Second time here and glad I gave it another shot. Food was way better than the first time and our…read moreservers for the private party were sweet. Second private event I've been to here in the upstairs space. The space is beautiful and large. Perfect for both events (baby shower & communion).

La Famiglia was excellent as always! we always stop in here when we are in merrick, and it never…read moredisappoints.

Came here with some friends for dinner and had a nice time. It is a cute place with absolutely…read moredelicious 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!

Beautiful and cozy restaurant, it's very small so definitely make a reservation! Nice bar area and…read morea 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.

The pizza is just a little salty but besides that it's a 10/10, nice service, and big portions…read more Would definitely recommend

we went here for the first time for the lunch special. It's great! The food is good, and it's a…read morereally good deal. You get a salad and a meal for like $13. We got the baked ravioli, and the baked ziti. Both were delicious. It's a little bit more than just a pizza place, they do have a little dining room. Service was great everybody there was super friendly and pleasant. And the place was cute. We will definitely go back.

My favorite Italian restaurant on Long Island, been going there for decades. A very "old school"…read morerestaurant. Great old time Italian decor . The staff is always super friendly and very attentive. The food is out of this world. Baked clams appetizer is delicious. Shrimp Parmesan entree is superb. Always try retuning when I am on Long Island

First time going to La Valletta and we enjoyed the dining experience. Food was good, service was…read moreok, a bit of a language barrier but we managed, The restaurant looked nice and had an old school vibe which we all loved, I would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back.

Every single time I go there the staff is beyond accommodating and smiling. That feeling makes me…read morefeel like I'm dining at an old friends home which I truly appreciate. The location has different rooms which are well appointed for celebrations. The choices for lunch and dinner are always very plentiful. I love going there because I always know they'll accommodate my food allergies. From appetizer to dessert I always enjoy every morsel of my meal! I look forward to the next time I get to come in.

Recently dined on a Friday night. We were seated quickly and the dining room was comfortable, warm…read moreand inviting. We shared apps of baked clams, eggplant rolatini and fried calamari. Eggplant and fried calamari were excellent, baked clams not very good. For an entree I ordered veal Marsala and although the veal was very tender, it didn't have that Marsala tang.

We visited Vittorio's tonight for the first time, and it very much lived up to my expectations. The…read moreservice was wonderful, and the food was delicious! We started with the fried calamari and wedge salad. Both were fantastic. For my dinner I went with the marinated skirt steak. It was cooked perfectly and was very tasty. We were too full for dessert, but maybe next time!

My wife and I were in town for a show and decided to go to Vittorio's for dinner prior to the show…read more We have done this several times and have never been disappointed. Our recent visit was no different. We stopped at the bar for a drink prior to to moving to our table. The bartender was quite good as well as personable. I had a Bacardi and diet Coke and my wife had a lemon drop martini which she said was probably the best she has ever had. A note to future guests: the bar is quite LOUD. The locals that inhabit the bar are quite vocal and boisterous. We have noted this on each occasion. We then moved to our table. The atmosphere is very comfortable and romantic. Our server was prompt and knowledgeable. I had the marinated Skirt Steak. It was awesome! Perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes and green beans that accompanied it were fantastic. My wife went with the Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Risotto. She noted the Sea Bass was cooked to perfection: moist and flaky. Very good. She did note that there was a minimal amount of lobster added to the risotto. But overall very enjoyable. We definitely recommend Vittorio's . Next time we are in town I'm sure we'll stop in again.

Food was great and service was excellent. Went there with family and friends after funeral service…read more Will go there again

Subject: Disappointing Experience at Vespa - Saturday, August 8th…read moreDear Vespa Management Team, I am writing to share my deep disappointment regarding my dinner at Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar on Saturday, August 8th. I frequently travel 20 miles to dine in Farmingdale specifically for a premium culinary experience, but this visit ensures that Vespa is no longer a destination restaurant for me. For our table, I ordered two orders of your signature "Clams Vespa" appetizer. According to your menu, this dish features baked little neck or top neck clams. Instead, we were served tiny, cockle-sized clams that were severely overcooked. They were so badly burnt that it was entirely impossible to extract any clam meat from the shells because it was stuck completely. When I raised this issue with our waitress, she brought back a single replacement plate. While this second plate of tiny clams was prepared correctly and tasted delicious because they weren't burnt, it only resolved half of the issue. When I brought up the bill discrepancy to my server, she stated she would hand it to the manager. However, after waiting 15 minutes with no resolution, I was forced to get up, approach the manager myself, and state that I wanted to leave. Only then did the manager expedite the bill correction and take one order of clams off my tab. Between dealing with unannounced substitutions, poor kitchen quality control, and a frustratingly slow service recovery process, the evening was highly disappointing. Combined with an aggressive parking citation issued on Main Street during our meal, the entire 40-mile round trip felt like a complete waste of time and money. I expected much higher quality control and efficiency from a restaurant of your reputation. I hope you address these kitchen execution and front-of-house communication issues so that other long-distance diners are not subjected to the same experience.

One of my favorite places to get a sandwich! Always a great sandwich on fresh bread. They have…read moregreat provalone cheese, great olives, great meat bread, great cold cuts (and my buddy always cuts everything perfect). They sell really good Italian pasta too. Everything is good here. One of those places where you walk up to the counter and your mouth starts watering. The guys behind the counter are really cool, and they know me now so they kind of already know what I want. Highly recommended.

This is the best place on Long Island to get a real Italian hero. Everyone who works there are…read moresuper sweet. Our sandwiches were amazing They even did a custom sandwich that was not too n the menu.

Absolutely delicious BREAD PUDDING is for sale at Iavarone! It is on a par with BREAD PUDDING I…read morehave enjoyed in England! Try it - you will be delighted! Scrumptious! xo Geri

We stayed at a hotel down the road from here and decided to give it a try by the reviews we were…read moreseeing. This is a ABSOLUTE must stop if your in this area. The drunken mushrooms were some of best I've ever had and the pizza was fantastic. Very quick service and the atmosphere was very relaxed and family oriented. If I do another concert I am definitely coming back to try other items on the menu. Bonus is the delicious breads they serve while you wait!

Impeccable service from multiple staff. Excellent tasting food. A fantastic weekday day lunch…read morespecial. There's a liquor bar and lots of tables for large size groups. Plenty of parking in the back lot. There's even a cute dock with bench seating on the canal. Certain weekend nights have live music. We can't wait to go back again. Salmon was cooked perfectly, moist with a soft center. Penne pasta was a perfect al dente. Bruschetta and a warm bread basket to start. Soup or salad, entree and solid ice cream for dessert, all for $19.95!

Just came from lunch with my girlfriend and it was so delicious. We both had an amazing chicken…read morepiccata and omg the flavors are on point. Staff was amazing, our server Carlos was at the top of his game always checking on use and the rest of the staff also amazing!! The owner checked in to see how everything was and she's such a wonderful hardworking woman. Kotos to her! Amazing job everyone there! Owner, staff and most importantly the cooks do a fantastic job there.