Steve's Piccola Bussola – Italian
Stepping into this lively Italian landmark feels like joining a spirited family gathering, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of toasted breadcrumbs, garlic, and slow-simmered tomato sauce. Diners share generous platters of golden baked clams and tender grilled octopus before diving into bowls of silky pappardelle draped in rich sauces or the zesty, herb-flecked heat of chicken scarpariello. It is a place where old-world tradition is served with every overflowing plate, creating a timeless atmosphere perfect for long, laughter-filled meals shared among friends.
649, Old Country Road, Westbury, NY, 11590 +15163331335 https://www.stevespiccolabussola.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, high-fiber, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, tlc, carnivore, detox, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:45 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Menu
- Grilled Octopus: Fresh grilled octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Baked Clams Arreganata: Clams with crispy breadcrumb topping and savory sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Stuffed Artichokes: Artichokes stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spedino Romana: Traditional Roman style bread and mozzarella appetizer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Mozzarella Rice Balls: Rice balls with mozzarella served with red sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chopped Salad: Chopped greens with roasted peppers and vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Linguine Filetto di Pomodoro: Linguine with fresh tomato and onion sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Rigatoni in Vodka Sauce: Rigatoni pasta in a creamy pink vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pappardelle Principessa: Velvety pappardelle pasta with a vodka meat sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Scarpariello: Traditional chicken dish with garlic and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Chicken Francese: Egg-battered chicken in a lemon butter white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veal Francese: Tender veal in a lemon butter white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Francese: Shrimp in a lemon butter white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian