We had a wonderful experience hosting a baby shower at Cafe Testarossa! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. Danielle was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was so sweet, organized, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process. She always answered her phone and made everything feel seamless and stress-free. The food on the day of the event was outstanding, just as delicious as if you were dining there for a special dinner. The staff was attentive, professional, and always present to make sure everything ran smoothly. Cafe Testarossa is a fantastic venue for a special occasion, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. Thank you to Danielle and the entire team for helping make such a memorable day so special. Highly recommend!
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Handmade pasta, prime cuts and fresh seafood, cooked the Italian way in Syosset since 1988.
Cafe Testarossa
Award-Winning Italian Cuisine
Dinner Menu
Primi Plates
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Grilled Marinated Octopus$24
with Escarole, Ceci Beans & Crushed Tomatoes
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Crabmeat and Shrimp Cakes$24
served with Organic Lettuce and Sweet Corn Salsa with a Caper Tarragon Dressing
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Fried Calamari$19
with Spicy Marinara
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Veal Meatball Sliders$18
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Little Neck Clams$18
Baked with a Garlic Oregano Breadcrumb Crust
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Farro Rice Salad$19
with Marinated Stemmed Artichoke Hearts, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Cranberries, Arugula, Parmesan Cheese and Sherry Vinaigrette
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Poached Pear and Red Beet Salad$19
Mixed Greens, tossed with Mandarin Oranges, Dried Cherries, Candied Pistachio Nuts and Feta Cheese in an Apple Cider Vinaigrette
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Grilled Fresh Vegetable Platter$20
with Eggplant, Broccoli, Tomato, Asparagus, Zucchini and Shiitake Mushrooms Drizzled with Garlic Vinaigrette, served with a Horseradish Puree
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In House Made Fresh Mozzarella$18
Roasted Peppers and Beefsteak Tomatoes Drizzled with a Basil Infused Olive Oil
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Caesar Salad$18
with Homemade Garlic Sourdough Croutons


Antipasti & Pizza
Pizza
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Margherita Pizza$25
with Roma Tomatoes, Basil & Fresh Mozzarella
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Broccoli Rabe Pizza$25
with Fresh Mozzarella
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Pesto Pizza$25
with Gorgonzola Cheese & Olive Oil


Handmade Pasta
Pasta
*Gluten Free Pasta Always Available
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In House Made Pappardelle$32
with Veal Bolognese
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Black Linguini$36
Served with Chopped Shrimp, Calamari & San Marzano Cherry Tomatoes
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Fettuccine with Lobster$36
Shrimp and Arugula in a Filetto di Pomodoro
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Gigli Pasta$32
served with Veal Meat And Sausage Bolognese, Peas and Warm Ricotta
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In House Made Cheese & Spinach Ravioli$30
in a Fresh Marinara
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Spaghetti with Veal Meatballs$30
in a Traditional Marinara Sauce
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Fresh Orecchiette$30
with Sliced Hot & Sweet Sausage and Broccoli Rabe in Garlic & Oil
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Rigatoni$29
with Vodka, Tomato & Crème


Chef’s Entrées
Entrées
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Roasted Pasture Raised Chicken$35
served with Spinach, Cannellini Bean & Chicken Au Jus
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Almond Crusted Chicken Breast$36
stuffed with Artichoke Hearts, Spinach & Asiago Cheese served with Sweet Potato Puree in a Wild Berry Brandy
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Branzino Filet Pan Seared$46
served with Sweet Corn, Haricot Vert, Roasted Carrots, Mango and Parsley Gremolata
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Salmon$37
in a Pinot Grigio and Caper Wine Sauce served with Julienne Vegetables and a Potato Ravioli
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Shrimp$44
served with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Cracked Spinach, Garlic, Lemon & Crispy Onions
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Lamb Chops$59
with an Herb Crust served with Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Potato & Mint Rosemary and Lamb Au Jus
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Grilled Veal Chop$79
served with a Tuscan Bean, Broccoli Rabe & Mushroom Medley


Made In-House Daily
Desserts
*All desserts are made in-house daily — $13
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Frozen Nutella Cake$13
Served with Cherry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Caramelized Banana Custard Napoleon$13
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Baked Apple Turnover$13
with Warm Caramel Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Mixed Berry Cobbler$13
Blackberries, Strawberries and Raspberries served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Fresh Coconut Crème Brûlée$13
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Flourless Chocolate Cake$13
with Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Mousse, Raspberries and Hazelnuts
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New York Style Cheesecake$13
served with Fresh Strawberry Sauce
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Tiramisu$13
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Tartufo$13
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Cannoli$13
Port Wines
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Fonseca Bin 27 Reserve Port$15
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Cockburn Tawny Port$13
Fresh From The Kitchen
Daily Additions
Entrées
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Pasta Of The Day$30
With Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Crushed Tomatoes, Spinach, Calabrian Peppers & Garlic Breadcrumbs
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Pan Seared Halibut$49
With Lemon Zest Breadcrumb Crust, Served with Broccolini, Carrots, Mango & Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc
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Prime Cut Shell Steak$69
With Caramelized Onions & Mashed Potatoes
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16 oz. Pork Chop$49
Served with Braised Fennel, Tomato, Cherry Peppers & Sweet Potato Purée
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Grilled Swordfish$49
With Roasted Tomatoes, Black Olives, Basil, Roasted Peppers and Sauteed Spinach.
