Five stars isn't enough! We made a reservation and arrived a…read morebit early. We were sat right away however we were put at the first table by the door. We asked to be moved since it was cold and rainy and the door was being thrown open from guests/valet going in and out. Without any hesitation we were moved to a much much more comfortable area. Thank you! We were served by John, he was knowledgeable of the menu and had some great recommendations. We tried the Anthony's Mule drink which is made with a fig vodka. A nice change and very tasty! We were served warm bread and when our appetizer came, they brought more bread for dunking. John was right, we did need more it was sooooooo good in the Clams pot! The clams were a nice size, not tiny, not huge and chewy. Just right! They were served in a pink sauce which we scooped out of the bowl when we were done. It was just that good. I have literally never ordered a chicken parm at a restaurant, I've tried some before and just never really am a fan. But after John told us how good it was, I decided to go for it. I'm so glad I did. The Vodka Parm was soooo tasty! The chicken was breaded perfectly and I ordered it over cavatelli pasta that was cooked nice and al dente. My boyfriend ordered Veal Francese over linguine which he ate the whole thing and loved it as well. There are two bathrooms, I'd recommend going to the one up the steps. The one I have a photo of is fine but the door opens to the dining room so thankfully I remembered to lock it or that would have been awkward lol. It was so immaculately clean the only complaint I have is that the mirror is pretty high up! The restaurant was spotless, everyone was kind and every bite we had was delicious. We will definitely 1000% be back very soon. This place is a gem!

Service was very good, well staffed with trained wait staff. Food was very good, Ambience was a bit…read morenoisy. Not terrible but it's a small place and all hard surfaces make the sound travel . I would definitely return for another try.

Another fantastic find on Long Island for an Exceptional Italian restaurant. I got to see all the…read moredishes coming out of the kitchen ( because we had a table next to the kitchen ) they all looked incredible. We ordered Veal Parmigiana and Veal Siciliana both delicious and the veal was like butter, so tender. The sauces on the entrees so flavorful. Side of linguine with tomato sauce and roasted garlic perfect. Very limited wine list , we went with the Chianti tonight which was very good. They had a key lime pie as a special dessert for the night and I can never pass one up, another delicious item. Menu has individual entrees and also offers a family menu options for larger parties. Make sure you call for reservations, definitely gets crowded. Highly recommend

Update - our third visit. Saturday night, about 8:00 P.M., we got the last table for four, near…read morethe kitchen. They now have valet parking, but they don't take reservations, despite what's stated on the Internet. Prices have increased and the menu has changed since our visit last year. It's a loud, mostly "smart casual" dressed crowd, and I found myself leaning over the table to enable conversation. Last year, mid-week, it was quiet. Our waitress, Julia, was articulate and very sweet. I ordered the Chicken Sorrentino, which was breaded chicken cutlets with breaded eggplant cutlets in an oily tomato sauce with de minimus infused veggies and melted mozzarella cheese on top. It came with a side dish and I chose the linguine (instead of potato/veggies), but asked for whatever sauce would come with the entrée (instead of marinara, etc.). My dish was delicious, but I became saturated after eating half of it (possibly from the oil or because the portions are so generous), so I took the other half home for another dinner. I purposely didn't order an appetizer to save a little space for dessert and coffee. That said, for starters, they put out complimentary but crude bruschetta for the four of us and they partially sliced about a six or eight inch piece of plain Italian bread in a rattan basket with pats of butter wrapped in foil. I often try the tiramisu for dessert, when available in Italian restaurants. I enjoyed theirs, despite its variant albino appearance (see photo) and flavor. The relative absence of cocoa or espresso initially made me feel as if I had ordered scotch and got a Shirley Temple, but it was still well prepared and went well with coffee.

Meatball app was : outta this world" salad was served on a chilled plate…read more Pizza was fresh crispy hot and savory! Welcomed with a friendly host. Place is bright, light and ample space to navigate through restaurant. Bread was warm and butter was provided. Pricing is very competitive to other local pizzerias. Centrally located to public transportation. I've only come over other times for a quick break for Lunch. This was a nice experience w family and not rushed. Only quitk ...Was waiting for a parking spot for some time as people sit in car on devices.

Such a Disappointing Experience at this establishment. It…read moreall started with the negative energy from the hostess as soon as we arrived with our two young kids, a one year-old and five year-old. I understand that not every place is child-friendly, but this is a pizza place! We are excited to introduce our kids to a variety of cuisines from a young age, and we thought pizza would be a good choice. They aren't chicken fingers and fries kinda kids . The food was decent; I wouldn't go as far as to say it was the best pizza I've ever had. However, the meal was overshadowed by the hostess's attitude. Throughout our visit, she kept glaring at us every time one of the kids made even the slightest noise. It felt incredibly unwelcoming. To make matters worse, they do not provide high chairs. When we mentioned that we'd still like to stay despite that, since our one-year-old can sit in a regular chair, it felt like a battle just to get one. It was clear that the hostess was eager for us to leave. Our meal felt rushed, as if we were being timed on how quickly we could eat. Her continual glares were uncomfortable, especially since we were seated right next to the hostess stand. It's unfortunate how much a bad hostess can negatively impact a dining experience. I genuinely hope the management realizes this and considers better training for their staff. Overall, this experience made it clear to me that I won't be returning. They really need to work on creating a welcoming environment for families. Especially because of the town they are located in.

Came here to finish up restaurant week and couldn't be any happier. I mentioned to my friend \who…read morelives in Merrick that we were coming here and she told me that it was her families "goto" for Italian food. It was a snap to get here from the Meadowbrook Parkway and they have a very convenient parking lot right on the side of the building. We came into a very comfortable venue, took our seats and was joined by our waiter immediately after sitting down. Loved the fact that there was really nice music in the background. I am so tired of hearing loud techno while trying to enjoy my meal. We started with some delicious toasted bread (I should have known better) and ordered shortly thereafter, (We had already reviewed menu at home.) Our dinner consisted of: Appetizers: - Mussels in a garlic / white wine sauce - Mozzarella caprese Main Entreès - Shrimp Scampi with linguine - Chicken Cutlet Parm with linguine - Chocolate Cake - Italian Cheesecake Everything was wonderful. My wife loved the caprese while I thought the mussels were amongst the best I ever had. (Best were in Bruges, Belgium) The Chicken Parm was thin, crispy on the outside with tender meat and the Shrimp was fresh and tasty. All this was followed by wonderful desserts with hot coffee. There were enough items on the menu to make me want to come back. On another note... I was a little surprised to see another Yelp review from a fellow Elite member which was not so favorable. Not sure how you can go from one extreme to the other but sorry to read that the experience was not as good as mine. KUDOs to the Team at Molto Bene.

Place is crazy small and very tight. Expect your chair to get bumped into several times. The…read moreportions are not huge. For Italian, you want huge portions. The service was ok. Seemed the owner was helping a lot. Overall, 3 starts. Not bad by any means and not great either

I came here on a Friday for winter 2025 LI restaurant week…read more We were able to get a reservation for 4 at 6:30pm and they had three separate sections for dining. We were in a section that included a live singer and made for great ambiance. By 7:30, every table was filled. For restaurant week, I chose the 4 blue point oysters, the 6oz filet mignon and the cheesecake. The oysters were great and subtly briny and the filet was cooked perfectly (though the potato and vegetable side were pretty underwhelming). The cheesecake was considered Italian and was very lumpy, grainy and I did not like that style. We also ordered the brussel sprouts, grilled octopus and creamed spinach. The brussel sprouts were the highlight of the meal - highly recommend!! The grilled octopus was cooked perfectly The creamed spinach was a tad salty but yummy They also half bottles of wine which was a happy medium for my party My sister got the mussels, lamb shank and tiramisu as her restaurant week choices. The lamb shank was an incredible portion and so flavorful. The tiramisu was the right choice Our waiter was fantastic The wait time for our food was a little long, but I think they were extremely busy and we didn't mind IG/bernmarksthespot

Really an old-school dining experience you don't really see much anymore. Service from start to…read morefinish was top-notch. Came for my grandma's birthday and they ending the meal all coming out to sing for her, plus a complimentary tiramisu for her as well. The watermelon salad was fantastic, and we could not stop eating from their fresh bread basket! The shrimp cocktail was so fresh, large, and well-cleaned, the cocktail sauce amazing! Pistachio crusted cod was very good, substituted with mashed potatoes. They were very accommodating for dietary restrictions and preferences. At the end of the meal, they what offered an after-dinner drink on the house.

Villa D'Aqua is a hidden gem. It's on the water in Bellmore, everyone is very warm and welcoming…read more My husband had the stuff to layer so, which was amazing, and I had the chicken franchise, the portion was so big I couldn't eat it all. Priceless are reasonable.

First of all, the staff is very understaffed The food runner…read morealone looked like the world was ending around him We asked for sparkling water and it wasn't chilled properly We ordered a bottle of wine, which also wasn't chilled properly Not to mention the appetizers of oysters, French onion soup had no taste The Burrata Caponota had something in it that it should have had I immediately told him to take everything away and cancel the main course When I asked for them to give me the check They did tell me, don't worry about it About the only thing they did right

Pasta primavera that is so good it keeps even Grandma coming back ;) the staff is fantastic - great…read moreplace all around. Cute dining area with private event space Quaint yet modern feel

Been coming here many years now. They are famous for the generous basket of breads that comes out…read morewhen you are looking at the menu. My wife appreciates the cauliflower crust pizza. I dream of the fetuccini Alfredo. Easy parking here

This was a small, nice looking restaurant. The food was fresh and delicious. The waitresses…read moreNicole was attentive and pleasant. I will definitely return.

My mother tried a promotion and with three different slices. All were good and fresh. Service was…read morepleasant. Nothing big or over the top, but good.

Came back after all these years and the food quality hasn't changed. Big portions meant for…read moresharing, flavorful and the sauce is thick and not watered down. The service was amazing my waiter Diego was extremely attentive and efficient. Highly recommended for family style Italian food. Menu items: Porterhouse Shrimp oreganata Burnt string beans Sautéed spinach Whole wheat penne Parking: Street parking

Very good meal tonight. Celebrating a birthday. Yummie. Great service, ambiance and food…read more Highly rec

Great food and service. We went on Saturday night around 5:15…read more I had ordered the linguini and clam sauce, my wife ordered the eggplant parmigiana. Both were very good and we enjoyed them. For dessert we ordered a cannoli and split it. First off, all the dishes including the cannoli are large and meant to be shared, unless you order half portions. That cannoli! It was the best cannoli we've ever had, you pull pieces of the shell off and dip it into the cannoli cream, amazing!

We went there twice before submitting this review. The first time was at 9:00 P.M. on a Wednesday…read morenight. We had taken the AirTrain from JFK to the LIRR, and rolled into Mio Posto with our carry-on luggage and backpacks. It's only a block from the Merrick station and we hadn't eaten anything since breakfast. Somehow we were unaware of its existence, despite living only a few miles down the road, so we were happily surprised to see a lively crowded bar with a younger group on the right, a high ceiling, well spaced and white-table-clothed tables in the dining area with older adults (like us) on the left. The owner, "Frankee," greeted and seated us. He also dropped by to say hello and chat ... very friendly, and we saw him sit down at two other tables to chat. One time there was a live singer playing an electric keyboard at the far end of the bar, lots of songs we recognized. There were four unoccupied tables on a narrow second floor nook spanning the rear wall, maybe for a small, private party? Both times the service and food were excellent, from the salad to the entrées to the dessert (including great tiramisu). The last time we were there, I snapped a photo of the jumbo shrimp over spinach with oil and garlic, but didn't bother with photos of the dishes with Parmesan cheese because then all you see is mozzarella cheese on top and not what's under it. FYI, a lot of dishes are called "Parmesan" due to the Parmesan style of layering the entrée (whether it be chicken, veal or eggplant) with sauce and cheese. It's moderately priced. Their "half" portions are often enough for two, so you can often order for one, but get enough for two, especially if it's a three-course meal ... just ask for extra plates.