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Meta, Oceanside, NY

Meta

4.8
4.8
1238 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,238 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meta in Oceanside, NY, is a beloved neighborhood gem known for "delicious food" and "attentive service." Regulars praise the "welcoming atmosphere," with standout dishes like calamari, baked clams, and short ribs. Servers like Adam and Hector receive special mention for exceptional care. The restaurant's "varied menu" and consistent quality make it a local favorite.

1,238 Reviews

  1. Sal

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Harry

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 ‼️

    1 person found this helpful

  3. 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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  4. Nancy

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service Inviting atmosphere. Drinks delicious

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  5. thomas VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was recommended by the waitress to get the special Osso Buco and ordered it. It was 6 PM I then was told they had no more. How do you run out if you just opened an hour earlier? I then ordered Shrimp that I have had many times. It was very disappointing. It had no taste. I go there quite often and this time very disappointed

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  6. Daniel

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family made a reservation for late on valentines day. The place was cozy and the service was excellent, even during what you could tell was the tail end of dinner service. We didn’t feel rushed and we were allowed to enjoy our meal, which was delicious, while relaxing and enjoying the company of family. Someone who I assume was either the manager or the owner checked on every table when we were there and was super friendly.

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  7. Ken

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Adam is our favorite waiter. Food is always top notch.

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  8. Rob

    New York City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I last dined at Meta a year ago, so we made a last-minute reservation on a Friday night. Once again, we were pleased with the food and the service. Calamari to share, Parpadelle for her, Rockfish for me, and we were very satisfied. Mario was our waiter and did a great job! Looking forward to returning again soon.

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  9. Lorraine VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful treat having dinner at Meta! The food was exceptional. Three seafood dishes were all said to be perfect and the eggplant parmigiana as well. Wonderful service and nice wine list is a bonus. Highly recommended!

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  10. Gerard

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food we ordered was excellent with large portions. They were very accommodating when I requested minimal use of saltl because of my low sodium diet. The service was excellent. We will be dinning there again.

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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 1238 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 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Meta

2752 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Merle Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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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