Alessandro's Italian — Restaurant in Town of North Hempstead

Unique, delicious, special. This is a really superb restaurant. From the little bowl of olives and 3 kinds of homemade breads/foccacio, the food here is memorable and delicious. The pasta is fresh and homemade. It's amazing. The food is made to order and they were very accommodating to my (annoying) lactose intolerance. Our second time here tonight and our friends LOVED the food! The pastas are off the chart terrific. No one wanted dessert until we learned the ricotta cheesecake was homemade. They were raving about how delicious it was so I took a teeny taste and it was truly spectacular. (I had a 2nd taste and it was worth the lactose!) Our second meal here was even more enjoyable than the first time. The fried artichoke appetizer with sautéed wild mushrooms over arugula (with the goat cheese on the side for me) was amazing. The guys got the octopus appetizer and it was perfectly cooked. The pastas - wow. They modified the linguini with clams for me and it had a perfect blend of spicy "something" with the clams - I've never had anything like it before. My husband helped me finish it and he thought it was the best he's ever had. Everyone was really happy with their meal. This place is special! Tons of parking behind, easy to get to on Northern Boulevard, a long staircase when you enter to go upstairs, a nice bar which my husband and I had our first meal at. You need a reservation here, in advance, and if you're a party of 4 you need to leave a credit card so if you don't show up you will be charged. It's a very small place and it's in demand. Believe me, you want to show up - the food is crazy good! Plan in advance, reserve a table, and buckle up - it's a wonderful and DELICIOUS...

Visiting from Flowery Branch, GA first half of the month of May. Dinner with my mom on a Tuesday evening. Happy to find a wonderful dinner in Manhasset.

Water: 5/5 Bread and olives: 4/5 ( excellent olives) Salad: 5/5 crispy artichoke salad w/ goat cheese

Dinner Specials:

5/5 - Black linguine w/clams, shrimp, calamari… ( replace shrimp with more clams and calamari 👍)…black spaghetti was awesome!

3.5/5 - Black Angus filet mignon - meat lacked flavor and was dry, but the rest of the plate made up for it— spinach was good and potatoes good, and whatever covered the steak was really good—also I requested medium and got a well-done steak.

Desserts: 4/5 Tiramisu (a bit dry at the bottom and the mascarpone portion was a bit dense)

5/5 Hazelnut Icecream looking forward to trying an affogato with hazelnut Icecream!

4.5/5 vanilla Icecream 4.5/5 decaf cappuccino

Service was slow at first; but we walked in without reservations so that may be on us.

Friendly staff, thank you Roberto for your kindness and for taking our picture!

As for the filet mignon, you did the best with what you had to work with! Good job! I know it’s hard to find a source of good flavorful beef...

This authentic Italian restaurant is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, you can tell everything is thoughtfully prepared and made with care. One of the highlights is definitely the homemade pasta — it’s perfectly chewy, full of flavor, and you can taste the difference in every bite. It’s the kind of pasta that makes you slow down and savor.

Our family dined upstairs, and we appreciated that the second floor is accessible with an elevator — a nice touch for families or anyone who needs it. The space was cozy yet elegant, perfect for a relaxed meal or a special night out.

We started with the zucchini calamari fries and the chopped salad. Both were fresh and flavorful, and the zucchini calamari fries were a fun twist on a classic appetizer — crispy, light, and not greasy at all. The chopped salad was a great balance to the richness of the meal.

The standout dish for us was the Rigatoni Rocco. It was exceptionally good — rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. It’s the kind of dish you think about long after the meal is over. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we’ll be back. Highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves real...