Osteria Umbra is one of Long Island’s stronger genuinely Italian restaurant candidates, with credible regional identity, serious pasta and a strong wine program. Final rating: 3.5 out of 5.

Massara is a serious Campania focused Italian restaurant with a strong pasta program, but current evidence does not justify more than 3.0 out of 5 overall.

Scarpetta is a polished contemporary Italian restaurant with a strong pasta program, but broad luxury positioning and high prices keep the final rating at 3.0 out of 5.