and falafel specialties. Be sure to try the stuffed
grape leaves. And don’t you dare leave without
sampling some grilled octopus! Trust Long
Island voters, this place is that fantastic!
BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
CURRY CLUB
10 Woods Corner Rd., East Setauket
631-751-4845
curryclubeastsetauket.com
You don’t need to have an exclusive membership
to enter The Curry Club, voted the Best Indian
Restaurant on Long Island. It’s open to
everyone who appreciates a scintillating Chicken
Vindaloo, a creamy Chicken Tikka Masala, or
a spicy Biryani Nuwabis, just to name a few
temptations from its tantalizing menu. The
breads, the curries, the appetizers—all topnotch,
all pukka for your palate. But why stop
there? Why not order some South Indian Dosas?
They’ll make them mild or hot, to suit your
preference. The potent flavors, the fresh food,
and the friendly staff combine to make your
dining experience truly special. They’ll make you
glad you belong to The Curry Club!
BEST ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
MAMMA LOMBARDI’S RISTORANTE
400 Furrows Rd
Holbrook, NY 11741
(631) 737-0774
www.mammalombardis.com
For over 40 years, the Lombardi family has
treated their Long Island guests like family.
And when you’re in their Holbrook restaurant,
they want you to eat like family. Their exquisite
Italian specialties are meant to be shared, from
chicken marsala to penne alla vodka. Even the
desserts come with extra spoons to share the
sweetness with your loved ones. Nobody in your
family goes home hungry. And even if you bring
your brother-in-law who can eat his weight in
ziti, everybody usually goes home with a doggy
bag.
BEST JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
KOTOBUKI RESTAURANT
Multiple Locations
kotobukinewyork.com
For almost three decades, Kotobuki has
been serving Long Islanders the finest in
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traditional and contemporary Japanese
cuisine, rightly earning its recognition at the
top of this highly competitive category as the
Best Japanese Restaurant on Long Island.
It started humbly in Hauppauge, and grew
from there as more and more people came
to crave its special sushi rolls, like its Rock
‘n’ Roll, Crazy Roll and out-of-this-world
U.F.O. Roll. Don’t forget that Kotobuki’s fresh
sashimi, teriyaki and tempura have their cult
followings, too. After all, for what the tongue
knows, the heart soon follows—and the
stomach will surely enjoy!
BEST KOSHER
RESTAURANT
BEN’S DELI
Multiple locations
http://www.bensdeli.net
Starting with a humble delicatessen in Baldwin,
Ben’s Deli is a Long Island success story,
with locations across the New York area (and
in Florida for when you visit bubbe). Ben’s
is known for their corned beef (cured in the
restaurant) and as home to the “absolute best
knish in New York.” Whether you want a cup of
matzoh ball soup or a deli spread for the entire
family, Ben’s is ready to serve. Don’t want to
schlep? Order online, and Ben’s will deliver.
Kosher dining doesn’t get more fun than Ben’s
Deli.
BEST LATIN
AMERICAN
RESTAURANT
MARIA’S MEXICAN AND LATIN
CUISINE
211 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset
631-979-7724
marias211.com
Maria’s Mexican and Latin Cuisine is the place
to go for a divinely delicious dining experience
that has consistently helped it secure the top
spot in this coveted category. Yes, Maria’s has
been recognized as the Best Latin American
Restaurant on Long Island yet again! From
terrific tapas to great guacamole, Maria’s
makes meals magical as they go beyond
normal expectations to treat their customers
to something truly special. Just thinking
about their shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce is
enough to make us want to say “manana” to
everything and sit ourselves down at their
table, where we know their friendly staff will
be waiting for us!
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LATIN AMERICAN
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MARIA’S
211 SMITHOWN BLVD
NESCONSET, NY 11767
631-979-7724
/www.mammalombardis.com
/www.bensdeli.net