Enjoyed a lovely dinner last night with my dear friend! It was her birthday celebration! Luis took exceptional care of us! The pasta was exceptional! Cozy spot, great ambiance! I highly recommend!! Luis even brought us a delicious slice of chocolate cake with a candle! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Very excited to come back to Gioia, but unfortunately this will be my last visit. The meal started on a positive note with the mozzarella and prosciutto, which was solid. After that, everything went downhill. The rigatoni pasta was completely unbalanced, alternating between overwhelmingly spicy and overly salty. The biggest disappointment was the Chicken Milanese. It arrived unfinished, with no dressing at all. When we pointed it out, instead of correcting the dish, they brought us a tiny side of dressing. It was served with a sad handful of arugula, and at $39 it felt like a complete rip-off. Honestly, my local pizza place serves a better chicken cutlet. Dessert didn't redeem the meal. The crostini was forgettable, and the ice cream tasted like a generic supermarket brand. The restaurant itself is cute, but it's unbearably loud. We spent half the meal saying, "What?" because we couldn't hear each other across the table. The service was just as disappointing as the food. It was slow, and we had three different servers throughout the meal, making the experience feel disorganized and impersonal. With such a limited menu, you'd think the focus would be on executing every dish well. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Save yourself the disappointment and spend your money elsewhere. read more

Excellent service! Dark and classey ambiance. Tagliatelle Bolognese was outstanding light and flavorful. Cucumber appetizer delightful. Afforgotta dessert was out of this world. Handmade love! read more

Gioia - Pasta Shops Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

Although I still can't pronounce their name, we all loved our dinner at Gioia and they easily earned a 4.5/5 from me :D Their house made pastas were different (and delicious!), and we all enjoyed every dish. My favorites of the night were the pastas and steak. We were lucky they allowed us to book a large party dinner, so my photos of the food are all "family style" servings. If Parmesan is too strong of a flavor for you, you may want to avoid the cauliflower since it is soaking in the sauce (delightful for those who enjoy it). Pastas were all handmade and interestingly shaped! My favorite was the Maltagliati, thin al dente ribbons sliding through a light flavored seafood sauce and tender succulent chunks of shrimp :) Everyone else chose the Gramigna as their favorite-- the curved thick ridged pasta reminded me of bucatini, which worked well with their ragu-like sausage sauce. The Garganelli had a long twisted penne-like shape but was not as al dente, a tad overcooked. It had a tasty vegetable-forward flavor. For entrees, the salmon was either poached or sous vide, making it very tender and moist which was a big contrast to the herb-crusted skin. That part mostly tasted burnt to me. The steak came pre-sliced, and it was tender but also had a nice chew -- perfect! The taste with the peppercorn sauce and mushrooms was really nice. Would definitely get that steak again, and I don't even like meat that much! And for dessert, the chocolate cake was a little dry even though it sat in a puddle of vanilla sauce. The crostata's green apple filling was sweet and tart, yummy! Things I think could be improved: the sizzling shrimp and salmon both had burnt/charred parts. Could be part of the charm, but it took away some of the enjoyment because it just tasted burnt. The small space was filled and busy all night, and it was a little loud as well. Their service was excellent; waiters looked polished in their white outfits and acted the part. It made for a lovely outing-- the birthday boy announced Gioia was his new favorite Italian restaurant! Definitely try this cute little spot out. I will be thinking about the pastas and the steak :D read more

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OMG! Let me start with this... every plate left the table cleaned. We had the sizzling shrimp and the mozzarella with prosciutto. Lip smacking. The shrimp may have been a touched overcooked, but flavor wise, it was delicious. Then we had the ravioli and tagliatelle. If licking the plates was not seen as barbaric, it would have happened. Then the tart and affogato... just wow!!! Oh... and the pulp fiction... two rounds of those! We will be back and won't forget the pictures next time. Also, last but least... the staff were absolutely amazing! read more

Solid italian spot in the town of oyster bay noted for homemade pasta. Everything we tried was above average (lasagna, mozzarella, eggplant) although nothing was standout. I'm surprised they had no beer options from the local Oyster Bay brewery that's literally a block away. Atmosphere was low light/romantic with candles. Not that many tables. Gets loud when busy. read more

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Our meal at Gioia was lovely. The ambiance is perfect for an intimate date night. The space is small but when you walk in you see the pasta being made fresh. Our waiter was good and everyone was attentive. The food was quite yummy- they had interesting takes on dishes! Like this eggplant! It was delicious. If you are able to swing by and give this place a try- worth it! read more

