Locale

Spaghetti con polpette, Nonna Rosa's famous meatballs over spaghetti with red sauce, is served at Locale in Patchogue.

Locale adds authentic Italian cuisine and pizzettes to the dining scene in Patchogue.

Patrons sip drinks and chat at the L-shaped bar of Locale in Patchogue.

An adjacent dining room can accomodate large groups and parties as well as overflow on busy nights at Locale in Patchogue.

Mozzarella in carrozza, golden fried triangles of mozzarella over greens with basil oil and a house made marinara at Locale in Patchogue.

A quattro formaggi pizzette topped with taleggio, mozzarella, pecorino romano and Monterey jack cheeses at Locale in Patchogue.

Chicken Milanese with chunks of fresh mozzarella, arugula, cherry tomato and red onion in a lemon vinaigrette at Locale in Patchogue.

Profiteroles arrive in an iron skillet with a dollop of housemade whipped cream alongside the pasteries that sandwich orbs of vanilla ice cream at Locale in Patchogue.

From left, Fabrizio Castelli with his children, Ariana and Francesco, at their restaurant, Locale in Patchogue.