Since COVID has hit NY we rarely have gone out to eat, mostly out of fear! So having a special meal with family and enjoying the atmosphere of a parking lot was wonderful, as strange as that might sound. But this was all because the food was very good. When you have no one complains about their food, it always make the event better. Yes the food here is typical Long Island sauce, but the sauce was good! The pasta al dente, and everything was served piping hot. So if you need a night out before it gets too cold give it a try. read more

I honestly found this place to be above average when I had a sit down dinner here last December. I didn't get the pizza, instead I got the sole, with a side of pasta, and a house salad to start. The garlic knots in the bread basket are also great. I didn't think it was anything exceptional, but it was by no means bad. Went here because my gf said this is her favorite italian place that she's been eating at since she was a child. Definitely didn't disappoint. read more

A terrific little restaurant reminiscent of the great old neighborhood "checkered tablecloth" Italian restaurants of my youth. The southern Italian food is consistently tasty, the portions plentiful, the waitstaff friendly and the atmosphere clean and unostentatious. A great little spot for those with children. Now, if they can only find good chianti in straw bottles, I'd be in heaven! read more

"This bill will be paid in full !" declared the rude owner. Again, "this bill will be paid in full !" - was the answer to our question of can you comp the pizza that my starving (and complaining) 12 year old son ordered about an hour and a half before the pizza arrived. Well, you ordered crazy items on the pizza. Grilled chicken and broccoli, not that crazy, maybe a little different, but shouldn't take over an hour to pop in the pizza oven. We were in a bit of a rush, the kids needed to study and finish their homework and get to bed on a Sunday night. We called the restaurant and they said due to the holiday weekend the place was empty. When we arrived 15 minutes later, there was a wait for a table...we do like this place, the food is good, not great, the service is usually just ok, a few of the waiters have no patience, especially for a special order, not too much garlic, not too much sauce.... Over the past 14 years we go maybe 10 times per year, pretty good customers. We brought the entire soccer team one year on a Saturday afternoon years ago, for an end of year party, probably spent about $600. The place is a little pricey for what it is. A pizza joint with good, not great food. Well, the bill was paid in full, all $167 dollars plus tip for the good food, not great and the just ok service. However we won't be going back, ever, they left a bad taste in our mouth. Bad business, for the $10-15 pizza they could have comped for one night, we would have continued to spend about $2,000 per year times say another 20 years before I move to Boca would have reaped them another $40,000 - but they saved the $15 last night. Bad business. We told him we weren't coming back and he said 'Good, don't came back. " To end the perfect night, my sons leftover pizza we took home as he wasn't hungry by the time his food came, (he ate my food and his sister's) - I left the pizza box on the roof of the car and we drove off, not sure where the leftover pizza flew off too. I guess that was a sign to confirm that we should never go back, can't even eat the leftover pizza that caused so much hoopla. Hopefully ,this will be my one and only ever review. And I guess you haven't lived life to its fullest, if you are not welcome back to some establishment in your neighborhood. PS the bar is very limited and man did we need a drink last night. read more

This is our go -to with the kids and family. Everyone always pleased with their dinner. Large portions-I usually share. They don't take reservations but not really a problem, even with a large party. The only time we didn't wait was on a Saturday night when wait time was longer than 1/2 hour. My favorite is the stuffed artichoke and the calamari. I always sample everyone's dinner and everything is always very good. read more

Amongst the dishes I ordered was shrimp oreganato which arrived as sole. Food was tasteless, cold, and in plastic containers so uneasily reheated. Skip the takeout here read more

This place was very disappointing. Having grown up in Port Washington, this was a family favorite and a regular outing. Seems like the food has declined significantly since my childhood. Food was poorly made and tasteless. My pasta dish tasted like canned Chef Boyardee and I declined to take my generous leftovers home despite how much I paid for the dish. The ambiance was also disconcerting. The lights were too bright and shining directly in my eyes despite the fact that it was 8:30 on a Thursday, so maybe some low lighting could've sufficed. The restaurant is designed poorly such that all noise reverberates and becomes tinny and suffocating. The whole dining experience made me anxious and I just wanted to leave. read more

Open EVERY MONDAY in DECEMBER!!!!! The most consistent deliciousness for my whole life that I've been going here! Amazing chick parm, baked ziti, penne alla vodka, any pasta with their sauce is the best always!!!! Pizza is always amazing- especially pizza rustica- everything AWESOME!!!! read more

F A N T A S T I C! ! ! ! Place came as a recommendation and very much will recommend myself! The food is fantastic! Try their pizzettas - really great dough and made to order! Every time I have been there, the food and service is excellent! Their tiramisu gets a huge thumbs up! Also, for dessert, they have this ice cream covered in a limoncello white chocolate - thank me later =) Go, go, go! read more

The most amazing pizza in Nassau County the chicken Parmesan is spectacular hands-down the best out of any Italian restaurant I've ever been to consecutively for 2530 years read more

Went for the first time a couple weeks ago and so happy to have been introduced to this place. Delicious delicious delicious!!

A good restaurant should make you feel happy and comfortable at the end of a long day! La Pizzetta does not have an atmosphere that welcomes you! The owner is an unfriendly guy who could care less about what his patrons think. The waitstaff is unfriendly and rarely do they smile! I ordered a zucchini "linguini" dish with white clam sauce. The zucchini came swimming in water. They don't know how to prepare the dish. When I told the owner that $25 for a dish of zucchini swimming in water was: 1. Very poorly prepared, and 2. Over priced, he just shrugged his shoulders and said, "it is what it is"! What a poor attitude to have with customers. If you want to have a meal that satisfies the soul and stomach, don't go there!!!! read more

One of my favorite local restaurants.food is amazing and the staff is attentive, kind and always willing to go the extra mile to assure a wonderful evening! Would absolutely recommend. read more

Casual and relaxed restaurant with the basic Italian menu. I had the chicken piccata which as not a regular menu item but they accommodated me and my husband had veal piccata. The sauce was light and not overbearing but had just the right flavor. For appetizer I had a delicious lentil soup and husband had the gorgonzola salad. Service was very attentive and the food came out in perfect timing. read more

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Used to love this place--their eggplant parm is excellent and their parpadelle with mushroom and a pink sauce is very good. I ordered the parpadelle tonight and bit down on a piece of clam shell. I'm highly allergic to seafood. Took it back. The manager seemed angry that it happened but was less than nice to me. He should have been a lot nicer considering anaphylaxis is not a joke. Begrudgingly gave me my $ back like it was an issue. There are better places in oyster bay and I'm annoyed enough at the response that I won't be back. read more

Centrally located. We were a group of 4 seated at 745pm. We had chicken parm, homemade pappardelle, grilled chicken salad, and grilled chi parm. The waiter was non smiling we felt rushed. The busboy was great! Happy smiling with good customer service. Parking was a challenge. read more

Went here last Nite for the first time......Service was good but food took a while to reach my table.....Hot antipasto was nothing too exciting....Very small clams and muscles not worth 20 dollars.....My main course was very unsatisfactory.....For 24 dollars I ordered shrimp marinara over linguine.... The sauce on the pasta was very watery with very little tomato ...3 fork fulls of pasta is unreasonable....Why are places so cheap with a pasta portion....Pasta is the cheapest thing to make...Give the people what they paid for........This place is a One and Done for me................... read more

We moved to the area recently. La Pizetta is right around the corner from us. It's airways crowded. The food is very good. Solid, yummy Italian. A couple of weeks ago, I ordered a fresh pasta dish. It was so good. But the portion was tiny and I usually don't complain about portion size. But if a restaurant is going to charge $20 plus dollars for take out pasta, I would expect it to be a dinner sized portion. I also think their soup is way overpriced and the owner is not friendly or customer service oriented at all. Good for take out once in awhile. read more

I have had unfortunate experiences at La Pizzetta. It seems that attention to service and food quality is slipping . Recently I had their chicken "La Pizzetta" and the result was inedible, The waiter did not notice when he cleared an untouched plate. I could not recommend this restaurant when this area has so many very good options. read more

Great people, great service. Pizza is one of the best in the area. Maybe living so close to the place has garlic clogged the second reviewers brain. You didn't travel to Naples! You fell out of bed to a very good neighborhood place. Pleats tell me what is better in East Norwich... read more

I was always a huge fan of this restaurant - it has delicious food at reasonable prices and a wonderful ambiance. We've been ordering take-out from La Pizzetta to continue our support during COVID. However - we've had a negative experience this September. We had ordered our food to go, paid by credit card, got our receipt, then went home. Later that week when we were reviewing our bank statement, we noticed the worker had added an additional tip to the payment without our consent. We know for sure we didn't leave the tip on the credit card because we give tips in cash. Looking back we weren't asked to sign a receipt either so this is potentially not only fraud, but forgery as well. We don't mind giving an extra few bucks but we wish it wasn't taken from us behind our backs. This was just disappointing since the employees are usually all respectful and polite. This reflects poorly on the restaurant - though we do love their food. We will be back in the future but be cautious next time. read more

Love the food. Have been eating here since the 1990's when they were just a small storefront. Over the years watched as they expanded. The food is beyond excellent. My kids also love the fresh affordable food. A true gem. love the hot antipasto for two...great for seafood lovers read more

