Dodici 12 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

"This is a place my mom told me about often. It was my first time here today. The lady at the front desk was friendly. Our waiter Eric was nice and checked on us. The bread in the basket was HEAVENLY!! it was so light like eating a cloud. the olive oil’s rich flavor complemented it perfectly. The calamari was nice, the sauce was spicy and suited it well. I had the Amore Panini. The bread was great, the prosciutto was flavorful and not so salty like some ive had before. My mother ordered Bronzini, her regular. She said it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. For dessert I had the cherry gelato and god it was unlike any gelato i had before. It put Ben and Jerrys to SHAME!! The cherries were so juicy. My mother had the tiramisu. She says its well made and delicious. Overall it was a comfortable atmosphere and I would 100% return."

"Im an Italian visiting in the US, and generally when I’m outside of the country I avoid eating in Italian restaurants and prefer to enjoy local food. But my son wanted some pasta and so we decided to try this place out, and definitely found it above expectations. The pasta was cooked perfectly (for Italians this is a very important point), the quality of the products was definitely high and even the presentation of the dishes was pleasant. Their wine selection was also surprising and not overpriced as in other places. The service was also eccellente. Our waiter helped us throughout the entire meal."

"They make suburban new york Italian restaurants with concrete...metaphorically speaking of course. The mob left these scenes the moment Sonny Corleone was machine-gunned at the toll booth. The food here would keep any restaurateur safe from a date with the fishes. Order whatever takes your fancy. It ain't cheap, but it's as real as...well...concrete."

"Amazing Italian restaurant from Appetizers down to desserts! I ordered the branzino, a delightful white flaky fish that is so special when roasted whole and expertly taken off the bone. The calamari appetizer and clams left me wanting more! The flourless chocolate cake and cappuccino was the topping on the cake. Highly recommend!"

"Good vibes. Excellent service. Old world style and manners. Quality food. Nothing bad to say and it's consistently been this way for years. Great for a date, family event or dinner out with friends. Just all around a great spot. Forgot how nice it was and was reminded in this post pandemic world the beauty of a meal out on the town! Loved it thanks"