Eric's Italian Bistro

4.7

642 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola is OPEN. Please see below all the ways you can still dine with us:

Curbside Pick Up - Please see below for our options on curbside pick up. We are offering our a la carte menu, as well as our Family Meals for 2 or 4 (bottles of wine available).

Delivery - Have the Eric's Italian Bistro team bring the food directly to you, $6 delivery fee applies.

RESERVE HERE: Choose how many meals and what time you would like your food to be ready (or delivered). Please make sure the party size is the number of meals you would like to order and indicate in the notes any additions or modifications you would like.

PAYMENT AND CONFIRMATION: Our team will call you shortly after you place your reservation to confirm your order. At that time you can add any additional a la carte items and we will also take your payment at that time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call us directly at (516) 280-5675

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 280-5675
Website
http://www.ericsbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
George Echeverria
Catering
On and off premises catering available. From just a few dishes...to an eloquent Bridal affair.
Private party facilities
Elegant private room which accommodates up to 60 guests or take over entire restaurant for up to 100 guests.

Location
70 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
Area
Mineola
Cross Street
Geranium Ave and Juniper Ave
Parking details
Private lot plus street parking available.<br />Valet Parking on Weekends
Public transit
Just blocks from Mineola train station.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Zuppa del GiornoUS$6.95
Three Onion Soup Au gratinUS$6.95
Focaccia croutons, Gruyere and Pecorino
Tartina di EscargotUS$9.95
chablis, fresh garlic, scallions, puff pastry
Italian "Sushi"US$9.95
prosciutto, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, pimentos
Baked Clams OreganataUS$9.95
little necks, pinot grigio, fresh herbs
Fresh Mozzarella & Marinated TomatoUS$10.95
beefsteak tomatoes, parmesan crostini, baby arugula, balsamic
Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$13.95
stewed tomato broth or white wine garlic
Grandma's Meatballs or SausageUS$7.95
Eric's zesty marinara
Mozzarella in CarrozzaUS$9.95
breaded, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, sage, capers, wine

Salads

Mesclun Green SaladUS$7.95
seedless cucumbers, Bermuda onions, tear drop tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar SaladUS$8.95
hearts of romaine, anchovies, herb crouton, shaved pecorino
Chopped SaladUS$9.95
romain, arugula, tomato, cucumber, red onion, pimento, olives, bell peppers
Grilled Hanger steak SaladUS$14.95
gorgonzola, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, frizzled onions, barolo vinaigrette
Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese SaladUS$11.95
organic greens, toasted pignoli, pesto-balsamic vinaigrette

Pastas

Roasted Vegetable RavioliUS$9.00
green & yellow squash, brown butter-sage
Penne alla BrookeUS$10.00
broccoli rabe, sweet sausage, garlic, olive oil
- Dinner styleUS$16.00
Penne alla GabrielleUS$11.00
shrimp, brandy, shiitake, asparagus
Spaghetti Filetto di PomodoroUS$9.00
roma tomatoes, garlic, basil

Second Course

Black Angus BeefburgerUS$11.95
Gruyere, caramelized onions, pommes frites
Roasted Vegetable WrapUS$10.95
seasonal vegetables, balsamic glaze, garlic aioli
Salmon Cake WrapUS$13.95
mesclun, lentil salad, honey-maple Dijon
Dijon Chicken WrapUS$10.95
grilled zucchini and bell peppers, honey Dijon
Shrimp WrapUS$12.95
country bacon, tomato, greens, spicy aioli
Marinated Hanger Steak PaniniUS$11.95
mushrooms, onions, gorgonzola
Grilled Chicken PaniniUS$10.95
pancetta, roasted peppers, mozzarella
Grilled Portobello & Goat Cheese PaniniUS$11.95
roasted vegetables, pesto aioli
Beefburger alla EricUS$12.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato bruschetta, garlic fries
Country BLTUS$10.95
country bacon, roma tomatoes, organic greens, chipotle remoulade

Classic Corner

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$11.95
Veal alla ParmigianaUS$15.95
Mussels ArrabbiataUS$15.95
Grandma's LasagnaUS$12.95
Baked ZitiUS$11.95
Penne BologneseUS$11.95
Rigatoni alla VodkaUS$11.95
Eggplant RollatiniUS$11.95
Eggplant alla ParmigianaUS$11.95
Chicken alla ParmigianaUS$12.95
Shrimp alla ParmigianaUS$17.95
Pork alla PaillardUS$12.95
Chicken alla PaillardUS$12.95
Shrimp alla PaillardUS$17.95
Salmon alla PaillardUS$18.95

Erics's Flatbreads

Fresh Plum TomatoesUS$9.95
basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil
Black Angus Hanger Steak & Portobello MushroomsUS$10.95
Roasted TomatoUS$10.95
goat cheese, pine nuts, pesto

Lunch Prix Fixe Menu

Includes Two Courses $15.95. Add Any Dessert for $4.95 additional

First Course

Baby Green, Salad
red tear-drop tomatoes, red onions, champagne
Homemade Soup of the Day
Mushroom Risotto
cremini, portobello, shiitake, thyme, pecorino
Tartina di Escargot
chablis, garlic, scallions, puff pastry
Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Salad
mesclun greens, pesto-balsamic vinaigrette add $2.95
Traditional Caesar salad
herb rye crouton, shaved parmesan
Sliced Tomato & Red Onions
basil, olive oil, balsamic reduction
Grandma's Meatballs or Italian Sweet Sausage
Eric's zesty marinara
Tuscan White Bean Salad
Cannellini, pancetta, gorgonzola, balsamic add $2.95

Second Course

Roasted Vegetable Filled Ravioli
green & yellow squash, brown butter-sage
Penne alla Bolognese
Black Angus Beefburger
gruyere, caramelized onions, pommes frites
Black Angus Hanger Steak Salad
cherry tomatoes, asparagus, gorgonzola cheese add $2.95
Herb Dusted Filet of Tilapia
spring vegetables, white wine, lemon, tomatoes add $4.95
Prince Edward Island Mussels Posillipo
light marinara over spaghetti
Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
impastata, mozzarella, spaghetti
Loin of Pork Milanese
arugula, red onions, cherry tomatoes, evoo, balsamic reduction
Filet of Wild Coho Salmon
horseradish potatoes, pinot gris-Dijon mustard add $4.95

What 642 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Nassau
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eric's Italian Bistro delights with "outstanding food" and "even better service" that keeps patrons returning. Guests feel "treated like family" by attentive staff, especially Santiago, who goes the extra mile. The "delicious food" and warm, welcoming atmosphere make every meal a special occasion. Highly recommended for memorable dining experiences.

642 Reviews

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michele
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been to Eric's for the past 5 years for Christmas, so we like it there. This year, due to my husband's illness, we were late. We had a 245p appointment, and we got there at 305p. I understand and I get it. Mr Echeverria was upset that we were late - and I understand. My husband is on chemo and sometimes he gets nausea spells. I realize we should have called, but I was just concerned with getting there. Mr. Echeverria really scolded us at the door when we came in, announced ourselves, and said "merry Christmas". He scolded us within ears reach of other customers which were eating. I do understand that he was concerned with having a no show table, but we showed up. In my opinion, he could have gotten his point across in a lower voice without sounding like he was giving a lecture. Like I said, no argument - he was right but the manner which he delivered the message to us could have been nicer.
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Debbie
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas decorations were beautiful Staff very attentive and friendly Food delicious Emily was a friendly wonderful waitress Would highly recommend to Family and Friends
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Niki
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for Christmas Day with my mom. The decor for the holidays at Eric’s is very warm and cozy. I loved their drink selection. They always deliver a great experience on the holidays and have a menu with a wide selection.
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Christine
VIP
New York City
57 reviews
3.0
57 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Would try again on a non-holiday. Took awhile to be seated because they lost the iPad seating chart. The bar was chaotic and took a long time to get drinks (got our first round after apps arrived) but when we did, they were delicious. Food was very good (the lasagna was amazing!!) and server Emily was the best! So sweet and attentive on a very busy night. The busboys got rid of dirty dishes quickly. Cutely decorated for the holidays. Will try again.
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Rene
VIP
New York City
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a pleasant experience, the staff is so nice and welcoming. We were there this Christmas Eve it was very busy and service was pretty slow but we enjoyed our experience non the less. The drinks were a little weak but food was delicious. Our table ordered the octopus and shrimp, mesclun salad , butternut bisque and lobster ravioli as first courses and everything was delicious. The lamb shank was perfectly cooked mushroom sauce needed a little something more. The lasagna was delicious, the lobster tail was good but little too chewy the risotto it was paired with was delicious. We keep Eric’s on our rotation so definitely will be back
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Janice
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Christmas Eve dinner here & the decor was festive, food delicious & Santiago, our server, was excellent.
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Francesca
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time dining here and definitely won’t be the last! Everything from the service to the food was phenomenal. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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Susan
New York State
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely bistro beautifully decorated for the holidays. Food was excellent; staff attentive and friendly. We Will be back.
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Chris
VIP
New York City
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came here for a Thanksgiving lunch as a party of 10. From the beginning we were treated with excellent customer service. We spoke with Frank, the owner, on several occasions as he checked on how we were doing. The chef personally came out to discuss an allergy we had at our table. Our waiter, Santiago, was very attentive throughout our meal. Tjey offers a special Thanksgiving menu and a modified a la carte menu. The food was excellent, and served in a timely manner. After this experience we will definitely return to sample their full menu.
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Pat
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff & food are worth going to if you’ve never been. Small restaurant with big heart in all they do! They never disappoint from Beginning to end! Very warm atmosphere! Highly recommend
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FAQs

