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VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge is the modern restaurant is the brainchild of Owner Michael Esposito of Vittorio's Restaurant & Wine Bar. The restaurant is committed to the use of locally-sourced and organic ingredients whenever possible and all of their dishes are prepared from scratch. This commitment to freshness and quality is also evident in the selection of signature and specialty drinks designed by barman Eric Greczel, in addition to an approachable wine list.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(21)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- good for groups(8)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- special occasion(7)
- notable wine list(6)
VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great time- will definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to wrap up "restaurant week" and were so pleasantly surprised by the fabulous food and service, great specialty cocktails. Will definitely go back!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We brought friends here for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We brought friends here for the first time since reopening after the fire. We were all thrilled with the food and service asnd will both return many times in the future.the house wines both red and white were outstanding."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very good, but service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good, but service was not good at all. Noise level was a bit too high for our group as well."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 5 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yum!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time here. Wasnt dissapointed! We ordered so much food. We tried a bottle of riesling and a pinot both so good! Our waitress was so fun and nice! Defenitly will be back!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 6 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
VERO Italian Kitchen is a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"VERO Italian Kitchen is a fun place to eat. Some interesting choices to start your meal such as cheese and salame plates that go well beyond the choices typically found in most restaurants. Nice modern decor and attentive wait staff. Enjoyed Vero and walked away thinking I'd come back again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
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Review 7 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went there on a recommendation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I went there on a recommendation from a friend. The staff was extremely attentive. The manager came over and introduced himself which was nice. The food was awesome. We only bought 4 drinks (2 10 dollar beers, and 2 8 dollar glasses of wine) and the waitress said the manager bought us back 2 of the drinks. (18 dollars!) That was extremely nice and makes for a good rapport. Upon leaving I went up to the manager to thank him and shake his hand. Something I would never normally do. The 18 dollars was well spent, as I will be returning and referring my friends and family."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
So Good!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fabulous! We are very picky about our restaurants and enjoy really good food. The ambiance is really nice, the staff is very friendly and the food - YUMMY! Had the branzino off the menu this time and it was so good that my husband and friends all had their forks in my plate. There food was just as good but the branzino will be a repeat for us!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 9 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went on a Sunday night,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went on a Sunday night, and it wasn't very busy. We ordered a couple of small plates, the braised ribs, the sliders along with the roasted beet salad. The sliders were great, the ribs had a nice flavor and were seasoned well, but were cold. The roasted beet salad was recommended , but left me wanting something more. The pasta dish we ordered was the Cavitelli with pulled pork, we did not enjoy that at all. It was missing sauce, it almost looked like the water from the pasta in the dish that had a slight tint of red and it had no flavor. As for the red snapper, it too came out cold. The waiter took it back with no problem. That dish was pretty good and seasoned well. Overall, atmosphere is nice, the service, good and the food ok."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
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Review 10 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific food, wonderful service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terrific food, wonderful service. Loved it!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 11 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service was excellent. Can't wait to introduce to friends. Thanks again!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
we were seated at 6pm & no
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we were seated at 6pm & no one came to the table to take even our drink order until we saw the manager go by & told him. we had theatre tickets & only had 1/2 hr to eat so we just ordered 2 appetizers that were delicious. the manager sent another glass of wine to our table to say sorry but we did miss out on the main courses."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not so great!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant has a great design and feel, but that was the only positive thing. The service was fair, except for one friendly bartender, Rob. My pasta was just ok, my friend's swordfish (which was a Special and usually means the meal is above par) was not so great, very dry. She had to return the side dish because it was way too salty. Dessert was weird. Something with a giant wad of marshmallow on top (you'd have to be 9 years old to like) and on the bottom of the dessert was some sort of graham cracker “dust” - something you would find at the bottom of the box. It actually spilled off our spoons. PS - I also hate restaurants that use those little carafes to give you a glass of wine, just to make sure you don't get any extra."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 14 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time back after their
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time back after their big fire, and it was great. I love the small plate concept in an Italian restaurant, and our server Kim was more than helpful in her guidance. The food was excellent, but in my opinion the entrees weren't necessary; we ended up wrapping up nearly all of them.
