Ok so where do I even start... Throughout the years I've…read morebeen leaving anonymous reviews on each restaurant, some very good, some very bad. Il Piccolo Villaggio one of people's favorite Italian places in Long Island, some call the hidden gem! If you are new to this place you might love it, like I did throughout the times I've been to this restaurant. Now, this restaurant not too long ago was full of some of the greatest servers I've seen in the Island and had an absolute outstanding incredible service! But it's coming to an end. When you go to an Italian restaurant you expect great food and great service with an adult and people with experience make your night. Lately this restaurant has had many issues with that now is full of kids and girls trying to do this job like is a game, don't get me wrong I am not against female servers or kids getting new jobs, but for me this is not the place to be if you are going to do the real server/waiter/waitress job. Water not being served, not knowing THEIR OWN MENU, not serving the wine after they sell like its self service. If you sell pour help the costumer serve the wine don't just open serve one time and leave because you will not get a good tip and even ask for a good review like this girl does. You walk by or just sitting down you see people looking for their server to ask for water or pour wine themselves. Now why the 3 stars and not 2 or 1? I still see this kid Jeff and always with a good smile on his face, the last good and old school server I know after the 2 old ones left, this kid and the food is the reason some people do go back. Many will say oh it's just because you like this kid but no. Go yourself ask for him and you will see a difference in the service! Sometimes the menu and specials are repetitive and I I tell him make me something he always surprises me! His way of serving the old school way makes me feel hope for this restaurant. Manager or owner if you see this please save your service, take this review as a kind message to get your level back to where it was. We the neighborhood, the community still want Il Piccolo Villaggio to be top choice for Italian cuisine around here.

Bon G and I celebrated our Anniversary Sunday 5/3 at Piccolo Villagio in Islip. 6 pm rezzy a good…read moretime cause not crowded yet. We were welcomed and seated immediately. Our servers were cordial and answered any questions we had. Ordered a bottle of Maltapulciano de Abruzzo and it was great with our courses. For appy we split entre of their pasta special. Moved on to mains of Shortribs and Veal Scallopini Marsala..was delish! For dessert Creme Brulee made crispy with a torch! Great meal for our Anniversary...

Driving around Islip, I stopped into Gio's hopeful for a decent slice and I got exactly what I…read moreneeded. Not only do they have an extensive list of pies, they had Sicilian slices, too. I got a slice of the "grandma" which is a think New York style with garlic, and two slices of Sicilian cheese. Both were delicious - and the Sicilian crust was just slightly crisp enough to a little crunch to each bite. Just what I expected. And the friendly staff were the cherry on top. Stop into Gio's if you're ever near by - you'll be glad you did!

My husband and I recently stumbled upon Gio's Pizza & Restaurant during an extended stay in Islip…read more We moved from New York to the West Coast and have been dying for some quality, delicious New York pizza. Gio's Pizza & Restaurant was everything we loved and missed. It truly tasted like a slice of home for us. Delicious and fresh slices with friendly and quick service, we could not have asked for a better experience. We found ourselves coming back several times during our trip. Gio's Pizza & Restaurant is located in a small strip of shops with free parking shared among the businesses. The establishment has several chairs and tables for customers to sit and enjoy their slices. Many people at the time of our visits took their food to go, but it's nice that they have the option to eat in if people would prefer that. They offered many different types of pies on display and also had some awesome daily specials. I'm fairly simple with my order with a plain slice and some garlic knots, but my husband tried an array of things and enjoyed everything. Gio's Pizza & Restaurant is going to be a staple place for us to visit the next time we're in Islip. Excellent food, good service, and fair pricing.

I can't believe it took me so long to find this place. This is now one of our go to places for…read morepasta and pizza. Staff is so friendly. We ate inside towards the front but it seems like they have a dining room in the back. The food was very good. We stopped in to grab a quick slice and I tried the rice ball a few weeks ago and went back a couple times just for that. We finally tried actual meals last night. AMAZING. The penne alla vodka is some of the best I've ever had. Chicken cutlets were so crispy and made perfectly. My family tried the veal Sorrentino and another lemon type pasta dish. All so good. Everyone was very happy with their meal. We most definitely will be back! Highly recommend.

Francesco's is consistently a solid choice. Their shrimp…read morenight is delicious and a great deal

Visited this charming spot for the first time. It's located on busy main street in Islip but once…read moreinside with the heavy 'fence' of greenery you'd never know. There is limited parking in the small lot in the back but there is street parking. There is a small bar area that was quite busy when my brother and I visited on a recent Tuesday at 7pm. I don't know if they have 'happy hour' but it seemed to quiet down not long after that. The dining area is not large but there are quite a number of tables and for a Tuesday many were occupied at that time with everyone from couples to families to singles. Complimentary bruschetta was brought along with a bread basket of a rustic bread w/olives and a white bread. There is a very extensive wine list along with a good selection by the glass. The standard menu is huge and they also had a full page of specials. We started with the crab cakes for an app and we mentioned we'd be sharing. I was impressed that they brought us each 1 plated. My brother had a Veal chop special, enough for two meals, that was stuffed with spinach, prosciutto & cheese in a brown mushroom gravy. He enjoyed it tremendously I have a chicken special that was stuffed with spinach, sausage, ricotta in a light tomato sauce. It was very tasty and a large portion. I took half home. There were also several dessert specials, we had a pistachio creme brulee which was just ok and a rainbow cookie crusted cheesecake which was outstanding. Everything from the service to the food was above average and I won't hesitate to go again and soon

Da Noi is the great Italian restaurant you might not know about. Situated on Montauk Highway in…read moreIslip, Da Noi serves Italian-American cuisine that competes with the best. Baked clams are my "litmus test" for Italian restaurants, and theirs are in my top 10. Their menu is insane! So many choices, so many specials each day, and a huge assortment of desserts. If you cannot find something to eat, there is something wrong. The bar area is very small, so don't plan on spending too much time there before you get seated. Their staff is attentive without being annoying, and their dining room is large and welcoming. Once seated, you are greeted with complimentary bruschetta and their ample bread basket. Two things I recommend ordering are their clams and if you eat rabbit, definitely get theirs when it is offered. Portions are huge and the quality of seafood is always fresh. They have a small lot in the rear of the restaurant, with both a rear and front entrance. There is also street parking available (do NOT park in the bank lot across the street--you will get towed).

My husband and I were looking for a pizza spot in the area during the latter part of the evening…read moreand found our way to Isabella's Pizza. We were cutting it close to closing time, but tried our luck anyways. There were two people working at the time, maybe the owner and his son. They were both so friendly and kind upon us walking in. They greeted us as if they had just opened for the day. They still had several pies out for us to select from, along with other miscellaneous items to add to our order. We were pretty hungry and ordered a bunch of items. Again, both guys were very kind and treated our order with care. They also had no problem with us eating our food inside and never made us feel rushed even though it was nearly their closing time. The service alone was standout and 5-stars. Isabella's Pizza is located in a small strip of shops. They have free parking shared among the businesses. The establishment has several tables and chairs if you'd like to dine in. Their menu offers a variety of items and, even though we came in so late, they had a diverse spread of pies to order some slices. As noted above, we came in pretty hungry and ordered several items to share. These included: - arancinis - plain slice - chicken parm roll - stuffed knots (spinach and pepperoni) - garlic knots Everything was really tasty. Portions were perfect and the price was just right. Definitely a solid find for us in the area! We would definitely return in the future and would ideally look to stop in during the day to really see their full spread and offerings.

If you want a run of the mill meatball parm hero that consists of 2 meatballs cut in half for thie…read moreproce of $15 I suggest you go here.

Always a great choice. Yes plenty of Italian options on Long Island that are very good. Americano…read moreis well deserved to be high on list for consistency, quality, great service and range of great options from their awesome pizzas, chicken, beet salads, pastas, and deserts.