Eric's Italian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Eric's Italian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 280-5675.

Eric's Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

70 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501

Additional information

Cross Street
Geranium Ave and Juniper Ave
Area
Mineola
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private lot plus street parking available.<br />Valet Parking on Weekends
Public transit
Just blocks from Mineola train station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
George Echeverria
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.ericsbistro.com/
Phone number
(516) 280-5675
Catering
On and off premises catering available. From just a few dishes...to an eloquent Bridal affair.
Private party facilities
Elegant private room which accommodates up to 60 guests or take over entire restaurant for up to 100 guests.

Eric's Italian Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Zuppa del GiornoUS$6.95

Three Onion Soup Au gratinUS$6.95

Tartina di EscargotUS$9.95

Italian "Sushi"US$9.95

Baked Clams OreganataUS$9.95

Fresh Mozzarella & Marinated TomatoUS$10.95

Prince Edward Island MusselsUS$13.95

Grandma's Meatballs or SausageUS$7.95

Mozzarella in CarrozzaUS$9.95

Salads

Mesclun Green SaladUS$7.95

Traditional Caesar SaladUS$8.95

Chopped SaladUS$9.95

Grilled Hanger steak SaladUS$14.95

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese SaladUS$11.95

Pastas

Roasted Vegetable RavioliUS$9.00

Penne alla BrookeUS$10.00

Penne alla GabrielleUS$11.00

Spaghetti Filetto di PomodoroUS$9.00

Second Course

Black Angus BeefburgerUS$11.95

Roasted Vegetable WrapUS$10.95

Salmon Cake WrapUS$13.95

Dijon Chicken WrapUS$10.95

Shrimp WrapUS$12.95

Marinated Hanger Steak PaniniUS$11.95

Grilled Chicken PaniniUS$10.95

Grilled Portobello & Goat Cheese PaniniUS$11.95

Beefburger alla EricUS$12.95

Country BLTUS$10.95

Classic Corner

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$11.95

Veal alla ParmigianaUS$15.95

Mussels ArrabbiataUS$15.95

Grandma's LasagnaUS$12.95

Baked ZitiUS$11.95

Penne BologneseUS$11.95

Rigatoni alla VodkaUS$11.95

Eggplant RollatiniUS$11.95

Eggplant alla ParmigianaUS$11.95

Chicken alla ParmigianaUS$12.95

Shrimp alla ParmigianaUS$17.95

Pork alla PaillardUS$12.95

Chicken alla PaillardUS$12.95

Shrimp alla PaillardUS$17.95

Salmon alla PaillardUS$18.95

Erics's Flatbreads

Fresh Plum TomatoesUS$9.95

Black Angus Hanger Steak & Portobello MushroomsUS$10.95

Roasted TomatoUS$10.95

Lunch Prix Fixe Menu

First Course

Baby Green, Salad

Homemade Soup of the Day

Mushroom Risotto

Tartina di Escargot

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Salad

Traditional Caesar salad

Sliced Tomato & Red Onions

Grandma's Meatballs or Italian Sweet Sausage

Tuscan White Bean Salad

Second Course

Roasted Vegetable Filled Ravioli

Penne alla Bolognese

Black Angus Beefburger

Black Angus Hanger Steak Salad

Herb Dusted Filet of Tilapia

Prince Edward Island Mussels Posillipo

Grilled Eggplant Rollatini

Loin of Pork Milanese

Filet of Wild Coho Salmon

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary