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A photo of Pietro's of East Meadow restaurant
1. Pietro's of East Meadow
4.8
Exceptional(751)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • East Meadow
Booked 18 times today
As you step into the charming brick building, you're greeted by the words "OPEN SESAME," welcoming you into the Home of the Original Sesame Seed Crust Pizza, pioneered by Pietro himself in 1976. Indulge in a dining experience within one of three uniquely distinct atmospheres. Choose from our retro-style front dining room, the exposed brick of the main dining area featuring beautiful artwork, or the serene whimsical outdoor patio adorned with red and white hanging umbrellas, lush palm trees, and vibrant red planters filled with gorgeous plants, and outdoor personal igloos, creating a private party space offering an enchanting experience.
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2. Small Batch
4.7
Exceptional(2808)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garden City
Booked 17 times today
Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Created by Tom Colicchio and located in Garden City, Long Island. Small Batch offers rustic - yet approachable - casual American dining and warm, inviting hospitality. Enjoy our all-day menu (served 7 days/week starting at 12pm), for weekend brunch (Sat & Sun 1130am-3pm), or Happy Hour Mon-Fri (from 5pm-7pm). Our new Early Batch dinner menu offers three courses for $42/person and is available during our earliest dinner reservations (4:00pm - 5:30pm) every Mon-Fri.Takeout is available through our website https://www.smallbatchrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar.
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3. ITA Kitchen - Garden City
4.5
Awesome(703)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Garden City
Booked 24 times today
I•T•A Kitchen is our version of innovative Italian American Cuisine. Located in Garden City South.
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4. Pappa Gallo
4.5
Awesome(411)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Rockville Centre
Booked 15 times today
We started our business in 2023 with one goal in mind: providing an elevated dining experience that captures the essence of Peruvian cuisine to Long Island, NY. Crafted by talented Chef Emmanuel Piqueras and his deep passion for Peruvian cooking, our menu reflects the heart and soul of Peru. Make a reservation today and see why Pappa Gallo is simply unforgettable.
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5. Mesita - Garden City
4.5
Awesome(579)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Garden City
Booked 10 times today
Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features fresh guacamole prepared table-side, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit.Our extensive specialty drink menu emphasizes imaginative Mexican cocktails including Margaritas, Caipirinhas, Mojitos, Sangrias and the signature 54oz Mega Margarita. With over 200 tequilas and nine different margarita flavors there is something for every tastebud.
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6. Seasons 52 - Roosevelt Field
4.8
Exceptional(6720)
Price: Expensive
• American • Garden City
Booked 37 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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7. Mesita - Rockville Centre
4.6
Exceptional(1429)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Rockville Centre
Booked 31 times today
Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu, created by Chef Antonio Chicas, features fresh guacamole prepared table-side, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tortas, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit. Mesita is the newest addition to the Rockville Centre restaurant scene and we are steps away from the LIRR.
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8. Pantry
4.7
Exceptional(981)
Price: Moderate
• American • Rockville Centre
Booked 10 times today
We consider ourselves a polished casual brunch and dinner restaurant where you can enjoy American classics with modern twists in a gorgeous atmosphere. We have rethought the classics and our chefs have carte blanche on creating fun and exciting new menu items. We offer always fresh seafood, angus meats, antibiotic free chicken and only the best ingredients. You can and will taste the difference.Compliment your meal with anything from our full bar and we can accommodate large parties in one of our dining rooms. The atmosphere is modern yet comfortable and a perfect place to laugh with family and friends.The Back Room at Pantry can hold events up to 90 people. Please email or call for details.
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9. City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill - Westbury
4.3
Awesome(3589)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westbury
Booked 10 times today
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill offers a varied menu including delicious hearth baked pizza, dry aged steaks, housemade fresh pasta and seafood. Some of our more popular dishes are Gulf Shrimp & Sea Scallops, Prime Flat Iron, and our signature housemade pasta dishes. The menu also features a daily selection of hard to find artisanal cheeses & charcuterie. The desserts are all enticing, all house made and all delicious. Our live jazz brunch is the best on the island. The restaurant features a huge award winning wine collection that can be sampled by the bottle, glass or "flight." City Cellar has been named one of The Top Ten Long Island Restaurants by Newsday and called "A sure thing" by The New York Times.
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10. Nomiya Sushi & Izakaya
4.1
Excellent(50)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Garden City
Booked 1 time today
The newest addition to the Restaurant Collection at SIMON Roosevelt Field mall, Nomiya — which translates to ‘saloon’ — stands as the area’s first izakaya. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of minimalism, the interior of Nomiya is split between a hickory-accented bar and windowed dining room framed by black granite walls. Guests can pair their meal with one of the eleven premium bottles of sake listed on the menu, such as the unfiltered, cream-colored Yuki Tora Snow Tiger nigori or bright, effervescent Uka Junmai Daiginjo; or opt for a refreshing cocktail made with soju – the national drink of Korea which is commonly distilled from potato. Also available are housemade sodas flavored with either lychee, yuzu, or mandarin, and imported wine and beer selections.

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