La Spezia

4.7
330 reviews

About

Italian Restaurant

Location

La Spezia
400 Glen Cove Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY
11579, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
330 reviews
5 stars
275
4 stars
36
3 stars
12
2 stars
2
1 star
5

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the delicious and authentic Italian food, with standout dishes like eggplant parm, lobster ravioli, and chicken francaise.

Service

The service received high marks for being friendly, attentive, and professional, although there were some isolated complaints about slow service during busy times.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is noted for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, though some reviews mentioned it can be quite loud.

Family-Friendly

La Spezia is recognized as a great family-friendly dining option, with many customers enjoying the family-style meal experience.

Value

While many found the food to be worth the price, a few reviews mentioned that some dishes felt overpriced or lacked sides.
  • M4
    Maureen 419
    6 days ago
    5.0
    We had an incredible birthday dinner! Food was delicious! The fresh pasta was amazing! Service was on point
  • JM
    John Mahland
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    This is a really quaint, lovely Italian family style restaurant that gives huge portions, friendly service and specializes in southern Italian dishes. Bring your appetite absolutely delicious. They have a nice bar area for a drink if you're waiting and the dining room room is slightly small, but fits everybody well and the service is really exceptional. Highly highly recommend it. Also the parking is great.
  • LL
    Leslie
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Had a terrific meal. Decided to try this restaurant because they advertised American veal and we were not disappointed. Everything was prepared to perfection we also got the rack of lamb. We appreciated that sides came with our meal rather than having to get them on an à la carte basis. Potatoes were delicious the escarole just right , we overdid it with ordering two desserts but they were delicious too We will return The place was packed and it’s been there quite a while so I’m sorry we’ve missed it for this long. The atmosphere is really nice too and the wait staff is very professional.
  • MM
    Mel
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    I love the food so much and has such a good vibe and such good service
  • CJ
    Christopher John
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    Surprised I never made a review. Been here a bunch of times. Food is great, service is great. Some of the best Italian in all of New York.

Frequently Asked Questions About La Spezia

What type of cuisine does La Spezia specialize in?

La Spezia is an Italian restaurant offering family-style Italian cuisine.

What are the opening hours of La Spezia?

La Spezia is open Tuesday through Sunday, normally from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and until 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and closes at 9:00 PM on Sundays. It is closed on Mondays.