Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Nassau

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Updated June 05, 2025

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NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Roosevelt Field

5.0

5 (339)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Garden City

About the restaurant

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE NM CAFE® ROOSEVELT FIELD. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let THE NM CAFE® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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NeilVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Always a great meal and great service. It’s a favorite of my family

Il Villagio Trattoria Italiana

4.9

4.9 (64)

$31 to $50

Italian

Malverne

About the restaurant

Your go-to Italian spot in Malverne, serving classics in an upscale setting.

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ALBANESE

Dined 3 days ago

We were a table of 4. All dishes were outstanding except mine. I chose the special, bucatini fra diavalo with shrimp. The shrimp was over cooked and I was disappointed with the dish considering it was a special. Others at the table were delighted with their meals.

Ginza

4.9

4.9 (125)

$30 and under

Sushi

Levittown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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JoannVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Ginza is always a great restaurant. Such fresh sashimi, perfectly cut. The cooked apps are so delicious, king crab, shumai, dumplings , spring rolls , duck rolls and of course the special rolls perfectly served. Great sake selection as well as wines and cocktails. Service is spot on too

Grotta Di Fuoco

4.9

4.9 (459)

$30 and under

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Grotta di Fuoco, which translates to Fire Cave, is an industrial, rustic space with subtle lighting, raw steel, reclaimed wood, and concrete finishes. Step inside, descend below street level, and enter our vision of a cave. As for the fire, our focal point is a wood burning oven right next to the bar. You can sit close enough to feel the warmth, hear the crackle, and smell the scent of food being cooked, all while being entranced by the open flame. While Long Beach is rocking during the summer with the beach, Boardwalk, events, and outdoor dining, winter is when Grotta heats up. Open year round, the off season is the perfect time for out of towners to come to the West End for an unforgettable meal. We hope to see you all soon!

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David HenryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was amazing. Our server (young woman with glasses - Sam?) was first-rate.

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O Mandarin - Hicksville

4.9

4.9 (58)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Hicksville

About the restaurant

Welcome to O Mandarin Restaurant in Hicksville Long Island New York.
O Mandarin Hicksville is our sister restaurant from Award winning restaurant O Mandarin in Westchester county.
We serve authentic Mandarin Chinese cuisine and our executive chef and owner is two time " Best Chef -New York State" Semi-Finalist from James Beard Foundation. O Mandarin has also been selected by Michelin Guide by year 2021. The first ever Michelin guided Chinese restaurant by suburb of New York City.
At O Mandarin, our philosophy is to serve the best ingredients with tradition Chinese cooking style and serving in a culture influenced ambience. O Mandarin Hicksville certainly is one of kind ancient Chinese Village House and we would like to invite you and your family to experience not just the culinary experience but also our thousand years of history.

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Carlos

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Super nice place, the mood of the place is amazing and the customer service is also top tier. The food is also super good if you need a spot for a date or to show off that you know a cool spot this the one

Alessandro’s Italian

4.9

4.9 (721)

$31 to $50

Italian

Manhasset

About the restaurant

Chef-owner Alessandro Acquista brings simple, quality Italian food to this casual, trendy neighborhood spot in Manhasset. The pastas are made fresh daily, the desserts are made from scratch and everything is made with the highest quality ingredients.

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Janet

Dined 6 days ago

The polpo was cooked to perfection, and absolutely delicious! The Chilean sea bass special melted in your mouth. Staff is incredibly attentive and very friendly. Overall, the place is awesome. Highly recommend for small group, family or date night dinner.

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4.9

4.9 (800)

$50 and over

Italian

Roslyn

About the restaurant

Trattoria DiMeo is a fun downtown Trattoria with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Born in Naples, Italy Salvatore DiMeo has continued on the family tradition of cooking traditional neopolitan fare of the highest quality at moderate prices. Originating in 1969, Trattoria DiMeo has been serving the Roslyn area for 50 years!
From our Zagat Review "Best Red Sauce East of the City"
We look forward to serving you many more meals Buon Appetit!

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MelissaVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Great food the wait staff is amazing Wish the decor was updated and the chairs more comfortable Some Booths would help

Blackbird Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (1220)

$50 and over

American

Wantagh

About the restaurant

Blackbird Kitchen and Cocktails brings to Long Island the passion and heart of brother-in-law duo determined to bring a taste of the finest cuisine to the South Shore. Seasonally inspired small plates that support local farms and ingredients are complemented by a meticulous cocktail, beer and wine menu. Fresh seafood, premium meats, handpicked produce and homemade pastas are the essence of a menu thats always evolving. Easy elegance meets cozy intimacy in the handcrafted interior that makes every experience memorable.

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JohnVIP

Dined 5 days ago

great cocktails and food. Service was also great. A bit expensive

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Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu

Heirloom Tavern

4.8

4.8 (1288)

$31 to $50

American

Glen Head

About the restaurant

Heirloom Tavern features gastro pub offerings in a comfortable and casual setting.
Thank you for considering to join us.

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MizrahiVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and a wonderful meal . Red snapper special , salmon burger , branzino and halibut were all delicious . Special cocktails well done and apple cobbler dessert w/ ice cream to finish .

La Ginestra - NY

4.9

4.9 (602)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Cove

About the restaurant

Sicilan and Italian fare coupling family recipes and innovative specials
with an extensive wine menu. A cozy ambiance and accommodating staff have
helped make La Ginestra a favorite amongst north shore diners for the past
27 years.

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Edith

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Really enjoyable dinner with a good wine list and lots of menu choices. Swordfish special was somewhat over cooked but the sautéed baby artichokes and homemade pasta with creamy pesto sauce were delicious. Would highly recommend.

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