Ask a Somers resident where they go for a birthday dinner, a quiet weeknight meal, or just a glass of wine with friends, and Oscar’s II Restaurant & Bar comes up again and again. Tucked in right next to the Somers Post Office at the center of town, this Italian restaurant has become something far more than a place to eat. It is a gathering place, a memory-maker, and, by almost any measure, the soul of the local dining scene.
The restaurant is a self-described passport to Italy’s culinary heart, but what makes it special is not just the food. It is the way guests feel when they walk in. The atmosphere builds through the evening, growing livelier as tables fill and friends settle in at the bar. There is an energy to a full house at Oscar’s II that longtime patrons describe as electric — the kind of buzz that signals everyone in the room is having a genuinely good time.
Fresh Ingredients, Consistent Excellence
The kitchen at Oscar’s II is built around a commitment to fresh, authentically Italian ingredients and preparation. Dishes are made with care and consistency — something that is not always easy to maintain, but that regulars note as one of the restaurant’s defining qualities. The bolognese sauce is frequently cited as a standout, with servers willing to rave about it as enthusiastically as any guest. Pasta dishes are made with skill, and the menu covers the full range of Italian favorites from antipasto through dessert.
The service mirrors the quality of the food. Staff at Oscar’s II are described by guests as warm, professional, and attentive. The waitstaff knows the menu deeply and communicates genuine enthusiasm for the dishes they serve — a hallmark of a restaurant where the people behind it truly believe in what they are doing.
Community at Its Core
What elevates Oscar’s II from a very good Italian restaurant to a true community institution is its engagement with the people of Somers. The restaurant actively collaborates with neighboring businesses, participates in local events, and maintains an open, welcoming posture to both longtime residents and first-time visitors. It is the kind of place where you might run into your kids’ coach, your neighbor, or your doctor — all enjoying the same great food under the same warm lighting.
In a world where restaurants open and close with dizzying frequency, Oscar’s II has built something rare: a loyal, deeply connected local following that treats the place like their own. For many Somers families, a dinner at Oscar’s II is not an occasion — it is just Tuesday. And that, more than any review or accolade, is the truest measure of a great neighborhood restaurant.
Whether you are visiting Somers for the first time or are a lifelong local, Oscar’s II Restaurant & Bar is the kind of place you return to — not just because the food is good, but because it feels like home.