Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Middle Island

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Suffolk

Areas

BayportBlue PointHolbrookNesconsetPatchoguePort Jefferson

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Spiro's

4.7

Exceptional(1664)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rocky Point

Booked 13 times today

Looking for an award-winning dining experience with exceptional cocktails and dishes? Look no further! With over seven consecutive years of Long Island's best happy hour awards, our establishment offers happy hour every day, along with high-top seating, outdoor dining, and private party accommodations.Our extensive cocktail list boasts over 100 options, all crafted with precision and care. Whether you're in the mood for a classic drink or something new and innovative, our mixologists have you covered.But it's not just the cocktails that set us apart. Our menu features an array of appetizers, dry-aged steaks, seafood options, and more. Our chefs source only the highest quality ingredients, and their passion and expertise are reflected in every dish.So whether you're stopping by for a quick drink after work or looking to host a special event, Spiro's is the perfect destination for a memorable dining experience. Come join us and taste for yourself why we're the talk of the town.

2. Karvers Grille

4.7

Exceptional(1821)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Patchogue

Booked 16 times today

We are not just another restaurant, we are your neighbors, your friends, your next-door chefs & your down-the-street bartenders. We believe in a craft approach of the highest-quality ingredients, which is why we work with local farms & partners & our chalkboards always feature specialties items that just came through the door. From our signature flavors & daily eats, to our down-home cocktails & local drafts, we constantly look to provide you with new favorites.

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3. Ragazzi Italian Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3206)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Nesconset

Booked 20 times today

At Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar authentic Italian cuisine and good times come together at Long Island's most exciting new restaurant. Ragazzi's spectacular dining room and bar are the perfect place for everything from a "Girls night out," to an intimate date. Choose from a variety of savory menu items including homemade specialties like "Gnocchi Bolognese" and "Lasagna Rollatini." Ragazzi offers tapas done "Italian Style" in our elegant bar area. Come sample our famous "Sushi Italiano," homemade "Stromboli" and "Italian Primavera," our version of Italian Spring rolls. Ragazzi has an extensive wine list featuring many full bodied varietals and specialty martinis, including our signature bubble gum martini, the "Dolce Zucchero." Ragazzi is a great venue for an elegant social or corporate event. Customized party planning will make any occasion special. Gift cards available. Visit us at www.ragazzi-ny.com to become a member of our exclusive VIP e-mail list.

4. Pasta Pasta

4.6

Exceptional(2162)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Port Jefferson

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Pasta Pasta in the historic water town of Port Jefferson. Since 1991 Pasta Pasta has become one of the premier restaurants on the North Shore. More than just PASTA; they offer a diverse menu featuring chicken, steak the freshest fish available and of course our innovative pastas and pizza. Decorated in the casual and comfortable style of a Tuscan villa, the dining rooms boast light wood accents. Romantic booths with curtains to separate them.

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5. Ruta Oaxaca - Patchogue

4.8

Exceptional(367)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Patchogue

Booked 4 times today

Our StoryThe goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022.Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous.Visit us at our locations inAstoria 929-349-1228Patchogue 631-569-2233Woodbury 516-515-9620Brooklyn 718-576-1507

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6. Stella Trattoria & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1207)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Blue Point

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Stella Trattoria! Join us for some of the very best Italian inspired dishes and cocktails in Blue Point, NY.Whether enjoying the dining room or the bar, you will find a warm comfortable atmosphere free from tension and pressure, a place where friends can meet, relax, spend time and enjoy great Italian food, fun, and entertainment.

7. Mamma Lombardi's

4.6

Exceptional(559)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Holbrook

Booked 9 times today

Mamma Lombardi's is a family-owned traditional Italian restaurant. The Lombardi family has been actively serving food in Long Island for over 40 years. This little eatery has built its reputation on incredible Neapolitan recipes and a totally scratch kitchen. Mamma Lombardi's is a natural fit for large groups, as family dining is such a staple of Italian culture. The restaurant even has several private event spaces where diners can celebrate any occasion.Mamma Lombardi's menu is divided between lunch, dinner and the pizzeria. Pizza is such a versatile dish in the hands of the Mamma Lombardi's kitchen staff that it got its own menu with dozens of recipes as well as having a build-your-own option. The main dinner menu contains all of the classic Italian dishes diners could want: spaghetti carbonara, grilled filet mignon, chicken parmesan, chicken bolognese, penne with shrimp and veal milanese just to name a few.

8. Chachama Grill

4.9

Exceptional(1956)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Patchogue

Booked 7 times today

Chachama Grill is a New American restaurant located in East Patchogue."friendly warm atmosphere & amazing service. Our menu is diverse focusing on freshness and simplicity .Featuring an extensive selection of wines by the glass & bottles & our superb cocktails .

9. Bliss Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(945)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Stony Brook

Booked 7 times today

Bliss is the premier North Shore gathering place, serving New American cuisine. We serve simple food created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors.

10. Virgola

4.7

Exceptional(19)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Patchogue

Booked 3 times today

Virgola is an elegant modern Italian wine bar located In the heart of Patchogue Village bringing a distinct menu of fresh seafood, meats and cheeses

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Kaitlyn
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very good! Can’t wait to come back! 10/10 just overall a great time
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Huntington, NYPrice: Very Expensive• American• Huntington
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4.8
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jackieVIP
New York City •44 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Servers are friendly and helpful.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Sandy
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Erin was excellent her service was top notch,the mangers excellent everything was very good.Food beyond what I expected.Thank you so much
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Insignia Prime Steak & SushiPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Smithtown
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4.7
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AnneLilaVIP
New York City •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall, we had a very nice dining experience. Our waiter was excellent. He patiently moved our table to the tea of the restaurant when we requested. He was extremely attentive to our every need during dinner. The wedge salad was delicious. The sides: French fries, creamed spinach and mushrooms were all very good. The tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection and very tasty. The porterhouse for two was cooked to temperature, however it was much more fatty than expected. We were disappointed in the overall steak. Everything else was wonderful. I’d give it another try!
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Vintage Prime SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• St. James
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Service is good great place for affordable date night
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Pietro's of East MeadowPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Meadow
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4.8

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