Nonina

Located in West Islip, NY is an lovely little (not so little) Italians Bistro with gorgeous wood and glass decor, an upstairs with a brick oven and antipasto bar, where you can make all your selections by the item and a big bar with a lovely wine list.

The men u is vast and the specials are always delicious . The bread basket is excellent, and

This time, I had a fabulous dish- the special of Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with capers, white wine, and meyer lemon served over risotto with zucchini..

The special salad was a little DISSAPOINTING, as is was described to me as "baby arugula and radicchio, and it arrived with mixed butter lettuces - no arugula or radicchio in site, BUT THE REST WAS GREAT- GOAT CHEESE, GLAZED WALNUTS AND A WONDERFUL VINAIGRETTE.

The offer on SUnday evenings a "sunday Family Dinner" with large family style platters of homemade meatballs, chicken parmigiana, rigatoni, ravioli, and penne in asst, sauces, and a large salad. Dessert includes either creme brule', cheesecake or tiramisu. Very nice.