Food was very good, regardless of the smaller portions. Service was excellent.. beer choice Forst was good, maybe offer other Italian flavors? atmosphere needed easy listening Italian music in the background since its an Italian restaurant?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel
As usual, excellent all around. This is the best restaurant in Scarsdale (/Eastchester). There are more expensive choices and some in these parts think that means "better" but they are mistaken.
vera zadrime
Food is delicious. Service is impeccable. I’ve been there a few times going back again this month I highly recommend to anyone that’s in the area of Scarsdale.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Al Ragu Di Agnello, Burratta with Prosciutto, Meatballs, Ricotta Cheesecake
De96
What a terrific experience. First, the wait staff is so well coordinated and on their game. Professional, timely and anticipating the diners needs. Our meals were delicious- a perfect salad served with warm beets and a delicious dressing. Pasta dishes were perfection: linguine with clams and a mixed seafood with pasta. So refreshing to dine in a restaurant that has its act together.
MichaelF
The owner knows how to make sure the guests feel welcome and taken care of, the food is consistently flavorful and the specials offer variety from the regular menu. The excellent food and great service make Cafe Alaia a place worth returning to time after time.
This was our first time... Food and service were great. Just a couple of things... I saw cocktails being served, but never received a cocktail menu. Is a cocktail menu available? We sat at a two top located in the middle of the floor right as you enter the dining room. A little tight and uncomfortable. More importantly, the area around the table is a narrow high-traffic area which made it hard to relax and sit comfortably. We were worried about getting bumped into or - even worse - one of the servers tripping over our feet.
Sadia S.
Authentic Italian restaurant with impeccably cooked pasta; every dish is delicious! The desserts, especially the tiramisu, stand out, a rarity in restaurants in the suburbs.
anterozeca
Excellent food and great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
J F
Salmon ranked with best I’ve ever had. Bread and salads were fresh and tasty and most important, not overly salted. One of the best meals I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lillybarney
Our first time here. Parking is a real issue as theres no lot. Just lucky to get a space as someone pulled out. The restaurant is very cozy and warm. Menu was a little limiting. Service excellent. The sauce they put out with the bread is delicious. Caesar salad was ok. Pasta dish excellent. Very nice!
Arrived at 6:00. Took 10 minutes to get a street parking space. That's why only 4 stars. That's the only con. As soon as we sat down our waiter filled our water glasses and brought over a bread basket and a dish of mildly spiced red sauce that was deliciously different. I rarely eat bread but I wound up having several pieces because of this different red sauce. for appetizers, we shared meatballs and an eggplant soufflé, which was over the top. For entrees we had home made lamb filled ravioli's, linguine with clams, muscles, shrimp and calamari. I had Rigatoni with fresh tomato and basel. I knew it would be great because of the red sauce that came with the bread basket. For dessert I had Zabaglione over strawberries and blueberries. Deeelicious. The chef came out of the kitchen and made the rounds of the tables which is always welcomed. First time but I'm definitely returning. Sal E. New Rochelle
Barbara Monteiro Carvalho
Absolutely amazing food and service! I haven’t had Italian food this good in so long! Had a great time and I’m already excited to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew C
Overpriced, staff is rude and unprofessional, with an attitude (see reviews talking about the owner asking people to leave the table). There are much better options in the area, don’t recommend this place anymore, even though few years ago was one of my favorites…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ani S.
Service was awful and disrespectful. Among the highlights was when my friend asked about the fish, the server rudely said he could bring it with the head and tail if that were what she wanted. When another friend asked for cheese over her pasta, the server complained that it was not how you should eat it (did we ask?? No), and they also served rotten prawns to my other friend.To me, it was racist and xenophobic! I will never go back and will make sure others know about it.
Food: 1
Service: 1
oksanal
The best Italian food in the area! Have been there a few times now and has not been disappointed. Great selection of wines, food is light and fresh (you can tell made from scratch!), and ambience is great.
Food was very good, regardless of the smaller portions. Service was excellent.. beer choice Forst was good, maybe offer other Italian flavors? atmosphere needed easy listening Italian music in the background since its an Italian restaurant?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
As usual, excellent all around. This is the best restaurant in Scarsdale (/Eastchester). There are more expensive choices and some in these parts think that means "better" but they are mistaken.
Food is delicious. Service is impeccable. I’ve been there a few times going back again this month I highly recommend to anyone that’s in the area of Scarsdale.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Al Ragu Di Agnello, Burratta with Prosciutto, Meatballs, Ricotta Cheesecake
What a terrific experience. First, the wait staff is so well coordinated and on their game. Professional, timely and anticipating the diners needs. Our meals were delicious- a perfect salad served with warm beets and a delicious dressing. Pasta dishes were perfection: linguine with clams and a mixed seafood with pasta. So refreshing to dine in a restaurant that has its act together.
The owner knows how to make sure the guests feel welcome and taken care of, the food is consistently flavorful and the specials offer variety from the regular menu. The excellent food and great service make Cafe Alaia a place worth returning to time after time.
This was our first time... Food and service were great. Just a couple of things... I saw cocktails being served, but never received a cocktail menu. Is a cocktail menu available? We sat at a two top located in the middle of the floor right as you enter the dining room. A little tight and uncomfortable. More importantly, the area around the table is a narrow high-traffic area which made it hard to relax and sit comfortably. We were worried about getting bumped into or - even worse - one of the servers tripping over our feet.
Authentic Italian restaurant with impeccably cooked pasta; every dish is delicious! The desserts, especially the tiramisu, stand out, a rarity in restaurants in the suburbs.
Excellent food and great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salmon ranked with best I’ve ever had. Bread and salads were fresh and tasty and most important, not overly salted. One of the best meals I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first time here. Parking is a real issue as theres no lot. Just lucky to get a space as someone pulled out. The restaurant is very cozy and warm. Menu was a little limiting. Service excellent. The sauce they put out with the bread is delicious. Caesar salad was ok. Pasta dish excellent. Very nice!
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Arrived at 6:00. Took 10 minutes to get a street parking space. That's why only 4 stars. That's the only con. As soon as we sat down our waiter filled our water glasses and brought over a bread basket and a dish of mildly spiced red sauce that was deliciously different. I rarely eat bread but I wound up having several pieces because of this different red sauce. for appetizers, we shared meatballs and an eggplant soufflé, which was over the top. For entrees we had home made lamb filled ravioli's, linguine with clams, muscles, shrimp and calamari. I had Rigatoni with fresh tomato and basel. I knew it would be great because of the red sauce that came with the bread basket. For dessert I had Zabaglione over strawberries and blueberries. Deeelicious. The chef came out of the kitchen and made the rounds of the tables which is always welcomed. First time but I'm definitely returning. Sal E. New Rochelle
Absolutely amazing food and service! I haven’t had Italian food this good in so long! Had a great time and I’m already excited to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced, staff is rude and unprofessional, with an attitude (see reviews talking about the owner asking people to leave the table). There are much better options in the area, don’t recommend this place anymore, even though few years ago was one of my favorites…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Service was awful and disrespectful. Among the highlights was when my friend asked about the fish, the server rudely said he could bring it with the head and tail if that were what she wanted. When another friend asked for cheese over her pasta, the server complained that it was not how you should eat it (did we ask?? No), and they also served rotten prawns to my other friend.To me, it was racist and xenophobic! I will never go back and will make sure others know about it.
Food: 1
Service: 1
The best Italian food in the area! Have been there a few times now and has not been disappointed. Great selection of wines, food is light and fresh (you can tell made from scratch!), and ambience is great.