This used to be our go-to restaurant for years, ever since it took over the location where Gino's…read morePizzeria was. We ordered from here at least once a week, but unfortunately, the quality and customer service have gone downhill. After one major order mistake, I called to have it corrected and was met with an attitude that completely turned me off. I even questioned whether the restaurant had changed ownership because the difference in service and quality was so noticeable. I was told it hadn't, but there was a new manager whom I had actually seen at the restaurant. Despite all of that, my family insisted we give it another chance because they love one particular meal. I refused to order, pay, or pick it up--and sure enough, they forgot the salad dressing (again!) and another part of the order was incorrect. When I called and asked if someone could deliver the missing items I was met with attitude once again. Tonight, we gave them yet another chance, and, surprise, two of our pasta orders were wrong. On top of that, the food simply doesn't taste as good as it used to. I'm really not sure what happened, but between the menu changes, our favorite items disappearing, repeated mistakes, and consistently disappointing customer service, I'm officially done. I've even perfected the "favorite meal" at home on principle. After years of being loyal customers, it's extremely disappointing to say that I will not be going back.

I Have taken my family on many occasions for lunch there. I find the prices are reasonable the…read moreservice is good the restaurant is clean and the ambiance is nice As a matter of fact we will be celebrating there this weekend.

We needed a break from watching little league baseball games. After the final inning, we headed…read morewest from the field, and I initially thought we were heading south toward the beach. Instead, we found ourselves wandering into Vinnie's Mulberry Street. From what I had read, it is a classic Italian eatery known for its simple pasta dishes, brick-oven pizza, and traditional entrees. We decided to sit at the bar, seeking a relaxed atmosphere and a few drinks to unwind from the long, boring games. The bartender greeted us warmly, and his friendly, accommodating demeanor immediately made us feel at home. We did not come for a full meal this time; our main goal was to enjoy some drinks and a bit of downtime. I have to say, I really loved the bartender, His easygoing nature and attentiveness made the experience memorable. I am sure the food is fantastic, but that is a visit for another day. For now, it was the perfect spot to relax and recharge after a day of little league baseball.

I work close to Mary's and priced out a party for a group of 20. I was throwing a surprise 70th for…read moremy dad. From T to B, everyone I spoke to was friendly and helpful for getting this together. The party itself went well, the servers were wonderful. My main server for the party was efficient and very communicative about the next steps of courses for the party. They let us put some decorations up and bring a cake. They also print custom menus for each place setting. The food was so so good and the portions were huge. Everyone went home with take out containers. The price is totally worth what you get there. My penne à la vodka lasted me like 3 days. Probably one of the more affordable places for a get together. They put us privately in the back room. Great spot.

Mary's Pizza is my fav place in Islip Terrence. As of lately I've been on an app called…read moreTo-good-to-go! Where you pay a low price for a surprise box of what a Resturant packs you. Well Mary's has out done themselves. Look at the box of specialty slices. They're all my favs. I've hit the $6 jackpot!!

There food from soup to salad to pizza hero's fantastic ! The grilled chicken with broccoli rabe…read moreOMG the best! The service is really good and friendly staff.

There are numerous pizza choices in the area, but most places don't get the crust quite right…read more Unfortunately, this was no different. The cheese slice had a nice crunch on the outside with a soft interior, and technically, it was cooked perfectly. The problem was that the crust had almost no flavor. Perhaps the dough wasn't salted enough or wasn't allowed to ferment long enough. Whatever the reason, even good sauce and cheese can't make up for a tasteless crust. With pizza, everything has to come together. The sauce was also overly acidic for my taste. I prefer a slightly sweeter sauce, and this one seemed heavily seasoned with dried oregano. Given all the glowing reviews, I expected something that stood out. Instead, I felt the pizza was no better than roughly 80% of the other pizzerias in the area. The crust desperately needs more flavor, whether that comes from a longer fermentation, more salt, or a combination of both.