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Bites Nearby: La Piazza

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When you are looking for a quick-fix for a meal that will satisfy, Italian almost always comes up top of mind.

No worries, as La Piazza is right here in Merrick. Pizza, pasta, salads and other Italian specialties grace the plates of patrons on a daily basis and now the eatery delivers from Monday through Thursday.

Dining in? Start your meal with baked clams oreganata or homemade garlic bread. Want something cool to ease your palate on a warm day? Test out the cold antipasto platter. In the mood for an appetizer but not so hungry? Try a cup of soup - tortellini in brodo or vegetable minestrone.

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When eating at an Italian restaurant, one can always count on pasta. The penne alla vodka is smooth and is cooked just right, while the pene melenzane comes complete with a dallop of ricotta chese. Seafood, sausage and meatballs are all welcome additions to these dishes as well, with a range from linguine shrimp marinara to the traditional spaghetti pomodoro with meatballs.

Not in the mood for pasta? La Piazza has specialty entrees as well. Red snapper, shrimp francese, and chicken or veal semi-freddo all grace the menu at La Piazza.

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And what would be Italian food without brick oven pizza? Choose from their menu or create your own for a special treat.

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