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The food was delicious. The service was Greta and the atmosphere was relaxed. The mushroom lasagna was loaded with different kinds of mushroom. it was a pinwheel shaped and had a bechamel sauce on top of it and a light tomato sauce under it. Sooo good.everyone enjoyed their dinner and would definitely comeback.the service was wonderful and friendly. All question were answer . It is a hidden gem in oyster bay. I felt like it was a fine dining in a very comfortable atmosphere read more

Excellent experience at Gioia! I went with a party of 4 and we did the $59 3-Course pre fixed menu. For apps, we got the cheese board, mozzarella, sizzling shrimp, and eggplant- all so so good! For my main, I got the squid ink spaghetti and it was amazing! Also, the atmosphere was so nice and the service was excellent! We will definitely be returning! read more

Went for a festive dinner, which it was. I have passed this restaurant many times, but due to its small storefront, never knew it. Anyway, due to great reviews , we were anxious to try it. Overall , it was a lovely meal with some exceptional dishes and a couple , just ok, but nothing to complain about. They had one special for the night, which was lamb with truffle risotto. One person in our party happened to ask how much that dish would be, and the server said something like $130. I kinda think she should have mentioned that , as I would have been shocked to order and then see the bill! To start, there is a bread basket with rosemary butter, regular butter or oil to dip . Bread was excellent. Cocktails were well made. The Cesar salad was excellent as was the cauliflower appetizer! My mushroom lasagna was good, not exceptional, salmon was good but again not exceptional . The crispy potato side was amazing! We enjoyed the chocolate flourless cake and cappuccino. One complaint is that there was only one fish dish, a salmon, which is fairly ordinary. I think there should be a little more of a selection .It is a small restaurant, but very cozy and classy inside. Service was good. Acoustically , a little loud , but doable. Parking is on the street. read more

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Delicious visit to my favorite Italian restaurant in Oyster bay Service,food and atmosphere were great! read more

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We visited two days ago, and my family and I were blown away by the food. The flavors instantly reminded me of Don Angie, one of my favorite Italian spots in the city. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the service was just as impressive. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu! read more

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Absolutely love this place! It's a very small and intimate restaurant where you can see the pasta being hand made when you first enter. 10/10 experience and food! Be sure to make a reservation as we sat at the bar but the bartenders were still wonderful and offered recommendations! read more

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Hands down the best Italian in Long Island. I had high expectations given our love for 2 Spring and the Chef certainly delivered. The bread dips were delicious. For apps we ordered the pulled mozzarella, eggplant and Tigella. Yes the mozzarella is good but if I had to order an app again, it would definitely be the eggplant. The tigella was also very unique and I highly recommend it. For entrees, we ordered a variety of pastas including the mushroom lasagna, ravioli, gramigna, maltagliati and garganelli. Everything was delicious but DO NOT MISS the mushroom lasagna. We loved it so much we ordered another portion. I know the gramigna is famous but I preferred the garganelli and the ravioli was also very very good. The chef made a butter pasta for my picky child who loved it so much he asked for a second portion. I can't wait to dine at Gioia again. You read more

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This place is an overpriced dump! Small portions food was tasteless! The people in there were so fucking loud! I would not go back!

If you enjoy truly authentic Italian food, run don't walk to Gioia on South Street in Oyster Bay. All pasta's are freshly made, and you can watch them being prepared in the front of the restaurant. Our waiter, William, did an outstanding job walking us through the menu. We began our meal with in house prepared mozzarella. It was served slightly warm, and the creamy cheese just melts in your mouth. We also ordered an eggplant appetizer, with caramelized onions, parmigiana Reggie, & crispy onions, Mmmm. The entree's are primarily homemade pastas, none of which you will not find outside of Italy. After deep thought we decided on mushroom lasagna, consisting, portobello mushroom, bechamel, ricotta, tomato & basil, and maltagliati pasta, which consisted of shrimp, asparagus, tomato & herbs. Both pasta dishes were sublime with the maltagliati having a little bit of a kick. For dessert, we had a delicious homemade apple tostada. The wine & drink list is quite extensive with very fair prices. I took some photos, but what usually happens I start eating before I realize to take a photo, so some dishes are started. If you close your eyes, and eat this fabulous food you'll definitely feel that you've taken a trip to Italy. Mangia! read more

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Homemade excellent pasta. Nice bread service. Def overpriced but its worth it. i feel bad for the servers having to wear that horrible uniform. Its not 1950 anymore. read more

