Cafe Testarossa, an Italian restaurant and cafe in Syosset, is running on all cylinders. A newly renovated interior brings in more subdued and soothing artwork, but chef-owner Billy Sansone's meticulous cooking, from crudo to meatballs, is humming, with heightened flavor and refined style.

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Cafe Testarossa is an Italian and New American restaurant in Syosset.

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The newly renovated Cafe Testarossa in Syosset has decor that is more subdued, with neutral hues and soothing artwork.

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Customers sit in the bar area at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Chef-owner Billy Sansone at work in the kitchen at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Superior mozzarella di bufala is served with a pesto vinaigrette, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes and garlic crostini at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Farro rice salad with artichoke hearts, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, cranberries, arugula and parmesan cheese in a sherry vinaigrette is a great starter at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Sea scallops star on crisp polenta with an agave-citrus sauce at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Meatball sliders are flavorful at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Seared swordfish with a sun-dried tomato-breadcrumb crust, served with broccoli rabe and sweet corn, is satisfying at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Spaghetti and meatballs is an excellent choice at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Lumaconi with clams, mussels and shrimp are served in a tasty clam sauce at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

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Artichoke- and ricotta-stuffed tortelloni are served in a roasted garlic and crushed tomato sauce at Cafe Testarossa in Syosset.

 
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