Elisa's - North Bellmore

The ambiance and staff are amazing! I was expecting so much from the food because of my co worker said. But this is not my taste. The pink pasta is not pink anymore lol the scallops are very small and the shrimp as well. There’s no unique taste from other pasta i tried. I tried the lamb shank too and not really outstanding. Calamari is good tho! The chocolate ice cream is really good too. The food is not bad at all.

Simply stated, the best home-style Italian around. Wonderful servers and Paolo and Rocky are great chef and host. Most recent visit, had the Barramundi, incredible presentation and even better taste experience. The Pear Saccottini is a terrific pasta sensation.

The food was great as it always is but the waitress was not. We only got our order in because another waitress took pity on us. Our waitress didn’t show up until after we ordered dinner and drinks were served. We would have ordered more drinks and coffee and dessert but the waitress never came by to ask. We had a hard time getting her attention to get the check.

Traditional Italian done right. Friendly greeting by staff and the service was comfortable and welcoming. Diane was so nice. Blueberry meatballs may not be traditional Italian cuisine, but it works. 5 small delicious meatballs in a blueberry port wine reduction... now you get it. The friend Zucchini was golden delicious and enough to feed 8 people. My 2014 Barolo paired perfectly with the Lamb osso bucco, which was on point. Fall-off the bone tender, savory, meaty, flavorful. Vegetable oreganatta should be your side of choice; flavorful and not overcooked. The food was excellent. There is nothing to remotely complain about. Can't wait to go again. They are good at what they do at the level they are at. Cheers! *the spent per person is without the wine*

Updated! Take out is perfect. Can't wait to actually done here. Except they wouldn't let me do takeout on Valentine's Day!! The nerve. Update: 9 years later this has become my family’s go to Italian restaurant. Thin crust pizza is amazing as is everything else. Try the diavolo pizza. My perfect pizza.