Went here for the first time . The place is small but cosy the staff very friendly and attentive. Everything we have was very good .for me the amount of food is perfect . They pasta is home made it was very good !! Will be back for more ! read more

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I wanted to go to this restaurant for months and then I saw that they have a Lobster Pasta dish specifically on Tuesdays, so I finally made it. The service and ambiance were great. I got the fresh mozzarella & prosciutto as an appetizer and it was amazing! They did not have any sweet white wines, but the drink selection was still decent. I also got the tortellini for an entree and it was too al dente. Lastly, the lobster pasta was not my favorite at all. The way the dish was marketed on the menu & on their Instagram was completely different than what I received. Also, all it tasted like was tomato. You cannot taste the lobster (there was only about 5 little pieces) nor was there any spice/kick to it..no real depth of flavor. I did not eat about 50% of the dish. read more

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I walked in with the hopes of being able to snag a seat at the bar. Tim, one of the managers, greeted me. When I told him there were no seats available at the bar, Tim worked to try to get me a table. I waited about 10 minutes and was lucky enough to snag two seats at the bar. The bartender Luis was terrific. I had a perfectto Negroni. It was delicious. The bread was amazing as were the three different dipping butters and oil. We shared the mozzarella with prosciutto and the cauliflower. Both were amazing, but I have to say that I'd go back for the grilled cauliflower. We shared an order of the ravioli and the Gramigna. Both were outstanding, light and flavorful but I would get the gramigna again. It's such a warm and welcoming spot, and it's clearly well run. Highly recommend. read more

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Gioia is a very beautiful intimate restaurant. With there only being 10 tables, this was definitely a very unique experience. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday after finding out about Gioia on Facebook, and he loved it. Our waitress Jamie kept us laughing all night and was very attentive, as were all the staff members. The mozzarella appetizer was delicious as were both our entrees. I cannot wait to go back for another birthday or special occasion. read more

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Fantastic food every time we go. Can't go wrong with prosciutto di parma and shrimp for starters. Tagliatelle bolognese and osso bucco are delicious. The service is always very friendly and attentive. Warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the specialty drinks are great. Always look forward to dining here. read more

The interior was very inviting and nicely decorated. We went here on a Sunday night and had 8p reservations. This place was buzzing! We arrived early and hung out at the bar, and it was fun. The drinks are crafted carefully and my Negroni was delicious. We ordered a mozzarella appetizer and it didn't disappoint. It was fresh, warm, salty and creamy, and the prosciutto definitely complemented well. We were finally seated around 8:30p, but we weren't bothered as our time at the bar was very pleasant. We ordered a few things but I was kind of suprised that 3 things I wanted to order were all out for the night: the cucumber appetizer, the steak, and the chicken cutlet entree. We were a group of 3 so had planned to eat family style. I was a bit disappointed because it seemed to be a busy night and ppl were still coming in after us-so I assumed it was just bad planning on the restaurants part. However a manager (I assume) came around asking each table about their experience and I voiced my disappointment at not being able to order the things I wanted, and somehow he was able to make sure our table was able to order the steak. I was very grateful but also confused at how it suddenly became available, but I was happy it was-the steak was actually really good. read more

We dined here for to celebrate our daughter's birthday. She loves Italian and we wanted her to experience what we thought was fine dining Italian style. Sadly it fell short of our expectations. We are regulars at 2 and 4 spring and truely enjoy every single experience there. Many of the dishes were good with the standouts being the tortellini and the Spicy Lobster. The cheese trolley was very meager and sort of sad for the price point. You are better off with a Prociutto di Parma or the Mozzarella for your app. The pastas were good, but nothing amazing. The flavors were muted in some of the pastas, and while the Spicy lobster was good, the tagliatelle served with it was not dressed enough for the amount of pasta. Though it definitely had a good kick. And while the pasta is freshly made there was no bite to it as one would expect, it was not al dente perhaps? We had a lot of the dishes wrapped up to go, and some of them were not packed for us. One that was barely 2-3 bites in had the entire plate and it was not given, to enjoy later. It felt a bit of a waste when we got home. Desserts were lack luster as well and really none of us wanted to return after the meal, in fact we cancelled a future reservation. The staff as always is so wonderful, some of the younger ones don't make eye contact and so it might be hard to signal them discreetly. Overall, we want to give them the benefit of doubt that it's new and will improve over time. Perhaps we will return in a year or so to give them plenty of time to improve and get a routine in. read more

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This restaurant is an absolute gem. When you walk in, you are captivated by the interior design and how sleek and cozy the entire restaurant looks. We started off with the house wine along with the eggplant appetizer as well as the sizzling shrimp. The house wine was absolutely delicious and tastes better than other fancy and high end wines that I have tried in the past. The eggplant appetizer along with the sizzling shrimp were both full of flavor. For the main course, I went with the Cappellacci which was an easy 10/10. The combined flavors of the apple, squash, and ricotta was honestly mouth watering. read more

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Had 6pm reservations for 4 people. Two of us got there at 540pm and ask to be seated early as the other 2 party members were en route about 5-10 minutes away. Mind you, the restaurant was completely empty , except for two occupants sitting at the bar. The hostess told us we couldn't be seated until the whole party was there as in the past people have come late and they were going to busy that night. Now it's 545 and the hostess still didn't sit us and not one other person was in the restaurant. We were literally about 5-10 feet away from here watching her stand there texting on her phone. I yet again went over and asked to be seated. She replied again in a condescending tone it's the policy of the restaurateur not to seat anyone until the full party arrives. Under normally circumstances I understand but this restaurant was beyond empty. I took it upon myself and finally sat down at one of the many empty tables and the hostess comes over and says I guess you can sit here as you took it upon yourself to seat yourself. Now it's 547pm and the two people in my party arrive. I was beyond disgusted with the hostesses attitude so we left. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. Their people are nasty and their policies are lacking. It's a tiny hole in the wall dump. We went down the street to Eddie's and had a very good meal. STAY AWAY FROM GIOIA!!!!!!! read more

Came last night for dinner- beautiful space with pasta-making on display in the front (my daughter loved this). I opted for the americano cocktail- light and refreshing. We started with the mozzarella and baby gem salad. Both were great, will definitely be getting the gem salad again. For entree, we tried the lasagna, tortellini, and chicken cutlet. The tortellini was WOW- amazing little bursts of flavor. The chicken cutlet could not be more tender with thin breading and this amazing light sweet sauce and abundance of cherry tomatoes. I would skip the lasagna next time. Overall, a really special meal and I will definitely be back to try more dishes! read more

Well for someone who frequents this place a lot , the menu changed . Cucumbers are not the same neither was cauliflower . Not to mention Cody the great is gone ,the new guy is SUPER friendly . We ordered for Dinner osobucco over risotto which was watery , tagliatelle which came out like soupy . Not sure what happen to this place . read more

Delicious food and great service! Our server was very attentive. Cost atmosphere! Will be back.

Pasta perfection! We had the white beans, shrimp and grilled cauliflower appetizers. The basil cocktail is amazing! My friend had the gnocchi and I had the capellacci. It might be my new favorite pasta ever!!! The service was incredible. Wonderfully attentive. Will definitely return! read more

The ambiance is very pleasing. While cozy, it really delivers elegance and a fresh, restrained take on a Mediterranean vibe. Curated little vignettes by the bar are a special touch. Food was solid. Drinks were good. Service was pleasant and helpful even though a couple things we ordered were forgotten. We weren't charged and were full so it all worked out. Will return. 4.25 maybe even 4.5 stars. We really appreciate this restaurateur. read more

Loved this tiny gem of a restaurant! Took a long time to get a reservation for sure but I think the bar might allow walk in's! The service was top notch, and the food was delicious! The cauliflower app was incredible and our pasta dishes were both so good. Can't wait to visit again! read more

The experience was A+ from beginning to end. Started with the greeting to acknowledge our anniversary, continued with the complimentary champagne toast to celebrate. Our server Heather was one of the best we've ever had. She even brought us a complimentary cucumber appetizer (unbelievably tasty). We also had the grilled cauliflower and sizzling shrimp apps. Both delicious. Mains were so good as well. Decor is very nice and large bar that we'd love to return to for happy hour (although it's a little far from Massapequa for happy hour). Will definitely be back. read more

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Very good food and outstanding service. Some of the items that stood out was the eggplant appetizer, string bean appetizer, gramigna pasta, mushroom lasagna and ravioli. read more

