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  • 5/5 Vashti P. 8 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Will definitely be returning. Everything was delicious and service was fast on a busy Saturday night. Beautiful inside vibe as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph L. 7 months ago on Google • 511 reviews
    All I gotta say is wow this place is absolutely amazing! Featuring many Sicilian dishes and appetizers I had to check this place out and it is definitely top notch! Everything was amazing from the welcome garlic bread to dessert I was amazed! The meatballs were so amazing in the sauce! And the eggplant capunata was outstanding! The pizza was also amazing with the hot honey and really good pepperoni! And then the entrees the pasta Al forno was amazing and the beef bracciole was so flavorful and tender I cut it with a spoon! Dessert was great too so many options I can’t wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gina P. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful dinner at Vespa! Came here years ago but they’ve expanded much more. Service is great, staff all very friendly. Good wine. Had the papardelle melanzane, it was very hearty & delicious. The cappuccino was good & the Nutella pizza was perfect for a large group for dessert! Definitely make a reservation for a weekend eve/night- there was not an open table to be seen!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lucy l. 1 year ago on Google
    The service and food was amazing. Ashley our waitress was wonderful. She had a great personality and knows the menu .. Thank you. Looking forward to coming back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky C. 1 year ago on Google • 167 reviews
    This one of moms favorite resturant and my first. We went to celebrate it was busy but efficient with communication on crowd control. The food was so good and my meal the meat just fell off the bone. It was generous and I couldn’t finish it. The ambiance was so rich in color and our waiter was so sweet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tiffany B. 8 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    Lovely Italian restaurant. The food was very fresh and cooked to perfection. The mozzarella sticks were amazing, and so was the bread. The only thing i didn't care for was the seating arrangements. It felt like you were on top of the next party.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 J B. 4 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    Staff was very helpful. Food was very good, we will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob R. 2 years ago on Google
    Was a man overall excellent experience! Never been there before had a party of 9 my sales team from wk all met there...food was AWESOME! Service was great very attentive, great atmosphere friendly helpful staff will deff be going back! I had penne alla vodka with chicken and peas ( must try the alla vodka sauce every new italian restaurant I eat at) and it was excellent! My girlfriend approved also with what I brought her home, and I had the tartufo for desert pistachio and hazelnut ice cream with whipped cream was awesome! highly reccomend great location on main st in farmingdale keep up the great work all!🤙😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kelly S. 2 years ago on Google
    I eat at Vespa’s now often. Last night my son ordered a personal Margarite pizza. It was delicious. Tonight I ordered 2 to take home to the family. The basil on the pizza was huge and crunchy, no one would eat it. There went $32 dollars. Although I never had a complaint before, I was very disappointed tonight.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fish F. 1 year ago on Google
    Had date night here. Service was great shout out to heather great server and made awesome recommendations. Cool vibes love that the menu has a lot of hard to find Sicilian cuisine. Cocktails were delicious and the food amazing try the panelle appetizer you cannot find this anywhere else but Brooklyn, Palermo Italy and now here. Calamari was tender and crispy. For Entrees I had the manzo Marsala-boneless short ribs were like butter super tender over risotto and my fiancé had the chicken rollatini also delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike P. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here on a Saturday night with a group of six. I had made a reservation and when we arrived were seated right away. Our server was satisfactory, not very friendly and did not check back to see if we needed more drinks or if our food was ok. The atmosphere was very modern and upbeat, a bit noisy but we could hear each other. Our meals were very good. We had the Black Linguine Da Vinci, Ragu Di Manzo and Chicken INVOLTINO, all of which were excellent. Prices were moderate and reasonable for the quality and portions. Would definitely come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J T. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been meaning to try this spot for awhile now and I will say the food and service was great. The clams are so meaty, the drinks are delicious. The short rib pasta was yummy, The fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. It’s crazy because we originally had to wait to get seated, so we told the girl at the front we are gonna seat at the bar when the table is ready just tell us at the bar, so we sat at the bar and a some drinks, they texted me the table was ready, went to the front and the girl was like oh you took to long so we gave up your table. Duh I told you we was gonna wait at the bar, but whatever we then went and sat at the bar and had dinner. Both the bartender’s were great, good laughs and conversation and provided excellent service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 judy s. 1 month ago on Google • 144 reviews New
    Delicious food; however, they do not have stuffed pasta, i.e. ravoli, manicotti, etc. Amazing Sangria! Amazing rainbow cheesecake with rainbow cake gellato. Nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Elyssa S. 3 months ago on Google • 107 reviews New
    Very friendly staff and great food! Lots of menu options.

  • 5/5 Joanne A. 1 month ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    Went for Sunday brunch. Food and service were excellent. Family friendly.

  • 5/5 Shaneen S. 5 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Vespa was nice. Came here for a quick happy hour. My drink was good and so was the pizza. The happy hour special was good. 12 Dollar select menu items and 25% off drinks.

  • 4/5 Angela S. 1 month ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Very good food. Nice atmosphere...quick service! 👍

  • 5/5 L S. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    I’ve been here several times and each time it was excellent. The most recent visit was a evening out catching up with old friends. The service was excellent and the food was incredible. The bread at the table is amazing. All four of us enjoyed our meal and the service we received!

  • 3/5 Melissa S. 9 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Tried this place, atmosphere is great vibe, music and fun. Food was ok, veal very tough, had to use a steak knife, should be able to cut with fork. Clams and calamari large and chewy. Seemed short staffed. I like papardelle bolognese but very salty.

  • 1/5 Dario B. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    This is not Italian food, and the service was substandard, definitely will not return.

  • 5/5 Junho R. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Try their pappardelle bolognese -- it is my go-to dish at this place

  • 5/5 Peter B (. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    For a dreary Tuesday night, my experience at Vespa Kitchen and Bar was nothing short of breathtaking. The chicken Parmesan was “molto Bene” as some Italians may say. Every bite felt like I was getting a warm hug inside of my mouth. Also the ambience was great. I felt like I was in my grandmas basement! 5/5

  • 5/5 Christine D. 11 months ago on Google
    Food is great. Love the casual ambiance. Good spot to meet for a drink in the Farmingdale area that's not a party scene. Added review for parties: I had a small bridal shower here that just went perfectly. Food and service was great. The room off the side felt very private. They worked with my mom regarding the plans. I would definitely recommend for any dinner party.

  • 5/5 Cristina G. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I highly recommend this restaurant. My friends and I come here often because of their food, drinks, and desserts. We all get something different and we all have said it’s delicious and love each thing we get. I love the mushroom pizza with truffle oil, their seasonal sangria and the tiramisu. They give out garlic bread for the table and we always ask for more baskets because they’re that good! I always ask for bread to take home. They’re super accommodating also. My friends and I were catching up and stayed talking well after the restaurant had closed down and we were not rushed out or felt like we had to leave right away. Their servers are also always super nice and helpful with a smile on their face. Will continue to come here with my friends.

  • 1/5 Wilhelm H. 8 months ago on Google
    Service & food: Had reservations for 6:30pm Food didn't get to our table for nearly an hour. But what is frustrating is that 3 tables sat down after us, and all had food brought out to them before us. And for the meatball hero, you give me 2 and a half meatballs? Seriously... Atmosphere: This is supposed to be an Italian restaurant on Long Island, and you're playing country music instead of Italian music or even Sinatra. I forgot where I was...

  • 5/5 hjh 9 months ago on Google
    Hands down top notch dinner!!!! The atmosphere, service and excellent food was delightful! We made reservations for 11 last minute and were accommodated. From the drinks to appetizers, entrées and dessert... amazing! Every single item ordered was spectacular 👌 Vespa nailed it! We will be back! Perhaps with a bigger party 🥳 Thank you!!

  • 5/5 J L. 11 months ago on Google
    Brunch for this Mother’s Day was amazing. The food was quick and delicious. The hang over fries were so good. Our server Vinnie was excellent! He was extremely efficient, personable and attentive. As a result, it was our first brunch there but it won’t be our last.

  • 4/5 Michele M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was delicious and the vibe here is up beat and comfy… my pictures don’t do justice to the food… we will definitely will be coming back.The reason I gave it 4 stars is our salad mistakenly came out at the same time as our food-we don’t mind spending money on quality food but that definitely changed our experience… All n all delicious

  • 5/5 JK S. 1 year ago on Google
    Glad we stopped in for lunch after a lacrosse tournament because the service, food, and the ambiance of the restaurant was superb! We ordered appetizers and meals. If we are ever in the area, we already agreed to dine here.

  • 5/5 Kenneth S. 1 year ago on Google
    Been to Vespa several times. Bartenders pour a good drink and are friendly. Food is excellent with a great staff. I haven't had anything that I didn't like. Try the pizza... I was surprised how much I liked it! The pizza Vespa is my favorite. A clean restaurant with a nice family vibe. Looking forward to my next visit.

  • 5/5 Buddha 1 year ago on Google
    Farmingdale has such a great selection of great restaurants, and this place has it all . The pasta is next level . Eat the rainbow cookie cheese cakes omg.

  • 5/5 angie p. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here today for the first time with my husband for Mother's Day Brunch. Met with a wonderful hostess that gave me a yellow rose, my favorite, and a glass of champagne. The service was excellent. The staff is professional and welcoming. Love the ambience. Food was very interesting and very good. I started the weekend in not such a good mood. It all melted away when I came here. I highly recommend and will be going back.

  • 5/5 K silly D. 2 years ago on Google
    We were a group of 5, the waitress was attentive to our table. Food was good but not enough for the price that they charge. We had calamari and stuffed artichoke appetizers. The drink sicilian mule was not sweet but it could use a tiny bit more of vodka. Our dishes were delicious but not enough to say I'm full. My short ribs with mushroom was amazing.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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