Villa D'Este - Italian restaurant in Floral Park - 186 Jericho Turnpike, USA

Food was OK. Nothing special, Cesar Salad tasted and was coated with Anchovies. They didn’t have the Steak that we originally wanted (Black Angus) and had to settled with Filet Mignon. The Filet was OKAY. Nothing special, the steak had too much parsley coated on it for my liking. Bread was delicious. Dessert was also good. Service was bad. Our waiter seemed to disappear for the majority of our dinner. We only saw him three times! The waiters should be more attentive. Maybe there is not enough waiters? Not sure. Atmosphere was fine. A lot of old time regulars who dine at this restaurant. Everyone knows each other and if you’re a first timer here, you definitely feel awkward since all the guests know each other, as well as the staff. Overall: Would not come back. Food was fine, but if we had another choice we’d pick it first before this place.

Last night we decided to try this place. Upon walking in ambiance was sparse. Walls bare. Not cozy at all. Waiter drops menus tells us about specials and walks away. He preceded to chat with staff for the next twenty minutes even after we placed menus down and sat waiting as he looked at us several times but didn’t come over. It certainly is apparent that if you are a regular you get catered to and good service. If you are new good luck trying to get served. Finally after ordering appetizers and food we were served by food runners and waiter never came over to check on us. The water boy and food runners did a better job. We felt uncomfortable as we were neglected and our waiter waited on the regulars and spent time at their tables often. We couldn’t even get a check to end the misery. When he finally came over he put sugar bowl on table n walked way to come back some time later to ask if we wanted dessert or coffee. When we said no he snatched the sugar up angrily and walked away in a huff. On the way out we spoke to the owners son who was the manager that night and he said sorry. That was it. Waste of 85 dollars and a night out. I would not recommend or return. If you’re not a regular don’t waste your night out or money.

Food was delicious and the service was great. I recommend Cesar Salad, stuffed mushrooms, fried calamari and we have two specials of the house that include salmon and the other meal I don't remember the name 😅.

A little bit of the old world Italian by way of Argentina. Gentle, continental well-paced service, and delicious food!

Just found Villa de Este. We love it can’t say one bad thing. great food / atmosphere great / clean/ service great / sorry we didn’t find it sooner. We have reservations coming up again. Can’t wait. /. A bit pricey…. But really good. 👍

This place exceeded my expectations. The waitstaff are very friendly and the food was delicious. I will be coming back.

It's great so far... fine dining... on point

Arrogant, unattentive waiter, very long wait for mediocre quality, very expensive food. William, the manager could care less about the diners at the establishment. Waited 1.5 hours for main course to be served & William, who was standing viewing the dining room, never came to our table to update us, nor apologize. Will never cross their threshold again. Go to a local pizzeria for better food & better service.