Gioia - Pasta Shops Near Me - Oyster Bay, New York

Our dinner here started off quite rough. We were not seated until approximately 30 minutes after our reservation. After we were seated, we waited another 10 minutes or so before I asked for menus and water. I'm glad to say however that after this bump in the road, the rest of the dinner went smoothly. Heather took care of us and was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great suggestions. We ordered several appetizers and two mains which we enjoyed immensely. Additionally, the fact that we waited so long for our table was not forgotten and we were comped another appetizer that Heather overheard us debating between. This sign of attentiveness and thoughtfulness really brought the evening back to lift, granted, the appetizers we were already diving into had already started that. All the food was prepared very nicely and you could tell that the pasta used in the mains was fresh. It had a toothsomeness that you generally do not get with dried pasta. I had leftovers the next day and even with being reheated in a microwave, the texture of the pasta did not suffer to great degree. We polished off most of the appetizers and my standout was the asparagus and mushrooms. For something that sounds quite simple, it was rich and earthy with the runny yolk from the fried egg adding just the right sensation of creaminess. This was a fantastic suggestion by Heather. Unfortunately, we were not able to get dessert as we had to head out but I did have a chance to see some other table's desserts as well as the dessert cart pass by and was quite tempted on sight. I will definitely be back to try some more of their dishes. Hopefully they are able to sort out some of their seating issues so the meal starts on a high note as well but I do understand that there is only so much control they might have over that without coming off as overbearing. read more

Managed to score a ressie at the enticing Gioia. They are definitely hustling and bustling in there. I love when you walk in there's pasta being freshly made in the window. It's quite tight in the restaurant but that did lead to us chatting with a wonderful couple next to us. The service was top notch. Our table was regularly cleaned, plates and silverware cleared and water glasses never empty. The maitre d' explained the restaurant's cuisine with such care. For antipasti we ordered the sizzling shrimp, eggplant, and white beans. Now I don't know if it's because the hype makes you expect something that will knock your socks off into next week, but it didn't quite do that. But, was it good, absolutely. The shrimp was tender and the sauce was rich but it came in this cumbersome shell that just felt unnecessary and made the actual part you ate feel small. The eggplant was very good, different from your typical Italian American fried eggplant. The shaving of cheese and crispy onions was a nice take. The white beans came out with our pasta entree. the maitre d' told it was a cold dish and i almost regretted the choice until it came out. It was a nice refreshing bite and again something different. our pasta entree we got was the garganelli. Could've been plated prettier but I did like that they put a lot of prosciutto on it. The sweet pepper gave a nice balance tho the velvety sauce. Our neighbors at the table next to us so graciously treated us to an Apple crostata. Wasn't anything special but what a kind gesture. All in all we enjoyed our experience and the food. If this place wasn't so difficult to get a reservation I would probably go back, but I'm not going to keep trying again if it's this difficult. read more

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The wait after having a reservation in this small Italian restaurant was over a half hour on a Saturday night. Reservations were made over a month in advance. The 4 of us started off with a variety of cocktail Negroni's which were delicious, our appetizers were excellent I strongly recommend the Grilled shrimp, the salads were also very good. We all had fresh homemade pastas as our main dish. The Fresh pasta dishes were good but it seemed like the pasta dishes needed more salt in the water while being cooked, it missed the pizzazz you would expect from a restaurant who prides itself for making fresh pasta. The service was excellent so much so that the waitress recommended a dish of their chicken cutlet for table sharing and it actually stood out as a better dish than our pastas. Maybe the pasta chef had a tough night because they were so busy. The wine was very good and good value for the price they were charging, unless you bring your own wine, GIOIA corking fee is $50.00...pricey and discouraging for anyone to bring their own wine Dessert was also excellent, We had the seasonal home made apple crostatta and it was delicious. Ambience is cute and romantic, however extremely noisy. Having a conversation will prove to be a little difficult.. I will probably recommend and try this cozy Italian eatery again on a week night. read more

This was one of the best Italian dinners I have ever had. Casual fine dining Italian food. REAL northern Italian food. This is a must try for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine. The Service was amazing and the cocktails are so tasty. I definitely recommend going here. read more

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This newer Italian spot in Oyster Bay is to die for! The staff is so sweet and the restaurant is very cool and cozy. It is a small space, but has a great vibe to it. All the food was so fresh and tasty. I thought the dishes were unique and very elevated. I think this place is doing a great job! Especially loved the bread with the different spreads they bring to the table in the beginning. It was a very nice, elevated touch to having normal bread. read more

Would have 5 stars but both dishes were a bit to salty . Not sure if it was the sausage , both dishes had sausage but other than that the restaurant is very nice for an intimate dinner date . Nice bar ! The service was fast and efficient. The pasta other than the saltiness was delicious ! Everything had so much flavor , but was not super impressed with the chocolate cake read more

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