Cafe Testarossa

4.8

1492 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

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
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Pizza

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

Pasta

Gluten Free Pasta Always Available

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

Entrees

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

What 1,492 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

1,492 Reviews

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Linda
New York City
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Shared the lamb chops and they were terrific—also shared the sliders for an app-and was even better than usual- a real Testarossa treat.. we shared a flourless chocolate cake w/chocolate mousse was the perfect ending
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Debbie
New York City
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good and didn’t disappoint! Wish it was closer to my home!
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HARVEY
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were 6 people a Wednesday dinner it was Sicilian night dinner specials excellent enjoyed by all in our group , are server was great; The the noise level was Hi volume great to be in a popular happy place although difficult to hear each other speak .
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Barbara
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is I always excellent, as is the service. The only negative is that even with a reservation, we always end up waiting about 30 minutes.
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Lawrence
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always we love dining here. We eat at this restaurant about 3 times a month. We highly recommend you try this restaurant.
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Sharon
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a finer restaurant you will not find.. the food , service and ambiance is outstanding. its a place you know that you’ll have a delicious meal and be treated slways like youre special …. there is not a better restaurant around….
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Luigi
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Started with a delicious salad from the specials menu and progressed with an appetizer, a pasta, a main and desert shared by 3 people. Each dish was better than the last and we left fully satisfied. The portions are perfect for sharing and the service was attentive at every step.
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Steve
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Yawn dinner was none event ....Reservation set for 8:30 pm. Arrived at 8:15pm and were greeted and told there be about 10 - 15 minute wait before we could be seated as we immediately were being directed to the bar. The decibel level volume of noise coming from the dining room was close to being that of a jet engine. I barely could hear my wife standing beside me. We ordered our drinks, Grey goose on the rocks, only to learn they had none. Readily we asked for instead Belvedere only to be told the same, "they had none". They offered us Kettle one, refused. THen another bartender intervened and established the fact they had reserve bottle of our chosen libation in the cellar. Still standing at the bar 5 minutes later our drinks eventually arrived. By now the hostess arrived asking us if we preferred to be seated in the glass enclosed bar seating area as opposed to the much noisier main dinning room. We accepted and immediately were seated. Wait time for entree preparation was reasonable - +/- 20 minutes. As soon as our entrees arrived, ravioli/tomato sauce and chicken with apples/cranberries and mashed potatoes we quickly both knew both our dishes were not hot, not warm to touch, but more like room temperature. Serving prepared food hot seems to be a chronic shortcoming that plagues many high end north shore restaurants, Testarosa is no exception. Our bill for 4 drinks, 2 entrees, tax and tip came to about $225. I'd think twice before spending this kind of $ coming here again. AS this place was a big dining disappointment, ambient level of noise made table side conversation almost impossible to hear and converse without needless shouting, out of stock beverages, cold food. Need I say more?
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Mizrahi
New York City
61 reviews
vip
3.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Noise level was super loud and many groups in main dining area that were way too loud ,screaming and carrying on for birthday celebrations . This is fine dining ; not the bar room. We have eaten regularly over the years . Service was quite slow this time and difficult at times to make up for the quality of food provided which is always spot on. Suggestion would be put very large parties in side room . Hope to see you soon again .
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Linda
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good and service excellent as always!! Good is amazing, fresh and extremely delicious!!
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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 1492 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

499 Jericho Tpke.,, Syosset, NY 11791

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
S. Oyster Bay Road
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Chops

Spaghetti

Fettuccine

Primi Plates

Grilled Marinated Octopus$22.00

In House Made Potato Gnocchi$19.00

Crabmeat and Shrimp Cakes$22.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Veal Meatball$16.00

Little Neck Clams$18.00

Farro Rice Salad$18.00

Poached Pear and Red Beet Salad$18.00

Grilled Fresh Vegetable Platter$20.00

In House Made Fresh Mozzarella$18.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Pizza

Thin Crust Pizza$20.00

Broccoli Rabe Pizza$21.00

Pesto Pizza$21.00

Pasta

Paccheri Pasta$29.00

Fettuccine$30.00

Gigli Pasta$28.00

Mezzi Rigatoni$28.00

In House Made Cheese & Spinach Ravioli$26.00

Spaghetti$27.00

Fresh Orecchiette$28.00

Rigatoni$27.00

Entrees

Roasted Pasture Raised Chicken$34.00

Almond Crusted Chicken Breast$33.00

Branzino Filet$44.00

Salmon$36.00

Shrimp$42.00

Lamb Chops$51.00

Grilled Veal Chop$79.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Testarossa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Testarossa restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Testarossa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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