Can't say enough amazing things about this restaurant! I have been here a few times for dinner and everything has always been delicious. However, I had my baby shower here yesterday in the private room. The service and food was beyond amazing. My mom and sister worked with Sal during the planning process and he went above and beyond to make the event perfect!!! All of the guests are still texting me today raving about the food, ambiance, and service! Thank you to Sal and the staff who went above and beyond!! read more

Made a reservation the day of and they were able to accommodate! We were seated right away when we arrived too. Appetizers we did 6 baked clams (delish and not fishy, little necks) and the spicy fried calamari. Entrees we did half order of linguine garlic and oil, half shrimp oreganata, and the steak with Gorgonzola cream sauce. All dishes were delicious and flavorful. We wrapped up most of these! Definitely will be back and strongly suggest to check out. read more

Mio Posto - Shrimp oregano half - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

excellent food and service . i have never had a bad meal . i live in florida and every time i come up i love going there wth my family

Great Italian food. The veal chop on the bone is an awesome dish and we also had the baked clams which were also fresh and tasty. During the week day it's a quiet spot but the weekends are usually jumpin!! The bar is very big and stocked read more

Mio Posto - Nice looking and cozy atmosphere. - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

I've been eating for a half hour and this is what's left. It's loud so if you want quiet this isn't for you. If you want to have fun I highly recommend. read more

Mio Posto - I've been eating for a half hour and this is what's left. - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

Years later, stopping by on a whim. Big fuckin mistake. Friday night, unless you know one of the 4 bartenders, prepare to be ignored. I barely got a drink and then my second. I was never offered a menu or even asked if i was having dinner. I was about to ask for a menu when some clown threw his keys on the bar to give to the bartender and asked for a vodka cranberry, her fuckin eyes lit up when she saw this couple and i never got my chance to ask for that menu, but i certainly asked for my check. Hot tip, pay less attention to the employees, regulars and ur phones, a little more attention to the random single guy at the bar. Very disappointed. Wont be back. read more

So , As good is start that's how bad ended lol. I came to eat dinner with friends of mine Wednesday evening. We were seating fast. All good. The service nightmare began after 15' waiting just to order a drinks. I and my gf had mio mule and which we switched afor another one, as I thought it will be like Moscow mule but ... it wasn't! We got menus and had to wait 45min for our server to come and take our orders! Yeah 45min.(we said 5min more and we leave). Luckily ...he show up! The restaurant wasn't so full otherwise I would understand the time for waiting. He wasn't just organized in my opinion. We got the dishes, which they were pretty big. We ordered linguine with clam sauce which was good but for me too salty. Then I had sea bass and green beans which again portion was for two, but wasn't spectacular but good enough. My friends got some other dish with chicken rolls with very tasty sauce. It was good and definitely two people will be fine with it. Music was live and the singer pretty good. If the service wasn't so bad I would give a 4*! Unfortunately my/ our first time experiences in this place wasn't as we expected. I would give a try one more time and see. And the reason I'm coming back is the music and generally atmosphere wasn't bad with the company I had! read more

Mio Posto - Interior: bar area - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

Food was very tasty. Great ambiance, just wish the music was a bit lower as it was hard to gear friends on the other side of the table. I will definitely be back 4 sure. Great time overall. read more

Probably the best Italian food on Long Island and always consistent. The pasta is cooked perfectly Al dente every time and you can't go wrong with any of the main dishes either. I highly recommend ordering the full sized portions instead of getting individual meals because that way you create your own family style menu where everyone can taste everything they have to offer. I usually order a few apps, 2 different pasta dishes and then a few meat dishes for the table and everyone loves it because you don't have to settle for just 1 dish. read more

