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La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY
La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY
La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY
La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY
La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY

La Ginestra - NY

4.7
4.7
492 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (516) 674-2244
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Enzo Alessandro
  • Catering
    Private Dining: Room upstairs that can accommodate up to 22 people
  • Neighborhood
    Glen Cove
  • Cross street
    Phillips Road
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

492 Reviews
  1. MichaelL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    it is as far from being Italian as it comes Maybe American Italian which is does not say much service was perfect but the food is not what expected for the price attached

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  2. FoodLoversTravel

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Ginestra has become our go-to resturant in Glen Cove. The food is great, the service is even greater. I wanted one of the fish dishes, but they were out of that fish. The serever suggested they use a different fish and prepare it the way my first choice was listed. It was wonderful. Even though we are relatively new to the restaurant in the past year, everyone is made to feel like a VIP.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience4
    Enzo is the best! I was treated like a king. The food was over the top. Can’t wait to come back! Great Sicilian vibe and food!!

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  4. cros

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent meal at La Ginestra. Loved the eggplant lasagna and bronzino. Very well prepared and excellent presentation.

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  5. portjeffgirl

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely birthday dinner for my husband with friends. Great food, great service, always a lovely spot whether you are 2 or 10 people. Thanks!

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  6. lilachloe

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food was great. Kitchen clearly understaffed. Took forever to get our food, both appetizers and main course

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  7. BarryM

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in all the world, although a bit pricey

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  8. Ladybug357

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian food. Good drinks. All in a congenial atmosphere

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  9. Luanne

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall1food4service3ambience1
    The noise was so loud it was painful and we couldn’t hear a thing. Very crowded, it was dreary and dark. Veal was tasty but like cardboard, very expensive. Disappointed

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  10. cityfoodies

    New York Area

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place to get the best food on the North Shore

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  11. StevenO

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The restaurant itself was beautiful. Service was OK but a little pushy. Food was bland and kind of tasteless and definitely overpriced. And we felt a little rushed.

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  12. urbanphil

    New York Area

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent food and service all the time here ..you will always get a great meal

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Ginestra never disappoints, food is always delicious, and the service always has a personal touch. Gus and Enzo have mastered the dining experience. Try everything, it's all delicious!! Thanks guys!

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  14. TomGC

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful dinner with my wife and adult children on the patio in the early evening. Loved the food. Great salads and delicious classical entrees. The service was friendly and relaxed. Perfect for a leisurely family meal out.

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  15. ashmuely

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat there for years. This place has consistently great food, drinks and service. We hope that these guys will be in business for a long time. They deserve it. I highly recomend it.

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  16. ragtop

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time there. A little cold for outside dinning but that didn't deter from the great experience!! Food, Service was outstanding!! Out side dinning much quieter than in door. Food selection was great!! Specials were terrific!! We will be back again!!

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  17. FoodLoversTravel

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Ginestra is fast becoming our go to restaurant near our home in Glen Cove, NY. The food is consistently great. The service is attentive and outstandingly friendly and the prices are reasonable.

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  18. JanetR

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Server was personable and efficient. Food was good.

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  19. Twin329

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is always our place for any special occasion and never disappoints. The staff is so lovely, it always feels like coming home.

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  20. Gloriousfoodie

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service top notch! Most enjoyable evening!

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  21. Bigfred

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great meal with Manny as our server. I had the veal valdastoda which was superb. I cleaned my plate. My bride had the bronzino was also delicious. Good job all.

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  22. FoodLoversTravel

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went to La Ginestra once when we first moved into Glen Cove and found the food and service excellent. But the variety of restuarants that we tried and used over the years and then the Pandemic, kept us away from getting back to the restaurant. We finally returned recently and found the food and service to be among the best in the area. We will try and make this one of our regular eateries from now on.

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  23. carollv

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Ginestra was great as usual. Great wine and apps and pasta specials.

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  24. rab4

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a very good dinner The food was delicious, served hot and prompt Our waiter was friendly and terrific would highly recommend

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  25. johnm

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is great! The food is always delicious, the service is on point, and you feel like family whenever you're there.

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  26. Anita

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Looking forward to going back soon! very nice experience and the service was wonderful.

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  27. LindaFromNewYork

    New York Area

    292 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    292 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great restaurant. Casual, attractive, and inviting. The service is excellent, and friendly. The food is delicious.

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  28. CharlieR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome ! Enzo & Gus do an outstanding job at this Italian North Shore Gem. Food is amazing as is the friendly and courteous Wait Staff. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great night out !

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  29. Katt

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & service, as always! Everyone is so nice!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best! Great food, great staff, always a great experience!!

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  31. SusanB

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Provides an excellent menu as well as other options not listed on the menu. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious!

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  32. rab4

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, good service, energetic ambiance Wonderful, friendly owners

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure to go here.the food is always delicious . The device is amazing. One of the best Italian restaurants I have been to

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  34. AprilG

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!

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  35. billsbites

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and exceptional service. No complaints only praise.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent! They made us feel so welcome ! The calamari and beet salad appetizers were delicious and prepared simply with elegance . My branzino was perfect! The Napoleon was scrumptious - I love when the waiter cuts into it with the knife - such a nice touch .. it was creamy; the pasty was flaky and it was not too sweet! la Ginestra is a local gem!!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a quiet evening. We had a wonderful time. Good company food and drink.

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  38. stefaniew

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you! Always fabulous to eat at the best Italian fine dining restaurant around. Always excellent

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  40. Gigi

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was as outstanding as the service, a can't miss restaurant in glen cove

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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 4.7 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Ginestra - NY

50 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Phillips Road
  • Neighborhood
    Glen Cove
  • 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
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Enzo Alessandro
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (516) 674-2244
  • Catering
    Private Dining: Room upstairs that can accommodate up to 22 people
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