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King Umberto Restaurant, Elmont, NY

King Umberto Restaurant

4.7 (1894)
$30 and under
Italian
1343 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY 11003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
King Umberto is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been serving the Elmont community for over 40 years. The restaurant is known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, as well as its delicious food. The menu features a wide variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some more modern creations. Some of the most popular dishes include the Fried Capellini, the Chicken Marsala, and the Stuffed Veal Chop. The restaurant also has an extensive wine list, with over 350 wines to choose from. King Umberto is a great place to go for a special occasion or just a casual night out. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pietro Fuschetto
  • Catering
    Can't come to us? We offer off-site catering for parties of 25-150 people. We will come to your venue, set up, serve and clean up. We offer half trays and full trays of your favorite dishes. Ask one of our managers today, how we can cater your party.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private dining room for parties up to 300 people. Parties may be held, Monday thru Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday.

What 1,894 people are saying

King Umberto Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
King Umberto Restaurant consistently delights diners with "amazing food and service." Guests praise the "beautiful patio" and "festive decor," creating a welcoming ambiance. The restaurant is celebrated for its "outstanding Italian cuisine" and "friendly, attentive staff." It's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for both casual dinners and special celebrations.
1,894 Reviews
  1. James

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    King Umberto pre-pandemic was VERY good. Now it's VERY BAD. While the staff was excellent the food was terrible. Party of four, one sent back a dish, one just couldn't eat hers, one enjoyed his and I played it safe with a simple eggplant parm. The sauce tasted like it was out of a jar, a bad one (tho I haven't tasted a jarred sauce, aside Rao's, in 40 years). The mozzarella was like gum in your mouth. My mother in law was born in Italy (Palermo) and she taught me and wife how to cook. If she were alive and at KU last night she might have whacked the cook (certainly not a chef!) with her trusty wooden spoon. Staff, excellent. Food, garbage Covid killed the King. We won't be back.

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  2. Mary VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    King Umberto is a neighborhood gem. Food is always good , service is great and with a smile.

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  3. Gail

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, King Umberto's did not dissapoint. Amazing restaurant and Chef.

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  4. Kristin VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed tonight we had to wait over an hour for our dinner for Mother’s Day. The waitress did not even offer a free drink or dessert in order to compensate for the extended time that it took for our food to come. We are regulars at this restaurant and have never had such a disappointing visit.

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  5. anthony

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Santos was awesome! Another great experience. Thank you!

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  6. John VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, love everything about King Umberto. Soft shell crabs were excellent!

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  7. AUTODENT VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food are always excellent. The patio is a beautiful space. Would highly recommend it.

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  8. Francesca VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and experience. Love the espresso martinis

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  9. DawnMarie VIP

    New York State49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    King Umberto NEVER disappoints. Delicious food and excellent service! Who could ask for anything more?!?

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  10. Christopher

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Great food. Great atmosphere. Thank you!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for King Umberto Restaurant

1343 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY 11003

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Elmont
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Municipal lot across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pietro Fuschetto
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Can't come to us? We offer off-site catering for parties of 25-150 people. We will come to your venue, set up, serve and clean up. We offer half trays and full trays of your favorite dishes. Ask one of our managers today, how we can cater your party.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a private dining room for parties up to 300 people. Parties may be held, Monday thru Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday.
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