The service was excellent and it was nice chatting with owner Vittorio when he stopped by the table. We'll definitely be back, and in fact are dining with friends at their other restaurant (Vittorio's) down the street."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service and food were very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service and food were very good.....I found the restaurant to be a bit pricey though, with a limited menu."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 16 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best brunch on Long Island!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best brunch on Long Island!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent - great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent - great concept offering a choice between small plates & regular plates and a tasting menu. The polenta, Arugula salad and red snapper were excellent choices. Will definitely be coming back. Our waiter was excellent and offered many good suggestions."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The whole evening was a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The whole evening was a wonderful experience, from the hostess, to the waiter, the food and the owners interaction withthe guests."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went to Vero for my dad's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to Vero for my dad's 73rd birthday. He is a foodie and loves italian food. He had the lardo and grilled shrimp for an appetizer and had the fish soup for his entree'. He loved loved loved it. I had the meatball sliders and they were AMAZING!! Reminded me of my grandmother's meatballs!!
Great place :)"
Great place :)"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Over hyped
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok, had to return pasta dish, over salty, ciopino disappointing, supposed to be in a broth, came out with a big glob of thick tomato sauce.
Pasta with broccoli rabe was ok, pasta was very all dente. Service was very bad. Ordered 2 bottles of Chardonnay, first was nice and chilled, 2 nd came out warm. No hospitality at all. No manager or owner n floor supervising. No one came to table after we sent pasta dish back.food presentations not good, food just thrown n plate( lamb chops and some sliced zucchini) overall very disappointed."
Pasta with broccoli rabe was ok, pasta was very all dente. Service was very bad. Ordered 2 bottles of Chardonnay, first was nice and chilled, 2 nd came out warm. No hospitality at all. No manager or owner n floor supervising. No one came to table after we sent pasta dish back.food presentations not good, food just thrown n plate( lamb chops and some sliced zucchini) overall very disappointed."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
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Review 21 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
If zero was an option!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Let me begin by saying we dine in their neighbor restaurant, Vittorios and it is always superb. There is absolutely no excuse or explanation how this could be this bad. The ambience was awful, cold and cafeteria like. The menu is split in a tapas and then full portion section. Well I got both and my tapas was bigger than my regular plate and it was awful. I got shrimp over pasta, two shrimp over dry spaghetti for $26.00!!! My husband got lamb chops, two about the size of your pinky and three or four veggies laying beside it. The bread was like a reg loaf of toast and the desserts were boring and overpriced of course. Anyone who is rating this restaurant high has to be a relative because it is the most overrated, awful excuse for a food!!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
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Review 22 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicoso!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We recently visited Vero (for the first time - post-fire), 2nd time total. We were very happy with the changes that have been made post fire. The portions were definitely a problem post fire...but they have definitely gotten it right this time. Food is delicious - you won't be disappointed...service was great...Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 23 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We go to Vittorios (their
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We go to Vittorios (their sister restaurant) often and the food is always excellent. Four of us went to Vero and were very disappointed. We ordered many small plates and a couple of pasta dishes. Only one dish was good. None of us would ever go back. On top of that, it was overpriced. We will stick with Vittorios."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
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Review 24 for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
So sadly disappointed!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had high expectations for this restaurant considering I love it's sister reataurant Vittorio's but unfortunately I was sadly disappointed! Our waitress seemed disinterested in making our experience valuable and she rushed us along...the dish ordered (butternut squash tortellini in a butter sage sauce was tasty but a very small portion for the price of $20...I was still hungry (the first time that has ever happened to me in an italian restaurant)! The bread offered at the table was the boring norm of a few slices of room temperature italian bread with a little dipping oil....with your prices something a little more unique should be offered. Our dessert choice of bananas smores was just okay...too much marshmallow and very little bananas!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for VERO Italian Kitchen & Lounge
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic