First time at Chef's table. Food and service were excellent. The food and drink prices were also very reasonable with the exception of the fried calamari, which was $24. The fried calamari was very good, but $24 is a little on the high side. There's also a good size parking lot, which is a plus. Will definitely be going back to Chef's table. read more

Food and service were amazing Love the space, has great ambiance for a date or family dinner. Benny our server was great. He recommended very good dishes and delicious drinks. read more

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This is a hidden GEM!!! That you would never know about unless you know about it! It's a little hidden restaurant off of Merrick Road in Lynbrook, so out of its place and so tucked away. It's gotta be a secret the locals are keeping! You would pass it if you didn't know it was there, you have to turn off the road and go into an industrial looking parking lot and in the back looks like a house that needs to fix their landscaping! BUT!! Here's the secret..... you walk in the front door to this BEAUTIFUL, clean, crisp, delicious smelling restaurant. The atmosphere in there is like an art gallery meets a cozy but chic restaurant in Manhattan that's also in a quaint little upstate town. (If you can picture all that)! I could not believe my eyes when I walked in! The walls, the floors, the lighting, the pictures! What a vibe! Great date place, great party place, great girls night/lunch place! And here's the thing, everything was delicious. Now you wouldn't think of this restaurant in lynbrook. Most places have good food, but the food here is definitely a step above for that area! Fancy but not pretentious or intimidating! Just the food you love (mostly Italian) stepped up just a bit. There eggplant balls are something I would never even think was a thing but they tasted like meatballs and not overly eggplant but the texture was perfect to melt in your mouth with a nice little breaded outside. The papardelli pasta with short rib ragu was one of the best of its kind I ever tasted. I don't like parpadelli because it's think and heavy and sticks together, well not here!! It's homemade! And it's light and very easy to eat and does not stick together. And the short rib ragu is just beautifully cooked and flavored! Soft that melts in your mouth and so flavorful but not salty at all! Good job with that! We had other things! I loved each dish I tried! Veryyyyyy good food! Please go try this! A note to the restaurant! Thank you for a beautiful and delicious dinner, but pleaseeee let the outside reflect how amazing this restaurant is! You need a new big beautiful sign out front so everyone can see where and how you are and want to come. The sign is very uninviting and to be honest I wouldn't have eaten here because the sign is dirty and falling apart. And I would've thought the place sucked. And that's not who you are! It's wonderful!! read more

Chefs Table - Parapdelli Ragu - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

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We've been to the Chefs Table several times since my last review, and it seems like the service and quality of food has slipped. One of those visits we went with another couple and one of our party requested a gluten free menu, which the waitress provided. When he ordered he reminded her he was gluten intolerant, and she acknowledged. Well, the food wasn't gluten free and our friend got horribly ill on the way home due to their carelessness. After that we went to an event there. The service was lacking, the portions were very small (many left still hungry) and the food wasn't very good, it was average at best. It's disappointing, bc we started going when they first opened and it was great. Now, seems like they got comfortable/lazy and aren't nearly as good as they were. read more

We got back from vacation on Easter at dinner time so I figured we'd go out and I picked this place to go to after the airport. It was definitely a good place to be, packed! I understood for a holiday it'd be slower than usual so I was cool with that. Ambiance was nice, food was good. Only minus 1 star cause for some reason we had a bunch of drinks on our bill I luckily looked at, as my husband just wanted to hurry to pay and finally go home lol. No idea how it happened because none of us drink. Obviously an accident but luckily I caught it. It was taken off the bill. Just a reminder of always check your bill anywhere! It would've been a much worse story if I hadn't saw it until we got home and it was like an extra $20 or something we didn't have. I'd still recommend this place anyway and it was a busy day. read more

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best food and service you'll find anywhere Great staff bar floor and kitchen read more

Excellent food ordered from a menu that offers something for everyone. The mussels marinara was an excellent kickoff to a tremendous meal. Pollo Scarpariello was absolutely delicious. I struggled between ordering that and the seafood special. Pollo Sorrentino that was prepared by a very gifted chef was another great selection. Full bar. Great cocktails. Private parking lot. Caring attentive servers. Beautiful desserts. read more

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Hidden gem on Merrick Road in Lynbrook with its own parking. Beautiful setting, delicious food and excellent service. A must try!

We had a wonderful experience at Chef's Table. They have some parking in the back, allow a cork fee for BYOB, and provide great attentive service. The mussles and zucchini appetizers were delicious. Judging from the pictures I had to try the braised beef with pappardelle pasta made fresh. This is a very cozy family feel neighborhood restaurant! read more

Had dinner there last night and was very pleased. Ambiance is very nice. Clean and crisp feel. Sam is true professional. Started with cocktails at bar and moved on to table for dinner. The service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and the server was quite funny as he delivered the plates with a flare when placing them. We were not rushed which was great since we went out to dinner with old friends we had not seen in a while and were able to catch up and enjoy every moment. 3 ordered from prefix menu and everything was delicious. I ordered the short rib which was amazing! Portions are perfect. Will definitely go back. If you go for happy hour ... except holidays and eat at bar 20 percent off all cocktails and food. Honestly that is a great deal! I saw it on the website. read more

Chefs Table - Pappardelle con Spezzatino Di Manzo (short rib) - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

Been here several times, and it never disappoints (even when my wife had lots of sand in her clams, they promptly replaced it with somethings). Food is always tasty, ambiance always pleasant, noise level low and service exquisite. read more

Ordered delivery, having chosen from three different eatery's. The occasion was getting together with a decades old friend, after about 25 years. E knew it would go long so we had drinks at home , no DUI!s lol. Consequently no ambiance to report on. We ordered the lasagna, chicken Parmesan for entrees and a MozzarellaDi Burrata appetizer via a delivery service. The guy delivering the food was within the delivery time and not a moment too soon. We dug right in to the food, famished! The appetizer was delicious per my friend who has had it before. "Not chewy" was his statement and fear that it would be. He was very pleased. He also loved loved loved the lasagna and said it was one of the best he ever had with enough for leftovers the next day. I felt similarly about the chicken parm. It was not "bready" which is always my hesitation of ordering parmigiana dishes. It was delicious and plenty for the next day. I will definitely eat here again and next time maybe go in and be served! I will get the shrimp parm in hopes it's not bready also, but I am feeling confident as the food was really good. read more

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We, once again, visited Chef's Table, in Lynbrook! Everything about it was delightful. I ordered shrimp francaise with penne. Generous portion and delicious. My husband ordered their surf & turf. Hangar steak and shrimp. It was perfect. The atmosphere is low key, the staff is friendly. Remi, the bartender, is always a delight to be around. Make sure you visit them! read more

We came here on a Thursday night with a party of 11 that we had made reservations for from the yelp reviews. Everyone was so pleased . The staff is incredibly friendly we loved our waiter Benny and the food was incredible . We all will be back . Here's just a few pics of our food read more

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Tonight's dinner was outstanding. There were 4 ppl. 3 of us got the prix fix dinner & the other ordered off the regular menu. We have been here before and really liked our meals. Tonight it was next level. From the salads, Cesar salad in a cheese bowls, fried artichoke arugula salad and eggplant meatballs to entrees, eggplant parm, Seafood Fra Diavolo, Pappardelle Spezzatino Di Manzo & Flounder Oreganata. We got 3 desserts which was enough to share. If you haven't been, definitely go check it out. Everything was made a little special and it was so good. read more

Way overpriced. Service at best is mediocre. Nice looking place but the food wasn't that good. Especially for those prices

I went to the restaurant for their Valentine's Day dinner. The restaurant was clean modern and well lit. They had a bar with a TV. The service was average. The owner took our drink order and our dinner order. Our waiter took 20 minutes to ask us for our drink order. The atmosphere was loud and lively. I ordered the tuna tartare and my gal pal ordered the lobster baked clam. My gal pal said the baked clams tasted fishy. I like my tuna tartare. The Valentine's Day fixe menu offered a filet mignon which I ordered and my gal pal ordered the chicken caprese. The filet was tender and black pepper sauce was not overwhelming. The chicken was tender and the sauce was ok. The food was good. When I looked at the regular menu the prices were very high. $18 Caesar salad is expensive to me. $10 or $12 is ok but $18? The service was average. The waiter didn't serve us but the kitchen staff served us. The food was good not great. The service was average. The atmosphere was loud for these prices. Our martini drinks were good but small. Would I come back? Probably not. Personally not my style. read more

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This place is Amazing, truly genuine Italian food. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, special gratitude to Sam and Benny, who made night. It's about the special attention that makes a difference in the restaurant and customer service world. The decor is beautiful specially for those social media moments. Had a Spicy Margarita as a cocktail and it was made as perfection. read more

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Did a price fix Thanksgiving here one year and was beyond impressed! Such a cute place, the service and food were top notch. Highly recommend! read more

We had our anniversary dinner here and it lived up to the hype. The host, the waiter, the bartender, everyone provided impeccable service. The food is as good as any on Long Island and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The crab cake special was superb, as was the salmon and my wife's pasta dish. read more

Very lovely find! Cute restaurant, great atmosphere. Food was delicious, lots to choose from, made it tough to decide. Service and staff were helpful and friendly. read more

Service was very slow An hour or more to bring entrees. Food was nothing special. In all firness they offerred desert

Love this place. Friendly workers, great food and wonderful host. A true gem. Very accommodating to individual tastes.

The food is always amazing and tasty. Bennie the waiter is friendly and accommodating.

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is delicious with several options for different dietary needs and the servers are just the right amount of attentive. The atmosphere inside has a cozy and welcoming feel. Parking is limited. read more

I've been wanting to try The Chef's Table for a while and once I did i enjoyed it so much that I had to go back a week later to taste some other dishes. During my first visit I had the Pappardelle Spezzatino di Manzo at the recommendation of our waiter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love pappardelle and they do it justice with the very flavorful and delicious short rib sauce. My cousin had a huge order of chicke parmigiana and loved it. Sammy, the manager, recommended the fried calamari, but we thought it would be too much food in one sitting so when I went back with a different group of friends a week later, I ordered the fried calamari appetizer and a side order of pasta for dinner - it was by far the best, most tender, and super delicious fried calamari I've ever tasted. As a matter of fact I'm going back there again tonight to get some more calamari with my sister. My friends ordered the Pollo Valentina and the Bistecca Fiorentina. They said the steak was very good and the chicken dish was perfection. The meals, both times, were topped off with Jojo's Belgium chocolate mousse. It was so light, perfectly flavored without being too sweet, and absolutely delightful. If you haven't tried this restaurant, add it to your list. I'm sure you'll be anxious to add your review on here soon after you experience The Chef's table yourself. Mangia!!! read more

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Lovely restaurant with a wonderful ambiance! Food was delicious, prices reasonable, service was excellent, thank you Benny! Will definitely return! read more

Chefs Table - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

Service was attentive and prompt. Pre fix meal reasonable priced at $42, app, main , dessert. Calamari, flounder oreganata, ceasar salad and ziti were all good tasting. Cucumber martini and an old fashioned from bar tasted pretty good. Solid spot , no complaints , I'll be back to try more on the menu. read more

Food was amazing, staff was fantastic. Owner pops in at every table to check in on you. Bartender makes excellent, craft cocktails. Small and cozy, located on a residential street. You'll need to drive or uber. Bathroom super clean, I'll definitely be back, it's a dinner place, bar is tiny. Maybe 6-8 seats. read more

Amazing food, the white carbonara pasta was amazing Excellent service and great wine selection read more

I'd rate Chef's Table three and a half stars. Family friendly Italian restaurant in Lynbrook. Indoor and outdoor seating. Three single occupancy restrooms. One was handicap accessible. Large bar with a few nice whiskeys in the mix. Peroni on draft. Service was accommodating. I had the Rigatoni Cara Mia. Tasty and homey. Sauce was creamy. read more

Excellent dining experience for our first time visit. The food was delicious, the service by MJ and Benny was outstanding. The ambiance is very nice. We will definitely be back. read more

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Had dinner here last night to celebrate a friend's retirement. We were supposed to go to another but ended up here. I am so glad we did. It was amazing! The food, staff and ambiance was incredible. Benny our waiter was attentive and very pleasant. Will definitely be going back. read more

From Merrick , you'd pass it if you're not familiar with the area. Tucked off the street , is a true hidden gem. The food is absolutely fantastic. Some of the best Italian food I've had outside of my own home, as well as neighboring restaurants. The rigatoni Cara Mia is so flavorful and hearty. Baked clams were delicious, as was the pappardelle pasta. What truly sets this place above other restaurants in the area is the staff. Rudy is so genuinely kind, and happy to be there. He truly loves his work and is passionate about the experience of guests . The host who I assume is the owner, is very friendly and attentive as well. This was my second time going and I'll definitely be back again and again. PS, get the bread pudding for dessert even if you're full, it's worth it read more

Chefs Table - Bread pudding , topped with vanilla gelato & caramel drizzle - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

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Great restaurant! Staff it very friendly and attentive. Very big inside. Bar is very pretty and the bartender makes great drinks. The food is amazing. I've been for dinner and brunch and everything has been delicious. read more

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Great food and excellent service. We came here for brunch on Easter Sunday. It was not super busy but we had made reservations days priors. We were seated right away even though our entire group was not present yet. We were served complimentary fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee. The food was delicious and didn't take long to come to the tab, I had the steak and eggs, my wife had an omelette and we were both satisfied with the portion. The service was great and the desert was also delicious. We will definitely return. read more

Chefs Table - Cheesecake and chocolate cake - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

With a little tweaks, there's no doubt this place can become a 5-star restaurant. Much of the food is quite top-notch....the polenta with mushrooms was amazing and dessert was out of this world. What are just some of the fine-tuning that needs to happen to make this place a go-to destination in Nassau County? * Get a paid Pandora membership. Having music be interrupted by ads ruins the mood * The furniture feels like a catering hall. The décor of the interior wants to be adorned with banquettes and more elegant seating. The paper on top of the tables also cheapens the experience * Signs in bathrooms make it feel like a cafeteria, not a classy restaurant * Lighting at the beginning of the night was way too bright. It was lowered halfway through dinner to a much more appropriate level * The staff have not been trained on table numbers. Wrong food was brought to our table, and later on some unknown waitress just walks up and drops a bill and credit card for another guest without saying a word -- walking away before I could even catch her. * Parking lot has tow warning signs that don't clarify the restaurant's name. They should be replaced with more correct and less harsh wording. Would I go back? Absolutely. And I hope to be able to give them a 5-star review. Just hope they take some of these observations to heart. read more

Chefs Table - Salumi e Formaggi. Very good, but could benefit from a bit more variety, - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York

Our family has eaten at The Chef's Table many times. Great food; great atmoshere. Nice wine selections. No one rushes you and that's how it should be. It will continue to be our go to restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries and other family occasions. read more

Despite having lived in the area for many years, I had no idea this gem of a restaurant existed on a side street off Merrick Road that I don't think I've ever driven on. The Bucatini Alla Carbonara was an explosion of joy for my taste buds and my dining companion raved about her Rigatoni Cara Mia. The wait staff was friendly and attentive (but not overly so). So glad I found this place. read more

Loved this place. Came with family who has been there before. The presentation of the food reminded all of us of food we had on a trip to Quebec. We had 8 of us in our party. The place is very cozy and quaint. We came for brunch and it wasn't very crowded. The staff was great our waitress came right away for our drink order and brought it out fast. All of us ordered something different. I had the Challah French Toast, one person had the yogurt parfait, 2 people had the chicken and waffles, someone had Belgian waffles, someone had eggs Benedict, and a French Toast with bananas and two sides of bacon. Everything came out hot and looked fantastic. We left full and with no complaints. Would definitely recommend this place for brunch. read more

Chefs Table - The entrance way from our table - Italian Near Me - Lynbrook, New York