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It’s no secret that Long Islanders and Italian food go together like, well, spaghetti and meatballs. And each year, the Italian landscape shifts a bit in Nassau and Suffolk, with takeovers, rebrands, concept changes and entirely new spots. Here is a list of just 14 from last year, starting from January.
Ivy Kitchen and Bar is Huntingtonโs trendy new Italian restaurant

Two young friends open Dough & Co. pizzeria in Huntington

Photos: โThe Pizzeriaโ is now open in downtown Bay Shore

La Cecilia in East Patchogue set to expand menu and open its dining room

Owner of 3 Sons Deli in Kings Park opens a new pizza kitchen right next door

Inside look at Stony Brookโs new Italian restaurant Luca

Longtime Mario Restaurant maรฎtre de opening Mezza Luna in Hauppauge

Local teen opens Anthonyโs Pizza in Mastic Beach

Alexandros Kitchen & Bar becomes the Smithtown Pasta House

Backyard Barbeque owners open Backyard Slices pizzeria in Freeport

Relish in Hauppauge relaunches as Gusto Osteria & Wine Bar

Italian restaurant Felice offers Tuscany eats and atmosphere in its new Roslyn location

The new Cazzioโs Pizza and Pasta in E. Northport serves 40 different pies

โChoppedโ champ brings Caribbean flavor to The Pie Hole




















