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Gioia, Oyster Bay, NY

Gioia

4.6
4.6
274 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
GIOIA, Italian for joy, is an Italian restaurant focusing on the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna in Oyster Bay, New York.
At GIOIA, we believe that joy & pasta should be shared around the table, often and with love. Chef Jesse Schenker celebrates the beauty of simplicity by focusing the menu on seasonal vegetables & handmade pasta dishes.

At GIOIA, handmade pasta, classically-focused Italian cocktails and warm hospitality come together to create a JOYOUS dining experience, whether it’s your neighborhood spot with friends, a family dinner or a late night amaro.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 922-1660
  • Website
    http://www.gioianewyork.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Schenker
  • Location
    94 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
  • Neighborhood
    Oyster Bay
  • Cross street
    Corner of South Street and Audrey Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gioia offers a cozy and intimate dining experience with "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Known for its fresh pasta and creative Italian dishes, the restaurant garners praise for its "amazing cocktails" and "friendly staff." Despite a few critiques on noise and portion sizes, it's a "local gem" worth revisiting.

274 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome and the host at the door was great! And food and drinks amazing.

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  2. Luke

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service and small portions but food was good.

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  3. Gabby

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time and Gioia and it was just as amazing as the first! The service is excellent. We loved the Spritz Cart that they bring to the table. The pasta dishes we got were SO delicious and you can’t miss dessert! Can’t wait to come back.

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  4. Charles

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was outstanding. Great atmosphere and service. One of the best restaurants on Long Island!

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  5. Rose

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food fresh and delicious, service terrific, perfect atmosphere for our evening celebration, and Andrew (manager/host) outstanding and very accommodating.

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  6. Philip

    Portugal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the staff was great Had a great time

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  7. Karen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is a very cozy vibe with unique delicious creations! Everything we ordered was beyond our expectations! Would highly recommend!

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  8. John

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    ORDERED THE SUNDAY LASAGNA IT WAS 90 PERCENT BOLOGNESE SAUCE AND HARDLY ANY ACTUAL LASAGNA NOODLES SAME FOR OUR FRIENDS WHO HAD ORDERED THE SAME SPECIAL . OUTRAGEOUS TO CHARGE 30.00 FOR A CASA AMIGOS REPOSADO ON THE ROCKS. I WOULD EXPECT TO PAY THAT IN NYC BUT IN OYSTER BAY . ON A POSITIVE NOTE THE GRILLED CAULIFOWER WAS THE HIGH LIGHT OF THE NIGHT

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  9. Chris

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived for our 7:30 reservation after waiting 2 months for a reservation. After ordering drinks we were told by the waitress that they had no chicken and no shrimp. I’m not sure how that happens on a Friday early in the evening but ok. We were all disappointed. Fish special was Branzino which I was told would be filleted with no bones. I asked that they cut the head and tail off and they refused saying she’d bring me a plate and I could do it myself. Not great customer service. Fish arrived filled with bones. Friend’s pasta was extremely small portion and the salmon was a child sized portion. Appetizers were delicious. We are huge fans of 2 Spring. Gioia missed the mark big time.

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  10. Gina

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't normally leave reviews but my experience at Gioia warrants one - The entire staff went above and beyond in every aspect of the evening. The food was so delicious that I have already made another reservation to return. What a GEM

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Gioia is rated 4.6 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Gioia

94 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of South Street and Audrey Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Oyster Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Schenker
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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