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La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY

La Ginestra - NY

5.0
5
571 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Sicilan and Italian fare coupling family recipes and innovative specials
with an extensive wine menu. A cozy ambiance and accommodating staff have
helped make La Ginestra a favorite amongst north shore diners for the past
27 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 674-2244
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Enzo Alessandro
  • Catering
    Private Dining: Room upstairs that can accommodate up to 22 people

What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New York State

    Best Overall

  • New York State

    Best Food

  • New York State

    Best Service

  • New York State

    Italian

  • Nassau

    Best Overall

  • Nassau

    Best Food

  • Nassau

    Best Service

  • Nassau

    Best Value

  • Nassau

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Ginestra in New York offers an "incredible experience" with authentic Italian cuisine, highlighted by "excellent" veal marsala and swordfish. Guests appreciate its inviting atmosphere and "wonderful" service. Frequent patrons celebrate its "consistently good food" and the family-like staff, making it a "favorite local restaurant."

571 Reviews
  1. T

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and services is excellent, really top notch.

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  2. Donna

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delish. Always the best hospitality and crowd.

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  3. Gib

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Julie, Gus and Enzo! As always a wonderful evening

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  4. alan

    New York City

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent. Everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. Dishes perfectly prepared. Like a Top Manhattan restaurant on long Island

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  5. steven

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FANTASTIC food, great atmosphere, great seeing Enzo after so many years. Simply a great restaurant, Steven

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  6. Jennifer B

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. Delicious food and great service.

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  7. rick

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a restaurant we frequently go to because the food is consistently very good and the staff terrific.

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  8. Lawrence

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High end delicious food. Great atmosphere Great attentive server Will return with friends!!!

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  9. frank

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    20 years never changes, still great food... Every time

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  10. Gib

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A++ as usual thank you Gus and Enzo and Julie Superb

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FAQs

La Ginestra - NY offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 674-2244.

La Ginestra - NY is rated 5 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Ginestra - NY

50 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Phillips Road
  • Area
    Glen Cove
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Enzo Alessandro
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (516) 674-2244
  • Catering
    Private Dining: Room upstairs that can accommodate up to 22 people
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