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La Bussola Ristorante, Glen Cove, NY

La Bussola Ristorante

4.8
4.8
677 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to La Bussola Ristorante! Offering age-old tradition and timeless recipes that have been passed down through generations, the restaurant successfully combines cuisine and atmosphere to create a dining experience that won't soon be forgotten. Quiet and elegant, La Bussola Ristorante is the kind of place that could be your home away from home - smells of spices and homemade cooking fill the air while a friendly and knowledgeable wait staff bends over backwards to cater to your every need. The menu is vast and impressive showcasing traditional specialties as well as modern adaptations. There is something here sure to tempt every palate even the most discriminating of gourmets! No matter what the occasion calls for or your appetite demands, the friendly staff at La Bussola Ristorante promises to make your next dining experience truly unforgettable.

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What 677 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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La Bussola Ristorante offers a consistently exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" food and service. The Italian menu is diverse, featuring expertly prepared dishes in a warm, elegant setting. Guests praise the "friendly" staff and "special" menu options. Regulars highlight its reliability as a favorite local spot for special occasions.

677 Reviews
  1. matthew

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, wonderful food. Get the ricotta balls and the Cacio y Pepe. Great taste, service and ambiance.

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  2. Jonathan

    New York State

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    There was no advertising of a Valentine’s day only menu. Could not order off of the normal menu. Was very over priced and portions were small. While service was decent, food was ok. Will not be returning.

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  3. Kevin

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quaint place with good food and service. Value was reasonable for a Valentine’s dinner

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  4. Jan

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Phenomenal meal. Restaurant was busy so service was a little slow. But overall fantastic experience

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  5. Vincent

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went Valentine's Day, when owner Carlo put up a fixed price menu. There was a good choice of options in all three courses, however also a $15 up-charge for the braised beef short ribs, which is always a great dish, but I thought was somewhat pricey. I opted for the pork chop, which was pounded flat then fried, with a salad on top. Very tasty. For dessert we shared the always fabulous Napoleon,, and took the second dessert home to enjoy the following day, since we were very full. The service from David, Armando, Alex, and Carlo's son Brandon was flawless. The restaurant just celebrated their 45th year in business, and are now the longest open restaurant in Glen Cove. Highly recommended.

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  6. Annamarie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    If you’re looking for a great Italian restaurant I highly recommend La Bussola for dinner. My husband and I went for Valentines Day and had an amazing dinner. I ordered the Dover Sole and my husband had the chicken scarperella on the bone for dinner, we ordered the grilled octopus and stuffed artichoke for an appetizer, it was delicious, all cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Rita

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Portions were manageable and huge where you didn't have room for dessert.

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  8. Ralph

    VIP

    New York City

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing. I had the veal special and my wife had the pasta with clam sauce. Both dishes were done to perfection. Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Gary

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite “local spot”! I can always depend on a perfect dining experience. I’m a bit of a “foodie”, with high expectations…That being said, the quality of food never disappoints, and the owner/staff is the friendliest. Also, always check out the specials…They are generally quite “special”!!!

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  10. Louis

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Food was delicious! Service outstanding! Carlo and Gail do a great job!

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La Bussola Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for La Bussola Ristorante

40 School Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Glen Cove
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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