Lareira Restaurant - Mineola (NY)

4 /5 Bella: The restaurant is quiet and the décor is unique, but the prices are on the higher side. The $47 seafood stew was especially disappointing — the portion was very small, and all the seafood was overcooked to the point where the texture became quite tough. The snails also did not taste fresh. Overall, the environment is clean and peaceful, making it a nice place for small gatherings. However, most of the dishes were overly salty, and the seafood wasn’t very fresh. Ironically, the best thing we had was the bread.

5 /5 Ajini C: Been coming here for years! It’s a family owned business and so you feel the extra TLC. Food, service and ambience are EXCEPTIONAL!

5 /5 JoBeth Dutra: I recently placed an order with this restaurant for a friend who had just lost her father. Pedro was incredibly kind, helpful, patient, and always available to answer my questions. He took the time to help me put together an order and made sure everything was delivered smoothly. His kindness and professionalism really stood out! The food here is delicious and the service is the best! Highly recommend!

5 /5 John Shekian: Pedro and his staff are top notch! When we’re in NY this is our place to enjoy a great meal with the old fashioned feel due to the dining room decor. Now the food review. Nothing here will disappoint you. Everything is cooked to perfection and like it just came off a boat or farm. We were in NY for 3 days and we ate here 3 times. The steak sandwiches for lunch are to die for. The bread is beyond fresh. Order a double espresso and sit back with a chocolate mousse dessert. Thank you Pedro & his amazing staff for always providing a wonderful experience. See you soon!