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Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
After years of pleasing diners with huge portions of delicious home style food, Piccola Bussola opened its second location. At the entrance is a large inviting bar which leads into the main dining room. To the right is a more intimate dining room and for all your celebrations, we have a large party room. The Lubrano family, who have been in the restaurant business on Long Island for more than 25 years, greet customers with warmth and gracious hospitality.
Dishes at this "family style" restaurant are made of fine, high quality ingredients. The menu is made up of a wide variety of pasta, meat, chicken and seafood dishes. Wines are reasonably priced with many selections available by the glass. Homemade desserts include an outstanding pear tart and superb tiramisu. Service is friendly and efficient.
The Lubrano family - Pasquale and Raffaela and their sons Tony, John, Carlo and Marco welcome you to enjoy their wholesome cooking at all of their fine restaurants.
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Dishes at this "family style" restaurant are made of fine, high quality ingredients. The menu is made up of a wide variety of pasta, meat, chicken and seafood dishes. Wines are reasonably priced with many selections available by the glass. Homemade desserts include an outstanding pear tart and superb tiramisu. Service is friendly and efficient.
The Lubrano family - Pasquale and Raffaela and their sons Tony, John, Carlo and Marco welcome you to enjoy their wholesome cooking at all of their fine restaurants.
29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(13)
- fit for foodies(11)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- special occasion(9)
- kid-friendly(4)
- romantic(4)
Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola Reviews List
Review 1 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food but ambiance disappointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a large group but we weren't seated in the main dining room. Instead, we were led to a separate dining area that looks like its for private parties. But the room looked unkempt and the chairs were straight out of a Howard Johnson circa 1980. But besides the decor, it was the service that was most lacking. Our reservation was for 6pm but we weren't brought drinks till 6:30 and we gave our order at 6:45 only after I stopped the waiter to let him know we were ready. The food is really the highlight here. If you're willing to overlook the neglectful service, this is a good place."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The place was full with many parties. We were happily surprised that the service was so good even with such a crowd.
Will definitely go there again"
Will definitely go there again"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hooked on Piccola!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was our first time to this restaurant and we absolutely loved it. It's great for special occasions. Our waiter Carlos was simply fantastic. The food came out perfect just the way we wanted it. Just one word of caution, their servings are huge so make sure you share a dish. And last but not the least, the valet parking does not hurt either. We are definitely going back here again!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great - really outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great - really outstanding. The waiter was terrible and should find another place to work. He was talking to other employees, and very uninterested in how his tables were doing."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were10 old friends getting together having good food & a fun time."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was outstanding. One dish tasted better than the next. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was my second time for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time for dinner at the restaurant. The first time was excellent- food, service even though we did not sit in main dining room since they had a private party- we actually sat in their catering hall.
The second time we were seated in main dining room- food was very good as usual;however service was poor- we ordered eggplant parmigiana and stuffed eggplant was brought out the server misunderstood. He did not come over once to see if everything was ok, then came dessert - order was taken by a different server- instead of chocolate hazelnut gelato our friends were given mango gelato- our first waiter seemed annoyed at us!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food excellent service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food excellent service service. Delicious gluten free pasta. Entrees served family style (enough for at least two). Bring friends, take homw leftovers."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my second time in the restaurant. I have not been disappointed yet. Great shrimp and veal dishes. Music by Tom Juliano on Friday nights make the evening perfect!
A++++++"
A++++++"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good family style restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good family style restaurant"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Piccola Bussola Ristorante - Mineola
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic