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Mio Posto Merrick — Italian Restaurants in Merrick

Mio Posto Merrick

Italian RestaurantsMerrick, NY

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(448 reviews)

Quick info

+1 516-665-3030
16 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566, United States
$30–50 · Reported by 15 people

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About Mio Posto Merrick

On Merrick Ave in Merrick, Mio Posto Merrick is an Italian restaurant with a menu spanning 57 dishes, from the Italian Tossed Or Chopped and Classic Caesar to Grilled Chicken Paillard, Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Mio Posto, and Zucchini Linguini Marinara. Skirt steak, veal, baked clams, and fried calamari also appear on the menu, and portions run large, with food available family style. A private dining room hosts events such as engagement parties, baby showers, and bridal showers, while the main dining room seats larger groups. A DJ plays Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations are not taken for parties under 10, so smaller groups are seated as tables open up. The restaurant opens Tuesday through Sunday and closes Mondays.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available · Has kids' menu

Menu & Prices

57 dishes
  • Italian Tossed Or Chopped
  • Classic Caesar
  • Insalata Mio Posto
  • Grilled Chicken Paillard
  • Jumbo Grilled Shrimp Mio Posto
  • Zucchini Linguini Marinara
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Reviews

4.5/5
448 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention private party room events, live dj music, generous food portions and baked clams and calamari.

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Customer Review Summary

Private parties and celebrations drive most of the praise here, with reviewers repeatedly hosting birthdays, engagement parties, bridal and baby showers in the main dining room or private space and calling staff accommodating when guest counts changed or seating mishaps occurred. Close behind is the Friday-night energy: a live DJ, generous portions, and dishes reviewers name directly, including the baked clams, fried calamari, skirt steak, and a veal dish, alongside large family-style plates. Several note the food is pricey but call it worth it given the portions. One recurring complaint is a perceived favoritism toward regular customers in service speed and greetings, and one reviewer describes being turned away without a reservation for a party of eight despite arriving at opening, contrasting it with a warmer welcome at a different restaurant they went to instead. Multiple event hosts describe staff resolving seating mix-ups on the spot and keeping drinks flowing throughout the night.

Featured reviews

  • Caryn Komensky
    “I was here for a baby shower. The food service and ambience were excellent! Incredibly attentive staff, & food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.”
  • Sheila Ruiz
    “I first came to Mio Posto for dinner on a Friday night with my husband and we absolutely loved it. The music, energy and overall vibe made us instantly want to come back. The atmosphere was lively with a live DJ, friendly bartenders and generous food portions. After such a great first experience, I decided to host my birthday dinner here. The staff was incredibly accommodating. I originally made a reservation for 15 guests, but it increased to 20 and they handled the change without any issues. The restaurant had a fun luau theme that evening which was cute because everyone was in theme. We chose the $100 prix fixe menu with the 3-hour open bar and everyone in my party enjoyed the food, drinks and overall experience. A special shoutout to our waiter, I unfortunately can’t remember his name at the moment but he was also our server the first time we visited. He was so kind, attentive and genuinely sweet, so I was thrilled to see him taking care of my birthday party. He truly helped make the night even more special.”
  • Tiffany Matthews
    “Everything was delicious at Mio Posto on Merrick! My husband’s coworker, Sal, recommended it and it definitely did not disappoint. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great, and we really enjoyed everything we ordered. We’ll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
  • john parente
    “Saturday DJ was a hit. Great job Frank! Hey, idk who doesn’t already know it but this place is great!! Skirt steak, Franky’s veal, the baked clams were a 10/10, fried calamari done to perfection - all the sauces were on point- we all had …”
  • Wendy Salinas
    “We came back on may 9th 2026 to celebrate my fiance's birthday with our family, we spoke to the hostess , he told me if I have a reservation and I say no, because on the website say they don’t take reservations under 10 people and we were 8 people. He told me we don’t have any table available without reservation, I was so disappointed because we got there at 5pm when the restaurant opened , not only that I celebrated my fiancé's 50th birthday there one year ago and I spent a few thousand dollars. And I feel if the restaurant does not take reservations under 10 people, they should say on the website don’t come to eat here on the weekend without reservation or you wont get a table. We were all very disappointed and left and went to another Italian restaurant in massapequa Gusto Divino Trattoria, They were super nice super accommodating and had a table for us within 5 minutes and the food was actually really good.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Has fast service
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has live music

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Has kids' menu
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
Offerings· 7
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves comfort food
  • Has private dining room
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available
Dining options· 6
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 6
  • Has fast service
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has live music
  • Serves local speciality
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

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