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La Ginestra - NY, Glen Cove, NY

La Ginestra - NY

4.9 (602)
$31 to $50
Italian
50 Forest Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Phone number
  • 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 602 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
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Best Food

  • New York State

    Best Service

  • New York State

    Italian

  • Nassau

    Best Overall

  • Nassau

    Best Food

  • Nassau

    Best Service

  • Nassau

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Ginestra in NY offers a "high end, Italian dining experience" with "delicious" homemade pasta, creamy pesto, and exquisite specials like branzino. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "welcoming atmosphere," making it a "favorite Italian restaurant" known for its "outstanding quality." Perfect for "special occasions" or casual dining.
602 Reviews
  1. Edith

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable dinner with a good wine list and lots of menu choices. Swordfish special was somewhat over cooked but the sautéed baby artichokes and homemade pasta with creamy pesto sauce were delicious. Would highly recommend.

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  2. Phil VIP

    New York City89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great here. Service excellent Best restaurant in Glen cove and it’s surrounding area

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  3. Art VIP

    New York City85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a last minute reservation when plans suddenly changed. Showed up early seated right away. Excellent food great service. Worth the trip from Suffolk County! Will be back on a regular basis.

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  4. Joan VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. Loved the eggplant parm appetizer and branzino from the specials menu and the Scaloppine alle Castaneda(veal Marsala) from the regular menu. The chocolate mousse was also delicious.

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  5. Steve

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere, excellent staff! The food is delicious.

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  6. Lisa

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  7. Richard VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  9. Barry VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  10. Mary

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great service, drinks, and food. Welcoming and lovely atmosphere. You are at home.

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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 602 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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