Price subject to change.
$49
Wednesday in Sicily
Three Course Prix Fixe Menu
(Plus Tax/Gratuity) · Please advise server of any allergies
Appetizer — Choose One
- Arancini with Meat & PeaGrated Parmesan Reggiano
- Sfincioni (Sicilian Street Pizza)Marinara, Mozzarella & Onion
- Octopus & Eggplant Caponata
- Fried Zucchini FlowersStuffed with Fresh Ricotta Cheese
- Fennel Orange & Parmesan SaladWith Lemon Vinaigrette
- Mussels & ClamsChopped Tomato, Capers, Wine & Oil
Entrée — Choose One
- Sicilian Grilled SwordfishOlives, Tomatoes, Peppers, Lemon & Spinach
- Busiate Pasta with ShrimpTrapanese Pesto Sauce
- Pasta alla NormaSauteed Eggplant, Tomato & Ricotta
- Linguine alla NeroShrimp, Calamari, Crushed Tomato, Garlic Breadcrumbs
- Veal InvoltiniStuffed Veal with Breadcrumbs, Parsley, Raisins, Spinach, Pignoli Nuts, Caciocavallo Cheese served with Broccoli Rabe
Dessert — Choose One
- Pistacchio Almond Gelato
- Cannolo
- Chocolate Chip & Pistacchio
This special Wednesday evening menu celebrates the authentic flavors of Sicily, featuring traditional dishes prepared with the finest imported ingredients.
$59
Thursday Family Night
Price Fixe Thursday Menu
(Plus Tax/Gratuity) · Please advise server of any allergies
First Course — Choose One
- Crab and Shrimp CakesOrganic Lettuce, Sweet Corn & Mango Salsa, Caper Tarragon Dressing
- Black Mission Fig SaladWith Arugula, Oven Roasted Sweet Potato, Baked Ceci Beans, Feta, Sicilian Marcona Almonds & Sherry Vinaigrette
- Grilled Marinated OctopusEscarole, Ceci Beans & Crushed Tomatoes
- Little Neck ClamsGarlic, Oil, Pesto, Cherry Peppers, Toasted Garlic Breadcrumb
- PizzaWith Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Roasted Tomato & Drizzled Pesto
- Caesar SaladHomemade Garlic Sourdough Croutons
Second Course — Choose One
- Fettuccini PastaLobster, Shrimp, Arugula, Filetto di Pomodoro
- LumacheSmall-Shaped Pasta with Veal Bolognese
- Almond Crusted Chicken BreastStuffed with Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Asiago Cheese, Sweet Potato Purée, Wild Berry Brandy
- HalibutLemon Zest Breadcrumb Crust, Broccolini, Carrots, Mango, Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc
- Walnut Crusted Chicken BreastStuffed with Apple, Sweet Potato, Spinach & Mozzarella served with a Parsnip Puree and Apple Brandy Sauce
Third Course — Choose One
- Baked Apple TurnoverWarm Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
- Flourless Chocolate CakeVanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Mousse, Raspberries, Hazelnuts
- TartufoIn-house Made Cherry Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream with Hazelnuts & Chocolate Chips
- GelatoHazelnut
Award-Winning Bar & Lounge
Drinks
Specialty Cocktails — $17
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Sunset in Tuscany
Malfy Gin con Arancia, Aperol, Fresh Pineapple
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The Botanical
Crop Cucumber Vodka, Lime Juice and Fever Tree Ginger Beer
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The Hugo
Prosecco, Elderflower, Sparkling Soda, Lemon, Fresh Mint
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The Figtini
Figenza Fig Vodka, St. Germaine, Orange and Cranberry Juice
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Amalfi Margarita
Tequila Blanco, Caravella Limoncello, Fresh Lime Juice
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Toasted Coconut Martini
Bacardi Coconut & Pineapple Rum, Pineapple Juice & Toasted Coconut Rim
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Espresso Martini
Stoli Vanilla, Kahlua & Fresh Brewed Espresso
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Black Cherry Old Fashioned
Basil Hayden Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Boylan Soda, Luxardo Cherry
Mocktails — $12
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Peach Goddess
Fresh Peach Puree, Club Soda, Splash of Pineapple
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Coconut Mule
Cream of Coconut, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime Juice
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Rosemary Citrus Fizz
Lavender Lemonade, Fresh Cucumber & Rosemary, Citrus Soda
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Rosé Spritz
Giesen Rosé with Sparkling Soda
Wines by the Glass
*Prices subject to change
White
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Sauvignon Blanc Giesen$14
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Chardonnay The Atom$14
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Riesling Madonna$14
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Prosecco Gujot$14
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Pinot Grigio Donini$14
Rosé
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Rosé Laurent Miquel Pevé & Fils, France$13
Italian Red
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Chianti Fattoria$14
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Montepulciano Fantini$14
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Super Tuscan Modus$18
Red
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Pinot Noir The Pinot Project$14
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Cabernet Sauvignon Mercer$14
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Cabernet Sauvignon Decoy$18
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Malbec Don David$15
Domestic Beers — $7
- Budweiser
- Coors Light
- Sam Adams
- Michelob Ultra
- Goose Island IPA
Import Beers — $8
- Corona
- Menabrea
- Heineken
- Heineken Light
- Peroni
- Stella Artois
Wine List
*Vintages are subject to change · Limited stock available · Ask your server for alternate suggestions
White Wines 375 ml.
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Pinot Grigio Santa Margarita$29
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
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Prosecco Drusian, Italy$40
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Moët & Chandon Brut, France$110
White Wine Varietals
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Pinot Grigio Abbazia Di Novacella, Alto-Adige, Italy 2025$50
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Pinot Grigio Santa Margarita, Italy 2024$70
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Chardonnay Cakebread, Napa Valley, California 2023$77
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Chardonnay Stags Leap, Napa Valley, California 2023$62
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Chardonnay Sean Minor, Sonoma, California 2023$55
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Sauvignon Blanc Kim Crawford, Marlborough 2025$45
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Riesling Madonna, Kabinett, Germany 2025$50
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Rosé Notorious Pink, France 2024$50
Red Wines of Italy
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Chianti Classico Riserva Ruffino Ducale “Gold Label,” Tuscany 2020$110
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Chianti Fattoria DiLucignano, Tuscany 2024$52
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Brunello Di Montalcino Lisini, Tuscany 2020$115
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Amarone Amarone Del Valpolicella, Cesari, Veneto 2018$79
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Super Tuscan Ruffino, Modus, Tuscany 2022$69
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Rosso Di Montalcino Pian Delle Vigne – Antinori – 2023$68
Red Wine Varietals
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Pinot Noir Solena ~ Willamette Valley, Oregon 2022$68
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Malbec Don David Reserve ~ Argentina 2024$60
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The Walking Fool Red Blend - Suisun Valley 2024$76
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Unshackled Oakville, California 2023$69
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Duckhorn “Decoy” Sonoma, California 2023$70
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Charles Krug Napa Valley, California 2023$84
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The Prisoner Napa Valley, California 2023$115
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Frank Family Napa Valley, California 2023$120
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Caymus Napa Valley, California 2023$185
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Jordan Alexander Valley Sonoma, California 2018$155
- Gluten-free pasta always available
- Desserts made in-house daily
- Allergies? Please tell your server
- Prices subject to change
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Our Reviews
Amazing spot!!
Omg , it was the best experience ever!!! Great steak , great drinks and great service. I highly recommend the restaurant….
Great, Great Food. Had the octopus appetizer and had the black linguine entree. Food and service were Fabulous.
The food was amazing,it was our first time in the restaurant and we will be back.Debiie is so so swee!! Great customer service.
Great food! 食物很美味😋
You’ll truly enjoy the food and service.
Cafe Testarossa has been a favorite place of mine for many years. Aside from their welcoming and pretty hostesses, the food is always fresh, authentic, and delicious. I love that there is always a printout of specials tucked each day inside their menu. Whether posted up at the bar where they make outstanding drinks/cocktails or table side in their lovely dining room, the atmosphere at Cafe Testarossa is always wonderful. Five stars all around!
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