48 Best Italian Restaurants near Carmel Hamlet

“It's a nice place to eat food is delicious, but the outside appearance always looks like it's close , he needs to put up lights in the window and clean the windows and the those curtains out and put art on the windows to make it “

“My wife and I recently found this place about a year ago. Have gone 4 times and have had nothing but exceptional service and food. I sort of want to keep this place a hidden gem. They recommend reservations, but walking in should be no issue for a small party of 2-4. However, every time I make a reservation, we are greeted and seated immediately with our table prepared and water already served, which is a nice touch. Not many restaurants actually prepare the table for the reservation that was made previously.Each time we have had the same waiter which has been great. He is always accommodating and polite and attentive. Other staff have also been friendly and kind.Soft butter is always served to go with the delicious bread. The fried calamari is great. The chicken parm is good. My favorite has been the NY Strip with Gorgonzola cheese melted on top. Cooked perfect each time. The cheese gives it a great flavor that just works well together. Had it twice and my wife also had it and it’s delicious each time. And for dessert the tartufo is probably the best I’ve had. Highly recommend.We have decided to make this a place for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversary’s. It’s a place that we truly enjoy and look forward to coming to for years to come. Highly suggest it. Prices are very reasonable. Much more expensive places with mediocre food. This place is worth every penny.“

“The best pizza in Carmel, Mahopac and Brewster. We have lived here for 18 years and tried them all. The best dough, the best sauce, the best cheese, and the best service. Simply great pizza. His garlic knots r unreal. Mike the owner loves making pizza! Go there and find out why! Paul, 3“

“Our entire crew eats here every day. They have great food, great selection, daily specials, and friendly staff.“

“First of all, bless this place for delivering to a rest area most places won't (Truck driver so we can't go down there). The staff was super nice and friendly, Eta for driver was right. Most importantly the pizza was a good pizza (More towards thin crust with a bit of grease but I love that) and buffalo wings was decent, Like everyone can eat them and not think twice about it (But to be clear im very picky on my wings). So overall I would go here again if im near by and I already told a friend about it. A solid place to get some food and you can't go wrong with them!“

“Awesome place to gather up.Good food, music, & environment.The dining area is situated in its own area, while the bar offers plenty of room.I frequent this restaurant and my only complaint if you will is where the pool ? table is situated.It's frustrating when you have to use a short stick v regular cue.Not the biggest deal in the world, but I am a pool player. Which btw so is the owner ... beware! He's good ? lol.Parking: Plentiful & easy.Kid-friendliness: The outdoor patio will keep them occupied..Yes kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs both sides of the entry. The trick to avoid is go in from rear entrance where the out door patio is. Right side of building when facing it.“

“This is one of the best pizzerias in ny outside of nyc !And the owner "iron man" is a true gentleman, he will sit and converse with patrons and make them feel like family. Deffinitly recommendedParking: Plenty of parking except for Friday and Saturday nights it tends to get quite crowded. A true sign of delicious food!“

“Mostly order take out/delivery!I LOVE the ladies who answer the phone on Friday evenings they always get my large order (for our recreation program) right!The pizza is delish! …and we’re addicted to the house dressing! Please send recipe ?!!!!“

“All food was absolutely delicious, & cooked exactly the way we wanted it! I had Grilled Chicken with Sautéed Garlic & Oil, my Son had Penne Vodka with Chicken & we've had their Pizza numerous times. Very flavorful, presented so nicely. All staff very pleasant & accommodating. Being very Italian, I'm very fussy about eating sauce, but at Prato, you have no worries! Delicious!“

“Amazing restaurant !!!best service !!best food!!Rack of Lamb off the charts!!drinks are delish!!10 stars!!definitely my new favorite!!!cozy and friendly ..like being with family!!only better!!“

“We love Rraci's. Our “go to place” for speacual events. Service and food are always consistent. We have noticed that the menu choices have become fewer(smaller menu) and potions have also gotten smaller. We were satisfied but worth the mention since so little has changed in the past 20 years.“

“First time trying Rocco's. Has parking and looks like an old style diner which gives it atmosphere and a look that's not seen much anymore. Wine and beer be fine, they serve both. Pasta dishes and pizza are on the menu. All was well until check out time, when paying. If paying by card, you get charged with a fee. Wish we had known cause tip would have been higher. Part of the tip went for the fee. We'll be back though. Next time we'll pay in cash.“

“Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my sister, we started with steamed mussels in red sauce & divine bread. We ordered their Sunday sauce with Meatball,sausage,spare rib, bracelets on rigatoni W/a dollop of Ricotta cheese. Couldn’t finish all of it took the rest home. It was excellent!! served with crispy garlic bread. No room for desert. Service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back.“

“We CAN'T BELIEVE we haven't dined here in all these years. With one meal, Traditions has risen to the top. Service was professional and eager to serve. Dinner was tasty, hot, and nicely presented. My wife and I met with the owner Lisa on our way out. Lovely lady!!! We can't wait to come back!! I had the Veal Chop and my wife had the Shrimp with pasta. Dessert was sinfully delicious!!!!“

“If you're going to get a flat tire, I strongly recommend that you get one on NY-22, right in front of this deli, as I did. The staff are lovely (a man and his mother) and speak Italian to one another. They make their own mozzarella, soup, and at least some pastries, if not all. Cannoli are filled to order and excellent. Another pastry (crostata?), cut into squares with a shortbread-like crust, cherry jam and chocolate was even more spectacular and something that I *must* come back for. The man told me it was homemade. The sfogliatelle pastry was a little tough and stale, but the thick, ricotta-rich filling was delicious. To be fair, these things have a very short shelf life. I gave it a few minutes in the toaster oven when I finally made it home and the texture was far improved. The son patiently answered my questions [e.g. how to properly pronounce "sfogliatelle," how much the fresh mozzarella costs (about $11 / lb)] and the mother kindly warmed up some pasta e fagioli for me. Sandwiches seem to be the focus here -- the menu is vast! -- but I sorely needed the warm-you-from-the-inside-out comfort of soup at that moment. The rich broth full of red beans, potatoes, and carrots absolutely hit the spot. It's too bad that it took a flat tire to get me in this place. We've been driving by for years and have clearly been missing out all this time!“

“Always great food, never disappointed. Delivery is quick and friendly. Everyone who works there is so sweet.“

“Just left a crazy Thursday night at IL Forno. What a fun and enjoyable evening we had. We walked in with no reservations and the manager snuck us right in and we even got to the listen to an amazing singer. We have been here a few times, this was by far the most fun we had. Everyone was laughing. The staff which seems to be plenty was having a good time. The manager and Owners kept walking around and making sure all was good and everyone was happy. Thank you for restoring our fun Thursday evening with no COVID fears.“

“Oh dubz r&b takes a more upscale approach to classic Italian fare... I felt like it was sunday dinner at Ma's n I shld dress the part but that she was just happy to have me at the table....The food is very good...flavors were right there in the wheel house.The bruschetta was a hit w/ the marinated tomatoes, I could come back n eat trays of that n call it a cugggg maron!Chicken cutlet was done right, the breast pounded thin before breading then fried golden brown...There sauce like a Sunday gravy, rich n smooth n hearty had the good quality olive oil in itHad the arancini had a bit more body rather than bring as one note mushy as well as some things company had this would have been 5 stars“

“BEST PIZZA IN PUTNAM COUNTY! If you haven’t been here yet you don’t know what you are missing!“

“Very attentive service, great food, nice atmosphere. We love this place!“

“Last week, my wife and I had the pleasure of dining at Il Villagio. The restaurant was highly recomended to us by my wife's coworker. We were greeted warmly and sat promptly. We had a 6:30 reservation. The service from start to finish was warm, friendly and professional. We started with a crisp tender fried calamari and the roasted beet salad. So many times calamari is a hit or miss. This was an excellent version. The beet salad was tender, earthy and sweet. The crunchy pistacios and orange vinaigrette were a nice touch. My wife ordered Chicken Millanese and I ordered Gnocchi Bolognese. Both were excellent. The chicken was crisp and tender. The arrugula was peppery with a drizzle of lemon and virgin olive oil. Great balance. The Gnocchi was a great choice as there was a chill in the air. My definition of comfort food. Recently I have notice some resturants are going with a cheaper grated cheese, not Il Villagio. The Peccorino was perfectly salty and sharp. During our meal several people came over to check on us including the owner. I told he should be very proud of his staff. This restaurant is doing a great job. The provide quality service, excellent food and a warm friendly staff. It was a 25-30 drive for us. A drive I will be doing again real soon. Thank you to all“

“Just stopped in this deli to pick up some food for my friends that live in the area (they had never tried before) and it was absolutely delish! I could tell when walking in it was going to be good. Clean, friendly atmosphere with specialty items for purchase. Sandwiches were so tasty, will definitely be back!“

“Aversanos holds a special place in my heart. The owners are great men who care about their food, but even more so, about their customers!The service is great, and don't even get me started about the food... the seafood ravioli is to die for!If you are looking for a fine place for a date, or nice, authentic Italian food, then look no further than Aversanos. They even have gluten free options. What are you waiting for? Get over there.“

“Amazing food, and service. Chef Fortunato makes such amazing dishes I can’t even fathom how delicious those dishes were. Zuppa de Pesce was so delicious, chicken francese so good and the chicken practically melted in my mouth. Everything overall was cooked to perfection. Lastly Rigo was amazing in serving us and making sure we had the most best first experience possible. Will be coming here a lot more!!“

“Love Maria's Pizza when we moved up here to Yorktown a few years ago Maria was the first pizza shop we ordered from and they never disappoint. The service and delivery is great and everybody's always very nice when they answer and take our orders. Definitely recommend Maria's pizza and we're definitely going to try there. The drunken chicken is my favorite chicken Parm pizzas excellent. Tried the new cannoli chips and dip loved we're gonna soon try Maria's famous 3 foot pizza cause we'll be having a gathering so we're gonna try that when ordering it arrives early and hot so if you're in the Yorktown area, try Maria's Pizza. You won't regret it.“

“A cozy Italian-American in Mahopac on Route 6, that is worth a trip from anywhere! The review, may sound like hyperbole, but it's not! A friend mentioned it had good food, great prices, and table service and he was going down there, so we all stopped in for lunch. Great decision. The prices are very reasonable! One of the best Italian-American restaurant/pizzerias I've found in years; and I've eaten more than my share of pizza in many countries. Only top quality ingredients are used! We each ordered a different 12" pizza, one for each of us. In hindsight, we could've ordered one pizza that the three of could have shared and would we have been satiated! My significant other ordered a prosciutto and arugula pizza. She had one at Cancino's in Mexico City November 2019 and LOVED it. We've never seen it on another menu here. So, when she saw it on their menu, she ordered it right away! It was perfect! There was about 4 ounces of arugula and the $20 something a pound prosciutto on it. See the photo. No crispy cremated prosciutto chips nor wilted arugula arrived to the table. My friend had the red meat pizza. It looks like about a pound of sausage meat and a whole pepperoni was sliced and put on his pizza. He kept picking pepperoni off his pizza and putting it on ours. What we had looked like a normal pepperoni pizza; there was that much on his! There was a small group who ordered pasta dishes. They looked great also. Yelpers get a 10% discount.“

“Wonderful service. Great menu. Delicious food“

“I mainly go here for dinner. The food is delicious. Cannot go wrong the any of the veal options. Pork chops are good as well. The service is excellent. It was really busy and they didn't miss anything. The drinks were awesome. They have a huge list of martinis. Definitely recommend.“

“These guys go above and beyond. I live in Phoenix az and they packaged my order so I could take it home on the plane and then when I ordered for my family for valentine's day they separated the portions to go to 2 different places for me. They are great and the chicken francese is just awesome. Thank you guys can't wait to get back there, you're my 1st stop for dinner. ❤️ ?“

“Food was good. Service was quick the location is nice but it's a little small. I only had typical El Salvadorian pupusas. They were very good. I would go back for those again but seems like a lot of people came for the soups. Which I didn't try. It gets busy but mostly take out. I would order the Spanish food since everyone there is Spanish. I don't think the Italian side of the kitchen will be as good as the el Salvadorian one since there is not Italians cooking it.“

“I'm still in the restaurant writing this review. It's that good! Simple; unassuming from the exterior but enter and experience excellent service, large very tasty portions of food at really great prices, and a simple but cute dining area. Elda and Joseph did a really nice job! Go see them.“

“I can’t believe I’ve never eaten at their restaurant before tonight living my whole life in the area! After loving Limni for the time they were open, I heard that they were the same owners as Mezza Luna so we had to give it a try. The food was amazing! I got the veal saltimbocca which was delicious. The mesclun salad was great with a delicious homemade vinaigrette, and they had the same amazing affogatos that I fell in love with at Limni! Can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend their restaurant for a nice night out, and their takeout for a cozy night in.“

“Absolutely great place to go! Tried the Pizza and Deserts and it was great. All the staff is super friendly if you live in the area and don't go to Cacciatori you're doing yourself a major disservice. I will always stop by for great food when I'm in the area!“

“We have tried all of the pizza in our area and refuse to go anywhere but La Familia! No where else compares, especially to their garlic knots.. it is a must try!!“

