Our picks for best dishes -- and where to get them
Photo credit: Newsday / Michael E. Ach | Linguine alla Vongole -- linguine with clams -- as served at Fratelli Iavarone Cafe in New Hyde Park.
Everyone has a favorite Italian dish. Here are ones we liked best.
LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
18 Bay in Bayville
Benny's in Westbury
Fratelli Iavarone Cafe in New Hyde Park
Caracalla Ristorante in Syosset
ANTIPASTI
Arturo's in Bellerose
Luigi Q in Hicksville
18 Bay in Bayville
Nonnina in West Islip
Novita in Garden City
Rialto in Carle Place
La Volpe Ristorante in Center Moriches
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Bravo! Nader in Huntington
Mangia Mangia in Patchogue
RISOTTI
Stresa in Manhasset
Stresa East in Woodbury
Casa Rustica in Smithtown
Rialto in Carle Place
Caruso's in Rocky Point
LASAGNA
Mamma Lombardi's in Holbrook
Caruso's in Rocky Point
RAVIOLI
Casa Rustica in Smithtown
Stresa in Manhasset
Stresa East in Woodbury
Piccolo's in Mineola
CANNOLI
King Umberto in Elmont
Casa Rustica in Smithtown
Guido's in Huntington
TIRAMISU
Rialto in Carle Place
Mio in Roslyn
Dodici in Rockville Centre
Mangia Mangia in Patchogue
VEAL ALLA PARMIGIANA
Luigi Q in Hicksville
King Umberto in Elmont
Emilio's in Commack
FRIED CALAMARI
Mio in Roslyn
Cara Mia Due in Seaford
Emilio's in Commack
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