There are very few good Italian joints out here on the Island... cheap or expensive.
SC, there's an Italian restaurant on Merrick Rd in Massapequa that we've gone to with our friends, who live in Lyndenhurst, called
BUTERA'S. It is very reasonably priced serving generous portions and the food is excellent!
If you go, you want to eat on the Cafe side (there are two sides, the fancy side and the cafe side). The cafe side serves the same food but has more of a relaxed. laid back, comfortable atmosphere. I know your taste in food and Italian restaurants. You'll like it there.
