Been here a few times and have never been disappointed. When i go with someone unfamiliar with the restaurant they always wonder what they're walking in to. When you open the door it looks like nothing but a simple pizza place, to the left through another doorway is the actual restaurant. Not only was all the food fresh, tasty and plentiful, but the service was excellent. I doubt if you'll be disappointed other than if you blink you might miss it situated in a small strip mall. Just make a turn and go back as you will be glad you did. PS The pizza place is very busy as well, although i haven't tried their pizza yet. read more

Tried this place as i got a gift certificate, have been passing it for a long time and never really thought of trying it. from the outside looks a little like a glorified pizzeria. half of it is just that the other half is a nice little place. nothing fancy and no good views, but it's a hidden little gem. staff is friendly and the food is excellent. prices are good, great little local spot. this is our second time here and wife and daughter love the carbonara. both my dishes were very good also. haven't ordered the pizza yet but looks promising. wife said why not 5 stars and for what this place is she has a point. read more

Unexpected gem. Spaghetti squash was great. Chef Fernando was very welcoming. True pleasure.

My family and I have been eating at this wonderful Italian restaurant since it opened! We have gotten to know the owners who are hard-working and super-friendly too! The food is always freshly prepared with big portions and delicious every time and very reasonably priced! We have always had a great visit to this restaurant! All the waitresses and waiters are very friendly too! read more

Ordered 20 items for an office. Showed up on time and the food was hot. Their take out calamari was even crispy. They threw in free garlic knots and plenty of bread. Driver was extremely polite and showed up with utensils and plates. Great customer service. Really great food read more

Delicious!! Tried this place for takeout on a whim yesterday after my original birthday plans fell through and I wanted some good comfort Italian food- everything was amazing from the rice balls in vodka sauce with ricotta to the chicken parm & penne alla vodka combo- loved getting best of both worlds and not having to choose! Garlic knots were great too and customer service was too! A little kindness goes a long way especially in this time where many restaurants are struggling-- we will definitely be back soon! read more

the best Italian restaurant around!!!!! amazing food .. i will never go anywhere else to get my fix ! and rob is the best waiter! please never get rid of him read more

We dined here on a Tuesday. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. The calamari was just a bit over cooked and the sauce was just so-so. I had the chicken francese and it was just not very good. It had no taste. There was no seasoning on the chicken. Is it so hard for chefs to remember to season their food? With my dish came a side of pasta. I ordered my pasta to come with a "Fra Diavolo" sauce which I was assured they knew how to make. You know, sautéed garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil?Then you throw in the marinara sauce. Well, if you've read any of my reviews concerning "far diavolo" sauce, you know that this is my litmus test to see if any "Italian chef" can cook. Well this guy either did not know, did not care or thought I might not notice. Well I did notice. And when I notice I do not go back. read more

Me and billy's personal favorites. So easy to miss from the road but its the best Italian food around. I tell everyone i know to try this place. read more

Everything was great! Highly recommend my dad loved his chicken cordon blu I loved my lobster Mac and cheese, my mom loved what ever she got and my brother really liked his chicken parm which came with a side of pasta! Very large portions and reasonable prices! read more

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Awesome Italian food and pizza! They have a spaghetti squash entree that is to die for- my favorite . All their dishes that my family has tried have been amazing. read more

Very nice clam chowder! A little bit salty, though. Nice cheese cake! The soft and subtle cheesecake, together with the cream, it's really a perfect cheesecake! read more

Il Trio Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Nesconset, New York

Amazing food & service!! Have done dine in & take out several times, never disappointed!!

The food here is just ok. 3.5 out of 5. The red sauce is tangy, just not a fan or that. I like a good sweet sauce or a full bodied sauce. I didn't reheat my left overs which isn't a good sign. The penne ala vodka is just alright too it needed to have a fuller bodied flavor and not enough sauce. If you ever had penne ala vokda at Cafe Joelles in Sayville or at The Cooperage Inn out East you will know exactly what I mean. The chicken parm was just ok again, sauce is probably the culprit. I would rather go to Little Vinnies and get a dinner there if I'm staying local. read more

We came here for my son's birthday and found the food...rigatoni bolognese and spaghetti squash...to be delicious!!!

I don't know how this place has such great reviews. I went there once it was so bad that I never went back. I ordered a veal parm dinner for takeout. It was expensive and I got a single tiny cutlet with a spattering of sauce on a sprinkle of cheese on top. Pasta came on the side instead of baked in with it. The cutlet itself was okay. Nothing to write home about, but not bad. The pasta was WET. I mean it was like they boiled it up and then slapped it in a take-out tray without draining it. In an area with about 5 other Italian/Pizza places a mile from each other, this is last on my list. Sorry, but this place just doesn't compare to any of the other places nearby. read more

Absolute hidden gem. Food was creative, fresh and delicious. So many options it was difficult to choose. Found this place via Yelp since my grandmother lives in the area- it did not disappoint! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly- and best of all, they were enthusiastic and loved their employer. Our server Rob was very personable and a testament to how wonderfully this establishment is run. I look forward to adding this place to my regular spots- even though I live quite far away. Wines by the glass were great and affordable. The grilled chicken shrimp and veggies was awesome. ONLY reason it didn't get 5 stars is because I prefer eating in a bar type atmosphere and that is not available here. However, it has the charm, quality and sophistication that The Kitchen in Saint James had 15 years ago. Do yourself a favor and take a trip here read more

My wife and I used to love Tate's, the prior restaurant that occupied this location. I haven't lived around here for a few years, so I hadn't been to Tate's in awhile, and I was disappointed to see it had closed its doors. Still, I was eager to try Il Trio after my wife and I got annoyed by the 45-minute weekend waits at our usual weekend haunts closer to home. We showed up around 9 PM on a Saturday, and the parking lot was empty. Normally, this is a disconcerting sign for a restaurant, but Nesconset is a pretty sleepy town and most of the restaurants close down pretty early. I tried to check for online reviews before walking in the door, just in case, but the location of this restaurant at the foot of a hill makes the parking lot a cellular dead zone. We gulped and went inside. The atmosphere is very casual, like basically everything in Nesconset. The restaurant features a small pizza counter up front for the lunch and take-out crowds, with a separate larger dining area off to the side. Given our timing, I can't comment on the service or speed of either the frontend or the backend of Il Trio during a busy time, but everyone involved clearly understands how to do their jobs. The table service was down-to-earth, friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt, without being overbearing. They asked for our orders at exactly the right times and were on the ball with drink refills. The food came out of the kitchen really quickly and nobody was dawdling on account of the end-of-night slowdown. The menu is a combination of classic Italian favorites along with some more interesting and unique fare. (One of my biggest pet peeves with Italian restaurants: menus that consist entirely of dishes I can get at any other Italian restaurant. One of my wife's biggest pet peeves: too many unfamiliar dishes.) My wife opted for the veal parmigiana, and I grabbed a gnocchi dish with chicken, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce. We split an order of bruschetta with fresh mozzarella. Our dessert was tartufo for the lady and cheesecake for myself. Bruschetta is almost by definition unremarkable, but the basil and red onions on these were unusually flavorful. I remarked on how there visually seemed to be almost no basil on it, but when we bit in, yeah, there it was. The chef clearly taste-tests their herbs for potency. Portion sizes are large. The veal parmigiana was cooked perfectly. Not very well, not really-really-close-to-perfectly, but completely perfectly. Good veal parmigiana shouldn't need a knife, but you could cut this with a plastic fork if you wanted. The gnocchi was kind of remarkable on its own; its texture was smooth and even, and it didn't possess any of the potato-dumpling graininess of the gnocchi at most other area Italian restaurants. The pesto cream sauce didn't overpower on the basil, cheese, or cream flavors; it complemented the ingredients in the dish instead of drowning them out. Bravo. I didn't stuff myself; I took probably 2/3 of the plate home so I had room for dessert. I didn't get to taste the tartufo because my wife doesn't share it. (This is a good sign.) But the cheesecake was excellent: not too dense like a Junior's cheesecake, and not too airy like a ricotta cheesecake, but right in the middle, complemented by the sweet tartness of a tiny amount of raspberry drizzle. Both desserts were around $4. They should charge more. Nobody would complain. We'll definitely be going back. read more

So far I've had the chicken Parmesan and they're chicken Caesar salad The salad is Easily ended up being two portions so it was like 7.50 for 2 not bad at all. Definitely going to keep on trying a few different options on the menu and throughout the coming months. read more

I ordered take-out from il Trio for the first time tonight- what an awesome surprise to get such an absolutely delicious and authentic Italian meal! The basics-like baked ziti- are like grandma used to make, and the specialty pasta (cavatelli w/ breaded chicken cutlet/peas) was deelish! The Greek salad was chopped and full of veggies/feta and came with a yummy dressing. Garlic knots were great, and even the warm bread was a treat. Definitely will be going back to this new and hidden gem! (my friend said the pizza is awesome too!) read more

Great place I tried after using yelp to find a place nearby. Looked like a pizzeria in a strip mall but pleasantly surprised by service and food. Was so hungry I ate with my eyes. Ordered a: Greek salad which was great! Large sized "small" and very fresh; a side of meatballs (set of 4) which was tasty; and penne alla vodka, great sauce!! Overall great experience! read more

Small local pizzeria place with excellent food and service. Compared to the other local places on the same road such as Gino's or Giorgios or even Sun dried tomorrow, this place is at the top. Between the appetizers, pasta dishes and pizza everything tastes so fresh and good. Highly recommend for a local, quick easy night out. read more

New restaurant where Tate's used to be. A family operation. Nice diverse menu. Dined there during their "soft opening" week. Service was efficient and pleasant. Wine list had a number of very reasonable selections (the Malbec I ordered was very nice). Great rice balls app! The pasta dishes my wife and I had were delicious. Welcome to the neighborhood Il Trio!!! read more

