Maroni's in Northport, Long Island

[StrongIsland]

My wife and I recently went here (embarrassingly, for the first time). We really loved all the courses. A few interesting things like hamachi with blood-orange infused olive oil. There were many coures but then, of course, they come out with the pasta and meatballs, as they are known for their meatballs. I thought they were very good although I guess i am just someone not blown away by meatballs I guess. All in all, we gave it a thumbs up and hope to return. Wondering what others think of this place?

[n8nln]

Cute idea at a very crowded small unromantic location. Very, very rushed and way over-priced

[Kingphish]

overrated-you do really want to eat so much in one sitting?

[Siobhan]

When did you go and what did you have? Would like to know how you arrived at over-rated?

[MrPhil]

I wrote this in 2008, went back in 2009 and felt the same way.

We paid $100 a person, for less I could have eaten at Gramercy Tavern or Jean George. I felt rushed as the multitude of courses came out. Some items were interesting others seemed to be gimmicks in serving. "ohh food served in a shovel" Most of the food was quite ordinary.The "free" wine isn't really free and we were quite lucky for the two of us to sit at a table for four, otherwise would would have been really squished.

All in all, it's really quite an ordinary place that just throws a lot of small courses at you and hopes you don't notice it just isn't that great.

I will say the servers were quite nice and friendly.

[Kingphish]

I second that!! Phil,I couldn't say that better myself. There are a lot of people that swear by this place including my brother and oldest daughter- For the money- give me the tasting menu at Eleven Madison Park any day. I think this place throws you a lot of food for a lot of money-and the food is good- but NOT memorable.

[Roslynjohn]

Hi Phil and Kingfish - tough crowd! I have been to Jean George and was not impressed at all - my pal and I were dining among a bunch of lunching Japanese ladies! I felt like I was at some social tea! Not cool at all. The food was just "OK"....which was fine BUT we had 2 glasses of rosé brute, the waitress did not tell us they were $25 a glass!!! I must admit - we felt like idiots (and we also felt jacked!!!!)

Anyway - Maroni's...my wife and I went there and had some lovely dishes (agree - way overpriced) but the experience was pleasant. You must sit outside in the courtyard though. Inside felt much like a stuffed Jean George.

Also, comparing Northport to NYC is much like comparing NYC to - say - San Sebastian in Spain or Paris for that matter. There is ALWAYS something better. But if you are in Northport on a beautiful day - nothing compares (especially after a couple of prosecco's)

GOOD TIMES!

[rach22]

I agree! We went for our anniversary and felt very rushed, plus after tax and tip, you're out over $300! I don't think the meatballs were anything special. I don't think anything was memorable either. Probably won't be returning any time soon.

[Siobhan]

I would search the "General Tristate" archove for more opinions on Maroni's. I'm going there tomorro w night. Go as often as I can afford it :-). Chef Maroni is very interesting to chat with, the courses are always interesting and delicious. You need to go with the flow and hand over your choices to him.