Using the best quality, freshest ingredients, Calogero's Italian Restaurant delivers delectable, authentic Italian dishes. With over 75 fine wines in our tremendous cellar, there's something for everyone from anywhere in the world. From our spacious dining room to our private party room, our staff goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. Located in the heart of Garden City, our indoor and outdoor seating areas are ideal for a night out on the town.
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A funny thing happened back in 2002. We were mistakenly delivered the wrong letters to the name of our restaurant. You see, Calagero's was actually supposed to be named Calogero's, after our Italian grandfather. Seems we were one "A" too many, and one "O" too few. Pressed to open our doors to the public, it was agreed to move ahead, with the promise of fixing the glaring typo once we came across some free time.
If you're in search of a quiet, intimate dining space to host your private event, Calogero's in the venue for you. Separate from the public dining room, your party will be completely secluded; everything you need is easily within reach. Our private dining area includes private rest rooms for your guests, as well as a private bar with your own personal bartender.
Calogeros takes New York Italian food to the next level. Starting with the space, our main dining room accommodates parties up to 100 people. The clean chic look paired with classic and ambitious Italian fare appeals to all sorts of engagements. Our private dining room, located on our lower level, is a great space if you are looking for a more intimate affair.
Reviews (27)
Maria B.
Jan 19, 2022
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I have lived in the neighborhood for over 10 years and this is my first time dining at Calogero's. We made an evening reservation for my husband's birthday for a party of 8, with two children. They were super accommodating and even accepted my outside cake without any slicing fee, even allowed me to bring in a handful of balloons. Decor is modern but warm. Staff is welcoming and go above and beyond. All of their food was above excellent- especially their creamy mushroom truffle sauce- to die for! Cannot wait to go back!
Sandra O'Connor
Jan 03, 2022
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Ariana Kiper Tonkin
Dec 16, 2021
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Elizabeth Rice
Dec 04, 2021
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Neil A. Rosenberg
Dec 03, 2021
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Jennifer P.
Nov 30, 2021
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I love this place so much! I had one the best experiences here the other night.
My friend was going through something and I she hadn't had a proper meal in two days from being sad. It took some convincing but she came out for dinner. I felt very bad because we had made a reservation for 8pm on a Sunday and didn't make until 8:40pm because of personal issues she was going through. When we finally got there I thought they would tell us that the kitchen was closed. Instead the staff greeted us very kindly and accommodated us regardless of the time and it being a Sunday. We ordered a few
My friend was going through something and I she hadn't had a proper meal in two days from being sad. It took some convincing but she came out for dinner. I felt very bad because we had made a reservation for 8pm on a Sunday and didn't make until 8:40pm because of personal issues she was going through. When we finally got there I thought they would tell us that the kitchen was closed. Instead the staff greeted us very kindly and accommodated us regardless of the time and it being a Sunday. We ordered a few
Elle L.
Nov 11, 2021
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Terry Varvaro
Oct 24, 2021
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Susan C.
Oct 13, 2021
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What an awesome experience I had dealing with this restaurant. I planned a family reunion for about 30 people from out of state. I was never in Garden City and chose the restaurant on Yelp reviews. In the pandemic things kept changing. We finally had the dinner in the tent since there were many people from States that had high infection rates like Texas and Florida. Ronnie helped me plan the menu because of particular dietary preferences of the guests (Vegan, Vegetarian and shellfish allergy) We had Eggplant Rollatini,Chicken Marsala,Flank Steak, Salmon Oreganata. My guests said it was one
Toni Kalispera K.
Oct 05, 2021
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Made reservations for outdoors but we preferred to sit inside, the hostess granted our wish by seating us in an inside table with a half booth. Cozy Italian restaurant.
Frank, our waiter, was wonderful explaining to us some interesting items. The complimentary bread with olive oil was delicious, as well as the Chicken Marsala, Salmon and Quattro formagio pizza, big enough that we took it to go. The tartufo was a refreshing treat to end our meal. The nicely decorated outside patio was packed as we were leaving.
Plenty of parking.
Frank, our waiter, was wonderful explaining to us some interesting items. The complimentary bread with olive oil was delicious, as well as the Chicken Marsala, Salmon and Quattro formagio pizza, big enough that we took it to go. The tartufo was a refreshing treat to end our meal. The nicely decorated outside patio was packed as we were leaving.
Plenty of parking.
Darcy D.
Sep 19, 2021
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I was in the city for business, so had it delivered. It was hot (not piping hot, but still had some warmth). I ordered the meatball sub and a piece of cheesecake. The sub was great, meatballs were a generous size, the marinara was tasty and there was lots of melted mozzarella. Generous sized sandwich. Would feed 2 if you ordered sides. The menu looked pretty broad. I'm pretty sure the cheesecake was not made in house, but tasted fine. Delivery time was reasonable. Costs were as expected for the NYC area.
Jasmim W.
Aug 23, 2021
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Princess Santiago Sabodacha
Aug 02, 2021
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Jennifer Mickey
Jul 15, 2021
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Tony C.
Jun 15, 2021
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It is very seldom that I am a loss for words and find it hard to express myself but I am going to try my best. I had a bridal shower for my daughter on Saturday June 12th at Calogero's and it was so over the top perfect I could not help but share my experience with everyone. I owned my own Pizzeria for 35 years so I know a thing or two about customer service and Ronnie the owner, Jorge and the rest of the staff were the most accommodating and professional people I have ever come across. Ronnie and Jorge took all my emails and phone calls spending enough time with me and going over all my
Dupe T.
Jun 07, 2021
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Can I just say that choosing Calageros for our wedding shower was a fantastic choice! The outside tent was beautiful. It was very nicely decorated with hanging floral decor and wreaths. The waiting staff gave us five service the entire time. The sangria is delicious and fresh. The food is also outstanding, very fresh and full of flavor. We will definitely return at some point in the future!
David G.
May 10, 2021
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Overall, not a terrible place.. the first mixed drink special was not very good at all.. but they took it back, which was great. The apps were delicious, mains were okay. The dessert, chocolate truffle cake was crap. So dry that we just couldn't eat it.. clearly it was bought in, and no love was put into. Lastly, there was no baby changing tables available, which caused us to go outside in the rain to the car to change the baby..
Anjelica Kat Santos
Mar 28, 2021
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Maria M.
Mar 20, 2021
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Haley R.
Feb 28, 2021
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Arrived a little late for our reservation and there were no issues at all. The entire staff was super nice and helpful throughout the meal, and made the experience even better.
The food was sooo good. We ordered the buratta, two pastas, and truffle fries and everything was fantastic. We also ordered a bottle of wine and it was lovely as well, they have a lot of different options that vary in price.
Really cute place, felt comfortable with covid protocols (plastic dividers that somehow didn't feel weird) and all employees were masked.
Would def recommend and will be back.
The food was sooo good. We ordered the buratta, two pastas, and truffle fries and everything was fantastic. We also ordered a bottle of wine and it was lovely as well, they have a lot of different options that vary in price.
Really cute place, felt comfortable with covid protocols (plastic dividers that somehow didn't feel weird) and all employees were masked.
Would def recommend and will be back.
Caroline D.
Jan 08, 2021
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My family and I have had several meals at Calogero's and every single one is a hit! We've been very wary of indoor dining during the pandemic, but we ate here recently for my mom's birthday and I felt completely safe with the precautions they took. Everything was distanced and non-booth tables had plexiglass between them. Every time I go, I have such a hard time deciding what to eat because everything is so good (I usually opt for seafood and it's always so fresh and delicious!) It's quite hard to find a good Italian restaurant for my family because my sister is gluten
Juliana G.
Sep 11, 2020
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WOW. What an adorable spot in the town of Garden City. Sat inside and felt very comfortable, only a few tables occupied inside and all the staff were masked and did not stand over the tables. The Burrata was AMAZING, would highly recommend. I'd also recommend the Truffled Quattro Formaggio, it was so cheesy and perfectly truffled. The pizza and pesto pasta was OK - nothing too amazing. But loved the experience and looking forward to going back!
Cindi Capece Valenti
Sep 09, 2020
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Amanda D.
Jun 24, 2020
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This was my first outdoor dining experience since Long Island went into Phase 2 and I don't regret It at all. The atmosphere was very nice and welcoming and there were enough space between myself and other customers. Our waiter was also super attentive with filling up our glasses with water and checking in to see how we were doing.
My friend and I started off with the calamari which was seasoned well and paired really nicely with the side of garlic aioli included in the dish. I got the pizza diavolo which tasted great. Although, there was a little too much of honey drizzled on top, the sweetness
My friend and I started off with the calamari which was seasoned well and paired really nicely with the side of garlic aioli included in the dish. I got the pizza diavolo which tasted great. Although, there was a little too much of honey drizzled on top, the sweetness
Renee
Dec 12, 2019
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Carie C.
Nov 10, 2019
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I was a huge fan of this place! It is definitely more upscale than your usual restaurants so make sure you don't make the newbie mistake that my boyfriend and I did and come in casual clothes (uh oh). No one seemed to mind that much though.
In terms of service, our waitress was incredibly attentive and patient. My boyfriend and I are definitely indecisive when it comes to our food, and she walked through the menu with us as well as offered her suggestions of their recommended dishes.
I ended up ordering the penne, a classic and it was really good. Just the right balance of vodka sauce
In terms of service, our waitress was incredibly attentive and patient. My boyfriend and I are definitely indecisive when it comes to our food, and she walked through the menu with us as well as offered her suggestions of their recommended dishes.
I ended up ordering the penne, a classic and it was really good. Just the right balance of vodka sauce
Katherine Fajardo
Sep 27, 2018
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