Locale Gastro Bar and Pizzette in Patchogue
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Patchogue, Suffolk County, New York, US
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Site: http://www.localeonmain.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4–9PM
- Wednesday:4–9PM
- Thursday:4–9PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–9PM
Very nice place. Italian food. Staff was great and attentive to needs of customers. They have a array of different types of pastas and a entrees. They have 5 different salads. Alot of appetizers. The best part of everything is the hand made pizzas. 2 types of styles of pizza and they offer white and red style with all sorts of styles and choice. They also offer gluten free for an extra 4 dollars. They prices here are fairly high for the average place in patchogue but you definitely get what you pay for. They have an extensive wine menu. 15 white wines, 23 red wines. They have an amazing happy hour options Monday through Saturday from 12-7pm. I sat at the bar and the wonderful bartender Anna, she was so nice and happy to serve me. I would recommend people come here for something nice and romantic or if you just really like pizza. Very versatile place. The music was quaint and soft and the lighting was slightly dim. The floor plan is nice and open. I definitely will be back to eat here frequently.
We made reservations for 8pm last night (NYE). We got there at 7:55pm and told the hostess our party had arrived. We didnt actually get seated until around 8:15 to 8:20. Our waiter didnt come to our table until at least 8:30. We ordered our drinks and the waiter told us the kitchen was closing, well its closed already so I felt rushed to order. I ordered the meat lovers pizza and everyone else in my party ordered pasta dishes. We got all of our food and my pizza was at best, room temperature. I felt like the entire meal we were being rushed to finish. After finishing our meal, we wanted dessert and the waiter didnt even ask and just brought us the check. Maybe just a bad night because I have been here several times before and never had this happen.
This place is never ever disappointing. The staff is amazing , the owners are always here, present and involved , make you feel like you are home when eating at their establishment. If you want a wonderful experience in a place where you are always welcome come to Locale ❤️
I was really excited about this place and their foodfor New Years Eve. But waitress and staff sucked horribly. Food was okay but he didn’t even ask any of us on the table like 14 of us what would we like as a side plates he just said okay and okay for everything 🤦♀️ I used to be a waitress this is not how it works like cmon you deal with it it’s you’re job to ask. They need to hire better staff ☺️
Food was worth the wait. And I emphasize WAIT. Took a while to receive our entrees. Also, my fiance said wheres the bread? And he was right. No bread appetizer so Im giving 4 instead of 5 stars. Othee than that, pasta in vodka sauce was delish and we enjoyed the chicken parm too. Worth a try, but be patient.
This place is great this is the second time that I’m here and getting again the mussels I like them spicy and I asked the bartender and they never have a problem with that. They are fast and beers are cool enough to enjoy them, if you like sea food you have to try the Fruttie Di Mare! I will go again soon.
Truly one of the greatest experiences ever all thanks to their incredible staff member hunter. Hunter is truly one of the funniest, most hard working, engaging people I have ever met and I truly believe he is someone that has the ability to bring joy to any dining experience. He provided us with laughs all night, but also provided us a little bit of love and made us feel right at home. One of the greatest lines he said that I have never heard before was when youre here, youre family and I just loved that. He deserves every tip to be triple digits. Jude was there he was ok.
Ive been quite a few times now, each time the experience has been great. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and provides great recommendations. The atmosphere is a a sort of raw decor but very stylish. Perfect for a date night and that traditional Italian style entree!
This place was an average Italian restaurant. It had a very nice atmosphere and nice decor. What it was lacking was a server that didn’t really know the menu. He/she wasn’t very descriptive. The appetizers were good, but only half of the entrees were good. Me and my brothers were enjoyable, but my parents had both ordered a pizza and both of them had way too much tomato sauce and not enough cheese and the amount of toppings were very small. My mother had ordered a mushroom pizza and there was barely any mushrooms at all. I don’t believe we will be returning any time soon.
