King Umberto
Elmont
Restaurant in Elmont, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
King Umberto is worth booking when the goal is classic Elmont Italian-American comfort rather than modern tasting-menu dining. At about $45 per person, it works well for family celebrations, casual dates, and group dinners, with pizza, pasta, red-sauce staples, private dining for up to 70, and a 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence supporting the wine side.
About King Umberto
Choose King Umberto when the brief is a classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Elmont. The basics are direct: casual dress, daily hours, and confirmed signature dishes that include pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, and steak.
The value case is clear: at about $45 per person, King Umberto sits in a moderate planning range. The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2026 also gives the restaurant a confirmed point of recognition beyond its classic Italian and pizzeria identity.
Classic Italian works here because the order is easy to understand
The smart order is about leaning into the signature dishes: The D.O.P. Pizza, Cavatelli with Braised Short Rib, Linguine alla King, Chicken Castello, Porterhouse Steak, and Halibut Almondine. Those dishes frame King Umberto as a practical pick for diners who want familiar Italian restaurant and pizzeria cooking in Elmont.
That makes the restaurant useful for mixed groups. A table can focus on pizza, add pasta, or build a meal around chicken, seafood, or steak. The appeal is flexibility within a classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria format.
There is also a clear expectation reset on atmosphere. Casual dress is fine, so nobody needs to overthink the wardrobe.
Book it for ease, not scarcity
The hours run from 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 AM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to plan around than restaurants with narrower posted hours.
For timing, the most grounded planning advice is simple: use the posted hours, expect casual dress, and choose dishes from the restaurant’s classic Italian and pizzeria strengths. Larger or more time-sensitive plans should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
It is best for people who know they want classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria cooking, with signatures such as The D.O.P. Pizza, Cavatelli with Braised Short Rib, Linguine alla King, Chicken Castello, Porterhouse Steak, and Halibut Almondine. For broader local planning, the Elmont restaurants guide is the right next stop.
If the decision is between keeping the meal close to Elmont or looking elsewhere for a different kind of dining experience, choose King Umberto when convenience, casual dress, and classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria cooking are the priorities. For its lane, the combination of $45-per-person pricing, daily hours, signature dishes, and a 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence makes the choice easy to understand.
Planning details
- Location
- 1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kingumberto.com
- Phone
- (516) 352-8391
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, classic neighborhood Italian restaurant with a cozy, welcoming feel and a busy dining room suited to families and celebrations.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1976
Signature Dishes
- The D.O.P. Pizza
- Cavatelli with Braised Short Rib
- Linguine alla King
- Chicken Castello
- Porterhouse Steak
- Halibut Almondine
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- Getting there
- 1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
Planning details
Location
1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003 · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of restaurant is King Umberto?
King Umberto is a classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Elmont.
What should I wear to King Umberto?
Go casual. The dress code for King Umberto is casual, so neat everyday clothing is appropriate.
Is lunch or dinner better at King Umberto?
The information confirms daily hours beginning at 11 AM, but it does not specify a separate lunch offering.
Is King Umberto worth the price?
King Umberto is listed at about $45 per person. It is best suited to diners looking for a classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Elmont.
What are alternatives to King Umberto in Elmont?
For classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria cooking, King Umberto is the option here. If you want a different style of meal, compare it with other dining in Elmont generically by cuisine, price, and hours.
Is King Umberto good for a special occasion?
It can make sense for a relaxed occasion if you want casual dress, classic Italian restaurant and pizzeria cooking, and a price point around $45 per person.
