A veteran Brooklyn restaurateur comes out of retirement to open Abbracciamento in Lynbrook, an understated, elegant Italian redux that is instantly one of Long Island's best.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Straw and hay pasta with prosciutto, peas, cream and parmigiano cheese at Abbracciamento in Lynbrook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Abbracciamento is at 174 Merrick Rd. in Lynbook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

The newly rennovated dining room is accented with white washed brick walls, bistro inspired lighting and colorful pops of artwork at Abbracciamento in Lynbrook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

The salmon at Abbracciamento in Lynbrook has uber-crispy skin, velvety flesh and a savory zabaglione sauce (a yolk-hued blend of eggs, cream, lemon and butter).

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Vongole Oregenata, little neck clams topped with herbed breadcrumbs, lemon and extra virgin olive oil at Abbracciamento in Lynbrook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Burrata with marinated peppers, housemade rustico bread, Prosciutto di Parma, olives, pepperoncini and cornichon pickles at Abbracciamento in Lynbrook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Chef de cuisine Will Merget and sous chef Andrew Gash prepare a fresh batch of gnocchi in the kitchen of Abbracciamento in Lynbrook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Restauranteur Frank Abbracciamento sits in the dining room of his latest restaurant simply called Abbracciamento in Lynbrook.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Aniko Molnar, wife of Frank Abbracciamento, serves as pastry chef, baking bread and creating the desserts for the restaurant in Lynbrook.

Top Stories

 
Newsday LogoSUBSCRIBEUnlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 5 months
ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME