Cafe Testarossa

4.8

1532 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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 1,532 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nassau
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Testarossa delivers a consistently delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." The menu is diverse, offering standout dishes like the "delicious veal chop" and "perfect martinis." Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and charming outdoor seating. Noise levels can be high, but the overall ambiance remains inviting.

1,531 Reviews

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Justine
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience at Cafe Testarossa for Date Nights of gathering with Friends.
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Kristin
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Testarossa is by far my favorite restaurant of all time. The food is always amazing, the service is top notch, and the cozy atmosphere is very welcoming.
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Lawrence
Fort Lauderdale5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always we enjoy dining at this restaurant. It’s been a staple of Syosset for decades. We are regular customers. Enjoy!!!
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Sophia VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating their and enjoyed the food . Had spinach ravioli which was very fresh and sauce was so good. Our waiter was excellent. Ambience was nice too!
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Tracy
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After passing Cafe Testarossa for years, we finally decided to give it a try. It was so great! We were seated right away and given water, crusty bread, butter and bruschetta with olive oil on the side. All delicious and all the staff was so friendly and helpful. Our waiter, Stephen was very attentive and friendly. He brought us our drinks (very dry martini and glass of Pinot Noir) promptly and took our order. Farro salad and clams oreganata for appetizers was served quickly. Everyone on staff helps out and really hustles! Both appetizers were delicious. We asked for more bread and got it right away. Entrees were homemade spinach raviolis (buttery soft pasta, unbelievable!) and Orrechette with sausage in garlic and oil (also great!). We got more wine with dinner. For dessert, Stephen recommended the caramelized banana Napoleon. It did not disappoint! Some espresso with Sambucca and a cup of tea and we were stuffed. We brought home some shrimp and crab cakes for our daughter and she said they were great! The atmosphere is classy, but not stuffy at all and we cannot compliment the staff enough. We can't believe we took so long to find this hidden gem. It is our new favorite Italian restaurant!
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Stephanie VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and the service was impeccable- a perfect 10!
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Michael
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff is wonderful. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Food was great!
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susan
New York City37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a rainy Sunday night and we enjoyed a quieter than ususl dinner. We had excellent food with our excellent waitress, Debbie. Great dinner!
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Donna
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST!!!!!!! We love coming here. Food is great, atmosphere,
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Charles
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great night out with my wife at this wonderful and special place. We had our first date here 27 years ago and the place is still as good as it was then. Dinora, server went above and beyond to make sure our experience was second to none. The entire staff was courteous and professional. And the food was delicious and fresh. We had tried to get back to Cafe Testarosa a few times over the years, but life kept getting in the way. We are so glad we finally got the chance to revisit this wonderful establishment!
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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 1532 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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