“Delicious. While I was waiting for my order, I noticed a couple at a table enjoying soup. She looked delicious. Ask, What are they eating? . They informed me that "Seafood soup." I wanted to try it and requested an order. Ummmmm what a delight, great flavor, little fat, good protein, shrimp, oysters, clams. I enjoyed it. My wife ordered another order and she loved it. I recommend this dish If you want to eat something nutritious, light and delicious. For less than 10. there is parking and the restaurant is central. They also sell pizza of various flavors and I notice that they make delivery. The place has table service, they are diligent, warm and attentive. I should clarify that I ordered a small soup, but I should have ordered the large soup.“

“A hidden gem. Unlike other Italian restaurants in Brewster, they know how to make a tomato sauce that actually tastes like tomatoes! And is light on the salt, unlike the salt bombs at the most popular Italian restaurant nearby. The food is positively delicious. And their family meals are both delicious and a bargain. We had a last minute family get together, and ordered 5 family meals. It was a huge amount of food, and they had the entire order ready in 30 minutes. On a Saturday night!!!! We were certain that we would have ample leftovers, at least 1/3. But it was all devoured! Because everyone loved the food. It was greatFinally, the owners and the young girls that take the orders are so nice. A true delight.This is truly a hidden gem. Yum!!!!“

“Pizza and salads were excellent. I ordered thru an app and was informed to pick up at 5:30. When I arrived at 5:30, I had to wait another 15 minutes for the food to be ready. I counted 13 other people also waiting for pickup at the same time.“

“It's a pizzeria, nothing fancy, but the food, especially the pizza is beyond fabulous. If you like tender calamari, you must order it here. You will not find better anywhere. If you are lucky enough to come when Mario make his homemade bread, you are not going to want to share it.“

“This place has one of the best pizzas in the world. There is cheese pizza taste's great, and they have really good cashiers. Another thing is there seating, there seating is great and there is a lot of room for you to sit. I recommend this place for pizza lovers.“

“The pizzas, wedges, mozzarella sticks and zucchini sticks were out of this world!! I had family in and my sister ordered a bunch of NY pizza to bring home to her family ? there's nothing better than NY pizza ☺️? the service was excellent and the atmosphere was so friendly! They have dine in, take out and delivery. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone!!!Kid-friendliness: 5 stars on kid friendliness ☺️?“

“Reliable delicious Italian food. Always fresh and perfectly prepared. Classic New York style Italian, they have every dish and excellent pizza.I have been going to Dante's for over thirty years. The prices are reasonable. Josephine runs a classic NY style comfortable trattoria with an on-time takeout counter that seems to always be staffed by pleasant hard working young people.Get some when you are hungry!!“

“The Best Tuna Tartare ever.“

“Tastes like home. Having moved away from New York, Peppinos is a must whenever I'm back in town. Crisp, thin crust. Hot, bubbly cheese. Friendly staff that remember their regular customers and make them feel welcome. Easy in and out location with tons of parking.“

“Hudson Valley Restaurant Week We ate here for HVRW although we've eaten here in the past. Service was great, our server came several times to check in with us. Food came in a timely. From drinks, bread, apps, main course and dessert. The serving was a good amount especially the calamari apps. The brownie a la mode was little hard and the ice cream was bland but the tiramisu was delicious.“

“I've been going to Eduardo's for several years now with friends weekly, and I've never left disappointed. For a cozy spot tucked away on Secor Road, I remember thinking upon trying it the first time that the food was remarkable. Nothing has changed since...and I've sampled many dishes over that time. The service is impeccable, and one of the reasons I look forward each week to my visit. You never know where you're going to find a jewel.“

“Mike and joes Mahopac has been a family favorite for years, the family is always welcoming and food is always good, many choices in the showcase so I can never decide because I have never had a bad meal! Bartenders are the best! Music is nice and, never have to wait long. This place is a FACTORY! Thank you Viktor see you again soon!“

“Best place for an excellent meal and fabulous drinks .Vegetarian options: Really tasteDietary restrictions: They are a variation of choices and adding accommodate at your needs .Kid-friendliness: I saw them when I went with a group of friends on others tables.Wheelchair accessibility: Space is big“

“Fantastic NY Pizza Shop with a wide variety of delicious, huge, original with tons of toppings. Family favorites are the chicken parm pizza, gramma pie, salad pie and the Sicilian also try the chicken rolls, delicious. The service is friendly and fast, it's the type of place where they know everyone by name. Truly a gem.“