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Sole
Sole Restaurant in Oceanside is the supreme Long Island dining experience. It is the perfect gathering place for friends, family, or clients - everyone who appreciates great food. It has been ZAGAT Rated as one of the Best Italian Restaurants on Long Island since the doors opened in September of 2000.
Owned by Chef Robert "Bobby" Carmosino, every meal at Sole is prepared with the finest quality foods, cooked to perfection and served by the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The full and extensive menu, aside from the signature daily house specialties of three oven roasted fish, succulent duck, and baby pork osso bucco, is rich in antipasti, unique salads, seafood specialties, mouth-watering meats, and delicious desserts. Chef Carmosino believes that good food equals good times. And a good time is guaranteed every time you dine at Sole.
The cozy, friendly atmosphere is inviting and just one bite will convince you that the food is clearly the best food under the sun.
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Owned by Chef Robert "Bobby" Carmosino, every meal at Sole is prepared with the finest quality foods, cooked to perfection and served by the friendly, knowledgeable staff. The full and extensive menu, aside from the signature daily house specialties of three oven roasted fish, succulent duck, and baby pork osso bucco, is rich in antipasti, unique salads, seafood specialties, mouth-watering meats, and delicious desserts. Chef Carmosino believes that good food equals good times. And a good time is guaranteed every time you dine at Sole.
The cozy, friendly atmosphere is inviting and just one bite will convince you that the food is clearly the best food under the sun.
37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- fit for foodies(19)
- special occasion(16)
- good for groups(14)
- notable wine list(6)
- kid-friendly(4)
Sole Reviews List
Review 1 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sole Terrific
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time at Sole and went to celebrate my birthday. We all had different dishes and each was amazing and delicious. A wonderful experience and truly made for a great birthday! Thanks Sole for a terrific celebration! I will definitely return!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Sole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An Oceanside gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food. Excellent service. The special menu was nice. Two people in our group had that and it came with an appetizer, main course and dessert. The rest of us ordered from the regular menu. We all enjoyed our meals."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Sole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
always good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've eaten at Sole quite a few times, and it's always great. Lots of choices, reasonably priced. Out grandchildren like the kids' menu."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Sole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sole is a great local restaraunt.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sole is a great local restaraunt. Very good food with a lot of specials. Wine list is reasonable and excellent."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Some of the best food on Long
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Some of the best food on Long Island"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Sole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had duck with risotto which
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had duck with risotto which was very good. Service was very good as well. My only complaint is that the tables area bit jammed in which detracts from the ambiance."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
everything was amazing, very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"everything was amazing, very impressed. couldn't wait to eat our leftovers the next night!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 8 for Sole
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sole is a sleeper. From the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sole is a sleeper. From the outside one never expect the level of quality of the food. It truly rivals some of Manhatten's fine restaurants. Unfortunately, the fact that it is very noisy and tight detracts a bit. Nevertheless for a special treat it is a thumb's up."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Sole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Liked prior menu better. Pork
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Liked prior menu better. Pork Osso Bucco--whats that about? Better to leave it off the menu, than go cheap on ingredients. Prices seem to have increased, though that's to be expected. But more limited menu selection and specials not a good thing. We've been customers for many years, but go much less frequently than we did a while ago. Last visit reminds me why. Maybe we will try Lawson Pub"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 10 for Sole
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Seating very uncomfortably
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Seating very uncomfortably tight and awkward -- decor needs updating and a good cleaning. My boyfriend enjoyed his dish but mine had absolutely no flavor. Service was good. Would not return."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We found the food extremely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We found the food extremely delicious . The bar was enjoyable, as we waited for our party, we had a glass of wine. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant and I would definitely go back, especially with the convenience of making the reservation thru Open Table."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for Sole
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
No wait on weekdays but there's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"No wait on weekdays but there's always a line on weekends. Food is very good and the service is attentive."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
outstanding food great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"outstanding food great service we love this place and would recommend this to everyone"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sole Hits it Out of the Park!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for Valentine's Day Dinner. The veal chop is a homerun everytime we eat there so that is what we ordered....DELICIOUS! Also tried the special appetizer Gorgonzola Cheese Cake....OUTSTANDING!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Sole
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first time dining.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time dining. I had the Tuscan Shrimp. It was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back again."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sole
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic