Our first visit, and we're delighted. Even though we didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was nearly full, we were made welcome in the most amiable ways. Service was prompt, unobtrusive, and efficient. And the food! Classic but not ancient: a Caesar salad with crisp lettuce, a savory dressing, and enough cheese to delight both of us. Then (with a nice glass of house Chianti) a savory well-balanced eggplant parmigiana and their Faroe salon, nicely cooked with a mountain of spinach and potato wedges. We have lunch leftovers to look forward to, and we can look forward to return visits. A treat. read more

I went to this restaurant with my special needs little boy to treat him to a dining experience a little more elevated than a pizzeria. When I arrived, I was excited to see the 2018 Michelin rating sign. We were seated without a reservation since our visit was a little impromptu. Long story short: Our food came out in 40 minutes AFTER I had to get up and grab the waiter's attention to figure out what's going on. My son asked twice to leave because we were just sitting there watching the table next to us receive multiple courses. This is a big deal because my son barely speaks... so for him to note things were taking too long is what really upset me. The waiter paid us NO MIND. I was literally trying to catch his attention and he would keep his back to us and never checked in during those 40 minutes after the initial drink. Even when I ordered two entrees, the waiter recommended we order one and split it (I said no because there's no harm in a to go container). When I received the food, each entree was only the size of a regular take out container. This made me wonder if maybe he thought we weren't financially worth the effort. THEN he was not the one to serve us our food or even give us our check. THE WAITER DESERTED OUR TABLE. It was only the Latino staff that served me and apologized. Honestly? It hurt; I'm a Black mom taking her visibly special needs child to a restaurant. He deserves fun experiences and I will always try to give him the world. I was proud of him for being well behaved. But as a mom, the level of disappointment and anger can not be measured. He didn't deserve that treatment and I hope he doesn't deem it acceptable. read more

I can see why this place once had a Michelin star ... based on food quality it should again everything iv tried has been fabulous perfectly made .you can go wrong quant location great friendly attentive staff. Reminds me of a European restaurant tucked away ready to serve. Don't sleep on this place it's the place to eat quality Italian food. read more

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My family and I went into one of our favorite restaurants tonight Beccofinos and of course it didn't disappoint. They had a rather large catering order so we had to wait pretty long for the actual dinner but before my dad could say a word our server Maria said that the owner would like to buy us dessert since we waited a really long time for the food. It impressed me that we didn't even have to say a word as they knew it took longer than it should have and they were making it up to us. Service like that wants you to come back. Besides the food and the atmosphere always being top notch Maria's service is always exceptional. I know I probably sound like I'm beating a dead horse but if it wasn't for her we wouldn't go in as much as we do. They show their valued customers how much they are valued. I wish I would have taken a picture of the dessert they gave us OMG amazing. We got stuffed mushrooms and calamari for appetizers and the mushrooms were WOW. I will say that my salmon dish was to die for. My aunt got the veal Milanese, uncle got the stuffed flounder, my dad always gets the chop chop salad along with my mom who got the manicotti. THIS FOOD NEVER DISAPPOINTS read more

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We hosted a small family gathering at the restaurant. From start to finish the service was impeccable. Our waitress Eileen was perfect! And the food is always delicious as this is a restaurant that we frequent. Thank you JP for accommodating us and assigning Eileen to our group. read more

And just like that- another Customer lost. We had a good meal a month ago, but tonight was bad enough that a return is unlikely. After a pleasing shared Beccofino salad, our main courses went AWOL. We watched for quite awhile while others were served multiple courses, the oddity unnoticed by our waiter or a manager. He finally came by to say it would be just a few more minutes. At least another 20 minutes later they arrived; one not as good as last time, the other pasta had been half cooked and then burnt in the reheating and still hard. No one checked on us for another 20 by which point we really didn't care anymore. No real apology, nothing done to bill or a drink offered or whatever. My brain might say "it happens" but my stomach is more emotional. read more

This cozy neighborhood establishment serves up such delicious dishes. You will not go wrong with the beverage selection. The staff listens and gets it right. If you're ever in the area. Get some!!!! read more

Beccofino - Linguine and clams with with sauce. - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I received threatening messages on my social media to my different accounts after posting the previous honest review. This is not ok. read more

Beccofino - Garden salad - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I've visited twice now for take out only the service has been consistent. Pasta is good and fresh. The first time I tried the stray and jay which consist of Fettuccine, Prosciutto, Peas, Parmesan, Cream very yummy I enjoyed this and was definitely shareable for two. I also for mozzarella sticks which were huge and garlic bread overall very delicious. The 2nd time I got Pappardelle it brought black angus Ragu , parmigiano Reggie basil marina very yummy with some calamari everything was delicious would continue to order form here. read more

Beccofino - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Beccofino is one of very few restaurants in Riverdale. We came here on a whim and we're so happy with our dining experience. The servers are very hospitable and the food is good! We started off with the fried calamari, which is a must in my book. I had the pappardelle with ragu for my entree which was also very tasty. read more

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The food was INCREDIBLE the waitstaff was attentive, kind and enthusiastic about the quality of the business. The restaurant itself was pretty small so be sure to make a RESERVATION for dinner because it does get pretty busy. We did have to wait a bit for our food since they were short-staffed that night BUT I promise it's worth the wait!! read more

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I've been living in Riverdale for over 4 years now.. and i never got to this place. Finally today, I walk in with my husband and I must say the food was really really good. The portions are big enough to share; the location was packed (which is a good indicator of good food).. can't complain.. Manicotti and a chicken parm w/ pasta.. hubby had 4 beers and a chocolate cake $75. I recommend! read more

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We had a reservation for a family dinner on Mother's Day. We waiting for a half an hour, but were never seated. There were (at least) three other families (with similar reservations) waiting. Service seemed chaotic. Let us hope they can get it together soon. read more

Delicious dinner celebration for a wonderful friend. Service very good.Loved my shrimp and chicken combo with broccoli. We had a perfect evening there. Earlier is better. read more

Amazing food, super welcoming service and the ambiance is so cozy clame out with our bellies full at a really good price!

Excellent small Italian restaurant Everything is really good. Tight on space - so make a reservation. Superb food with excellent service Victor was amazing , friendly and professional. We enjoyed the expertly prepared Stuffed Pork chop , Chicken Parnasiana and Salmon and other entrees .. See you soon Beccofino :) read more

Delicious food. Ambience is nice, quaint. Service is kind of slow for the size of the restaurant, but that would not stop me from eating thete read more

Everything about the place was average. Food was just ok. Service was just ok. Ambiance was just ok. It was the size of an apartment living room. I felt the food lacked flavor. read more

My partner got so sick from our last experience there. Additionally, we used to go pretty regularly but were never acknowledged for our loyalty to a small business, so both having happened, we'll pass moving forward. read more

Adorable decor, very cozy on a Sunday afternoon. We really enjoyed the papardelle bolognese, beef ravioli special and chop salad special.

A geat neighborhood Italian bistro in Riverdale. I used to come here reguarly with my son for dinner, and had excellent meals. The linguine with clam sauce was a favorite. However, my son has graduated, and I no longer come to Riverdale with any frequency. But this is a fantastic local restaurant! read more

i have been coming to this restaurant for a bit and waiting for something to happen that i dont like since its too good to be true. Well my 5th or 6th time and i love it more every time. Real Italian food, great service and very small place making you feel cozy and very comfortable. The risotto: OMG it just has so much flavor, al dente not mushy. they have it as a special every time i go (saturdays). Every main dish on the special list comes with a house salad and the mandatory bread for the table. Wine is available by the glass or bottle and its around $9 and up for a glass. Arrive with time or make a reservation as it gets packed super fast and people like to chit chat a lot and not move. see my pictures read more

Ugh...I'm so disappointed with tonight's meal. We haven't eaten here since early last year but had a great first impression that time we did decide to dine in. Tonight, we weren't really in the mood to cook so hubby offered to get us some take out and we were reminded about Beccofino yesterday during a long walk around our neighborhood. I ordered the Shrimp Risotto, one of their specials, because I distinctly remember having one of their specials when we first visited and everything we ate at that time was great. Unfortunately, our luck did not carry over into tonight. The risotto was very watery, inundated with salt and the shrimp were overcooked and fishy tasting as though they were either previously frozen for a long time or perhaps they were gulf shrimp which tend to be pretty rank IMO but I'm leaning towards their using frozen shrimp just based off of the rubbery texture and freezer burn flavor that hit the palate on the back end. I called up to complain about the meal just because I couldn't possibly not inform someone; it tasted THAT bad. The lady I spoke to assured me that they only use fresh shrimp, cooked to order but she offered to replace my meal, even at a later date. I declined the offer because I feel like of all the menu items, specials should be executed the best. That, and I wanted to eat my food tonight, not tomorrow and I wasn't about to have my husband drive back there a second time. My son opted for the Chicken Parm Hero which was bland. It's a large serving but in desperate need of some salt, perhaps the risotto could have helped in some way. Hubbs had the Meatball Parm Hero which was actually really good. The meatballs were very well seasoned and helped with the flavor of the overall sandwich. I ended up eating some of his sammie since my entrée was basically inedible. I'm really not sure of the difference between today and January of 2017 but I was not satisfied and am quite astounded that the kitchen even let that dish be sent out to a customer. read more

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The food has been too inconsistent over the years for me to become a regular here. Sometimes it's really awesome yet other times, I'm disappointed. For the price point, I expect a Party in my mouth. The portions are great and the service is generally wonderful. read more

We've been to Beccofino many times over the years. The food is always great and the service warm. It's a great local place and we appreciate that. Post-Covid many people got used to getting their food delivered vs. coming into the restaurant. It's bee a tough go for our local restaurants, and we appreciate that owners have to pivot to stay afloat after many months of challenge. HOWEVER...last Saturday night, the service on-premise was glacial. Numerous queries elicited "the kitchen's backed up with take-out orders"..."yours is coming right out; two minutes"..."in a minute"...."everything's cooked to order"... Going forward, if this establishment is going to prioritize take-out orders over loyalists who prefer getting out for a nice meal, management needs to let us know. No worries. There are myriad Italian restaurants we can frequent, from south Westchester to Morris Park & Arthur Avenue. An hour+++ wait for entrees is bullshit. If you want to keep customers, maybe add some staff. read more

Beccofino is back...and just as delicious ‍. We were so happy to order their delicious Italian comfort food, and we were not disappointed. COVID safe measures in place, this is a true neighborhood gem. Enjoy! read more

A very popular place, apparently -- it was crowded early on a Sunday evening, and only got more crowded as the evening progressed. Food was very good -- my wife said the zuppa di pesce (which she orders pretty much every time we're in an Italian restaurant) was way better than average. Pork chops were also very good, as was pasta. Service was prompt, if a bit abrupt - waitress kept walking away in the midst of ordering - but staff was very cordial. Dishes were served as they came out of the kitchen, rather than being assembled and delivered together ... this is common in Latin America and Europe, but not so much here ... not a problem, unless you have an issue with watching a table-mate eat while you wait for your food to come out. In sum, a very good neighborhood Italian - and since it's within walking distance of my daughter's apartment, we will be returning! read more

Last week's visit was a complete bust! I Order the same thing every time I go-Fettuccine Carbonara, my husband ordered the special-Flounder Franchese. My meal was bland at best and my husband's meal looked like boiled fish with franchese sauce on top. Oh let's not forget the appetizer-stuffed mushrooms-where had you ever been served stuffed mushrooms with melted mozzarella cheese on top? Smh! No! Just No!! We couldn't figure out if they we're trying to hide something under all that cheese or simply covering up the fact that this had restaurant depot written all over it. Nope never going back. read more

Ok. You know how often times people build up your expectations for something and it's hard for them to be met? Well, I've had many people tell me that Beccofino's was the best Italian restaurant in Riverdale and absolutely rave about their food, so tonight I finally went there for dinner. Simply put, my expectations were met. It's a solid 4.5 Fried calamari was cooked perfectly - not underdone or overdone. Simple floured rings served with lemon wedges and a marinara sauce with the right amount of garlic and not to sweet The lasagna was a perfect example of real homemade southern Italian cooking. I can imagine one of my oldest friends Napolitano Nona slaving away in the kitchen all day. Again, sauce was perfect and the right amount of meat and cheese harmoniously blended together. Pasta was not too mushy. Only reason why I can't give them a perfect score is that the Italian bread (while spot on) needs to be served warm and they serve it with butter, though the extra virgin olive oil and shredded Parmesan cheese promptly provided when asked, where complete 10's Portions are quite generous and reasonably priced. Atmosphere is inviting and authentic - it reminds you of the place where Michael had his encounter with Solozzo I'll definitely be back often read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review: this place is awesome! Super cute cozy place with nice lighting. Really fair prices, huge menu with an additional extensive specials menu. They will make changes to mostly anything u want if they have it. Incredibly friendly waitstaff. And the bread is off the charts. Please note there is no bar & they only serve wine or beer. But don't let that stop u! This place is not to be missed. read more

We found that the food was very good, but be informed that the restaurant stresses quantity (HUGE portions) over fine quality in the quantity/quality trade-off. The service was excellent and the restaurant itself is quite attractive, comfortable, to be in. As several have said, it's a small place, so make reservations. It's a good local place. read more

For over 15 years my wife & I have ordered the same takeout order from here: eggplant rollatini and veal parmigiana hero, perfect every time. Well, veal parmigiana hero on Monday night prompted me to call and ask if they changed chefs? The usually tender, multi layer sandwich was a single, tough piece of veal with the breading off. The hero's price went up a bit and where there are so many places in the neighborhood that offer free delivery, we still choose to drive to pick up this usually great quality hero. I left a message for the manager, as the girl who answered the phone said she didn't know what to tell me, nor could do anything for me. No call, no apology, never going to Becofino again read more

We cook a lot of Italian dishes at home but Beccofinos Pappardelle Bolognese is the ultimate dish. It never disappoints and it always has that home cooking taste. Kathy is always an excellent waitress attending to you needs and making you feel welcome. Their sangria is also excellent. This is a perfect local spot serving the best comfort food. Oh and order the mozzarella sticks you won't regret it! read more

Beccofino - Pappardelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

Cozy and casual Italian spot. Perfect place for a little date night, also very family friendly. Only wish they delivered!

Good low key neighborhood spot for usual Italian stuff. I personally like the pear and goat cheese salad read more

Beccofino - Nice glass of white zinfendal and Pear salad - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Great Italian American food and good portion. Food is fresh in a small romantic and family ambience place. read more

Beccofino - Amazing homemade food and great portions! - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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We had Dinner here recently this past week. It was my first time dining here. I must say that the food was pretty good. The pasta is made fresh from scratch and it shows. Adequate parking on the street. Nice staff that tries hard. The place was busy, and the patrons seems happy with the quality of the food. The food portion size is pretty good, and, it should be, especially in regards to the pasta. Sauces here were pretty good also. They have received a MICHELIN STAR RATING in 2018. Not an easy task to accomplish. And, they had an "A" Star Rating by the NYC Health Commission. It was clean and smelled nice inside. Our Waitress was Michelle. Nice lady, ask for her and come on down to Beccofino and enjoy a nice meal here for Dinner! read more

Doesn't help that I practically live next door. Staff is extremely pleasant. Portions are healthy. Love the papardelle as it is flavorful, filling, and always served with delicious bread. They also have take out so that works great for me. I plan to bring people who visit me here so they can be as equally impressed. read more

We've been to this restaurant a few times. This last experience was not very good. I made reservations, and when we got there, they were doubting us. They finally sat us after asking 3 times if we had reservations! The table that came after us got their drinks first, and between appetizers and main dinner, it took 45 - 50 minutes to bring out. Yes, they were busy, but it's a restaurant with 10 tables! The waitress was not the best either. She ignored us most of the time, and when we asked what was happening, she blamed the bartender and the chef. I used to like this place but don't think we are coming back. read more

The best neighborhood restaurant by far. Lots of flavor, very fresh and delicious ! Portions are generous and there are many choices for wine. Simply my favorite place in Riverdale !! read more