Per Un Angelo Restaurant at Jones Beach Hotel

We just had our Christmas office party here last night and the food and service was Great! I had the lobster ravioli with pink sauce and it was so delicious. It was a Thursday night and we had some live entertainment. We definitely had a great time. Lovely staff.

I have been hosting events at the Jones Beach Hotel now every single month for 4 years, Love the place. It is truly a hidden gem, with great food, and always accommodating to my group. There is a ton of Long Island History at this location, and the owner Ellie has done a wonderful job making the old hotel as new as possible, without removing the history. It is a family run business and they always respect and help the community. Keep up the good work … I highly recommend you book a party and check it out for yourself

So even after the hair fiasco of ’13, we decided to come back. Went here a few times, and it’s been hit or miss. But we like the fact there is live entertainment, and the people are friendly. But here is why we can’t come back.
We went here on Sunday, September 19^th. We sat down at the table at 11:30 or so. A gentlemen comes over and gives us menus and explains they don’t open until 1PM — but as far as he’s concerned, the kitchen is here, he’s here, so we’re good. That was very cool of him, and that is the reason they get their only star.
The three of us had apps, entrees and dessert, along with 3 bottles of wine. I started with a prosciutto app, it was one of the specials. I’ve been eating prosciutto for a long time, we used to have it hanging in the garage (long story) when I was a kid — I love the stuff. What they served should not be called prosciutto. I’ve never seen anything like it — texture, taste, it was awful.
I went with the Chicken Marsala for my entrée. Gummy and tasteless. Not a good decision. Of the 6 appetizers and entrees, only my Dad’s veal chop was served right. It was actually spectacular. But the other 5 were embarrassingly bad.
Dessert was fine, I like the fun tray thing they have. Wasn’t memorable, but we weren’t disappointed either.
The bill, with tip, came out to $ 385. But that’s not the issue. They couldn’t find any of the wines we asked for. As one of our second wines, we picked out a $ 35 bottle. The women couldn’t find it, so she comes back with a $ 65 bottle. We explain that we’re prefer a cheaper price point — she went ahead an opened the bottle. English wasn’t a strong point, is what it is, we didn’t want to cause a scene so we just laughed it off and drank it. The 3^rd bottle was another $ 35 dollar bottle, but when we got the bill it was listed as $ 65. We pointed it out, and the bottle price was apparently listed incorrectly in the computer. But with all this, we’re still not at the issue. We were here for about 2 hours on a Sunday. Only one other table was taken. 3 apps, 3 entrees, 3 desserts, 3 bottles of wine, 2 sodas, 2 coffees, the waiter mistakenly spilled water on us, and had we not brought it to their attention we would have been over-​charged $ 30 for a bottle of wine — and with all that there was not a single buy-​back. Not one. One of two tables there on a Sunday, spent $ 385, and no «here is a coffee on us», or maybe offer a dessert, a round of drinks? Great way to lose a customer. Let me know how many other people come in for lunch and spend that much at a table for 3.

This restaurant is definitely one which I’ll never return to! If not for the wonderful entertainment, I would have gotten back into my car after seeing the worn and filthy carpeting upon entering!
I regret not taking food photos! Ignore the beautiful photo posted 2 yrs age of chicken parm! It looks nothing like this! One small dried thin pc of chicken with 3 little potato wedges and a couple of pcs of veggies for $ 20.00??? And what Italian restaurant charges $ 2.00 for plain pasta instead of potato and veggies? The pasta with meat sauce was stuck together and clearly not freshly made– there was one dish of grated cheese for the entire restaurant that got sent around the whole restaurant to be shared!
We were ignored the entire meal by the staff! After our food was served, our waiter never returned! Do you want coffee? Dessert? Water? More coffee? When we finally complained, the owner/​mgr was defensive and doubting and said we should have asked for these things and doubted us when told we weren’t offered dessert!
I told this woman this was not what I wanted to hear! I wanted to hear I’m sorry and what can I get you! How about let me do something to make this right??? Instead the waiter was sent over to tell us how busy he was all night returning regularly for the next 15 minutes before we left to ensure his ‘tip’ security!!! Sorry, way too late for this …
One of the desserts ordered was just ok– the other tasted like it came from a plastic pkg.
If you like good Italian food, pass this worn out has been one by and keep driving! You will thank me!

Very nice staff and atmosphere, the angel décor was a little much. The chef has a heavy salt and herb hand. It overpowered my food to the point of being inedible!

This place houses section 8 housing. Drunks, drug addicts, and nut jobs! It’s absolutely awful. The place should be shut down with all the illegal stuff that goes on! Police cars, ambulances. It’s got to go!!!

We drove in search of a place to have a quiet tea and coffee. Then out of the mist rose the grand hotel of yore and lore – Jones Beach Hotel. At first glance it was nothing. However, on entering we discovered a tear in the fabric of history. A 90 year old hotel returned to her glory. And while we could mention the menu, it would be an injustice to the Chef. You must go there and try the cuisine – an adventure in fine dining.

For Valentine’s Day 2015, my wife and I were looking for a nice place restaurant to go to. A few weeks before, we saw an advertisement for Dinner Dance at Per Un’ Angelo. The price at $ 59 seemed reasonable. The menu included lobster with a picture of a lobster as well as glass of champagne and rose for each lady. They had an option for $ 15 for unlimited drinks.
When we arrived for dinner we knew we were in for a strange night by the sight of balloons on the tables. How tacky.
After waiting 15 minutes for a table we reserved for 8:00pm we finally got a seat. The table was wobbly and in a terrible spot.
After looking around we were shocked to see that almost everyone was over the age of 70. It was straight out of the movie cocoon.
My wife never got her rose nor her glass of champagne as promised.
We waited an excruciating 30 minutes to place or order. I advised I wanted the lobster and the waiter advised lobster was not on the menu. I showed him the advertisement that latterly said the word lobster and showed a picture of a lobster. He apologized and advised they must of changed the menu since the advertisement. I was very upset but at this point and should have simply left the place as it was a precursor to the rest of the evening. I included picture of advertisement.
After my wife placed her order and I placed mine for a steak, I gave or drink orders. The waiter said we have to wear wrist bands if we get the drink package and all drinks must be picked up at the bar by ourselves. Another shock. We pay $ 59 plus $ 15 for drinks and have to walk to bar for drinks on Valentine’s day and wear wrist bands from an amusement park. Not exactly classy.
45 minutes later we finally received my steak which tasted terrible and there were almost no vegetables. I seriously only received about a quarter of a potato.
We wanted out of the place so badly. We tried for 20 minutes to flag down the waiter to ask for our deserts to go. It took another 25 minutes to get the desert. Plus another 20 minutes to get the check. I paid in cash, since it probably would have been another 30 minutes to use a credit card.
Stay away from this place. Atmosphere is terrible. Service is terrible. Food is terrible. Worst they simply don’t care about customers.
To sum it up, my wife even told me, she probably would have broken up with me if this I took her here while we were dating.

Love this place. Tucked away. Nice and cozy. Good service, food, and ambiance. Check it out!

Have eaten here several times the food is consistently good, great service, varied menu, small so make reservations especially on weekends, food is great!

Absolutely loved this place! Reminded me more of a bed and breakfast. Staff is very welcoming and friendly, A+ for customer service!
We stayed in the suite for 1 night. The room was big and clean and the beds are so comfortable! We had everything we needed– microwave, mini fridge, etc. We never ate there but heard the restaurant at the hotel is amazing!
Cant say enough good things! We will definitely be back!

We were there @ a month ago and my and husband really enjoyed our stay from the quaint room to the superb meal at their Italian restaurant. Everything was delicious we started with a Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese Salad with a Basalmic Reduction and Beef Carpachi. Their cocktails, entrees, and deserts were exceptional! The establishment felt like you stepped back in time and they already did their own renovations and still is a work in process. The bed was comfortable and a clean room (that’s my main concerns when I book a room). I think if you only except snobby Ritz Carlton Hotels this isn’t for you – but that is your loss you will be missing a gem of a place. I just found this place charming and full of character. The owner and staff went above and beyond to made our stay enjoyable. We will definitely be back!!!

My first Unilocal review ever. I must say I was compelled. Great food!!! In addition the hospitality of the owner and staff was warm and welcoming. We started with baked clams and calamari. So good. For main course a veal chop cooked to just the way we liked. Even tho we sere stuffed we still had dessert and it was worth it. A true hidden Gem!!! Will be coming back.

I was here with a large party over the weekend and the entire experience was amazing! Our server Theresa was very friendly and attentive.
We ordered Calamari, and anti pasta as appetizers. they were all very very good. I especially liked the baked mussels.
For My entrée I had the veal Scallapine. It was sliced nice and thing and was very tasty. Everyone else in our group (all 12 of us) raved about how great everything was. I will definitely return

When my husband and I first found this place, we kept it as a secret neighborhood treasure between us for romantic dinners for just the two of us. It’s charm and atmosphere made us feel like we’ve left our traffic congested South Shore Wantagh neighborhood, into a friendly old fashioned Inn with happy people… How did we get here?
Then last year, we invited my extended family, well-​fed, über experienced restaurant goers, who flipped at how great the place was… Oops, cats out of the bag now!
Honestly it’s got a wonderful warm Italian menu, with off the menu specials nightly (careful$$$), that can really impress.

This place is great. I came here with my boyfriend one day after we were at Jones Beach (it was the first thing that came up when we searched «Italian» that was the closest drive lol).
Don’t be turned off by how the place looks on the outside because I can assure you that it’s a great place! The people here are so friendly. Emphasis on the friendly part because I’ve never been in a restaurant where everyone (owner, waiter, waitresses, bartender) treat you like a family even if it’s your first time there. After being seated, the waiter even got out an extra chair just for my bag to sit on.
Okay, you are literally surrounded by angels everywhere here. There are paintings/​drawings of angels everywhere that you look. I thought this was kind of creepy, but it’s the theme of the restaurant. The lighting also creates a nice ambiance.
The food is delicious and not really on the expensive side either. Their portions are quite large? Not really sure, but it did fill me up.
I will definitely come back one day. Maybe during the summer after a trip to the beach!

Staff is friendly. Décor is 1945.55 modern. Tacky in a somewhat charming way. $ 153 a night is a bit steep.

Let me get this out of the way: the staff is super friendly and the beds are comfortable.
However…
The hotel itself is about three decades past due for a gut renovation. The rooms are tiny and damp, the bathrooms are also very small, and their room rates are too high for what you get.
My girlfriend and I stayed the weekend, (at $ 150 per night) as we were seeing a show at the Nikon amphitheater. The hotel is pretty convenient if you’re wanting to get to Jones Beach, (be prepared to pay $ 26 for a 5-​mile cab ride) but I just wish they’d update the damn place. The lobby feels like a ‘70s funeral parlor.
I’ll give this place three stars only because of the staff. When we checked out, one of them drove us to the train station gratis.

Me and my boyfriend come here every weekend, the food is outstanding! We are always trying new restaurants but we just keep coming to this one! The veal is by far the best I have ever tried and my boyfriend loves the pasta. It’s an amazing date atmosphere and feels romantic, the service is amazing and the prices are even better. Try the veal it is to die for! The specials are always good! We always feel welcomed and appreciated, by far this place is a true hidden gem of Long Island

This is the kind of place that you need to experience to believe. Enter through a room filled with ornate décor, I mean, angels, dolls, gold *everywhere*. You may wonder what you’re in for. The front room is a bit… funeral parlor-​like. Although the décor is not at all my thing, you kind of just have to go with it. The food is good. And the owner is extremely gracious.
Other reviews have remarked on the history of this being in the old Jones Beach Hotel, around the turn of the century when Jones Beach was way more of a destination for city dwellers.
As a kid/​teen, what was my then huge Italian family would gather here when it was under different ownership for special occasion dinners, so the space has some nostalgia for me (funny thing is that as a teen, I had to be dragged kicking and screaming. So it goes…) I can’t say they’ve updated it, but the décor isn’t as home-​spun (yet it is kind of home-​spun… if, say you grew up Gotti).
The service is a bit formal as in an older gentleman waiter and a silent bread-​giver lady whose role I wasn’t sure of. I, for one, appreciate a more down to earth approach. I felt like I had to be extra careful not to offend. No, I left that up to my dad who demanded of the Greek owner, «Why don’t you own a diner?» *grrrrroan* Luckily as I said before, she’s very nice and didn’t seem annoyed at all. I’m pretty sure my dad pissed the waiter off, though. Dads…
On to the food, as I mentioned earlier, it’s quite good. Red sauce joint this is not, but the classics are here and the special list is long and very meat-​oriented. Not a whole lot for vegetarians/​those looking to avoid cream sauces, but I found a primavera pasta featuring veggies sauteed in garlic and oil. And I do mean featured!!! I was so happy when the plate appeared because instead of it being mainly pasta with a couple veggies and tons of oil, it’s just the opposite. Very fresh. Very light. Perfect. The arugula salad is good, lightly dressed, but I think a bit pricy for what it is (not very seasoned at all).
That’s not all folks! After your plates are cleared, the bus boy appears with this extravagant dessert tray… it’s almost as over-​the-​top as the bombastic keyboard player banging out the classical music without pause. We ordered espresso, which comes served with a bottle of sambucca… gratis. Also appreciated the gratis fresh fruit plate and liqueur chocolates.
I do recommend Per Un Angelo for the kind of experience that was once «Par For the Course» on Long Island and Queens.
Oh! Make sure you find the bathrooms because you get to see the old hotel lobby. Strangely enough, I think it’s an operating hotel because there’s a front desk clerk behind the old fashioned window. I mean… there’s really nothing ’round these parts nowadays, so I’m wondering who is staying there?

We went to this restaurant tonight, Father’s Day weekend on a recommendation. The outside is nothing to look at, the inside is quaint but dated. We had 7PM reservations and the room was half filled when we arrived. An anxious waiter arrived at our table stating he did not know if he should serve us or the other table for two nearby. We let him tend to them first. We had brought our own wine which he came back to open and then we each ordered an appetizer, salad and main course. 45 minutes later, the waiter asked if we had eaten anything yet. 20 minutes later he arrived at our table with our salads and one appetizer, stating that he found «these on the counter and I don’t know how long the’ve been sitting here, and do you want me to put the salads in the refrigerator?» He asked if we would like plates to split the appetizer, but 10 minutes later they had not arrived, so we ate our Caesar salad so we could use that plate for the Burrata cheese appetizer. The salad was good, but a bit too much oil. The Burrata cheese and figs was very good. 20 minutes after we had finished that, the waiter told us our other appetizer was on the way, but that he didn’t know what they were doing in the kitchen. We told him not to bother and just bring the main course. 10 minutes later he came out to confirm what we had ordered. Our main courses were served almost 2 hours after we arrived. My Sole Francaise, was mealy and bitter, and my husbands veal chop tasted like it was torched with gasoline. Both dishes were inedible. The manager was very gracious and offered us another choice, but by then we had enough. I would not recommend this restaurant. The waiter was overwhelmed, the food was not good. We had some good laughs for the wrong reasons but will not try it again.