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Cafe Testarossa
Modern Italian Cuisine with all the Character of Artisanal Fare. Even though Italian Cuisine is based on Tradition, Cafe Testarossa is holding true to traditional methods, without restriction, to modernizing the essence of the menu.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(21)
- special occasion(17)
- good for groups(16)
- fit for foodies(11)
- romantic(10)
- notable wine list(7)
Cafe Testarossa Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was delicious and flavorful overall. My fiance and I had the Seafood Risotto and was delicious, but with a little added pepper and squeezed lemon, was able to make it even more flavorful. Service was great and very accommodating. We took my fiance's mother here on Mother's Day!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
ScottStamford
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a great business lunch meeting. We had great appetizers and the daily special entrees were excellent. Everyone ordered something different and everyone loved the food. I will be back for dinner. They have a seperate bar area that looks fun."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Slow kitchen, slow service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Having been to Testarosa many times, I was very disappointed in the slow service, from waiting for someone to take our drink order, to serving the appetizers, and then main course. The kitchen must have been missing a few beats. This made the noise level almost too loud to bear. However, on a positive note, the food was and is consistently good."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 4 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've dined at Cafe Testarossa many times over the past ten years as a couple, with friends, and also for special occasions with groups. You can always count on a good meal with a beautiful presentation. Many of the entrees offer a unique blend of tasteful foods."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a good meal and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a good meal and the service is great. Best bread!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding food as always...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always outstanding. The place is a goldmine on the weekends. Everybody knows you have a good time here. The noise level seems to be rising though. A little soundproofing would make for better conversation."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid Italian fare
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always excellent italian food. I always order the pasta special which features a fresh pasta. The only draw back is the wine. So stick to a cocktail and enjoy. I love this place."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
everything was just right.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"everything was just right. I even got a corner table as requested."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overrated!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had heard great things about Testarossa over the years, including how great the food was. But given the cost, I don't think the quality measured up as I found much of it to be lacking pop. The food at my local italian joint is just as good, if not more flavorful. And at a better price."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasantly surprised. Very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasantly surprised. Very nice decor , set more for adults. Was nice to see more than one chicken dish on the menu. The encrusted chicken was delicious. The rest of the group had different fish dishes and were all very pleased.
Our waitress was most helpful in describing the choices. Service was good and did not feel like they were trying to rush you out. Would definitely return."
Our waitress was most helpful in describing the choices. Service was good and did not feel like they were trying to rush you out. Would definitely return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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Review 11 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disappointed at Cafe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Never disappointed at Cafe Testarossa. Their $24 Sunset Special is an amazing value with great food and a very friendly staff."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Cafe Testarossa
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
They were not "out" of just
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They were not "out" of just one of the appetizers on their regular menu, but they were "out" of my second selection as well. Very odd for 8pm on a Friday night... The waitress was not apologetic but rather snickered about it and shrugged her shoulders. We did not feel the waitstaff was helpful as we had to flag someone down to get our water refilled. In spite of this, the broccoli rabe pizza was very good. We live locally where there is a ton of fabulous restaurants to choose from...we won't be going back for dinner. Maybe a drink at the bar thou. They make fantastic martinis!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Testarossa
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate