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La Ginestra - NY

4.9
4.9
478 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

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

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, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 478 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Long Island / Hamptons

    Best Overall

  • Long Island / Hamptons

    Best Food

  • Long Island / Hamptons

    Best Service

  • Long Island / Hamptons

    Italian

  1. ashmuely

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. ragtop

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. FoodLoversTravel

    New York Area

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 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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  4. JanetR

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Server was personable and efficient. Food was good.

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  5. 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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  6. Gloriousfoodie

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

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

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  7. Bigfred

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 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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  8. FoodLoversTravel

    New York Area

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Anita

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 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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  13. LindaFromNewYork

    New York Area

    289 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    289 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 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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  20. AprilG

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!

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  21. 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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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 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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  23. 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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  24. stefaniew

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great!

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  25. 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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  26. Gigi

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  27. Goldon

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious as always! Thank you

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and the server was delightful and clued up.

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  29. LindaFromNewYork

    New York Area

    289 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    289 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy atmosphere, fabulous food, manageable portions, impeccable service. We'll be back.

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  30. eatnow

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The restaurant is very over rated, very tight seating waiters and customers kept bumping into one of the chairs. The table was comfortable for 6, but with the volume level it was hard to hear anybody other than the person next to you. On persons meal came out totally wrong, and the "sword fish" was very thinly sliced and all you had was breading, NEVER saw or heard sword fish being served this way.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!

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  32. MensaLite

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place: good food, good service and a warm, friendly ambience with a clientele that always seems to be having a good time.

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  33. samstone

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently phenomenal food and service for 30+ Years. Professional staff, Gus & Enzo are rockstars

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  34. jenniferk

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner! Wonderful service! Great atmosphere!

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  35. MarkR

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent Food! Will go there more often. If you like great Italian this restaurant should be one of your go to places.

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  36. SamG

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at La Ginestra. Tasteful surroundings, attentive service, excellent food.

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  37. ChristineH

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    /the food is always amazing, service is excellent and ambience last night was really good. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time going to La Ginestra and it didn’t disappoint! Our waiter was attentive, and informative. The food was so delicious! The drinks were great and the home made desserts outstanding! We will be going back real soon!

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  39. MaryanneC

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Very noisy. Smelly carpet - needs updating. Limited menu. Was looking for a replacement for Riviera Grill but this is not it.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent

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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 478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 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

  • 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, 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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