Amazing service and food ! Our waitress was so friendly and attentive . It was my fiancé’s birthday but we were so full after the food we were going to skip desert but she came out with a cup of ice cream on the house with a candle and sang to her . We will definitely be going back . Little tip for people who want to try it , there is a Groupon for the place that saves you 15 bucks so def check that out and try this place .
Ive been here in the past and had a nice experience so I decided to come back. For appetizers we got a plum tomato with mozz and arugula , we both enjoyed that. And we also got the stuffed clams. I would not get their clams again, they were incredibly tough. Not a fan. For entrees I got a linguine with a red sauce with chicken and I was incredibly impressed by the chicken SUPER CRISPY. He got a chicken platter as well and was impressed. Over all the food quality was great besides a few things , but the service surprised me. Usually my partner and I can have two glasses and dessert and do it on under two hours. Our waitress never came back around to ask for another round of drinks , then brought us a secound glass at 930, then once 945 hit they turned on all the bright lights , trying to get us out. Really unprofessional. I had to leave half my glass because I didnt want to chug it but they were rushing us out. That was not our fault that they decided to bring our glasses so late. She should of been keeping an eye on our table earlier. Service really disappointed me in the end . Not going back .
Very friendly waiter and hostess. Came here on a date night with my wife and I had the spinach and artichoke crusted salmon (Salmon was cooked perfectly) and my wife had the eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti (big portion) Great vibes and great food. I had the spiced old fashioned for a cocktail and it was delicious.Will definitely return again. I felt safe with all of the COVID protocols that were in place.
Went here with a friend for the amazing Saturday afternoon happy hour which we was awesome. The Margherita pizza was amazing and we also had the caprese with prosciutto which was delicious. Best of all were the drinks by our awesome bartender Jenna, who was super sweet and friendly and didnt mind my drink customizations since Im kind of picky when it comes to cocktails. She made me a customized drink I love with vodka, lemon juice, st. Germain, and mint, and she did it perfectly and exactly how I asked, and then she checked to make sure she got it right and that I liked it. Super friendly and warm and made it a really pleasant experience and went above and beyond for me which is always appreciated. Thanks Locale for great food and thanks to Jenna for amazing service and making it fun! Cant wait to come back!
Love this place. Cant count how many times we have been there. Every time has been a fantastic experience. Great food and a huge selection with each dish better than the next. We have tried just about everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. We typically go on the weekends. When we take family and friends out, this is our go to place. Prices are very reasonable and the portions are a great size. Go hungry and leave stuffed with a doggy bag. Great atmosphere, delicious cocktails, great service and fantastic food. The Groupon, which is always available, ,is a steal. Owners always on hand and available. Go check it out!!! You wont be disappointed, I promise!!
The night was going great given that the party arrived half an hour late because of miscommunication, entree was nice and timely and having the drinks ready but, when the appetizers came around the server brought over a dish that was not what we ordered and she insisted that we got it and talked back to us and volunteered to go and get the ticket and show us what we ordered . That left a bad taste in my mouth as it was a mistake and could have been taken care of and moved on, but the extra step to tell us what they brought over was what we ordered , was not a good feeling. Then another round of drinks came and ordered the same thing and brought back a different drink completely different looking and not what we ordered again, once again talking back about how it was the same drink and even told us it was missing a key part of the drink, could have ended it there and brought back what was requested. Collectively we understand the party was late and bigger than normal and having to deal with the hazards of the work place but it shouldnt have been sacrificed for the service . Hope there is a next time to this restaurant in the future and not someone having a busy and hard working day.
We had the pleasure of celebrating at Locale on Sunday, and our family really enjoyed!! The atmosphere is super cool, the service excellent, and the food...well, it was fabulous! We had several appetizers - you must order the arancini (risotto balls w/meat stuffing), and they are our favorite every time we visit Locale. The pizzettes are delish, the calamari also excellent! The owner, Fran, and his staff are so welcoming and go out of their way to take care of you! I love the fact that this is family owned by local folks who grew up right in the neighborhood!!
