King Umberto Restaurant

4.8

1815 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

King Umberto had brought the delicious taste of Italy to the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Meacham Avenue since 1976. We offer a welcoming elegant decor with superior service, perfect for any large group or parties of two. In addition to having a warm atmosphere we carry an extensive wine list, that consists of over 350 wines, with years vertical, and is recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine with an award of excellence in 2010. When it comes to our large selection of generous mouth watering appetizers and main courses we know how to please. Famous for the original Fried Capellini® and daily specials prepared by executive chefs Pietro Fuschetto and Giovanni Lombardi. Our menu is classic Italian cuisine with a worldly influence and will surely leave you satisfied, but you can't seem to leave without indulging in our homemade desserts.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Phone number
(516) 352-3232
Website
http://www.kingumberto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Pietro Fuschetto
Catering
Can't come to us? We offer off-site catering for parties of 25-150 people. We will come to your venue, set up, serve and clean up. We offer half trays and full trays of your favorite dishes. Ask one of our managers today, how we can cater your party.
Private party facilities
We offer a private dining room for parties up to 300 people. Parties may be held, Monday thru Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday.

Location
1343 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY 11003
Neighborhood
Elmont
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Municipal lot across the street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King Umberto Restaurant consistently delights guests with its "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Known for its warm ambiance and attentive staff, it's a favorite for special occasions and family dinners. The patio adds charm, while dishes like capellini and stuffed veal chop receive high praise. Highly recommended for "an excellent dining experience."

1,815 Reviews

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Marie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Great service. Great dining experience. Enjoyed everything we ordered. !Calamari. Lobster ravioli Burrata appetizer plate. Chicken Veal & fish entrees. Delicious. Even Had one of the best Cappuccinos I’ve had in long time. Of course we’ll be going back Thank you to all M Martin
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Ricky Gina
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The specials were amazing, all meat tender and sauces on point. Service was efficient and timely. Lovely decor and environment.
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Badri
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice decor for the holidays nice setting food was tasty waiters were friendly and helpful
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Esther
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
King Umberto's: A Long Island Institution "For over 30 years, King Umberto's has been my go-to for both birthday celebrations and holiday feasts. It truly is an institution! The food and service consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience. I'm always impressed by the waiters' remarkable ability to remember orders without writing them down – a testament to true old-school service. The patio is a lovely and spacious addition, perfect for enjoying the warmer months. And let's not forget the holiday specials – they're always a delicious treat. Highly recommend!" Fried capellini is a must ! Chicken Marsala , and the seafood pasta dishes are all excellent
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Jaclyn
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I really wanted to love this place. Servers are nice, the space is gorgeous, especially for Christmas but the food is what drives it down. Bland or over salted, I wish they cared more about what they served because it could be so much more.
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Stuart
VIP
New York City
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always fun to visit King Umbertos. They have remained so consistent over the years. They were really hoppin last night, but dinner flowed nicely. Wait staff was great.
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Steph
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here and it was a wonderful experience. The service here is better than anywhere else I’ve ever been. We ordered the burrata, prosciutto and fig appetizer and the eggplant rollatini appetizer, both were lovely, really enjoyed the red sauce on the eggplant parm. I ordered the rigatoni with vodka sauce as my entree and my husband ordered the chicken and shrimp Gennaro special, everything was so well made and tasted amazing! We didn’t have room for dessert but the menu looked amazing, I can’t believe there were so many options for desserts!
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Monica
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time at King Umberto’s! The food is delicious and the service is great.
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Deb
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Was very disappointed with the bus boy last night Had an attitude with two people at our table one when we asked for lamp to be removed if possible and second when we asked for cheese to remain in table Just nasty Usually everything is great love your restaurant Service was also very slow Couldn’t find waiter or anyone to give us water place our order etc I know it’s a very busy time of year but to take over two and a half hours for four people to eat is a bit long and it would of been longer had I not kept asking other waiters who weren’t our waiter to help us Brought my friends there for the first time and they were a bit disappointed I know serving people isn’t an easy job and were very easy going ladies but his attitude was not called for at all Food was delicious as usual ambience so pretty Just the attitude long wait were disappointing to potential new customers
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Jean
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was WAY TOO BUSY. Wedding just cleared out of other room. Our service then suffered. Food took way too long and had to flag waiter for drinks.
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FAQs

King Umberto Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 352-3232.

King Umberto Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1815 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1343 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY 11003

Additional information

Neighborhood
Elmont
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Municipal lot across the street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pietro Fuschetto
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kingumberto.com/
Phone number
(516) 352-3232
Catering
Can't come to us? We offer off-site catering for parties of 25-150 people. We will come to your venue, set up, serve and clean up. We offer half trays and full trays of your favorite dishes. Ask one of our managers today, how we can cater your party.
Private party facilities
We offer a private dining room for parties up to 300 people. Parties may be held, Monday thru Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday.

King Umberto Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

King Umberto Salad

Chicken Marsala

Fried Capellini

Menu

What 1,815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does King Umberto Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is King Umberto Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is King Umberto Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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