Eric's Italian Bistro

November 20, 2013

Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola is a restaurant where Italian meets New American, and does it well. Exemplary service fits well with the sunny dining area, with traditional and modern fare brings out those same elements, too.

Credit: Barbara Alper

Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola is a blend of Italian and New American fare.

Credit: Barbara Alper

George Echeverria, executive chef and owner of Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola, prepares pan-roasted Black Angus filet mignon. (Nov. 16, 2013)

Credit: Barbara Alper

George Echeverria, executive chef and owner of Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola, prepares the Port Wine Poached Bartlett Pear with pecans, vanilla gelato and chocolate. (Nov. 16, 2013)

Credit: Barbara Alper

Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola has a bar area with seating as well as a full dining room. (Nov. 16, 2013)

Credit: Barbara Alper

A waiter at Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola brings out an order of Italian "Sushi"with prosciutto and eggplant. (Nov. 16, 2013)

Credit: Barbara Alper

At Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola, a waiter brings an order of polenta-crusted fried calamari to a table. (Nov. 16, 2013)

Credit: Barbara Alper

Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola serves branzino alla puttanesca with couscous. (Nov. 16, 2013)

Credit: Barbara Alper

Eric's Italian Bistro in Mineola serves Port Wine Poached Bartlett Pear with pecans, vanilla gelato and chocolate for dessert. (Nov. 16, 2013)