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Meta, Oceanside, NY
Meta, Oceanside, NY
Meta, Oceanside, NY
Meta, Oceanside, NY
Meta, Oceanside, NY

Meta

4.8
4.8
1245 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,245 people are saying

Meta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meta in Oceanside, NY, is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "delicious food" and "excellent service" with generous portions. Known for its "friendly staff" and cozy atmosphere, it's perfect for any occasion. Highly praised dishes include the veal chop, calamari, and eggplant parmigiana. "Highly recommended" for its consistent quality!
1,245 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Baja California1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food pork tenderloin and the sauted chicken legs and thighs were awesome . Service was great Cheesecake was to die for

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  2. Anthony V

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was slightly delayed had to keep asking the waiter to come over. Also the noise level was extremely loud. We had a table right next to us where the person was talking, and you could hear her voice over the entire restaurant and lastly, the food was subpar for a local restaurant serving the food that they did. The price was overcharged. Definitely not what was expected truly disappointed, especially in Italian restaurant.

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  3. Liz

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent. There was nothing our group did not like. Serving sizes are very generous. We have leftovers for another day!

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  4. Melisalee VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to dine. Simply fabulous

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  5. John

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A local gem! Mario was courteous and professional. Cocktails were excellent. Food was outstanding. Highly recommended!

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  6. Dianne VIP

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t been here since it was Sole. Everything was fantastic- from the greeting at the door to the food and service. All of the staff were friendly and attentive, especially Adam. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Stuart VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Meta in 2025 and I am happy to say, nothing has changed! You know the expression if it ain't broke, don't fix it, well that applies perfectly here. Sorry I missed seeing Michele, but happy to see Hector, who we hadn't seen in a while. Six great dinners and six happy people. See you again soon. Stu

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  8. Sal

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome!! From the moment we walk in and welcomed by gracious host Michelle who always finds us a great table….to our server Adam who has full knowledge of the menu and daily specials… and helps us with suggestions and has the food prepared to our liking!!! Great service!! And as always owner Roberto who checks on all his guests and makes us feel At Home!!!👍

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  9. Harry

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to go to this restaurant. Food, and our waiter, Adam are both always perfect. The rest of the staff is also beyond pleasant. NEVER DISAPPOINTED ‼️

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I like this restaurant but was disappointed with the hostess and that soured my experience. The hostess was not cordial and just pointed us to our table.

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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 1245 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Meta

2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Merle Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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