Tony Colombos Italian Bistro

September 18, 2014

Tony Colombos in Rockville Centre is the joint effort of chef Tony Colombo, formerly of Cirella's in Melville, and Art Gustafson, chef-owner of Chadwicks American Chophouse & Bar near the Rockville Centre railroad station. Filament light bulbs give it a contemporary accent, and a caricature of actress Sophia Loren takes up an exposed-brick wall in the dining room. The pasta here is first class, as are the meatballs, but some dishes fall short. Choosing wisely at this Italian eatery will leave you feeling molto satisfied.

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Spaghetti and meatballs is one of the satisfying specialities at Tony Colombos Italian Bistro in Rockville Centre.

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Tony Colombos Italian Bistro, located in Rockville Centre.

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Diners eat in the exposed brick-and-tile dining room of Tony Colombo's Italian Bistro in Rockville Centre.

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A portrait of actress Sophia Loren is painted on the dining room wall of Tony Colombos Italian Bistro in Rockville Centre, with her quote, "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti".

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Chef and co-owner Tony Colombo at work in the kitchen of his namesake restaurant in Rockville Centre.

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Rice balls at Tony Colombos Italian Bistro in Rockville Centre are ample, packed with peas and beef ragu.

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Beef braciola, stuffed with pine nuts and raisins, is recommended at Tony Colombos Italian Bistro in Rockville Centre.

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Lasagna is one of the generous pastas at Tony Colombos Italian Bistro in Rockville Centre.