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Meta, Oceanside, NY

Meta

4.8 (1251)
$30 and under
Italian
2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Meta Restaurant in Oceanside is the supreme Long Island dining experience. It is the perfect gathering place for friends, family, or clients - everyone who appreciates great food. It has been ZAGAT Rated as one of the Best Italian Restaurants on Long Island since the doors opened in September of 2000.

Owned by Chef Roberto Bosotina, every meal at Meta is prepared with the finest quality foods, cooked to perfection and served by the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The full and extensive menu, aside from the signature daily house specialties of three oven roasted fish, succulent duck, and baby pork osso bucco, is rich in antipasti, unique salads, seafood specialties, mouth-watering meats, and delicious desserts. Chef Roberto believes that good food equals good times. And a good time is guaranteed every time you dine at Meta. The cozy, friendly atmosphere is inviting and just one bite will convince you that the food is clearly the best food under the sun.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 764-3218
  • Website
    http://www.metaosteria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Bosotina
  • Catering
    We have an extensive off premise catering menu for you to choose from for any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, holiday parties. We can accommodate private parties from 30 adults up to 100.
  • Location
    2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Cross street
    Merle Ave
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Private lot on premise. Side lot in school parking lot. Valet available on Fridays & Saturdays.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,251 people are saying

Meta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meta delivers a consistently delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and "generous portions." The staff, especially Adam and Michele, ensure a welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a range of "delicious and innovative" dishes, making it a "favorite" for many. Despite occasional noise, Meta remains a "local gem" with its inviting ambiance and attentive service.

1,251 Reviews

  1. rachel

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! Food and staff are awesome. Clean friendly and delicious always!

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  2. Zimmerman VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighbor restaurant Never had a bad meal or a bad experience at Meta I highly recommend it

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  3. Sal

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined at Meta with a party of8 sat.night. Michelle welcomed us and our table was ready and waiting for us. Our server Adam was attentive to all our needs, adults and children alike. Our food came quickly and he always checked on us to make sure every course was to our liking…. From the wine to the desert…. and it was excellent. And likewise owner Roberto always checks ALL his guests to make sure they are having an awesome meal and dining experience!! BRAVO META!!

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  4. Gerard

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are excellent. I had the spicy rubbed pork tenderloin. Previously, as entrees, I've had the Roasted Rock fish, St. Peters Fish. As appetizers, I've had the mussels, the calamari and the little neck clams. All were delicious. The prices are very affordable. This has become one of our favorite restaurants.

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  5. Stuart VIP

    New York City70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The six of us had our usual great time at Meta to celebrate my birthday. We all had our favorite dish with plenty to take home with us. Our new server, Jess, was excellent, and she took extra good care of us. Good to see Michele, as we missed her on our last visit. Be back soon!!

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  6. Neil VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, ambiance and service were all very good.

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  7. Christine

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening with friends. Delicious meal.

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  8. Robert

    Baja California1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food pork tenderloin and the sauted chicken legs and thighs were awesome . Service was great Cheesecake was to die for

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  9. Anthony V

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was slightly delayed had to keep asking the waiter to come over. Also the noise level was extremely loud. We had a table right next to us where the person was talking, and you could hear her voice over the entire restaurant and lastly, the food was subpar for a local restaurant serving the food that they did. The price was overcharged. Definitely not what was expected truly disappointed, especially in Italian restaurant.

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  10. Liz

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent. There was nothing our group did not like. Serving sizes are very generous. We have leftovers for another day!

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FAQs

Meta does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Meta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 764-3218.

Meta is rated 4.8 stars by 1251 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New York State
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  5. Oceanside

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Meta

2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Merle Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Oceanside
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Private lot on premise. Side lot in school parking lot. Valet available on Fridays & Saturdays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Bosotina
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.metaosteria.com/
  • Phone number
    (516) 764-3218
  • Catering
    We have an extensive off premise catering menu for you to choose from for any occasion.
  • Private party facilities
    Baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, holiday parties. We can accommodate private parties from 30 adults up to 100.
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