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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.
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
Half deboned chicken roasted with Rosemary & garlic
Costoletta Di Vitello Paillard
Grillrd thin pounded veal chop served with salad or vegetables
Bistecca
Grilled Ribeye steak served w/crispy onions Mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe
Pollo Paillard
Grilled breast of chicken topped assorted sauteed mushrooms, salad
Costoletta Di Vitello
Grilled veal chop topped with peppers onions and mushrooms
Costoletta Di Agnello
Rack of Lamb grilled with rosemary and garlic
Gamberi
Marinated jumbo shrimp, served w/fennel, orange and endive salad
What 598 people are saying
La Ginestra - NY reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
New York State
Italian
Nassau
Best Food
Nassau
Best Service
Nassau
Italian
Review summary
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La Ginestra in NY is celebrated for its "consistently excellent" Italian cuisine and "outstanding" service. Guests praise the "welcoming and lovely atmosphere" that makes you feel "at home." The restaurant's "friendly and knowledgeable" staff and "beautiful" ambiance create a memorable dining experience, perfect for any occasion.
598 Reviews
S
Steve
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great atmosphere, excellent staff! The food is delicious.
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Lisa
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had an anniversary dinner for a 2nd year in a row and were so pleased. La Ginestra is a high end, Italian dining experience. So many wonderful entrees. I had soft shell crabs, so yummy. Complimentary homemade Lemoncello. Nelson was the most delightful server. Legit 5 stars.
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Richard VIP
New York City43 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
La Ginestra continues to provide the best most consistent Italian food on Long Island. The warmth and professionalism of the staff cannot be beat, and the place always makes you feel warm and welcome.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great dinner at La Ginestra! The food is great and the service was excellent. Everything we had was delicious and we will be back!
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Barry
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My favorite Italian restaurant in the area. Been going there for years. Same attentive staff has been there for years as well. I don’t think there is a better restaurant around.
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Mary
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Consistently great service, drinks, and food. Welcoming and lovely atmosphere. You are at home.
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Helene VIP
New York City71 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our favorite place in the local area we go there as often as we can with friends with family or just the two of us!! Always delicious
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Michael
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Love La Ginestra, but I ordered a $68 Veal Chop Milanese and it was tiny. Couldn’t believe how small it was…not worth the price. My wife’s snapper was fantastic and the stuffed pepper appetizer was also great.
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Laureen
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, great team awesome experience every time.
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tim VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful experience as always!
The quality of the food is outstanding.
The service is exceptional.
Beautiful restaurant.
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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 4.9 stars by 598 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.