Mama Theresa's

We stopped into the newly renovated Mama Theresa’s in Garden City for the first time, and it was such a great experience. The holiday décor immediately stood out — warm, festive, and really inviting without feeling overdone. We started with the zuppa di cozze, which was excellent. The broth had so much flavor that dipping the fresh bread into it was a must. We also ordered the 12” bar pizzetta, which was the perfect crispy, shareable starter. For entrées, we had the chicken piccata with a side of fettuccine, and the branzino Mediterraneo paired with fettuccine in a clam sauce. Both dishes were fresh, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. Dessert was classic and done right — cannolis and a slice of Junior’s New York–style cheesecake. We finished the meal with a cappuccino, which felt

First time eating dinner here after many years stopping by for their pizza *specifically the best buffalo chicken pizza I have had) Fresh ciabatta bread and olive oil... had a the chicken parm with vodka sauce and my friends had the tortellini alla Theresa. With were large portions with fresh ingredients and super tasty. Had Sierra of angel hair with garlic and oil which was meal in itself.

We went as a big group for a family dinner. The waiter was attentive and patient. We asked if we could split the bill, and after a lot of back and forth, we ended up not splitting the bill. There was a large menu with lots of options, including gluten free. Dessert looked good too but we didn’t try it.

Long time staple for my family growing up and I still go now as an adult. Sicilian pizza and a buffalo slice can't go wrong but the star of the show is the garden salad with chicken and cheese. They also make it as a pizza if you are feeding a crowd, great spot.

This place has to be our new favorite spot for pizza. We have tried some of the renowned restaurants in the city and the island. Move over L&B in Brooklyn there is a new top Sicilian square.