Meta

4.8

1234 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Meta Restaurant in Oceanside is the supreme Long Island dining experience. It is the perfect gathering place for friends, family, or clients - everyone who appreciates great food. It has been ZAGAT Rated as one of the Best Italian Restaurants on Long Island since the doors opened in September of 2000.

Owned by Chef Roberto Bosotina, every meal at Meta is prepared with the finest quality foods, cooked to perfection and served by the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The full and extensive menu, aside from the signature daily house specialties of three oven roasted fish, succulent duck, and baby pork osso bucco, is rich in antipasti, unique salads, seafood specialties, mouth-watering meats, and delicious desserts. Chef Roberto believes that good food equals good times. And a good time is guaranteed every time you dine at Meta. The cozy, friendly atmosphere is inviting and just one bite will convince you that the food is clearly the best food under the sun.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 764-3218
Website
http://www.metaosteria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Roberto Bosotina
Catering
We have an extensive off premise catering menu for you to choose from for any occasion.
Private party facilities
Baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, holiday parties. We can accommodate private parties from 30 adults up to 100.

Location
2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
Area
Oceanside
Cross Street
Merle Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Private lot on premise. Side lot in school parking lot. Valet available on Fridays & Saturdays.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

What 1,234 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Meta is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the "relaxing dining experience" and the consistently "great atmosphere." With an attentive staff and a menu offering both traditional and innovative dishes, Meta remains a favorite for many.

1,234 Reviews

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thomas
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Was recommended by the waitress to get the special Osso Buco and ordered it. It was 6 PM I then was told they had no more. How do you run out if you just opened an hour earlier? I then ordered Shrimp that I have had many times. It was very disappointing. It had no taste. I go there quite often and this time very disappointed
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Daniel
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family made a reservation for late on valentines day. The place was cozy and the service was excellent, even during what you could tell was the tail end of dinner service. We didn’t feel rushed and we were allowed to enjoy our meal, which was delicious, while relaxing and enjoying the company of family. Someone who I assume was either the manager or the owner checked on every table when we were there and was super friendly.
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Ken
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Adam is our favorite waiter. Food is always top notch.
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Rob
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I last dined at Meta a year ago, so we made a last-minute reservation on a Friday night. Once again, we were pleased with the food and the service. Calamari to share, Parpadelle for her, Rockfish for me, and we were very satisfied. Mario was our waiter and did a great job! Looking forward to returning again soon.
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Lorraine
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful treat having dinner at Meta! The food was exceptional. Three seafood dishes were all said to be perfect and the eggplant parmigiana as well. Wonderful service and nice wine list is a bonus. Highly recommended!
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Gerard
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food we ordered was excellent with large portions. They were very accommodating when I requested minimal use of saltl because of my low sodium diet. The service was excellent. We will be dinning there again.
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Mary Jane
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, wonderful service, friendly atmosphere.
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Ellen
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is Always delicious. Service is wonderful! Drinks are great
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Karen
VIP
New York City
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinners. Generous portions. Great local restaurant
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Sal
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always…relaxing dining experience at Meta. Casual atmosphere… friendly staff… generous portions of Food …great service and always made to feel ‘At Home’ by our host ‘Roberto’…..
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FAQs

Meta does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Meta also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 764-3218.

Meta is rated 4.8 stars by 1234 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Merle Ave
Area
Oceanside
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Private lot on premise. Side lot in school parking lot. Valet available on Fridays & Saturdays.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Roberto Bosotina
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
http://www.metaosteria.com/
Phone number
(516) 764-3218
Catering
We have an extensive off premise catering menu for you to choose from for any occasion.
Private party facilities
Baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, holiday parties. We can accommodate private parties from 30 adults up to 100.

Meta

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What 1,234 people are saying

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