Staying in the area I sent out for Uber eats and was very happy with what I ordered. Everything came a la carte. If you want rolls you'll need to order them. If you want pasta for your entree it'll be a separate order. Pepper flakes would be a nice add - they sent Parmesan cheese. Service : Delivery was fast. I can't speak to ambiance as I did not dine in. Chicken Marsala : Tender chicken with nice flavor. It's not your traditional Marsala filled with mushrooms or maybe it is traditional and I've never had it this way! Sautéed onions and tomato is in the sauce with very little mushrooms. It's very good. Fettuccine Bolognese : Good - could use some seasoning to enhance the flavor however it is good. The chopped carrots reminds me of Japanese mamas pasta sauce. read more

Barrila's Pastaria Restaurant & Bar - Fettucine Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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It's rare that I give a one star. But this place gets it. We went here before a wedding party with a group. They served us drinks with literally a clump of bugs in the drink. Not one bug, an entire swarm of them. If they serve drinks that look like that, imagine what's going on in the kitchen. I couldn't eat anything after seeing this. Zero apology from the server. Nothing comped. They also have no cocktail menu. The vibe is weird also, not a great atmosphere. Place had cheap decorations and ambiance. Getting grossed out just thinking about it. Send a health inspector. read more

Barrila's Pastaria Restaurant & Bar - Martini with extra bugs. - Italian Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Went again last weekend after apple and pumpkin picking as my other dining experience was excellent.!! The restaurant was busy! We started at the bar and had lemoncello spritz and Sicilian Sunrise from their cocktail menu! Awesome and the lady bartender was nice and made great drinks! Rigatoni ala vodka and the prosciutto ravioli with the mushroom truffle cream sauce was off the chart. The server was attentive and experienced. Restaurant bathrooms were clean and the decor with the hand painted Italian ceramics with the pictures from the famous Salvador Dali, tapestry ordinal of Andy Warhol gave the restaurant clean simple elegance. One of my favorite places on the East End ! read more

Barrila's Pastaria Restaurant & Bar - Barrila Pastaria Italian restaurant! - Italian Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Recently had a chance to try Barrila's cheese tortelli with pesto. It was very delicious. The pasta was well crafted with a satisfying texture (not mushy). The cheese filling and pesto was really really good. I'm looking forward to more. read more

I will never know if Marco Barrila's food is good or not. We arrived for lunch at 12:30. Thought it was a mistake that one door was locked, but staff and customers still in the place. Walked over and was kindly seated by one of the staff who then went to get waters. Before those even arrived to the table, a blustery Marco came out from the kitchen loudly questioning why we were seated and saying "that's why I locked the door!" . It IS possible to use the word "sorry" without actually meaning it. After that interaction we were then told we COULD have pizzas or salads. Perhaps a kinder way would have been to say to your customers, "I'm sorry, our staff wasn't aware, but we are only serving pizzas and salads at this time. Our main kitchen is closed because we just hosted a private event." With all of the great food options available on Long Island, I won't be going back to try this one. read more

I wanted to enjoy some pizza with the family, but this was their pizza margherita. The best way to describe it is that it reminded me of the rectangle pizzas from elementary/middle school. I'm sure there are decent food options on the menu but we missed them all. 2 stars for the solid service and bread. read more

Came here on a rainy Thursday looking for something a little different to try and stumbled upon this place after reading many positive reviews. The weather definitely hurt the dinner crowd this night, we were one of two tables dining here but the staff still made us feel welcome. We sat at the spacious bar and ordered cocktails - I had their special of the week, a limoncello martini which tastes like summer in a glass. I hope they keep offering it! Next, we had the vongole pizza which was perfection. Pizza and clams, what a combination. We also ordered baked clams that were rich in flavor but not as crispy as I normally like. The veal parmesan was well executed, but the star at this place are really the pastas. They're all homemade, even the spaghetti, which we ordered along with the veal parm and was perfectly al dente. Solid spot over all - one thing to note is that even though this page and in other places in the restaurant it's called "Barrila's Pastaria Ristorante," the main signage of this place states it's called "Insatiable Eats," just FYI in case you have trouble finding it! Bonus points that this place has its own parking lot, a rare find in this part of Riverhead. read more

Honestly, we were disappointed after reading all the positive reviews. The pizza was not good - flavorless, tough crust, very heavy cheese. Rigatoni with vodka sauce was ok. No specific complaints about it, but I can't say I'd order it again. Servers were all nice, but slow. All in all, we won't go again. read more

We went there last night, had Mozzarella and Carrozza on Texas Toastwas amazing Veal Sorrentina with fresh Mozzarella, and we also had Veal Shank with rissoto. We will be back! The sservice was great. read more

Barrila's Pastaria Restaurant & Bar - Italian Near Me - Riverhead, New York

This place is the Best Italian in town. The food is prepared by a great Italian chef who knows how to put together a meal. All the ingredients with everything we had was Perfect! It was not my first time here and they deserve the some top recognition for running a fine establishment. The atmosphere is lovely and staff is friendly and on top of service to exactly what you need. Fine establishment! When I say the Best in town nothing compares to it. Look forward to when I'm in town grabbing a bite to eat! read more

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Oh My!! Absolutely fantastic meal! Fresh Pasta. The pasta dishes remind me of my Nonna's home made pasta and the fresh sauces are to die for. If you are craving a REAL fresh Italian meal, look no further. You won't be disappointed. Our server Julio was fabulous. Customer oriented and intuitive of our needs. I was surprised he wasn't the owner as he treats the customers as they are his own. Ulise our bus boy was just as intuitive. Thank you to all who made our vacation Italian meal a meal to remember. read more

Why is no one talking about this gem? $30 Sunday Italian buffet (spinach ravioli in mushroom cream sauce, fresh Turkey/mashed, fresh waffles, roasted potatoes, couscous, grilled veggies, fruit, fresh homemade deserts etc). Not a huge spread, but every item was delish and fresh and at $30 a STEAL. Outside seating facing Main St. Beautifully decorated interior. Staff were all Italian and warm and inviting and attentive. Please skip over all the basic bar food in town and try this!!!! You won't be disappointed!! (Stand alone white building across from Cliffs Rendezvous.) read more

The food from the beginning to the end was amazing. We decided to share each dish instead of getting individual plates. We started off with appetizers. First was the fritto siciliano, which included a mini rice ball, stuffed olives , potato croquettes and Sicilian fritter and the burrata and tomatoes. Then we got the fusilli primavera in a cream sauce and the individual margarita pizza. As if we weren't full enough we decided to get dessert which we also shared . I got the tiramisu and my husband and our good friend Kathy got the pistachio gelato in a tall margarita glass. I highly recommend this place. We are definitely coming back to try the other dishes that they have on the menu. read more

We feel so spoiled to have an Italian restaurant of this quality in our town. We just enjoyed a Mother's Day dinner here and every single dish was absolutely delicious. Very large portions so we all went home with leftovers. My husband is always in the search of the best lasagna, and he has decided this is it! If you haven't tried this fabulous restaurant yet, especially any fellow locals reading this, you have to check it out. read more

Talk about authentic Italian food. I love that the pasta is made fresh everyday, it's quality you can really taste. All of their specials are so unique, honestly no matter what you order you'll leave very very very happy. The staff is always very friendly and the prices are very affordable. A+++++++ read more

Food was excellent. Service was exceptional. We loved Julio. Such a sweetie. We ate at the restaurant twice and Julio waited on us both times. Ambiance was lovely. read more

I have been to Barrila's Pastaria Ristorante couple of times and I can say that it amazes me how I never got disappointed. Consistency is Chef Marco's super power! From traditional to innovative dishes, each bite is a burst of authentic Italian flavors, showcasing Chef Marco's dedication to quality. From the excellent choices of appetizers, fresh pastas, delicious chicken & veal dishes, local seafood, to the burgers, the steaks and the desserts, this place is a hidden gem. What makes them even greater, is their Catering menu. From family gatherings, to bigger group parties or any other celebrations, Chef Marco and his team do an exceptional job! They do have a private space as well at the restaurant which is a great addition to the restaurant! Highly recommended for small or large groups of people. I can't wait for my next trip to Riverhead, to stop at my favorite place!!!! read more

Large open family restaurant. We enjoyed our waiter. He could not have been nicer. We loved the food! I admit that I know the owners and was hoping that the food would be as good as the food that I have tasted from their catering company. It is better! Came to celebrate three birthdays. One friend had a birthday two weeks ago. Mine was the day before we went and another friend will have a birthday in two weeks. We ordered a lot of food and really loved it. I'm excited that there is fresh pasta to cook at home. Can't wait to try that, too. We love the food and loved the desserts even more. They are all fabulous. Not sure which I loved the best. The tiramisu is great and the Napoleon delicious. I don't remember the name of the pink and green dessert that has ricotta in it. Loved it! The profiteroles are also fabulous. I recommend the ravioli and the garden salad. The shrimp was also good. Looking forward to going back to try new things. The owners could not be sweeter. This is a great restaurant. I love the fact that you can order full plates to share family style, or a half plate for yourself. Great concept! read more

Barrila's Pastaria Restaurant & Bar - This includes all the desserts I mentioned. - Italian Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Eggplant parm panini and salad took over 30 mins to get. We were only people in restaurant. Whatever, the food though, I'd be embarassed as a chef to send out the "panini". The mozzarella was a sprinkle of melted Kraft shredded cheddar from the bag, and the panini was literally a slice of Italian bread, razor thin and about 1/5th the size of the eggplant that was hanging off of it. Looked like an Italian dish you'd get in the Midwest. Tasted ok I guess, but wow do better. read more

I've eaten here many times before and have never been disappointed. This time, during Valentine's week, I decided for a change to treat myself to a non-Italian meal of duck with a fragrant sauce, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. It just goes to show what a fine chef Marco is because he can prepare delectable food in any cuisine. The meal was delicious-- exactly what I hoped for! Great service, lovely atmosphere-- a fine dining experience as if I were eating in Manhattan, but so much better because, in addition to how wonderful the food is, the restaurant is close by with easy parking, and their prices are great!! read more

Barrila's Pastaria Restaurant & Bar - Italian Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Fabulous dinner!! Mussels were awesome Staff couldn't have been more friendly and attentive.

Delicious fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and spinach ravioli with mushroom sauce! Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic food. Just had the feeling of having my Nonna's papardelle with short rib sauce. Brought back good memories. Service was outstanding Julio went above and beyond! read more

Kristina F. My staff and I truly enjoyed the service and the cuisine. We had made a reservation at another place and at the last minute changed to this restaurant Insatiable E.A.T.S Barila Pastaria Restaurant. BEST decision ever! I found out later that they are not usually open on the day we arrived but for our party of 15, they opened the doors for us. The decor is an eclectic blend of modern and old world. Good lighting and a pleasant atmosphere. I am telling EVERYONE I know to go amd experience the FABULOUS food and service. read more

Enjoyed my visit to Barrila's. Happy staff made you feel welcome. Nice inside. Big bar area. Room to move around and not feel like you're part of your neighboring tables party. We enjoyed the meal. Proper size servings. Entree's came out at the same time and were hot and delicious. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

I've been here several times and EVERYTHING is amazing , and I am VERY PICKY !!!! They also do cooking classes that I'll be signing up for , and I will let you know afterwards !!! read more

We had a show at The Suffolk and needed to be in/out in 40 minutes. We enjoyed special cocktails and great seafood pasta dishes in that time and didn't feel "rushed". read more

Just WOW! This place is just incredible. The food was so shockingly GOOD. We will absolutely be back.