Piccolos - Mineola (NY)

5 /5 Caitlin Novak: The food here was absolutely outstanding! My mother and I visited, and we were both blown away. She had the four cheese ravioli with vodka sauce, and I had the pollo zingarella—both dishes were seasoned to perfection and tasted incredible. Even though it’s Italian cuisine, the food felt surprisingly light and fresh as we ate. We travel often and consider ourselves serious food critics, and this place is hands-down the best Italian food weve ever had. In fact, its now on our short list of the best meals we’ve enjoyed anywhere in the world! The service was equally impressive—very personable and attentive. We even had the chance to chat with the owner, who was incredibly friendly and shared some great tips on how to make a high-quality Marsala sauce at home. Highly, highly recommend coming here. I’ll be making trips to Long Island just to eat here again and try more of their menu!

5 /5 Kari Sorensen: The best!! The homemade raviolis with the cream sauce..the baked clams, the bolognese sauce, the desserts, everything here is delicious. I always come back here when visiting family in the area. It’s also very cozy and the staff is so nice

5 /5 Shen John “Shenobi”: This was my second time coming here, and it was just as good as I remembered. The first time, I had the gnocchi—it was a huge portion and absolutely delicious. Honestly, I’ve been thinking about it ever since and would come back just for that. This time around, I started with the Caesar salad, which had a really nice peppery flavor. It added a little extra something without being too much. For mains, I had the shrimp scampi and the chicken zingarella. The scampi sauce was super flavorful—pretty sure there was a bit of cognac in it that gave it a nice richness. The shrimp were a tiny bit overcooked, but still tasty overall. The chicken zingarella was great too—really flavorful and comforting, though I couldn’t exactly tell what was in it. Whatever it was, it worked. The vibe here is cozy and relaxed, and the service is always on point—friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. It’s just a really solid spot for a nice dinner out. Definitely planning to come back again soon.

5 /5 Larry Cucumber: The moment that I stepped foot into this restaurant, I knew that itd be a winner. The dim lights, the idle chatter, and the encapsulating decor really helped set the mood for a delicious meal. As I sat down, a wonderful bus boy asked me what I wanted to eat, and I was greeted with various staff members coming over to see me over the course of my meal. They made sure that I was enjoying my food, and that I was comfortable where i was. When it comes to the food, my recommendations are the ravioli (specifically the 5 cheese variant) and the $6 pistachio ice cream located at the bottom of the dessert menu. All in all, if you want good food, you should come to piccolos! (Just make sure you have a little something in your wallet).