Located in western Suffolk County on Long Island, about 40 miles east of New York City, the town of Commack features a wealth of homey Italian restaurants that serves classic dishes and a few unexpected culinary innovations. From take-out pizzerias to family-style buffets to concept restaurants, Commack's Italian eateries whet the appetites of locals and visitors alike.
Mannino's extensive menu focuses on traditional pan-Italian dishes, and its numerous antipasti, salad and soup choices might satisfy diners even before the pasta and main courses are brought out from the kitchen. Familiar baked dishes like eggplant parmigiana and baked ziti are available for a hearty meal. The restaurant offers a full bar as well.
Mannino's Italian Restaurant
169 Commack Road
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 462-0909
manninosrestaurant.com
Olio serves an enormous selection of made-to-order Italian favorites like pasta alla vodka, lobster ravioli, veal or chicken rollatine and a full menu of pizzas. Most entrees come with a selection of two or three side dishes. Pasta Nights on Mondays and Tuesdays offer a prix-fixe menu of soup or salad, pasta entree and dessert (cannoli, cheesecake or zepploi) with a beverage or glass of wine at a very reasonable price.
Olio Ristorante
5990 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 858-9898
serveyourfamily.com/olio
Taormina's specializes in Italian classics with an emphasis on seafood. Fresh clams, mussels, lobster and shrimp figure prominently in antipasti and pasta dishes. Pizza, heroes, and baked dishes like chicken parmigiana are also available for casual dining, and dinner specials are offered during the week. Taormina's wine list includes inexpensive Californian and Italian reds and whites.
Taormina's Ristorante
34 Veterans Hwy.
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 499-6900
taorminacommack.com
A classic Italian pizzeria, Joe's menu includes specialty pies (try the "Grandma" pie, loaded with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce), rolls and calzones, heroes and pasta dishes like fettucine Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, pasta primavera and baked ziti. Appetizers like Italian wedding soup and fresh mozzarella salad accompany chicken, veal and eggplant entrees. Free delivery is available too.
Joe's Pizzeria and Restaurant
6150 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 462-9200
joesny.com
Blending a 1950s-style diner aesthetic with innovative Italian fare, Ciao Baby is a jovial place where diners feel like family. In addition to the menu's offerings, the kitchen will prepare any requested dish provided they have the ingredients. Dinner choices include Italian favorites with a few surprises: poaches shrimp and pear salad, Nonna's Old World meat platter featuring beef braciola and sausages, and seared sushi-grade yellowfin tuna with pickled ginger vinaigrette and wasabi aioli.
Ciao Baby
204 West Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-1400
ciaobabyrestaurant.com
