Cafe Testarossa

4.8

1506 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Modern Italian Cuisine with all the Character of Artisanal Fare. Even though Italian Cuisine is based on Tradition, Cafe Testarossa is holding true to traditional methods, without restriction, to modernizing the essence of the menu. Testarossa provides pre-fixe menus, a delicious and fun cocktail and wine menu, innovative special dishes daily and private parties for all occasions. Whether dining in one of our dining rooms, bar or outdoor patio, Testarossa aims to bring their diners superb service and an overall memorable experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 364-8877
Website
http://www.Cafetestarossa.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
William Sansone
Private party facilities
Seperate Dining Area Available with exceptions on Days with Minimum amount of people.

Location
499 Jericho Tpke.,, Syosset, NY 11791
Area
Syosset
Cross Street
S. Oyster Bay Road
Parking details
Front and Rear Parking Available, Valet Services Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Public transit
LIRR Syosset Train Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

Grilled Marinated OctopusUS$22.00
with Escarole, Ceci Beans & Crushed Tomatoes
In House Made Potato GnocchiUS$19.00
with Crumbled Hot and Sweet Sausage, San Marzano Tomatoes & Fresh Basil
Crabmeat and Shrimp CakesUS$22.00
served with Organic Lettuce and Sweet Corn Salsa with a Caper Tarragon Dressing
Fried CalamariUS$18.00
with Spicy Marinara
Veal MeatballUS$16.00
Sliders
Little Neck ClamsUS$18.00
Baked with a Garlic Oregano Breadcrumb Crust
Farro Rice SaladUS$18.00
with Marinated Stemmed Artichoke Hearts, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Cranberries, Arugula, Parmesan Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette
Poached Pear and Red Beet SaladUS$18.00
Mixed Greens, tossed with Mandarin Oranges, Dried Cherries, Candied Pistachio Nuts and Feta Cheese in an Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Grilled Fresh Vegetable PlatterUS$20.00
with Eggplant, Broccoli, Tomato, Asparagus, Zucchini and Shiitake Mushrooms Drizzled with Garlic Vinaigrette, served with a Horseradish Puree
In House Made Fresh MozzarellaUS$18.00
Roasted Peppers and Beefsteak Tomatoes Drizzled with a Basil Infused Olive Oil
Caesar SaladUS$16.00
with Homemade Garlic Sourdough Croutons

Pizza

Thin Crust PizzaUS$20.00
with Roma Tomatoes, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella
Broccoli Rabe PizzaUS$21.00
with Fresh Mozzarella
Pesto PizzaUS$21.00
with Gorgonzola Cheese & Olive Oil

Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Always Available

Paccheri PastaUS$29.00
with a Pork Osso Bucco meat, Cannellini Bean, Tomato Ragu
FettuccineUS$30.00
with Lobster, Shrimp and Arugula in a Filetto di Pomodoro
Gigli PastaUS$28.00
with Crumbled Sausage, Spinach, Crushed Tomato, Brandy and Fresh Ricotta Cheese
Mezzi RigatoniUS$28.00
served with Veal Meat And Sausage Bolognese, Peas and Warm Ricotta
In House Made Cheese & Spinach RavioliUS$26.00
in a Fresh Marinara
SpaghettiUS$27.00
with Veal Meatballs in a Traditional Marinara Sauce
Fresh OrecchietteUS$28.00
with Sliced Hot & Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe in Garlic & Oil
RigatoniUS$27.00
with Vodka, Tomato & Crème

Entrees

Roasted Pasture Raised ChickenUS$34.00
served with Spinach, Cannellini Bean & Chicken Au Jus
Almond Crusted Chicken BreastUS$33.00
stuffed with Artichoke Hearts, Spinach & Asiago Cheese served with Sweet Potato Puree in a Wild Berry Brandy
Branzino FiletUS$44.00
Pan Seared served with Sweet Corn, Haricot Vert, Roasted Carrots, Mango and Parsley Gremolata
SalmonUS$36.00
in a Pinot Grigio and Caper Wine Sauce served with Julienne Vegetables and a Potato Ravioli
ShrimpUS$42.00
served with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Cracked Spinach, Garlic, Lemon & Crispy Onions
Lamb ChopsUS$51.00
with a Mustard Breadcrumb Crust served with Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Potato & Mint Rosemary and Lamb Au Jus
Grilled Veal ChopUS$79.00
served with a Tuscan Bean, Broccoli Rabe & Mushroom Medley

What 1,506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Nassau
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Testarossa consistently delights with "excellent" food and "attentive" service, making it a favorite dining spot on Long Island. Guests rave about the beautifully decorated outdoor seating and the "phenomenal" Sicilian night specials. While some mention noise levels, the "delicious" dishes and "friendly" staff ensure a memorable experience.

1,506 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was excellent, as always. Pork chop was very tasty..
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Colleen
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal, beautiful ambience, perfect service. I highly recommend! Decked out beautifully for the holidays…bar area looked so nice as well. Lots of great food and drink specials! Everything was enjoyable. Thank you!
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michael
VIP
New York City
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We took two other couples tonight for their first taste of Testarossa. One couple from Florida and the other N Carolina. Everything ordered was received with “Wows, this is delicious, and I’ve never tasted octopus this tender”. Each pasta dish was extraordinary a very filling. Our dessert was simple-2 tartufos for the table with a plate of fresh whipped cream.
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Deb
New Jersey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service and food was good however we sat in the bar area The music was so loud that we had to ask to lower the volume. The people at the bar were really loud and energetic which is great for the bar patrons but not for us who wanted to enjoy our meal at have some conversation. This is the third time that they sat us there even though it looked like they had had empty tables in the restaurant area. This is why we have not been there for a while and I don’t think we are going back
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bruce
VIP
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Great food. Well executed. Keith was a terrific waiter. We had very attentive service
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Emily
VIP
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always such a pleasurable dining experience. Thank you!
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Marie
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I absolutely love the shrimp and crab cake appetizer. Always get it and it never disappoints. I would also recommend the Halibut. It is usually a special but delicious. I have introduced many friends to the restaurant and they also agree the food is outstanding, Staff is also friendly and very efficient.
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Douglas
VIP
New York City
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was exceptional. My only complaint was the price of my drink at the bar. $25 for a single pour of Reposado Tequila seems excessive and the pour was not very generous.
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Julie
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious. Our favorite neighborhood go to
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John
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The process of making reservations to the restaurant service and food was great. The food was excellent along with the service and no pressure to leave the table when we were done and chatting.
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FAQs

Cafe Testarossa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 364-8877.

Cafe Testarossa is rated 4.8 stars by 1506 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

499 Jericho Tpke.,, Syosset, NY 11791

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
S. Oyster Bay Road
Area
Syosset
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Front and Rear Parking Available, Valet Services Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Public transit
LIRR Syosset Train Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
William Sansone
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.Cafetestarossa.com/
Phone number
(516) 364-8877
Private party facilities
Seperate Dining Area Available with exceptions on Days with Minimum amount of people.

Cafe Testarossa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Spaghetti

Fettuccine

Primi Plates

Grilled Marinated OctopusUS$22.00

In House Made Potato GnocchiUS$19.00

Crabmeat and Shrimp CakesUS$22.00

Fried CalamariUS$18.00

Veal MeatballUS$16.00

Little Neck ClamsUS$18.00

Farro Rice SaladUS$18.00

Poached Pear and Red Beet SaladUS$18.00

Grilled Fresh Vegetable PlatterUS$20.00

In House Made Fresh MozzarellaUS$18.00

Caesar SaladUS$16.00

Pizza

Thin Crust PizzaUS$20.00

Broccoli Rabe PizzaUS$21.00

Pesto PizzaUS$21.00

Pasta

Paccheri PastaUS$29.00

FettuccineUS$30.00

Gigli PastaUS$28.00

Mezzi RigatoniUS$28.00

In House Made Cheese & Spinach RavioliUS$26.00

SpaghettiUS$27.00

Fresh OrecchietteUS$28.00

RigatoniUS$27.00

Entrees

Roasted Pasture Raised ChickenUS$34.00

Almond Crusted Chicken BreastUS$33.00

Branzino FiletUS$44.00

SalmonUS$36.00

ShrimpUS$42.00

Lamb ChopsUS$51.00

Grilled Veal ChopUS$79.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Does Cafe Testarossa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Testarossa restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Testarossa currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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