50 Best Italian Restaurants near Ridge

“we used to go here all the time, and then we moved to Farmingville. Sometimes we take the trip out there which is not too far I now order on Uber eats and they have the best food and garlic knots! The house dressing is by far hands-down, the best I’ve ever had, my daughters asked me to order it tonight and I have been sick for a few days and couldn’t eat so I decided to get there chicken noodle soup. OMG! This is the best chicken noodle soup that taste like you made it at home, with fresh vegetables and fresh chicken , it is extremely tasty and really helped me“

“We ate on Wednesday to celebrate my birthday. This was our 30th visit and the best ever. We've eaten steaks at Lugers and Old Homestead and Sparks and the Orto flat-iron steak is the best. Perfectly cooked no gristle. They gave me a birthday custard. I love Suzanne , but Maddie was wonderful. And as a big wine drinker I love he BYOB policy. Peaceful place. JIM“

“Been going there for 25 years the best pizza in Patchogue Bellport and surrounding areas Rocco is a great guy and so are his kids friendly courteous and makes pizza for the people that is good five star 10 star 20 star whatever this place is it“

“This was our first time trying this restaurant. Everything we ordered was delicious. We ordered pizza, baked pasta dishes as well as some Mexican items. Everything was perfect! The people that work add this beautiful clean pizzeria were all very courteous and kind. I felt the price for everything we got wasa little less than what we've paid at other local places.We look forward to going back again very soon as there were so many other nice things to try.“

“This place is a gem. Food is fantastic, portions are large, service is great. It's the closest thing to a home cooked meal you'll get at a restaurant. Try the Alfredo sauces and the soups, they're especially good but honestly everything I've ever had there is tasty.“

“This is the perfect place to stop and grab a slice. Great pies. Local spot. Lots of variety. Super fast, super cheap. Amazing quality. I will say I throughly enjoyed the chicken buffalo but it was super mild. I was hoping for a kick. The pepperoni was amazing. I could have eaten 3 more slices. I'm gonna hit this place at least two more times while I'm here working to try the others. Bbq, veggie, garlic knots.. all looked amazing and the perfection on this crust and sauce leads me to believe they likely are. It's a self seating, get your own drink, and don't hold up the line kind of place. I can see how lunch with kids would be tough. Can't wait to try another slice!“

“I’ve been going here for over 10 years and always enjoyed my experience. The food is consistently getting better. Combine that with the atmosphere and you can’t lose. This is an old charming building which smartly has no tv sets, great atmosphere, candles on the table, table cloths, etc. I think you will love it.“

“The best pizzeria on Long Island in my opinion. Love stopping in for lunch or dinner with the children. The staff are always so helpful, there's always a great selection of top quality food, and they are awesome with my children. Can't ask for better! The place is always clean as well. Pictures from previous visits“

“Food was fantastic! We wanted something different and decided to check this local place out. The wings were fresh and crispy with amazing sauce. Fresh bread with dinner. Our main dishes were shrimp parm, chicken Marsala, and penne ala vodka. All of those dishes were phenomenal. After, we ordered some freshly made desserts. Every part of the meal was amazing. Definitely will return!“

“My Favorite Hometown RestaurantAs soon as we walked in we were greeted with enthusiastic greetings from behind the counter. We've only lived in the area for 2 years and this feels like "our family place". High quality food and superior service. They ate attentive and accommodating.Give it a try!!!“

“We come here often and have not been disappointed. Great selection of specialty slices. Knots are big and fluffy. Could use a little more garlic (wink wink ?) but still tasty af. Wife is raving about the veggie slice tonight. Tomatoes, Broccoli, onions, breaded eggplant, good ratio of mozz and sauce...CheersWorth a stop.“

“So friendly! So nice! Open late and delicious food!!! Something for everyone. Tonight we had everything delivered and I'm so glad!!! We had pizza, knots, the BEST mozzarella sticks, a yummy Greek salad, delicious spanakopita, and baked clams. Everything came nice and hot. Perfect Sunday night dinner for a late night with the family.“

“I love the food here, one of the best pizza restaurants on the island. I go here atleast once a week, You have to try the Buffalo garlic knots when you come here. The specialty slices are loaded they dont skimp on the toppings. The staff is friendly, you can tell they put real effort into the food they cook.Ask for the spicy honey dressing on your pizza its makes it taste amazing“

“Family owned Italian restaurant since '72, the dad Nick was the cook and his 2 sons were working the front. Absolutely the best Italian place (the white pizza was amazing, so good I forgot a photo lol). I tried to convince them to come open one in Orlando lol. If you are ever in the area, please check this place out!!“

“Great food!!! Love the rustic ambiance. Perfect night out!Parking: The parking is a bit tight. They have two lots but they do not connect.Kid-friendliness: They were very accommodating and helped maneuver the stroller up and down the steps.“

“Some of the best pizza around, their vegan veggie pizza is amazing and I'm not even vegan. Their braised short rib in cognac sauce pizza is literally the best pizza I've had ever. Minus a star bc as amazing as their food is THEY ARE NEVER ON TIME. if you want a pizza for 6pm you better order at 4pm cause they'll tell you 45 min but it never ends up being that. They're always super busy so just keep that in mind if you need it by a certain time“

“I took my wife here for our 21st anniversary today and had a late lunch/early dinner. I don't have enough nice things to say about our experience. The food was arguably the best we've had in a long time. I had Chicken Parm with Penne and she had Broiled Shrimp with Asparagus Ravioli. We also had the Calamari which was perfectly done and delicious. Our server was on point. We can't wait to go back.“

“Waiter was very nice Gave me pizza Literally heavenly cheesy fries and WITH BACON, THE BEST FOOD IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE Very good bread Calamari was pretty good Soup was absolutely mouthwatering! Salad is pretty good For some reason my sister and brother ate the raw dough? That's nothing to fault the restaurant though, just my weird siblings. Huge portion of penne with meatballs but it was IMMACULATE“

“This is my all time favorite place. Great for a quick bite or a sit down. I recently had a birthday dinner celebration here and not only did everyone absolutely love the food and atmosphere but the service was phenomenal as well. The owner is the nicest restaurant owner I have ever met. Every time my boyfriend and I dine there we say we just had the best meal of our lives. Then we go back again and it just keeps getting better. I am excited to continue living so I can keep eating their food.My top three entree picks:Penne Castello, Shrimp Fra Diavolo, and the Rigatoni alla VodkaAs an additional note: I am an Italian woman that's been eating Italian food my entire life... and this food is UP there.“

“I went there tonight for pizza after seeing other favorable reviews on Yelp and Facebook. I would certainly go back. I ordered a grandma pie with pepperoni, mozzarella sticks, baked clams and garlic knots. My entire family enjoyed everything, great sauce, great pizza. The owner and staff were all very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back!!!“

“I have never ordered from here before. We ordered a plain pie, pepperoni pie and garlic knots. I couldn't be any more happy with what we got. Let's talk about old school knots.... the ones your Grams used to make!!! Delicious. So we're the pizzas!!! We will now be regulars!“

“Love Virgola!!! Such a hidden gem in Patchogue, with its wonderful service, enticing Italian wine selection, diverse array of charcuterie boards, and delicious cold seafood options. This is Manhattan-style ambiance offering a wonderful escape from the loud bars of Main Street. You won't be disappointed.“

“I came in a few weeks ago on a Saturday and couldn’t be happier with my experience! My server Debbie and Phillip were an absolute pleasure and guided me through the menu effortlessly and we’re always there checking on me. Let me tell you the Shrimp scampi was phenomenal and is a must try. I will be coming back but only when Debbie and Phil are there!!!“

“Usually come in to grab a slice before class and the food is always great. Yesterday came in to pick up a pie and cheesy garlic bread for my friend in the hospital with cancer. They gave me a discount on the order and it meant alot. Thank you guys. Awesome local business!“

“Bella Maria is a family owned friendly place. Chef Roberto's menu is delicious. We have had celebration in the back and we stop by at.least once a week for lunch and dinner. During lent Bella Maria is the go-to place for Friday night meals.Parking: Their chocolate mousse cake is delicious. Home Made by chef Roberto. Try it, you won't regret it.“

“Vinny the pizza guy! His awesome and has an amazing personality ,his pops too.On Sunday's ,I swing by to get a pizza pie created by him,just for me. He has always greeted me by saying "How you doing?" Big and loud. He make me ?“

“Open, cozy, clean, and well lit. Nice music selection, classical and operatic ballads.Booth was comfortable. Service was friendly though a bit slower-paced. This allowed us time to chat and look at the menu, but if we were pressed for time or starving, it might have been an issue. Food was great! Spinach, strawberry, and feta salad and spinach salad with bacon and mushroom both were tasty and not overdressed. Grandma slice had lots of saucy tomatoes and peppers. I didn't specify crispy, but I did wish it were crispier. Fried calamari appetizer was served with a generous bowl of delicious marinara. A few of the pieces had a hard bit. Would definitely come back!“

“Totally stoked we stumbled upon this gem! It's the ultimate pizza spot, no contest. The Grilled Chicken with Black Olives pizza? Mind-blowing. The freshness and quality of the ingredients? Unmatched. And the crust is just heavenly. Plus, the staff are super welcoming! This place has quickly become our go-to for pizza. Definitely making this a regular haunt and shouting out to all pizza aficionados. The flavours are next-level, and that crust is just perfection. They've got a killer selection of unique pies that I can't wait to dive into.“

“I had the pleasure to stop in Crust around the Corner this past Sunday and I was very happy I did. The slices were perfect. The owner treats you with respect and is happy to serve you. I noticed how clean they also keep the place. Its a win win if you stop in for a visit next time you are hungry.“

“With everything being so expensive I am always hesitant about ordering out. I hate wasting my hard earned money on garbage. Being that it is the day after Christmas, I did not feeling like cooking so decided to give Brezza a shot. One of their week day specials is 2 extra large pizzas and 12 garlic knots for about $35.00. Let me tell you, I am so glad I went with Brezza!! Not only was the price right, the pizza was delicious and the garlic knots were huge. The girl at the counter was very sweet. It was a great experience overall and will be our new go to pizza spot!!!“

“Date night. Got there before 6pm to be a fast flip for our incredible server Cami. Split eggplant app, chick burratta, and tiramisuwith a gin cocktail. Ginny and Cooper, thank you for sneaking us in and out as promised. This place, food, and far and away staff is just wonderful af “

“Ugh hate my fat fingers, should be 4 stars. Today was our first visit. We celebrate Palm Sunday with our married kids and grandkids. Very nice decor, all staff super friendly and attentive. Apps came out hot and well cooked. A large menu selection and everyone was pleased. Kids portions plentiful. The adult portions as well came out hot and food was fresh. Will be coming back in May for uncle birthday. Daughter in law and her friend order pizza from here often. Definitely worth a try. UPDATE..coming here Saturday for daughter in laws birthday, CAN'T WAIT. YUMMMM. Upped my review to 5 stars after todays birthdayndinnernfor ky daughter in law. Appetizer came out hot and entrees were hot,nplentiful and delicious. Will be back soon. UPDATE AGAIN....tonight we went for a so long dinner for my nephew and his son who are going back to Seattle tomorrow. And ONCE AGAIN they did not disappoint. We were 11 people in a totally full house and it was perfect. The service, the food hot and plentiful and the general ambiance is everyone enjoying themselves with a delicious meal. Thank you.ANOTHER UPDATE. Today we again had our family Palm Sunday dinner. Mama Lisa did not disappoint. Staff friendly, food abundant, hot, fresh and delicious. Thank you Mama Lisa.UPDATE 12/5/21 Came with family for my birthday dinner. It was crowded but it did not detract from our service. We were greeted right away and ordered drinks and appetizers. Everything was perfect. The owner stopped by our table several times. The staff came out with my dessert that had a candle and sang happy birthday to me. You are never taken for granted here especially if it's crowded. YOU MYST TRY MAMA LISA, you will not be disappointed!UPDATE APRIL 11 2022. We had our family tradition of Palm Sunday dinner at Mama Lisa. We are 6 adults and 4 children. We were not disappointed. The staff is amazing and accommodating. The food, oh the food, is always perfect. Fresh, hot, and plentiful. We all leave full and happy. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.UPDATE Palm Sunday 2023 was another we are a family if 10, 6 adults 4 children 12 to 3, and there were two other tables with more and the restaurant was full. Our server Ally was engaging and patient through the entire process. If course the food was PERFECT came out hot and plentiful.If you have a family event, this is the place to go, reasonable prices and delicious and accommodating. ENJOYUPDATE 2024 PALM SUNDAY another perfect celebration. Our waiter Eric was a joy to deal with. We all have our favorites from year to year and they don't disappoint. Our 4 grandkids get the chicken fingers and French fries which are plentiful and perfectly cooked. Thank you again for making our tradition going on perfectly.“

“We had a great lunch at Locale. The waitperson went out of her way to have our questions answered. She was very pleasant and professional. The food was delicious. I was craving pizza and I was not disappointed.Vegetarian options: They will happily accommodate your entree“

“Hands down the best Pizzeria around/in the game The Pizza as well as the food is always Hot, fresh , and absolutely delicious, extremely generous portions, excellent prices As someone who is exremely picky with their Italian food this place exceeds all expectations Anthony really knows what he's doing highly recommend!“

“Excellent pizza and subs! I always get take out here. The staff is always friendly and happy. Had one issue where they forgot my garlic knots one time but they quickly made up for it by making a fresh batch and gave me some extra free for my troubles,“

“Mama Bella always provides warm, delicious, food with kind customer service. The wraps and salads are the best I've had on the island. The heros are always piping hot with quality meats and bread used. The dessert always provides a tasty treat for after an exceptional meal. Run, don't walk to Mama Bella's. You won't be disappointed!“

“Highly recommend coming here best pizza place ever the staff here are so kind. Don’t be afraid to ask anything they’ll do it. They are Always asking me when I sit down and eat “how’s the food” it’s always delicious. They are great cooks“

“Excellent Food. Been ordering from here for over a year after we moved to the area. we decided to order our xmas dinner, i picked it up and they gave us extra food that they had made from a cancelled order. amazing food and service. thank you 705“

“I love Papa Nick's but what a disaster. Look at this slice of pizza. Portnoy would have a melt down. This slice should of never been allowed to leave this pizzeria. Its almost like walking out your front door wearing crocs. It just shouldn't have happened. The only reason why I gave 5 stars is to support my local community.“

“This place has a very small parking lot of its own, but there's street parking available. The inside is spacious and has space for large tables, nice lighting, comfy chairs, and a huge bar. Servers were attentive but not hovering, brought out breadbaskets and water r8ght away. All the dishes we got were very good, and the portions were very generous. Some of the dishes were on what I'd normally consider serving trays. The seafood was cooked just right, the shrimp were large and cooked to a nice bite. The mussels were big and cooked to perfection and not shriveled up. The meat was nicely seasoned and cooked it to medium rare like I asked. They also recommended a bottle of wine which was pretty good, we had 2. Overall, this was a hit and we're definitely coming back.“

“Ambience great. Food was good and bad. My wife chicken Sinatra that was swimming in oil and within two hours she began to experience severe Gastrointestinal distress that continued through the night into next day. However, my entree was tasty and above average.“

“The Sea Basin is part of the Spears family. We celebrate many of our family events here and bring out of town guests to enjoy the great food. We have never had a bad meal or experienced poor service. The staff is always great. We'll keep coming back!“

“Okay, so I had an idea, and this place came thru in a major way. It was raining and extremely cold outside, and 90٪ of my staff is females. I figured let me treat both lunch shifts to pizza. However, this thought did now come to play until an hour before the first lunch shift. I went over to the shop and ordered 5 pies(veg,pep,3xplain), and the guy said he would have it ready for me before my first crew's lunch. He did, and it was hot. Then I ordered for the second shift, and they came through. But I needed an extra pie. This time, there was a lady at the register she took the whole pie from the display and made it happen for me. I truly appreciated this place, and the quality was on point.“

“Saw the ratings for this pizzeria and since my son lives in Miller place I wanted to try it. Other closer pizzerias near his home I was not impressed with the flavoring was just not there. Vincenzo's has a wonderful taste and this is our go-to pizzeria from now on. My son loves it“

“Awesome place, food and service was top shelf.And the price was super compared to the amount of food and drinks that were orderedParking: Located around back with plenty of spaceKid-friendliness: 2 Grandkids enjoyed the place and loved their food“

“I have had communion parties here two years in a row and it is just amazing. The atmosphere and the out door room is fantastic. The service could not be any better. Everyone, Walter, Shane and the rest of the staff were so friendly and accommodating. Food is delicious and great portions. Wish I could give them more stars.“

“Came to just pick my dad up some soup since he was sick (he said the soup was amazing, we got their special of the day it was chicken with orzo) and ended up grabbing a slice for myself since I was starving. I don't know what this slice is called but it turned out to be one of the best slices of pizza that I've had in awhile. Asked for it extra hot and so it was crispy on the bottom. Thick chewy dough (in a great way) and the crunch from the bottom, unreal. Sorry for the half eaten pizza pic, as I was scarfing it down I knew I had to leave a review for it“

“Most delicious shrimp pizza!!!! From the sauce, to the shrimp, to the cheese!!!!! So good! I've never had this before but will definitely have it again. We highly recommend. The buffalo slice was also very good. Friendly staff makes everything better as well. We'll be back.“

“One of the few local places that has a true happy hour! Discounted drinks and bar menu. Tracy at the bar is amazing! Friendly, always attentive and quite the mixologist! They have live music too close to the weekend. Nice size bar. But even if it's packed there's plenty of tables in bar area you can sit at. Love their wood fired pizza! One of my favorite local spots to catch up with friends and have some drinks!“

“It's more than you expect for a micro pizzeria. It's a nice and simple atmosphere, a few tables, and good decor. The staff are extremely friendly and outgoing and make the experience better! The pizza was like a true NYC slice, crispy, large and easy to fold, no flop! All the slices tasted great, and there are good specials as well.Vegetarian options: Eggplant, salads, etc.Parking: Large parking lot“