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Most Popular Italian food in Oceanside, New York, United States
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Oceanside. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Oceanside is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the southern part of the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The population was 32,109 at the 2010 census.
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10. Dodici
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Golfpa1
We arrived on time for our 6 pm reservation and we were surprised to see that the restaurant had many empty tables. There was a street fair that day and the road was closed to vehicular traffic which may account for the nearl empty restaurant. We shared the calamari for an appetizer. This was good. The menu was just ok there was really nothing that was a must have. Our entrees were angel hair pasta with shrimp and the Branzino special. The branzino special was good but at $38 was very overpriced. I would not have ordered the branzino but unfortunately nothing else was appealing. Dodici is just an average restaurant. I read some of the reviews of those who rated it 5stars but I do not agree with their assessment. There are many outstanding Italian restaurants but Dodici is not one of them. The staff was friendly. In fact I saw some customers being greeted by the staff so I assume this restaurant has its regular customers but for me, I won't be a regular.
9. Mio Posto
Overall Ratings
3 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By JohnR1234
This is what I would call a typical Italian in US with huge portions of food. Generally the food quality was good but the portions are just ridiculous, even half a chicken parmigiana covers a full dinner plate.The place is basic and extremely noisy so if you look for a nice quiet cosy place then avoid it as it is more of less impossible to hear your neighborService was OK but not as good as it should be
8. Blue Moon Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By ubl666
A fantastic restaurant, oozing essence of Italy.From the moment you walk in you actually believe you are in Italy.It has the atmosphere of a bar and Italian restaurant combined.A great friendly atmosphere with an extensive menu which provides very carefully crafted âSpecialâsâ on the menu.It also provides a great selection of beers and wines.The staff and servers were brilliant which added to the already rewarding atmosphere.
7. Dario's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Golfpa1
I made reservations on Monday for a Saturday night and I was told that I only had the table for 2 hours. We were seated about 10-15 minutes later than our dinner reservations because the guests at the table were paying the bill and then the table had to be set for us. I was a little surprised by the time limitation, however, I accepted it. We were greeted by one waiter who took and served our drink order. In a short while another waiter greeted us and started to rattle off the specials of the day for appetizers and entrees. There were too many specials and very overwhelming, it was just too much to remember. The waiter got annoyed when we asked to see the menu. I thought the waiter should have had a nicer disposition rather than being annoyed. Dario's is trying to be an upscale restaurant but it really isn't. Someone at out table asked the waiter if one of the seafood specials that they were offering which included crab meat asked if ythe crab was imitation or real...he sheepishly told us imitation. No upscale restaurant, which Dario's pre ports to be, sells imitation crab meat as real crab meat unless you ask. Shame on Dario's for being deceptive. The waiter was honest but the restaurant isn't. This game by Dario's caused me to lower my grade to "poor" for this restaurant. Go elsewhere. The restaurant is small. Save yourself the disappointment...go elsewhere. PS. We were at our table more than 2 hours and no one asked us to leave because no one was waiting for a table, in fact the restaurant was partly empty. I'm sure they were hoping for a crowd but there was none. What was the drama that we had to be done with dinner within two hours? Hogwash!!
6. Nick's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Bobbi S
Be prepared to either shout, or wear noise-cancelling ear buds because Nick's is one LOUD restaurant , but the food makes the noise level worthwhile.You can get single or family portions and both are definitely filling, rich, flavorful (among other choices, we started with a pizza, of course, made thin crust style, with the freshest basil on top. SO good!), and presented fairly quickly by a fast-moving wait staff (it's crowded in here: one reason for how loud it is!). Nick's has modern decor and design, with high ceilings with exposed ductwork, slatted "fencing" that separates the entryway with the main restaurant, a full bar with large-screen TVs, framed illustrations on the walls, and it is fairly narrow (another reason why it is kinda crowded). It has a bit of a Manhattan restaurant vibe. Bring your appetite, and think about those earplugs.
5. Il Luogo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By ddefilip
I lived in this area for several years and visited many years after, somehow this was my first trip to Il Luogo. The homemade pasta was fantastic. My steak was good. They had some excellent wine by the glass at a very reasonable price....baby amarone. We were in heaven. The wait staff was very good. We came on a quiet weeknight and that seems to be the best time if you want the royal treatment. Compliments to the chef and staff, we have been talking favorably about you ever since.
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4. Meta Osteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Bobbi S
For the most part, we really enjoyed our meal of beef osso buco, grilled chicken over penne pasta, linguine with marinara and a fine ending dessert of crackling creme brule. It was all filling, good sized portions, very nicely seasoned and felt and tasted like good ol' comfort food. The only part that was not to our liking was our waiter, who inappropriately criticized the busboy, as well as did not bring us fresh ground pepper, nor grated cheese although he brought it to the tables next to us. Sounds petty, but we knew that this same waiter was familiar with the other couple we were dining with, plus, our meals DID call for the pepper and cheese. So our meal was really good and our waiter, not so much.
3. Pizzaiola
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By 501cynthiak
Have had many items here and all were very good. The antipasto, one of my favorites, is fresh and huge, the small easily serves four. The crust of the pizza is nearly perfect. The vegetable minestrone is excellent. The white sausage sandwich and the meatball parmesan are both delicious. The restaurant is a bit small and sometimes there is a short wait but, itâs worth it.
2. Vulcano081
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By MonicaK614
A must!On Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 5:30 my friend and I had dinner at Cena081. We were staying overnight at the Vianna spa and hotel. It was a girls weekend. We found the restaurant on a website called Restaurant.com. I called to make reservations and Armando the manager picked up the phone and place those reservations for us. When we arrived we sat outside in the patio. Although you were on Post Avenue on Long Island we felt as if you were in someoneâs backyard in Italy. Paul was our server. We ordered the Caprese as an appetizer and split it. We also ordered as an appetizer the baked chicken wings. They called Coscette di pollo. We both ordered risotto. It was made just a little bit differently, more creamier. See the 081 in the restaurant name is the area code in Italy from where the owner originated. Itâs in the north. Northern Italian cuisine tends to be a little bit more creamier. Both the dishes were delicious. Risotto w/ Asparagus shrimpRisotto w/ Porcini mushrooms Since there wasnât any Italian bread, the owner sent over grilled veggies and even treated us to coffees and liquors after dinner. Armando was so nice.
Where to eat Seafood food in Oceanside: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. La Parma III Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By maries939
We have been coming to La Parma (all three of them) for many years. The one in Woodbury is our favorite but we decided to try again the LaParma 111 because it was closer to our friends houses. The food was good, plentiful and served with a smile. Definitely family style and LOTS of garlic, but I like that! It is noisy, crowded and good for large family gatherings.