My husband and I stopped by to get some take out and also to have a slice of pizza while waiting (we did not call ahead). We both have been eating pizza now for over 40 years (I guess that gives away our age!), so we are pretty experienced in that area - for us it's all about the crust and the sauce, and these slices were excellent! Distinctive crust, not too salty (a problem in many pizzerias) and an excellent sauce, plus lots of cheese. Yummy! After the pizzas we could not wait to get home to try our take-out: the classics, chicken and eggplant parmigiano. Both were excellent. I look forward to coming to Il Trio for a sit-down meal; the restaurant looks very cozy (and clean) and the staff was very friendly and helpful even though we were just getting things to go. Great neighborhood find. read more

Well worth a stop. Great value for lunch. Typical Italian pizza/restaurant place. I tried the buffalo chicken slice along with the lunch special of garden salad and chicken parmigiana ! Both were tasty! read more

This is a neighborhood, mom and pop pizza shop with a busy dining room on the side. So busy, our entrees on a recent Sunday evening arrived well after those ordered by guests seated after us. The woman who works the dining room realized that and apologized and also took 10% off our tab. Nice gesture. So hungry that we gobbled down our food without thinking much of it, I do recall my Filet of Sole Francese as having an intensely flavored sauce with the fish cooked perfectly. I would've liked a bit larger portion. The food is above average for a place of this type and I'd probably give it another try if it was in my neighborhood. read more

Not just pizza!! The sit-down dining room is very nice and the food is incredible!!! Madison, our waitress, made us feel very welcome! We will be back! read more

This doesn't look like much from the outside. Don't be fooled. It's not just another pizzeria. The food is fabulous. The veal piccata is one of the best I've had. The veal was so tender I only used my forkto chef Fernando. read more

My new go to for great Italian food. We had the chicken Parm and the baked stuffed rigatoni which was amazing. The rice balls are to die for. Cozy place and the staff are very friendly. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Small pizzeria restaurant has unbelievable menu garlic knots and bread for table to start had zoodles instead of pasta all entrees excellent dishes good size prices reasonable service was excellent cavatelli pasta dish very tasty spaghetti squash dish excellent cannot say enough good things definitely recommend tartufo was delicious read more

Prices were appropriate for the size of the portions and quality of food. Servers were outstanding. Got there before 7pm and sat right away. They got progressively busier as the night went on. Great food, huge portions, friendly and attentive service. Great spot to eat, and kid friendly staff! read more

Decided to try for first time, Never again. I order a hero that came to $9.75. I hand the girl my debit card, when she points to a small sign on the wall next to the register that says $10.00 minimum. I say really for $.25 you aren't going to take my card. She refuses and I ask her to talk to the manager. After waiting for almost 10 minuets, she comes back out from the kitchen, and says they will take it this one time, but never again no matter how much under $10.00 it is!! Wow. talk about customer service. The food--was blah. The sauce has no flavor, the chicken cutlets weren't the best either. Overall a very bad impression. There are too many other Italian restaurants in the area for this place to have such crappy customer service. read more

Excellent rice balls. Very nice staff. I will definitely come back for that typical Italian-American food that we all love.

I just took a chance on il Trio for the first time today and it was the best food decision I've made in weeks. Amazing restaurant with generous portions and very reasonable prices. Servers and hosts are always warm and welcoming. The menu is versatile and accommodating and the food is fresh, authentic, and top quality. If it weren't tucked away in Nesconset, you'd be paying an arm and a leg for food like this... Most importantly...it is run by GOOD PEOPLE. read more

Was in town last week for work and ordered delivery food from here based on the stellar Yelp reviews. The food was fine but I've definitely had much better. Probably won't order from here again. read more

I have passed this place for years. It's very easy to miss. Very modest exterior. While yelping for pizza all indicators pointed here. I was intrigued. Went there one night with my girlfriend. Very quaint and charming. Family owned and operated. Food was awesome. A month later I noticed a sigh for $10 pizza. Gave in. Called and ordered one. SURPRISE!! An 18" pie for $10 that was really good. Two thumbs up across the board read more

The only complaint I can give about this place is I fell into a food coma and had to be rolled out the door! The service was top-notch! The entrees were enormous and extraordinary tasty and the price was very comparable! Overall, a very fine dining experience! We highly recommend to satisfy your Italian cravings! read more

We stopped in for lunch on Fathers Day. The server was helpful in giving us her opinion. She sincerely has tried just about everything on the menu. We shared rice balls for an appetizer. I had a hard time choosing as this is an interesting menu. All four of us had something different for our meal. I cannot wait to go back to try other choices. read more

Love...love...love...the rice balls! Especially the vodka sauce and fresh ricotta on top. The lunch specials are great too!

My husband and i had never been here before and decided to give it a try. We were SO pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this place was. Our waitresses was so kind and attentive! It was nice to be served by someone who didn't seem to be playing nice. The food came out in a timely manner, and was amazing! We will definately be coming back! This place is great! read more