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Food - Venere Ristorante, Westbury, NY

Venere Ristorante

4.7 (699)
$31 to $50
Italian
841 Carman Ave, Westbury, NY 11590

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Venere Ristorante

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Westbury

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Ristorante Venere, named after the goddess Venus, has been proudly serving the community for over thirty years. Chef/owner, since 1979; Angelo Graziosi, along with his three sons create a lively, warm and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy signature Italian cuisine at a reasonable price.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 15:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo & Frank Graziosi
  • Catering
    Ristorante Venere offers on and off-premise catering for any size event.
  • Area
    Westbury
  • Cross street
    Stewart Ave
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    Westbury LIRR
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Venere Ristorante.

4.7

4.7
(699)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Good for groups

  • Nassau

    Good for groups

  • Nassau

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Venere Ristorante offers "always excellent food and service" in a cozy, family-owned setting. Known for its "flavorful authentic Italian food," the restaurant consistently impresses with its "superb" dishes like veal and bronzino. With "friendly and professional" staff and a loyal customer base spanning decades, Venere remains a beloved local favorite.
699 Reviews
  1. Michele

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. I go there often! My neighborhood go to restaurant!

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  2. Ray

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service. Been a loyal customer for years.

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  3. Anita Gold

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has been around for a long time and we had not been there in a long time. Was glad to see that the quality and service were just as good as it was the last time we were there. Excellent dining experience great waiter great staff great food can’t say enough good things about this place.

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  4. Jeri Gold

    Southwest Florida64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love getting a chance to eat here anytime we are in town. Been going there almost 40 years everything is still delicious. Still family owned, same recipes, consistency matters! It’s a cozy atmosphere for small & large tables. Take out is also a great option. Lunch menu & dinner

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  5. jimmy Gold

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always fresh and flavorful authentic Italian food in Venere. The wines and desserts along with the cozy old school charm are the reasons we love coming here!

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  6. gregg

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is always excellent. The measure of a restaurant is the quality of the veal and it was like butter. Service is excellent the fish was superb. We go there quite often and always enjoy the food. It could use a bit of a face lift

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  7. Stephen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeting politly and quickly seated. The staff were attentive,polite and very knowledgeable. The food was fantastic and the best bronzino I have ever had. Thank you Frank and the staff for a great night.

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  8. Kris Gold

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service very good! Will definitely go back!

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  9. Kyle

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great here, been going for 30 years and will continue to go for 30 more

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  10. melissa Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 10 September 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything started off well- we were warmly greeted and seated. Our drink and appetizer order was taken promptly- and the specials sounded really good. We had read the reviews and looking forward to visiting this local, family run restaurant. I have two issues with the visit here. One member of our party asked for “no cheese” on the main course, and repeated the “no cheese” request 2-3x while placing the order. When the order arrived - the entree had cheese on top of it. In this day and age, it would have been nice for the waiter and chef to take the “no cheese” request more seriously- as people have Allergies! This entree was a fried pork chop - and at $38, this error should not happen. The waiter brought the dish back to the kitchen to be fixed, that left the other three people at the table wondering if they should eat or let their food get cold. So by the time the corrected entree came back, the other three people were halfway done with their meal. Secondly, the remaining three people at the table had chicken francese & chicken parm - the meat was pretty thick and had some toughness in areas. The chicken really needed to be pounded thin. Although the food was tasty, I’m not sure if I would go back- especially when there are many other Italian restaurants with similar price points in the area that are as good or better.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 15:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo & Frank Graziosi
  • Catering
    Ristorante Venere offers on and off-premise catering for any size event.
  • Area
    Westbury
  • Cross street
    Stewart Ave
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Public transport
    Westbury LIRR
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Private dining isn't part of Venere's offering, private parties are not available, and the restaurant focuses on its warm, open dining room.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, family‑style servings are ample enough that several parties report taking food home.

Sunday is a guest favorite, reviewers praise Venere's Sunday supper and the "Sunday sauce, " reporting especially excellent meals on Sundays.

The Baked Clams (Baked Clams Oreganata) are a recurring favorite at Venere Ristorante, they're listed on the current menu and multiple guests praise them.

Yes, reviewers recommend Venere for a romantic evening, noting its warm, old‑school Italian ambience and attentive service that make it a lovely spot for a date.

Venere Ristorante feels like an old‑school, family‑run neighborhood Italian, warm and welcoming, with a large dining room, fresh hot bread, and walls decorated with Italian photos (one reviewer notes a dominating Birth of Venus fresco).

Smart casual is the guide at Venere Ristorante, polished but relaxed, so aim for neat, put‑together clothes rather than formalwear.

Venere Ristorante can be bustling at peak times, reviewers specifically noted it was busy on a Saturday evening (arrived at 5:30 and the restaurant was busy), while other visits have been quiet enough for long, relaxed conversation.

Yes, Venere offers a dedicated Kids Menu and guests frequently describe it as family-friendly, with accommodating staff and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

Venere's lunch service (Tue–Sat, 11:30 am–3:00 pm) is often pleasantly quiet and great for conversation, while Saturday dinner, for example a 5:30 pm Saturday visit, is frequently busy.

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Venere Ristorante

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
Westbury

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
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