One of the best Italian places on Long Island. The service is old school attentive, the food is exceptional (homemade pasta - need I say more?) and their sangria with diced fruit is heavenly. Go here! read more

I agree with Nancy. Don't see what all the fuss is about. Not very family friendly for there is no children's menu. I ordered pasta with butter for my child (wasn't on the menu) and it was $10.50!! A pound of pasta is $1.50 and butter is another dollar. $10.50 is robbery! The pizzetta's we ordered were too well done and soggy on the bottom. Calamari app was not the best either. I won't go back. $100 dinner for my family. Wayyyy overpriced for the food we had. read more

Good food great discount deals, local Italian, never as crowded as some other Pizza places. Give it a try I think you won't be disappointed. read more

I work right near this place and I order from here often. I use Grub hub to place the order its just quick and easy while I'm working. Delivery never takes too long and my order is always right. The food here is amazing. I Love their buffalo chicken pizza. The garden salad is awesome. Sautéed broccoli is amazing as well. I recommend this place to all of my co-workers and now we all order from here. They all love it. I have no complaints I really like this place! good food & quick service. read more

Outstanding menu, food and service. Very reasonably priced. Offerings would be twice the price in New York City. Take out is a delightful way of bring home a first class meal or one of their many delicious pizzas and lighter fare. Sal and John are a class act who run a classy restaurant. Get there early. The tables fill very quickly. read more

Been going to this place for years. They offer GREAT food at an affordable price. The owners are very friendly and they make sure that all their customers are happy. read more

Ok, nothing special, except the ever-grumpy waiters. Been there a mess of times, only because its close, but not worth driving far for.

Great food and service with a hip, upbeat atmosphere and crowd. Brought home leftovers to be enjoyed the next day. A must try when in the area! read more

One of my favorite go to restaurants in the local area. My family has been going there for over 20 years. The pizza is fantastic, especially the fresh mozzarella and basil pizza. Their menu has a great variety, with really good appetizers (especially the baked clams) to pasta, veal, chicken, fish and much more. I highly recommend La Pizzetta if you're looking for great italian food. The staff is very friendly and the owners couldn't be more welcoming. read more

Not sure why it is listed as fast food? This is a great Italian restaurant. I usually do take out & the food is always excellent. They do have personal size pizza but they are also excellent & would say gourmet not fast food. read more

I consider La Pizzetta an upscale pizzeria and the food is very good... Always have a good experience here but you can wait a while..also, like that they have carafes of wine...definitely recommend if you are in the area for a nice, low key Italian meal. They could use a kids menu though as charging full price for kids to eat (and waste food in process) doesn't seem to make sense as it seems to be family friendly restaurant. Just a suggestion. read more

Great italian restaurant, have been eating there for years, service great too. Also have had numerous parties there!!

The food is very good but the service and wait staff are rude and abrupt. They also do not allow you to change or substitute anything on the menu. read more

Owner is a moron...having said that, the food is actually pretty good. We had a restaurant.com coupon for $25 off...first he tells us it isn't good for Sundays...we show him it says it isn't good on Fridays and Saturdays...then he says, "We don't participate in that program anymore." I tell him we JUST bought the coupon!!! He refused to take it and instead made a scene. Customers at other tables told us they thought he sounded like an a..hole!!! So instead of honoring coupon...or offering something for the inconvenience, he has now lost a customer. Idiot. read more

The food was pretty good ....BUT too bad the servicers were rude so was the owner. We also were told they would not accert the Restaurant.com coupon that we just bought. We wont go back ...we work to hard for our money to be treated as if we are bothering the waiter. PS right across the street from La Pizzetta is a restaurant called 'Saggio'.... Excellent food & service !!!!! read more

Yet another great meal. I have been coming here for twenty years and they have maintain a consistent quality. When I am in Arizona for the winter I crave good Italian when I get back. Great specials, great service,great red sauce, best baled clams and stuffed artichoke outside Italy. read more

I have been to La Pizzetta several times. my overall experience has been very positive, friendly owner, good service, above average food...my complaint would be it is pricey and it does not know if it's a pizzeria or a true trattoria. read more

First time and last time to this place. Went with 11 people and the service was terrible! We had placed an appetizer order and they were served before we placed our main course and still had our menus. Then we collected the menus and gave them to the waiter after he took the main course order.At one point the owner or the manager came up to our waiter as he was taking our order for dessert and interupted him to ask him to do something.We had to continue to ask for drinks, never did the wait staff come over and ask if we needed anything.This all might be tolerable if the food was great!! But the food is just OK! No better than any Pizzaria.There are 10 Italian restaurants in the area that are much better than this!!! read more