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Gioia, Oyster Bay, NY

Gioia

4.6
4.6
286 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
GIOIA, Italian for joy, is an Italian restaurant focusing on the cuisine of Emilia-Romagna in Oyster Bay, New York.
At GIOIA, we believe that joy & pasta should be shared around the table, often and with love. Chef Jesse Schenker celebrates the beauty of simplicity by focusing the menu on seasonal vegetables & handmade pasta dishes.

At GIOIA, handmade pasta, classically-focused Italian cocktails and warm hospitality come together to create a JOYOUS dining experience, whether it’s your neighborhood spot with friends, a family dinner or a late night amaro.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 922-1660
  • Website
    http://www.gioianewyork.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Schenker
  • Location
    94 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
  • Neighborhood
    Oyster Bay
  • Cross street
    Corner of South Street and Audrey Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gioia offers a delightful dining experience with "superb food, ambience, and service." Known for its intimate setting and impressive Italian menu, this cozy spot shines with fresh, flavorful dishes and "legendary warm mozzarella." While some portions may seem small, the exceptional pasta and attentive staff make it a must-visit in Oyster Bay.

286 Reviews

  1. James

    VIP

    New York City

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is top notch. Food worthy of top 10 true Italian restaurant.

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  2. Gina

    VIP

    New York City

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to this restaurant several times and it never disappoints. The food was outstanding, and the service was impeccable. Our server, although very busy, was amazing. He truly went out of his way to make sure everything was great. I had the sizzling shrimp appetizer which was very different and made to perfection. My husband had the breaded chicken, and I had the ravioli both of which were excellent. While they had some interesting signature cocktails, it would have been nice, to add some holiday drinks and some old favorites like chocolate martinis. We are locals so having this amazing new and different restaurant is a bonus to our community.

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  3. Jane

    VIP

    New York City

    107 reviews

    4.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very good overall experience. Second time with Heather as our server. 👍 We ordered two apps - cauliflower and cucumber. Both very good but somewhat similar. All pastas ordered were delicious. Portion sizes were as expected except for the pasta with shrimp. Small plate. I love the atmosphere. Small, intimate with a NYC feel.

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  4. Thomas

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my daughter here for Christmas Eve and our experience could not have been nicer. Although very busy evening the staff remained highly professional and the food was delicious. It’s nice to see someone still knows how to run a restaurant.

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  5. Meredyth

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was sat almost 30 minutes late although restaurant did comp us a few desserts. Food was good, not great. Pasta dishes overly salty.

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  6. Carol

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very small portions. Pasta main dish was the size of an appetizer anywhere else and nothing special . Lasagna came out burnt.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was very good. Had to wait 25 minutes for table to free up even though we had a reservation. Went to bar to have a drink, martinis. Not impressed with the experience. Only had 2 brand options, Tito's or Kettle One. Serving was rather ordinary, olives were rather ordinary, no blue cheese option, and very pricey for the end product ($22 each). Wine at dinner was good, though. But, will go back again, and omit the martinis.

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  8. IraS

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was sub par. We had to chase down our drinks and food. Cold and disappointing. They definitely had staffing issues the night we were there. Previous meals were good.

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  9. Sue

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very pleasant! Service was excellent. The food was very good.

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  10. Harriet

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great neighborhood place with terrific service and delicious food!

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Gioia is rated 4.6 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Gioia

94 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of South Street and Audrey Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Oyster Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Schenker
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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