want to another entree, No Thanks, was disgusting. - 2 Filet of sole and shrimp oreganata, same as the stuffed shrimps, same slimy flavor. - 2 Racks of Lamb nocello was good, tasty. No complaint. - Zuppa di Pesce with marinara sauce, the sauce was full of prepackaged "italian" dry spices, something out of Olive Garden or the frozen section of a supermarket. - The Salmon Bianco was plain flat, not flavor at all. As usual at the end we split the bill in 4 using 4 credit cards, the waiter brings us 4 bills and 4 pens with the name of the restaurant print on, we all laugh and take the pens home as a reminder not to ever come back. read more