Went for a late lunch this weekend and walked out very happy, full, and with lots of left overs. Great appetizers, had the Calamari & Mozzarella carozza, very good and authentic. Kids chicken tenders and fries were very good, it was a big cutlet sliced up and spread over the fries. Made a super picky kid very happy. Traditional brick over pizzette, rigatoni vodka, and cesar salad were all great! Our waitress Amber was super fast, very attentive, and so nice. We were sitting inside and she was also taking care of customers outside and still so fast! Thank you Amber, We will be back very soon and we hope to get you again!
The atmosphere is really great and thats what I look for in dining out. They have a really generous and long happy hour and their appetizers are delicious. Beyond that the pasta dishes for dinner are the way to go, the chicken dishes can leave you somewhat disappointed.
Went here to visit a friend and walked away having a new place to call my hang out. I met the owner and he treated me like i was an old friend right off the bat, this place is busy so make your reservations! I havent tried the foods too much but it all looked so good!
Do not plan any events in their private room. The staff was extremely rude. The food was horrible. They constantly harassed us with Covid guidelines to the point where we decided to just end the party at continue it at home. We followed all CDC guidelines and the staff still harassed us. It lead to them calling over bouncers from a bar next door who further harassed and threatened us with physical force. Mind it, this was a family event with children. We didn’t tolerate no threats from bouncers and escalated to the police being called who in return handled the situation professionally and respectfully. This was the first and last time I myself, family or friends will go to this restaurant.
Extremely nasty and rude bar manager/bartender and hapless waitress. Waitress messed up the drink order for a party of six people, two times and third time finally got it right. After explaining what was made wrong we heard her and the bartender talking about us in a negative manner. We were in ear shot. Then the bartender/ bar manager stormed over and was extremely rude threatening to charge us for one of the olives we had eaten even after she realized she had made the wrong drink two times. Ruined mine and my parties dinner and evening. Too bad, I was really looking forward to enjoying the dinner and night. Food was good but dinner was ruined by then. Wont be back
First time here was great. Decided to come back for dinner a second time and experience has turned me away completely and I will not be coming back here. we were left standing around and nobody would seat us so we had to see it ourselves. Our waitress was extremely awkward and clumsy. She tried to take menus out of our hands was extremely slow on service and unprofessional. She forgot about the things we needed and was only quick when we left her the tip and came running over to grab it and open it up. she also made an extremely uncomfortable comment when we asked for the check early. The busboy spilt oil all over my clothing while trying to leave our food for us and I watched him drop a fork on the floor and then contemplate putting it back on the plate to bring it over to a table. The service he was so underwhelming and because of the experience we will not be coming back here again, which is a shame because the food here is good but the service is not the same.
Great food and atmosphere. We had our Christmas eve dinner catered from Locale and it was amazing. We started catering Christmas about 7 years ago and ordered from multiple places over the years. We dont need to look for a new place next year, we finally found a place we are happy with. The food was hot when we picked it up and it was really yummy. We hosted 40 people, everyone loved it. Thank you Locale
LOVEDDDD the pizza! It was amazing. Great service.Drinks are a little pricey, but other that that had a really nice time. I had the arugula prosciutto pizza which was to die for. My boyfriend had the Carne Pizza (all different kinds of meats) which was also really good.For the price of the drinks - they come in VERY small cups which is disappointing. Two drinks in, I was 100% sober. So...maybe dont drink there.
First off - great service and fun bar for drinks, especially on a Friday evening.I had high-hopes for the food. We spent over $200 for 6 people and the food was mediocre at best:- beans in the salmon plate were from a can- the salmon dish on the menu was described as spinach & artichoke crusted but when the plate arrived it was literally smothered in a spinach/artichoke dip that youd get at an Applebees;- roasted red peppers with the fried zucchini were from a jar- pizza reminded me of frozen store-bought pizzaThis is just my opinion - others might enjoy the food. But given how beautiful the venue looked, I had higher expectations.
One of my favorite restaurants in Patchogue! Whether I’m ordering dinner or a nice glass (or bottle) of wine with a pizzette I love coming here. The owners are so friendly. I took a pasta making class they offered with a few friends and we had an absolute blast. Can’t wait to visit again soon! - Ashley Muller
First time here...great choice for our late lunch. Pizzette was perfect. Mozzarella e carroza was really tasty...chicken was a hearty portion and provided 2 meals...and the vodka dish was on point. Matt was a talented server and knew when to get involved and when not to...overall an excellent experience for an unexpected stop.
I hosted an event in the party room, and I cant say enough good things about Locale! The room itself was beautiful with an electric fireplace along the back wall - very cosy! The food was authentic Italian and tasted home made. The servers were very attentive and helpful. Pricey, but definitely worth the cost!
My husband and I ate at Locale a few days ago for a laid back date night and we were kind of underwhelmed. We had to wait for a table which is expected on a Friday night so we went to the bar to get a beer and glass of wine. $24 later....We get seated and a busser/runner comes by the table with bread. He was tall, late 20s early 30s. I mention this because his response to my question to him would be expected from a teenager but not a grown adult. I asked him a question about one of the items on the menu and rather than know the answer (in my opinion all employees should know the menu at the restaurant they work at ) he said youre server will be with you soon. No I dont have the answer to that but let me find out for you, nothing. Had to ask him later for bread, more water and our waitress who was MIA for quite awhile when we needed the check. She was nice and told us we shouldve flagged her down when she passed us if we needed her, but she never actually passed us.Service aside... the food was good. I ordered a pizza with pepperoni and meatballs on it and I enjoyed it a lot. It was big so I brought half home. Hubby ordered the papperdelle bolognese and even though he said it was good, he did admit it wasnt delicious and he wouldnt come back for it. Between the service and underwhelming food, we most likely wont be back. But I know other people have great experiences here so theres that.
I really wanted to give more stars but the service ruined that. The food was so good but the service was terrible very slow. The waitress was very nice but wasnt visible enough and only maybe 5 tables of people in the place. The only other complaint would be the drink size...$8 for a glass of iced tea or should I say a shot of iced tea, it was ridiculous how small the glass was for $8. I highly recommend the fried zucchini with fresh mozz.....loved it
The food was great. Service was a bit lacking. The server would only come by when waved down and address a specific request rather than asking anyone at the table if they need anything before walking away. Other than that it was great. Nice space and friendly staff. Food better than I was expecting.
The atmosphere was nice and my girlfriends chicken was very good, but...i ordered penne alla vodka and it was not good at all. The flavor was off, more like tomato paste with cream. The service was good also, but the waitress didnt ask why I didnt want a full plate of pasta to go.
Went there yesterday. The service was good. However, the food my wife had (Linguine Vongole) was very salty. Even the clams were dry from the amount of salt they put in it. The Rigotoni Alla Vodka was also pretty bland. I didnt even taste the prosciutto that was used. I do seem to enjoy this place more as a night club.
This place is and always has been amazing. Had my wife and I intimate wedding reception here and yesterday our 1 year anniversary dinner. Frankie the manager/our waiter again was great. The food was amazing. Both my wife and I loved our dishes. We started with the Involtini amazing as usual. We have it everytime. My wife had the Orecciette Baresi and she loved it. She also gets it everytime we go there. I had something new. The linguini Vongole and it was amazing. I now know where to get it as this is normally my favorite meal when out and nobody can makeit. Locale perfect. Then we decided to share desert. Not I dont eat cheesecake. We ordered it because my wife loves cheesecake. Well I ate the whole thing. It was the best cheesecake and I will definately order it again from there. So do I recommend this place. ABSOLUTLEY!!!
We were seated right away. The server got to us maybe after a half hour. Our food never came. We asked for the check after an hour and then magically our food was ready. Horrible really never coming back after that ridiculous wait. Not to mention people seated after us kept getting served before us.The one star is purely for the bread and the nice water boy.
I had wanted to try this restaurant and finally got the opportunity to do so tonight. We did not have a reservation but arrived a little bit before 5:00.pm. The place was empty with the exception of a few people at the bar and two couples at a table. We were told since we did not have a reservation they could seat us at a communal table. The table was a long picnic type style table with jagged edges and splinters ( no linens ) which pulled my sweater the entire time. . We sat on hard metal stools with no backs which “rocked” Back and forth. We know for a fact that a couple that came in after us had no reservation, but was seated at a beautiful table. We finished our dinner and left at 6:15 pm. There were 11 tables in our section unoccupied when we left. I thought it was terrible how we were treated and when we said something the girl at the front said “sorry I wasn’t here” when in fact she was the one who greeted us at the door. I would not recommend Locale and I will share my experience with friends we had a terrible experience and left very unhappy. 2/14/18
Good food. However, managerial staff is very unprofessional. My husband is a previous employee and has not yet been paid, was let go via text message near midnight on a sunday, and the rumor of him walking out on the job was the reason for being let go. When in fact, his manager allowed him to clock out and go home for being sick! That information was not relayed to the owners/higher staff. A very unprofessional work environment.
Initially I found the prices too high for beer, pizza, and panini, but with the large portions, a Groupon deal, and a mistaken order that resulted in a free extra entree (stellar customer service!) it turned out to be a great deal! It was very easy to vegetarianize menu items by request. The food is delicious and the portions are much more generous than I expected. The dining room has a really nice feel - trendy and upscale but still casual and welcoming - and I recognized a lot of the artwork from local artists. Ill probably go back with a coupon, or to split an entree with a friend.
Delicious food, beautiful place, great service. Its a welcome change of pace from the overcrowded restaurants and bars close by. I cant wait to go again! Perfect for a date or nice dinner and Id love to someday have an event in their private room with a gorgeous fireplace. It was huge and so pretty. Definitely go for the pizza with arugula and proscuitto. Deee-lish!
Great Pasta, Pizza, and service. Cant really go wrong with anything on the menu here its all pretty good. Its a little pricey for what they charge for pastas, but it nothing extreme for being on Main Street. Good for large groups too with an option of eating in a private room in the back.
Fiirst of all they are very knowledgeable about Celiacs, that basically is the 3 🌟. As far as food quality and service, very disappointed. Fried calamari, tentacles were uneditable, schrimp scampi mediocre at best, coffee Luke warm and cheese cake served not chilled.Probably will not return.
Wow!!!!! I never write reviews about restaurants or anything else for that matter but this establishment deserves incredible accolades, about a month ago I ordered one of their pizzettes And it was obvious that the ingredients were top-notch, I savored every bite of this fresh mozzarella and basil pie. So last night I decided to try something else on the menu I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka and the mozzarella en carozza to share with my wife. I have eaten Italian food in Italy, Arthur Avenue in the Bronx and in Little Italy several times. Vodka sauce was incredible,better than anywhere I’ve ever eaten, and the marinara served with the fried mozzarella was delicious.I cooked professionally for 25 years all over And this small little restaurant in Patchogue New York blew me away with their flavors, I can’t wait to order from them again
Went there yesterday Friday August 19. We were sat down at 7:55 pm. At 8:25 pm we still didnt even know who are waitress was, nobody asked us for our drink or food order. It wasnt that busy. Other customers were taken to their table after us and thae waitress took their drink and food order and we were still waiting for her to take ours. We finally walked out at 8:30 and went to a different place. I wont go back
Terrible, we were given the lunch menu and because the order was put in after the lunch cutoff, we were charged dinner prices. The meals were not only mediocre but lunch portions, and the manager on duty failed to come to our table and sent our nice server to tell us sorry, but too bad! If you want to be taken advantage of this is the place for you.
