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Lamb Chops - Cafe Testarossa, Syosset, NY

Cafe Testarossa

4.8 (1558)
$31 to $50
Italian
499 Jericho Tpke.,, Syosset, NY 11791

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,558 people are saying

Cafe Testarossa 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nassau

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Testarossa is a beloved dining spot on Long Island, praised for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Diners enjoy its "cozy atmosphere" and "professional staff." Known for "homemade pasta" and "great specials," it's a hidden gem with a loyal following. Despite occasional noise, it's a "favorite" for many.

1,558 Reviews
  1. Rich VIP

    New York City289 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My rare five star reviews. Food is always outstanding. The Halibut is off the charts, flaky, light pan seared perfectly. The veal chop is amazing, lightly breaded on the bone broiled to perfection. Best baked clams and beet salad is incredible.

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  2. alan VIP

    New York City92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    FOOD always excellent. Drinks are great. Very Noisy . Wine by glass a little weak in good wines but good value for what they offer. We had Fish which was fresh and as good as any Fish place. Waiters and servers very friendly .

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  3. Dorothy

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't say enough about how wonderful our experience was here. The service was excellent and the food was amazing!

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  4. jeffrey VIP

    New York City84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic. Food service everything great. Best value on Long Island. Staff great

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  5. sam

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Great service. A bit pricey but these days who knows a bit noisy

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  6. Mike

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal, great service, nice atmosphere. Bar is lovely and in a separate room which makes it a nice option for pre or post dinner drinks.

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  7. Lawrence

    Fort Lauderdale6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat there every week because it’s so good. Besides the food being good the service is good too. So drop by and see for yourself. Enjoy!!!

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  8. alyssa VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. I have been enjoying this restaurant for 31 years. Hopefully I will be enjoying it for 31 more!

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  9. Tracy

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent salads and homemade pasta! Very busy and a little noisy, but worth it for the food! Good drinks and wine too! We love this hidden gem!

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  10. Salina VIP

    New York City104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful welcome from Anna as always . excellent service from Patti and the food is always delicious!!! another wonderful dining experience !

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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 1558 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Cafe Testarossa

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
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