Gioia

Gioia is everything you hope to find in a neighborhood restaurant and more. From the moment we walked in, the service was incredibly warm, thoughtful, and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. I asked for a very specific drink that wasn’t on the menu and instead of saying no, our server literally took a photo of the ingredients and had the bar recreate it for me perfectly. That level of care and willingness to go above and beyond says everything about how this place is run. The food was outstanding across the board. The pasta was phenomenal, the chicken was cooked perfectly, and every dish tasted fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. What really stood out is that you leave feeling satisfied and not uncomfortably full like so many restaurants today. The ingredients are clearly h

The lady that was working with the tables was rude, bumped into our chairs multiple times, dropped utensils under our chairs, and never said sorry or anything. However, we sat at the bar and our bartender was very nice and attentive to us. Food is decent and I would even say better than some of the Italian find dines we’ve been to in the city. Maybe it’s a norm that restaurants on the island don’t care about customer experience that much or it’s just always that one person at the restaurant ruins everything else without recognizing it

Gioia Italian Restaurant in Oyster Bay is an absolute gem. The food is outstanding — every dish tastes fresh, authentic, and beautifully prepared. You can tell there’s real care put into the ingredients and presentation. What truly sets Gioia apart, though, is the intimate, welcoming atmosphere. It has that perfect cozy Italian feel that makes you want to relax, enjoy a great bottle of wine, and stay awhile. It’s the kind of place that feels special without being pretentious. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian food in Oyster Bay with a warm, inviting vibe, Gioia is a must-visit. Can’t wait to go back! 🍝🍷

We have been regulars at Gioia for a couple of years now. We have had several meals, and all of them were excellent. The three course dinner is a bargain, and the mozzarella is the best I have eaten anywhere. The young staff is friendly, attentive, well trained , and professional. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

We have been waiting to come and check this place out for a while so, the expectations were very high. Unfortunately they weren't met! The best thing we had was the prosciutto and the grilled cauliflower. We both had pasta, I have Gluten-free gree potatoes gnocchi with shaved white truffle, from Tuscany... for only $150, if you pay so much you expect to get intoxicated with the truffle smell, it didn't happen. Drinks were ok... nothing special. Disappointed.