La Spezia Restaurant

Reviews

• M R.

  star star star star star 22 October 2026

  I work next to La Spezia and have probably gained 10lbs since they opened because I can smell their delicious food cooking while I'm working!! I take out dinner for my family every week. They have a breaded veal on the bone with mushrooms that's the best veal I've ever eaten! I'm not a big fish eater but, they have a breaded branzino that my wife and I love. And there's a pasta dish that's made with large noodles in a mushroom sauce, incredible! Dario the owner is a great neighbor and restauranteur! Sorry I don't know the official names of the dishes, but just ask the wait staff. You won't regret

• Tsz-Cheong C.

  star star star star star_border 13 October 2026

  Delicious family style Italian restaurant in Sea Cliff. The place is charming with a huge "L" shape bar when you first enter and though not the most spacious place offers comfortable seating coupled with traditional Italian cuisine and A+ service.
  
  Since this is a family style restaurant the entrees come in half and full orders. We were a party of eight and all decided to order half orders and being the "Gavones"  that we are finished everything on our plates with the exception of two guys who took doggie bags home.
  
  When we initially sat down the staff filled our glasses with water and our menus were quickly handed to us. Complimentary bread and cubes of pecorino Romano cheese were brought out. The bread and cheese were Ok.
  
  We ordered appetizers to share, a full order of fried calamari and half order of cold antipasto. The calamari was lightly breaded and tender without being rubbery, they cooked it perfectly! The marinara sauce was sweet and you could taste the garlic and herbs which elevated my taste buds. The antipasto was delicious as well with a little bit of everything, I remember it had mozzarella, salami, prosciutto, romano, black olives, roasted peppers and artichoke hearts.
  
  Our group ordered veal prepared in two ways, marsala and parmigiana style, chicken francaise, meat Bolognese, bronzini and Paccheri del Giorno which is pasta cooked in a creamy sauce with shallots, mushrooms and prosciutto.
  
  Everyone enjoyed their meal but I can only comment on my dish. I had the veal parmigiana. They pounded thin generous amounts of veal and coated it in a light breading and covered it in delicious marinara sauce with buku amounts of gooey mozzarella. The veal was delicious and more importantly moist and flavorful.
  
  Many of us washed everything down with a few glasses of adult beverages. They have a nice list of wines to choose from and the staff recommended certain wines for our food pairings, they were as good as a Sommelier.
  
  We ended the night with cups of cappuccino and espresso. They gave up a plate of biscotti on the house.
  
  Nothing beats family style dining especially when you're surrounded by Awesome food and people! If you're in the surrounding area or not, this place is a definite go to spot for Italian. Grazie La Spezia for a delicious meal.

• Sally D.

  star star star star star 12 October 2026

  Happening place-- busy with many diners enjoying their food and experience
  Crowded
  Excellent Food
  Sufficient wait staff
  Authentic Food: I thought that my grandmother and great aunts were cooking in the kitchen!
  Best place for Italian food on Long Island. Reminded me of the food I ate in Italy.
  Delicious, fresh, authentic, crusty bread with butter that melts in your mouth
  Attentive service
  Nice decor
  Good parking
  Too noisy at peak dining times
  Answered all questions about food allergies and Ingredients in meals
  The Italian cheesecake was the best I have ever eaten in my entire life
  Will visit again and again and again...that it if La Spezia keeps up their great service, cooking, menu, kitchen, and decor

• Christine M.

  star star star star star 6 October 2026

  Love this restaurant, everything I've tried on the menu is delicious.  Big portions, even with the half size. Plan to take extras home!  Great for families and attentive, friendly staff, and very clean.  The meatballs and sausage pasta is delicious!

• Erica L.

  star star star star star 2 October 2026

  Dario Nelson and their team helped my fiance plan a surprise proposal for me. The restaurant was easy to find along with great parking. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, the food and wine was delicious ! We highly recommend La Spezia for any occasion! Thank You so much !!