Cafe Testarossa

4.8

1523 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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 1,523 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Testarossa offers a "perfect dining experience" with "excellent food and ambiance." Patrons consistently praise the "incredible" service and "delicious" meals like veal sliders and pasta dishes. Despite occasional noise levels, the restaurant remains a "favorite" spot, known for "always providing a wonderful dining experience" with attentive staff and creative menu options.

1,523 Reviews

D
Donna
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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esther
VIP
New York City
104 reviews
5.0
104 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always good to Very busy Valentine’s Day we waited but food S good as always
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Joe
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated immediately upon arrival. The service was amazing as well as the food. Would highly recommend! The braised short rib special for Valentine’s Day was out of this world!
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Gary
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going there for aprox. 20 years, and have never been disappointed. The most consistently great food I have ever eaten.
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Nicole
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
UPDATE: Already received a call from Billy the manager to rectify our experience. What a class act! I greatly appreciated him reaching out to make a bad situation right. We will be back to see the true Testarosa experience. See you soon Billy! Loudest restaurant I have been in in awhile. Cafeteria like - 1 big open room with tables. Waitress was hard and abrupt. Whacked my daughter in the face when placing the pizza stand down. Left a big red mark and hurt. For the value and lack of ambiance and loud noise level you’re much better going to prime 1024, ilMulino or Edoardo’s. Been 25 years since I went and will be another 25 till I go back.
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Darlene
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Tessarosa has been my favorite restaurant for over 30 years. It is my go to restaurant. They never disappoint me.
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Lisa
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Testarossa is the best restaurant on Long Island. The food is consistently good, the menu is always evolving with fantastic specials and the staff are seasoned and professional. I’ve been dining here since the early 90’s. I’ve yet to find another restaurant that compares to it here in NY or abroad.
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lou
VIP
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect dining experience, food and drink superb, atmosphere & ambience excellent! Would definitely recommend Cafe Testarossa to everyone ! One of the finest restaurants on Long Island%!
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Fern
New York State
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! Great ambiance! You will jot be disappointed!
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candice
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We go here regularly. The food is consistently good.
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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 1523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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