Went to a party there about 75 people so it was a great test to see how service was as well as the food. Service 5 stars for sure. We had a good cross section of appetizers meatballs, baked clams, salad, fried zucchini, pasta and great bread. I got the chicken franchese which was awesome seriously awesome. Others totally enjoyed their dishes from salmon, eggplant parm, chicken parm and many other choices. Not sure if they supplied the cake or not so that is not in my review. The owner or manager was always walking around making sure everything was going smooth which says a lot on how they respect the customer and respect the operation of the business. I can obviously recommend for parties or just to go in for dinner as the food is excellent. 5 stars food and service. read more

family style. we had great seating at the top. " best seat in the house ". The food is good. the drinks are good. I went on a Friday so it was kind of crowded but they didn't interfere with service. The music is up to beat. You just have to know what type of vibe you are looking for. if you like upbeat house like music this is for you. if not, don't go lol. you won't enjoy yourself trust me. read more

Mio Posto - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

Amazing Food 10/10 talked to a young man named Angelo very polite and kind would come back again.

Waited for over 2 hours for a table for 3 ladies tonight. When asked when our table was ready the guy said maybe this table or maybe that table - he still was not sure of a time after we waited for 2 hours and drank at the bar. We left without getting a table. read more

I visited with friends. The waiter unfortunately poured hot oil down my shoulder. (Silk blouse mix) I screamed, and they gave me ice. I got no blister, but it was tender and hurt. NO COMP MEAL OR DRINKS, NO REPLACING MY TOP WHEN I ASKED THE NEXT DAY. ($112) I couldn't even stay for the main course because I was hurting. I'm disguted. read more

Went here with a group of girlfriends for a birthday dinner. Fun place for a Friday night but tough to have a conversation since we were right next to the DJ. Food was fine but nothing special considering the price. I wouldn't go back. Place was packed to the gills, sweaty and hot. Seems like a place for picking up dates, grabbing drinks before the city but not a place I'd want to go back to for a dinner with friends. read more

Went to Mio Posto again for dinner......This place is a home run everytime I'm there.......Best Baked clams Ive ever had and the linguine white clam is amazing.......We had chicken sorrentino for the main and Ive never had better anywhere.....Service is good and the owners are most gracious.........CIAO................... read more

Great for family style dinner. We went for a birthday with a large group the waiter was patient and attentive to all our needs. He was able to give great recommendations and provide great service. Food was amazing! read more

Me and my wife had our son's christening in the party room they have. My guests and I are still talking about how amazing the food, staff and ambience was. Food quality was top notch and plenty of it was served to us. Nobody from my party left hungry at all. Sal, Mike and his staff members were very attentive to every one of our guests that were in the room. We had 40 people and everyone was very comfortable in the room. The Room could have even held more very comfortably. I would HIGHLY recommend mio posto for a party and dinner any day. We and my wife can't wait to go back for date night soon. read more

Classy place with an old school vibe. Great food and an attentive staff. Definitely a place you'd want to try if you haven't already. read more

Mio Posto - Complementary sautéed peppers and onion with fresh baked bread that brought a tear to this guys eye.. - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

Saturday night 5:15 place just opened and filling up quickly. Sal accommodated us for 8 and made us feel very welcomed like old friends. Drinks, food , desserts, portions are plentiful fresh and delicious. Service was on point. Love going to a place that is consistently good. My favorite place to eat Italian food with friends. Ambiance is perfect. Highly recommended a visit if you've never been there before!!! read more

Came here for a Birthday and the Live Music & Food did not disappoint. It was an absolute gem of a family restaurant run by passionate and friendly service staff. If you don't walk out of an Italian restaurant full, your in the wrong place. Definitely ate too much and drank too much. They make the classics to perfection. Must try the Baked Clams - it was cooked to perfection and grabbing all that great sauce leftover sauce with the fresh bread was a perfect bite. Definitely don't miss out when passing by... read more

I have eaten, with my whole family in their previous Hicksville spot many times. I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know about this location and just came upon it accidentally. My daughter went crazy when she saw the sign! We ate in the tent and it was both very roomy and comfortable. We all loved our food, as usual and we are happy to be able to eat here again after a few years of missing it. I'll be back with the entire family. read more

Mio Posto - Outdoor Tent dining area - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

Not for date night . Not for dinner with grandma . Def for good food . Loud awesome music and good vibes with a 30 plus crowd . When I want to escape my adulting life and reminisce on my youth ... this is where I'd go . Had an am awesome meal followed by a little bit of fist pumping and a lot of drinking (ha) Thanks for the good time mio posto read more

Be young, be very young. Four stars Bc everything went well but it's a night club not a restaurant.