Last time there, (8/3) service was poor. One person at our table did not get their meal for 25 minutes after everyone else, even after our complaints. Food was below par. Have been there several times previously.........very disappointing! Probably will not return. Too expensive to waste money on poor food and service.
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Locale Gastro Bar and Pizzette 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-10I went to Locale for dinner on New Years Eve and had a genuinely wonderful experience. For being such a busy night, the staff was prompt in their service and incredibly helpful in meal/drink selection. A tall, thin man served us and while I didnt catch his name, he really topped off the night. That said, everyone we spoke to was kind and made the place feel welcoming. The food itself was delicious, I can honestly say that the Locale salad is one of the best Ive had in my life. Those I was with all expressed how delicious their food was as well. The drinks were beyond amazing. Overall, I had a great experience and I would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Review №2
2022-05-21My wife and I came here for our 14th anniversary dinner on a very busy Friday night. We were seated immediately upon calling ahead and letting them know the arrangements, and were welcomed to a very friendly atmosphere. The restaurant was spotless, and the service from all of the staff was impeccable. Not to mention, the food was exactly what we were looking for. Will be coming back very soon, and this time with the rest of the family.
Review №3
2021-11-21Food is very tasty, staff was right on top of things, presentation was very nice. Trendy place, drinks were really good, try the Palma! Excellent margherita pizette. Everyone in our group enjoyed all. Only complaint is that the music is too loud. The restaurant is so pretty with a relaxing vibe, but the music kinda ruins it a little. Def will be back
Review №4
2022-05-24I have never been to a restaurant where I really liked everything I had. I ordered the caprese salad with prosciutto and the grubfather
Review №5
2022-05-15Our server got our drink orders incorrectly- probably due to the fact the room was so loud you couldnt heard yourself think-Lots of staff but quite disorganized- felt ignored most of of the nightLong time before the server came by- drinks arrived after the appetizer- bread was served dry without oil or butter. The food is mediocre, lacking flavor. Overall not a wonderful experience for the price. I wont be back
Review №6
2022-05-09Over priced. The food is good but not great. Also, I purchased a gift certificate from localflavor.com and they refused to honor it. I was told that they dont accept them on holidays, however the gift card did not have any disclaimers stating that. They made deals with websites that offers discounted gift cards as a way to get people in the door and then they dont accept the gift cards anyway leaving the customer to deal with trying to get a refund. This is a dishonorable way of doing business and not how you should treat customers. I wont be returning to Locale.
Review №7
2022-02-17The food was pretty good. Very nice place. It took awhile to get water and bread after being seated but everything was good once we were served. Nice atmosphere.
Review №8
2022-02-15So we thought the place would be nice since its nicely decorated. We were sat before the two other tables besides us but we got our food last. The food that came was not something I could stomach. The amount of bacon and onions in the LINGUINE CARBONARA was too overwhelming. I would have said something and tried something else but the server never even came to ask how the food was. We had to ask the busser to bring our check since the server was no where to be seen. I will say the calamari was great but if you want great pasta for a great price go to Giovannis down the block.
Review №9
2022-04-02My fiancé and i ended up in the hospital with seafood poisoning. It was a party of four. I ordered the mussels as my main course. I ate most but couldn’t finish. My fiancé had four mussels and still got violently ill. We went on Saturday 3/26/22, i finally ate a normal meal (chicken and rice) on Thursday 3/31/22. I threw up and had a fever and hives for 48 hours. My fiancé had the same for 36 hours.My friends who did not have the mussels called the restaurant to let them know. The response was ‘Thank you for letting us know. Hope they get well soon.”This place is NOT worth the medical bills, the physical pain and emotion drain.-12/10 don’t just not go here, shut this place down.
Review №10
2022-05-15Great people Great foodAlways have good time meet nice people we talk with everyone most enjoyable never had a bad meal go there alot 😀