Pizzaiola

Second time here and glad I gave it another shot. Food was way better than the first time and our…read moreservers for the private party were sweet. Second private event I've been to here in the upstairs space. The space is beautiful and large. Perfect for both events (baby shower & communion).

Cuisine: 6 Service: 5…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 6 We chose this place due to a show we were watching at a theater steps away. Not a bad Italian restaurant, but there were small issues that did not give us the experience we were hoping for. Heading in, we told the server that we have about 1.5 hour before our show, making sure he is aware. He said, "No problem. Plenty of time." Sadly, throughout the night, we felt ignored a bit even when we were just simply trying to speed up ordering or pay our bill. I know he was busy with a full house, but we weren't asking for too much. Somehow, it took us nearly the full 1.5 hour to finish the meal, hence rushing to the theater barely on time. Another big issue was food that didn't come out hot. At the suggestion of our server, we ordered a combination platter of appetizers. It was huge with six different items and most of it tasted alright. Unfortunately, several items were not hot. Even worse, the shrimps and mussels were cold, which we brought to our servers attention and asked to take that portion of the platter off the bill. He offered replacements, but we had plenty of food and no time to wait for another round of appetizers, so we declined. After another 20 minutes, he brought us new plates of both items, this time hot. We looked at each other and just went with the flow. With that delay, our time was becoming a little more limited. We received our entrees about 45 mins before our show, which is still okay since the theater was a block away. I enjoyed the well made Veal Marsala, which was huge. Keep in mind that food is served in family style portions. The Penne Siciliana was also huge, but nothing special. We also asked for a Caesar Salad, which was decent. With 25 minutes to go, we said okay to checking out the dessert menu. Unfortunately, 10 minutes passed by before our server brought it over. We simply couldn't afford to chance another delay and just asked for the check. Paying for the bill took almost another 10 minutes, which made us rush to our show. Btw, the shrimp and mussels were not removed as we had asked for. We weren't going to fight it. Like I said, well priced Italian restaurant that serves decent food. Just wish the experience would have been a bit smoother.

The baked clam is small neck so it was very petite but the sauce was very delicious.

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Veal Marsala

Our Little Italy Pizza Pasta

4.2(169 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Grab-and-go

I've known John & his family for over 30 years & his food is away…read more Great The stuffed artichoke is the same as his parents made back in the day . You won't be disappointed !!! No one can compare , to the family recipe ! Trust me , I've always get it .

Eat in with table service, order for pickup, order delivery or look and decide when you get there…read more This place is hopping, busy in a good way. They have 2 ladies just taking phone orders. Lots of regulars know by first names. Food is top quality, portions are great. Plenty of creative slices. Eat here and you'll be happy!

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Benedetto's Pizza & Pasta

4.0(10 reviews)

I liked the pizzas we had. One plain was cooked to perfection and the sauce was tasty and flavorful…read more The second was a plain Sicilian pizza, full bodied and weighty. The sauce was a little different but acceptable. The pie had large slabs of mozzarella and the whole thing was cooked in a pan at the time of ordering. I will go back.

Garbage. They try and pass the food off as edible. It isn't…read more Nobody on staff would make it right either and complained about the complaints, very rude. No customer serve skills either. Wouldn't eat here again if my life depended on it. Some asshat named Brian was telling us how good the food is. Well, guess what Brian, wrong again, cause the food suuuuuuuuucks and the place was dirty. If I could give a lower rating than 1 star I would.

Benedetto's Pizza & Pasta

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Francesco's of Babylon

3.7(199 reviews)

Love the Cauliflower buffalo pizzette. It is 10 out of 10. Definitely Delicious and filling.read more

I just had to share my horrible experience at this restaurant this past Mother's Day weekend:…read moreAs soon as my husband got his entree he knew just by smelling it, it was going to be too spicy. So it was very spicy!!!! I was going to switch with him since I like heat - but I couldn't even eat it myself. He calls the waitress over to tell her and hope the manager would understand and make him the same entree I had- the waitress was understanding and then came back with regret apologizing nicely - the description is written in the menu and it's his fault for not reading it thoroughly. There have been plenty of times, waitresses have commented on a selection I've made that had a lot of spice, basically warning me. This waitress did not. Well my husband kept his cool, being a business man himself, couldn't believe the manager wouldn't bend. My husband said " Fine I will eat bread and watch my wife eat" Needless to say I couldn't eat of course. I asked to have mine packed up and the manager had my husband's packed up as well, the spicy one, that we threw out when we left the restaurant. Bad decision on the owners part loosing our business. Such a shame because we really enjoy supporting local businesses, but we will not be supporting this one any longer.

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Pinot Noir.... Half drank

Talina

4.5(72 reviews)

The second time visiting the AMAZING Brittany at Talina for the Freshest, most authentic italian…read morecusinie! Ive been waiting all month to come back here for my moms early birthday dinner and it was a magical experience! She took the best care for us! The atmosphere was identical to how I remember on my trip to Italy! So welcoming, warm, and true to the culture! We started with the apps: eggplant & tomato gratin.. the tomato was so fresh, sweet and the best eggplant ive ever had.. topped with a simple breadcrumbs The Piadinas were probably my FAVORITE that ive be so excited to try! Especially the Nud: prosciutto cotto fontina cheese and mushroom spread .. this was my favorite on the apps menu that id have for myself as a meal! After sharing the delicious apps my mom and I shared our favorite pasta. Strozzapreti Gratinati that Brittany hand rolls herself with sausage rags, arugala and light breadcrumbs topping! Ended the meal with dessert to celebrate my moms bday, the apricot crostata and pear desserts were our favorite! Sweet plum pear and fresh apricot tart! Thank you so much for making the celebration so special! Brittany and pietro, thank you so much for offering your talent and giving the community the truest italian experience From service, ambiance, kind waitstaff, to every part of the meal was Perfection!!! and im so happy to have the honor of sharing the meal & service by you! AGAIN, you guys set the bar high....I will forever recommend your establishment and highly rate Talina as the best italian restaurant on Long Island!

Beautiful and cozy restaurant, it's very small so definitely make a reservation! Nice bar area and…read morea few high tops by the front window. Small menu but very nice and interesting recipes. I really appreciate the attention to detail in regards to ingredients and flavor pairings. The pasta is very good and is homemade, made in house. The service was impeccable. Great wine list and drink menu. The salad was huge and more than enough for two people, though it was slightly overdressed.

Coffee bar vibes

Zucchini- served cold which was interesting but still very good

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Strozzappreti Gratinati

Primi Italian Steakhouse

3.6(213 reviews)

3.3 mi

•$$$

Came here last night for my uncle's birthday. There was a large group of us so we were able to have…read morea variety of shared appetizers. The rock shrimp special in vodka sauce and the bacon were my two favorite apps. For my meal, i got the chicken parm with vodka sauce. Not only was it amazing, the portion was basically large enough for multiple meals. Definitely brought leftovers home. The live music was great in the background, and not so loud you can't talk. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive as well. Overall great experience!

I'll start with the valet parking. Upon entering the location, I noticed that their parking lot…read morelooked full, and the valet workers were driving out of the parking lot with the cars. I asked one of the workers if the lot was full and where they were going to park the incoming cars. He told me that they had an "additional parking lot" behind the location. I decided to drive out myself and go find street parking. I ended up finding a parking spot on a street called Madeleine Place, which was about a block and a half away from the restaurant. This was when I noticed that the valet workers were actually parking the vehicles on the same exact block. I didn't appreciate that I was lied to in regard to having an additional parking lot behind the location because I think it's important for the patrons to know where exactly their car will be while they are having dinner. After entering the restaurant, we were told to have a drink at the bar because our table wasn't ready yet, which was fine because we were several minutes early. The hostess told us that a table was paying and we would be seated shortly. While we were at the bar waiting, we must have seen three or four tables of two that had left the location. We thought we would be seated at one of those tables, however, we were actually taken to a dining area upstairs. Just to preface, the person I was dining with has dined at this restaurant numerous times with another friend who is extremely generous when it comes to paying and leaving a tip. However, on this particular night, that friend was not with us, and I feel strongly that is the reason why they did not seat us at one of those empty tables on the first floor. They brought us upstairs to a more secluded dining area. The service upstairs was significantly worse compared to the service that my friend had received numerous times on the first floor. You could also see the difference in patrons between the first floor and second floor. The food.. Presentation is great! But the taste -- sub-par! We ordered the baked artichoke from the appetizer menu, which was loaded with some type of dressing and so much cheese that you could barely taste the artichoke. We also ordered a Caesar salad, which was so mediocre. We ordered a side of asparagus was very bland. We then ordered the filet mignon, which was decent, but I feel like it's overpriced for the taste. In regard to our drink order, we were only asked once if we wanted a drink, and we felt extremely rushed throughout. I'm only giving this three stars because I can't give it 2 1/2. I personally did not have a good experience at this restaurant and I definitely won't be returning nor will I recommend it. They started off on a bad foot by lying about the parking situation.

Bar area

Clams Oreganata

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Ristorante Gemelli

3.6(162 reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$$

We have not been to Gemelli's Restaurant for quite some time…read more The food was always good as the service. This visit was not totally as expected in the past. Overall the food was good, less choices and a bit more costly.

Had a nice dinner at Gemelli's. Food was delicious. Ambience was good. And service was great!read more

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The Brixton

4.3(440 reviews)

2.6 mi

These are one of the tougher reviews to make. It is easy to be enveloped by the plethora of great…read morerestaurants in the competitive nature that is NYC, but when you venture all the way out here to Babylon, NY, you have to change that mindset a bit. The Brixton is a beautiful restaurant with very relaxed and casual vibes. The word around town is that their drinks are awesome. What about their food, though? They originally would not seat us in the middle of the afternoon because most of the empty tables were reserved. We had to request to sit outside, which was empty, before they decided to serve us. Odd that they did not even offer that to us. The General Tso' Cauliflower was the only great thing served to us. It is incredibly crispy and flavorful. You almost forgot that you were eating a piece of vegetable at times. The Short Rib Brisket Sesame burger was shocking. $18 for two White Castles-sized sliders. It was easily consumed, and I was left much to be desired. This is most definitely an appetizer item, not an entree. The Chicken Waffle was good. Nicely deep-fried and packs a lot of flavor. The waffle looked dubious. If I had to guess, it might not be mad fresh to order. Essentially, it's 3 drumsticks/wings over a possibly frozen Eggo waffle. I would recommend a second dish if you are looking to get full. The Steak frites and Eggs Benedict were the final dishes served. It is hard to mess these dishes up, but the ribeye was nicely seasoned and cut up. The dishes were nicely displayed. Overall, this is just an OK experience. When the deep-fried cauliflower appetizer is the most memorable dish here, it is quite alarming. Portion sizes are on the small end, and none of the flavors for the entrees really stuck out. Perhaps I will come here strictly for the drinks next time.

I have been here many times over the years and always enjoy their creative dish options and…read moreinteresting flavor combinations. The staff is great and there is a lovely bar area in the front. Nice outdoor space in the back during warmer weather. Excellent drinks and a causal yet elevated vibe.

The bar at the brixton, Babylon

Short rib toast

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6 years later and the place has never disapointed. It's the perfect spot to spend with close friends.

Molto Vino

3.7(180 reviews)

2.7 mi

I visited on a Sunday afternoon on May 3rd for brunch. The restaurant was very cold when I asked…read morethe bartender if she could turn. Up the heat on she said it wasn't working. Waited close to an hour for a brick oven pizza.

Molto Vino has quickly become one of our favorite date night spots in Babylon village. The…read moreatmosphere and food are perfect for a night out with your significant other. The menu is simple and not overwhelming which is something I really appreciate. The ingredients are quality and authentic. We love the Fulton street panini. The paninis are more like calzones because they use their pizza dough. Really unique and delicious with a bit of char from that pizza oven. The meat and cheese boards have these peppers that provide the perfect acidic bite to cleanse your pallet. The pesto gnocchi is homemade, tender and fresh with herbs. The salads are large and full of Mediterranean goodness. The cocktails are amazing with some interesting flavor combinations. One of my favorites at the moment is a mezcal and beet drink. Their espresso martini is also one of the best I've had in the area. For dessert you have to try the tiramisu. It is served in a martini glass and tastes as good as it looks. Pairs well with the espresso martini. The service is excellent and friendly. Josh goes out of his way to make sure everyone is comfortable and full with food and drink. The atmosphere is warm, intimate and cozy with dim lighting. The music is fun with a lot of great throwbacks. Never anything offensive or too loud. It's very inviting and always keeps you wanting to have one more drink. I highly recommend giving Molto Vino a try and maybe I'll see you there!

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Bella Vie

4.1(175 reviews)

3.7 mi

Took my mom here for a little "pre Mother's Day" lunch! Amazing food and service! Charming place…read morewith a stunning view of the great South Bay. The owner was super friendly and attentive! Highly recommend! 10/10 will be returning!

Came here for a bridal shower. The back room overlooking the water was so pretty. They opened the…read moresides to let some air in. They had a great area for a balloon arch and gifts to be placed. The room was on the smaller side if you have a lot of guests. Food took a very long time to come out. It started at 12 and no food came out until 2:30 or later. I had to leave before I could eat so I'm unable to add more. Staff seems nice.