I was there last night and ate the most delicious dinner and dessert. Always loved this place . The owners are really the best at what they do. read more

I attended a baby shower at Mio Posto and the event was just perfect! The food was delicious, the staff was very attentive and the room was just lovely! I can wait to return with my husband and friends for dinner. read more

Fun atmosphere! Delicious food....their famous veal dish is outstanding! Their family style party deal can't be beat mixed with music & drinks it's SO much fun! Get the meatballs-I don't particularly like eating meatballs outside of my house but these reminded me of home amidst the party atmosphere lol Can get a bit hectic and you might be waiting long for drinks as the staff is hectically trying to navigate through people dancing and shouting orders at them read more

My boyfriend and I went here for date night since we were catching a movie across the street at Merrick Cinemas. The interior is really beautiful and I enjoyed the Caesar salad and the clams and my boyfriend liked the veal and thought the tiramisu was okay. I don't think I would order from here just for the food for take out because it's good but I think there are better Italian places for comparable prices nearby. Despite the food being acceptable to pretty good, I would not recommend this for date night if you actually want to talk to the person you're with, unless you can sign or lip read. After a few failed attempts between my boyfriend and I to talk in-between the music, we ended up just laughing and figuring we'll talk after the movie or during previews. They were so busy that it took a while for us to get our drinks. When I saw the mention of live music I was thinking it was something low-key like a jazz trio or an acoustic guitar like some of the places nearby. I guess I should've read the other reviews better, but their Instagram doesn't really promote itself as nightclub-esque atmosphere so I kind of felt misled by it. I guess they have the DJ on weekends but I'm not sure if there's one on other nights too. It's basically like a night club music in a restaurant atmosphere - kind of odd IMO. Even the restaurants I go to in the city aren't blasting Bruno Mars or Zedd or whoever for the drinks-only crowd that are there while there are seated patrons. I was not expecting to have a DJ blasting a mix of hits in my ear - we had gone to this location in its previous forms and you didn't have to push your way into the restaurant with a bunch of smokers blocking the entrance and a crowd inside. It was just a normal Italian restaurant before. To their credit, we were seated right away once we actually did make our way to the host stand. It just felt awkward because the place was so crowded and noisy that it wasn't this chill romantic night out that we were finally hoping for. They do not have a parking lot and there's no valet parking. Parking is free across the street at the train lot. read more

Great service - very attentive, very large portions. we had the stuffed fish (came w 2 large pieces) and the pork chops (2 large double cut chops). Burrata starter was delicious as well as tiramisu dessert. read more

Good food surrounded by good vibes. Went for Easter but the Holidays are a terrible barometer for the true feel of this place. Crazy Easter Sunday but a good meal none the less ! read more

Food and service were so good. Fun atmosphere and a DJ comes on later in the night- great music, great time

The BEST RESTAURANT in Merrick! Excellent food, excellent service and really cool vibe/atmosphere. The Staff is extremely accommodating and the food is fantastic. After dinner - the bar and DJ get the place rockin! read more

Mio Posto - After Dinner - Italian Near Me - Merrick, New York

This place was fun. It's loud. Not a great date place nor a place where you want to have conversation, but the food is good and plentiful. We started at the bar while we waited for our friends. I ordered a Manhattan and boy it was good. The place became crowded very fast as it's first come, first serve. Everything is served family style. We started with the baked clams. I thought they were good, but not the best I've had. For appetizers we also ate the zucchini fries which were delicious and the mozzerella sticks which was okay to me. For dinner, our table had the chicken scarpariello,the seafood fra diavolo and the shrimp scampi everything was delicious and we brought home enough food to last us for days. This is definitely a place I will revisit read more

Honestly will not be going back here after being here before. Took someone here for a celebration and asked how long the wait would be since they do not take reservations. Was told about 45 mins by an arrogant short stocky guy with dark hair and tattoos who by the way did not take a name or phone number for us, we agreed to wait but because there was no room for us at the bar and clearly they do not care to put any chairs or seating near the entrance for people who may be waiting for a table we stood outside. I checked back in twice to see if the table was ready. The same guy we spoke to repeatedly told us 45 mins even after we waited thirty more mins to ask, then told us he had no idea we were waiting for a table. What did you think we were doing here all this time waiting for you??? Especially after not even taking a name down or phone number?? He was very rude and honestly after going to this place with large groups in the past on Friday nights and thinking it would be a good idea to bring someone here as a repeat customer it clearly was not. These people act like they are doing you a favor with their mediocre food and and aloof arrogant attitude. It's clear this place was just created as a hang out spot for the wise guy owners and friends of theirs to occupy. Any one else is treated like trash. Go take your money elsewhere, there are so many good authentic Italian places where the food is 10 times better as well as the service and they would be happy to have you rather then treat you like your some nobody that they are doing a favor for by letting you in. read more

Went with a friend for girls night on a Friday, thought the food was ok but the bar scene was a lot of fun. Our table was in the bar area which was packed shoulder to shoulder, so service was a bit slow but have to take into consideration the poor server had to fight his way through the crowd. Think I'd come back for drinks read more

I met some former colleagues for a post-holiday dinner and I was quite impressed. The food, service, and ambiance were all outstanding. It was a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was absolutely buzzing as if it were a Saturday night. Everyone seemed friendly and it was all positive vibes. The food was served family style and it was absolutely delicious. There was also some terrific live music that the diners all seemed to appreciate. Great location. One minute walk from the Merrick train station. read more

Nice atmosphere for a Saturday night, had to sit at the bar for covid restrictions , service was a little slow , but understandable under the circumstances, food is delicious , many dessert choices , overall this is a nice family place , will definitely be back read more

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Came here with a party of 17 and was made to wait in the front for 30-45 minutes while another party took their time paying. This, despite the fact that our entire party was on time and we had an elderly guest with us (that they didn't offer a seat for while we waited--we had to request that). Admittedly, we should have known the place wasn't for us in that time, but we didn't think we could (or should) cancel a huge reservation last minute like that nor did we think we'd find another location. We also had a 95-year-old woman with us who needed to sit, so that was our priority. We didn't realize it was DJ night on the day we visited (also, why is that a thing?), and we asked if they could turn the music down. The restaurant responded by turning the strobe lights on and ignoring us. We asked again, probably more aggressively than we should have, but our elderly guest was having a difficult time and was getting overwhelmed. Plus, it was so loud that you couldn't hear the person sitting across from you. They told us that they couldn't turn it down because other guests come for that disco music/dinner experience, but is that really the case? Doesn't seem like an experience that people commonly seek out, but sure. From there, the owner started yelling at us, telling us it was our fault for not leaving (an interesting tactic for getting new business). He then said, "I can't promise how your food will turn out." So, because we expressed our discomfort they threatened to mess with our food? That was the last straw for us, so we left. We asked for the bill for the drinks we had and the appetizers we ordered, and they told us to just go. We left tip money, and then someone at the front told us it was rude of us not to pay (even though we tried!). Lots of miscommunication going on, clearly. The place looks nice and maybe the food is good, but dealing with the rude management and weird blasting music (you're an Italian restaurant, not a discoteca) has pretty much solidified that I won't be returning or recommending this place. read more

Too bad they can't train their staff with proper directions for holidays. Called there last week asked if they need reservations for Christmas Eve was told oh no only for 10 or more . Imagine out surprise when we pulled up valet parked and was then told reservation only..... what a shame ! read more

We were promptly seated, even with busy night like a Friday. I appreciate the hostess efforts. Great food, great crowd. Suitable for family, friends, large gathering. Drinks were amazing. Great bartenders. read more