Summer style

Cipollini

FOOD 1/2

2110-C Northern Blvd.

Manhasset

516-627-7172

cipollinirestaurant.com

COST$$$SERVICE Good

AMBIENCE Good

Cipollini found its niche on the east end of the Americana shopping center. The trattoria-style showcase sends out fine pizzas from the wood-burning oven and panini made with ciabatta; beef carpaccio; seafood salad; grilled octopus; tagiolini with lobster in a snappy red sauce; halibut with braised leeks; steak paired with arugula and tomatoes.

Walk Street

FOOD

176 Seventh St.

Garden City

516-746-2492

walkstreetgc.com

COST$$-$$$SERVICE Good

AMBIENCE Good

Walk Street is an easygoing, clubby spot for lunch and dinner, in the dining room and alfresco. The cuisine is in the "American bistro" style, with broad appeal. Recommended: beet salad with goat cheese and pistachios, watercress and endive salad with blue cheese, grilled filet mignon with whipped potatoes, cheeseburger with shoestring fries, carrot cake.