This place is unbelievable in the best way! I have eaten at hundreds of Italian restaurants in the US, and spent two weeks in Italy many years ago. No place in the US is as good as true Italian, until this place. This is authentically Italian in the best way. The food is all fresh, farm to table. My salad tasted like it was from Chez Panisse, which is famous for its salads. The pasta was freshly made; the tiramisu was the best I've had outside of Italy, and better than many in Italy, which I've never said in the US anywhere. The staff was delightful and helpful. The head chef is truly Italian and knows what she is doing!, Elisa and Aydon were both fantastic servers. Give both of them a bonus! The ambiance was great, with beautiful lighting and decor. Great for a romantic date or, as I was doing, dinner with a life long friend. I live 3,000 miles away and might make a trip back here sooner just to visit this place. Everyone should come here, you will not regret it! read more

A few friends and I celebrated a birthday dinner here, and overall, we had a great experience! The tables are very close together, which makes the atmosphere quite intimate -- perfect for a cozy night out. We started our evening with the eggplant appetizer. We tried two of the specials: the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, which was absolutely delicious, and the chicken saltimbocca, which was fantastic -- by far the best dish of the night. We also had the cacio e pepe pasta, which unfortunately missed the mark. It was extremely undercooked -- even hard to cut with a butter knife -- so that was a bit disappointing. That said, everything else was wonderful! The desserts were outstanding -- their tartufo is unique and not like others I've had, and the Nutella ricotta pie was my absolute favorite. Very rich, very sweet, and a generous portion. Despite the pasta hiccup, we really enjoyed our meal and would absolutely come back again! Oddly they don't have a cappuccino maker and no regular coffee-just espresso I believe. read more

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Pasta was fresh and al dente. The cacio e pepe was my favorite. Portions are just right. Very solid Italian for the area. It is BYOB which is nice for the wallet. The carbonara was made nicely and didn't feel too heavy like other places. I thought the red sauce pastas were a bit lacking in flavor. Amatriciana didn't have any spice. Pomodoro needed some salt. Romaine salad was small and had too many croutons. Eggplant was delicious. We went during the day so there wasn't much ambiance perse. It is run by a family, and they were attentive. They are very serious about their work and respecting Italian traditions, which is commendable! read more

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We finally made it to this place. While roaming around in Ridgewood when I saw this restaurant, since then I have been excited to try food here. On weekends they do take reservations by phone but on weekdays it's on first come first serve basis. We were seated outside as we did a last minute reservation and it was perfect on a summer evening! To start with, they got some breads and olive oil for the table. We tried quite a different appetizer here - burrata and panzanella - this was breaded salad and it was quite fresh all by with amazing burrata! Upon our server's suggestion for vegetarian option, we ordered Trofie Pesto and Lasagna Cacio Pepe. The Trofie Pesto had a nice basil flavor, not overpowering. We eat less salt generally but felt this dish could use some more salt for all the flavors to enhance. Absolutely loved the Lasagna Cacio Pepe - nice twist to the OG Cacio Pepe in the form of lasagna. The end our dinner we ordered Tiramisu and OMG it was heavenly!!! It was just the perfect tiramisu. I liked the strong coffee flavor to it. It was topped with some dark chocolate which was perfect as well. I would definitely come back here just to have that tiramisu. At the end our server got butter cookies which was spectacular. I wish I could gorge on some more of those cookies. They were absolutely spectacular and this is coming from a person who doesn't enjoy cookies, hahaha! Btw this is a BYOB place. read more

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Went to From Scratch for dinner. The staff were incredibly friendly throughout. Small things such as asking if we preferred seating closer to the AC system did not go unnoticed! Started off with complementary bread which was solid. I had the carbonara trufata, which was sooooo good. I am not a big fan of carbonara, but do love truffle, so I was curious to try this, and I am so happy I did. The combination of the pasta and guanciale is top tier. The taste of the carbonara is very subtle while the truffle was more prominent which was great for me. Hint of black pepper too was also noticed. My only slight complaint is this incredible pasta could have been even better if it came out steaming hot or just hot, rather than slightly warmer than room temperature. I also had the tortalini stuffed with shrimp that was also very tasty. The food also came out very quick which was a huge plus. I will definitely be back! read more

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We were in Italy for two weeks eating fresh pasta every day went to this great place in Ridgewood felt like we were back in Italy. Chef comes out. Talk to you for a little bit recommends a few things. Everything was absolutely delicious and I love that. It's to bring your own. read more

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My son and his girlfriend told me about this restaurant in ridgewood, new jersey. They gave it great reviews and spoke highly about the fresh pasta. I wish I had the same experience they had. Unfortunately, the dishes I ate, the flavors were bland and underwhelming. I do appreciate the effort they gave.It was just not for me. The eggplantParmesan appetizer was not breaded as i was used too. It seemed slowly cooked and the texture was too soft for me I did have the octopus, but the flavor from the olives and capers were too overpowering. These comments are mainly opinions from my long professional career. The one thing that I did not care for or agree was the cost of pasta being over $29, specially with just tomato sauce. Our industry is charging obscene pricing on pasta dishes, especially ones that do not have high cost ingredients to them. Look, make the pasta great.Keep the ingredients simple and charge pricing?That will keep customers coming back more often than not. read more

There was not one thing I did not like about this place. From the ambience, to how we were treated and greeted to the food and even the coffee. Hands down the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to that isn't in Italy. We've been to Italy a few times and always searching for an Italian restaurant that can sort of "top" Italy's cuisine and this one is the best. I am a big foodie person and can honestly say that I am very impressed. I had the trofie pesto and my husband had their famous lasagna bolognese. For the appetizer we had the eggplant and for dessert, the pistachio tiramisù... Will definitely come back in the future! It is worth the drive! Not to mention, downtown Ridgewood is charming. read more

From Scratch - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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BYOB Italian. Surprised that they've been around for 11 years. Small restaurant. Think it seats 22. Small front area, and a few two tops along the wall in front of the open kitchen. Waiter (Nikita) was friendly. Started with the eggplant parmesan appetizer. Fried, but not breaded. Nice tomato sauce on top. As an appetizer, this is really large. Suitable to be shared by two (it was), or could be ordered as a main. Small order of (Balthazar) bread was brought to the table with a dish of good olive oil for dipping. Along with the eggplant, we ordered a salad to share. It was good, with an unusual purple (beet?) vinaigrette dressing. For entees we ordered the Cacio Pepe lasagna and the Fiole pasta with pesto. The lasagna was tasty, but could have used a lot more pepper, since that's in the name of the dish. Portion size was nice. The pesto pasta was good, although I thought it was both a little light on pesto flavor, and a tad bit too Al dente. This (Al dente) was something on which I was overruled. Another order of bread was $4. Worth it. Overall, a nice restaurant with good service and good food. Will definitely return. read more

A must go! WOW color me impressed. Everything is (surprise) made from scratch and perfectly done. Warm ambiance and lovely service. What I tried: The olive bread is from Balthazar and with the evoo was so good! Apps: --tuna tartare - super fresh! Loved the Parmesan twill with it. --Meatballs - yum! Served on top of these creamy cheese sauce so good The special was a melt in your mouth short rib. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. Dessert - my new favorite!! Holy moly the warm Nutella pie melts in your mouth and is the essence of hazelnut and chocolate with a crispy crunch on top and buttery cookie bottom. Absolute perfection!! I will come back to get a whole pie for the holidays! Loved the complimentary butter cookies along with my espresso was delicious. 100/10! read more

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Food here is outstanding and you will not be disappointed with anything you order. The staff is friendly and attentive. The open kitchen area allows you to watch them prepare your meal. We ordered the eggplant appetizer; gnocchi and chicken special for dinner; and tartufo gelato and tiramisu for dessert. It's a very small space, so reservations are necessary-especially on the weekends. I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Italian food that tastes like it' is made in Italy. You will never get closer to Italy than From Scratch. Claudia cooks with all fresh ingredients, no GMO, all products from Italy. Pasta is freshly made, and it's light, not heavy like box pasta. You can taste the fresh tomatoes in her marinara sauce. The bolognese lasagna is a chef's kiss! Hands down, my favorite dish. The lasagna is made with bechamel rather than ricotta, so it's light and delicious. After taking a cooking class with Claudia, I'm impressed at the ingredients she uses to make her delectable dishes. I also would be remiss if I didn't mention the delicious desserts - the fruit Crostada is to die for and so is the Nutella cake - both are amazing. You will be happy you decided to eat here! Claudia and Roberto are the nicest people :-) read more

I came to From Scratch years ago, like before COVID. I actually forgot about it until a friend and I were planning to go out to dinner and decided to go there. We called the day of and made an early reservation. When we arrived around 5:30 we were the only ones there, but when we left it was slammed. I suggest a reservation. It is also BYOB. They give you fresh bread with olive oil to start. For an appetizer, we split a salad that had a great dill dressing on it. For entrees, we both had pasta which was so fresh and homemade. read more

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My wife and I recently celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at From Scratch, coinciding with the restaurant's 10th anniversary, and it was an unforgettable evening that exceeded every expectation. From the moment we stepped into the warm, inviting space, the staff made us feel like honored guests, with a special nod to the milestone celebrations--both ours and theirs. The atmosphere buzzed with a joyful energy, perfectly balancing sophistication and comfort, as if the restaurant itself was toasting a decade of culinary excellence. The four-course tasting menu was a masterclass in flavor and creativity, each dish showcasing the kitchen's dedication to crafting everything from scratch. I began with the beef tartare, a delicate yet bold starter. It set the tone for what was to come: precision and passion in every bite. My wife got the eggplant caponata for her first course, a vibrant dish that was both rustic and refined. It was a testament to how From Scratch elevates humble ingredients into something extraordinary. The handmade raviolis were an absolute highlight, each delicate parcel bursting with a silky ricotta filling. The pasta was so tender it practically melted, a labor of love that spoke to the restaurant's name and ethos. We couldn't stop raving about the texture--perfectly al dente, yet impossibly light. The mint added a hint of freshness to the dish, that I was originally hesitant about, but I'm happy I gave it a go! For the main courses, my wife got the lamb. Perfectly cooked to a rosy pink, it was fall-apart tender, and had a perfect crust on the outside. The dish was hearty yet elegant. Equally stunning were the scallops, seared to golden perfection with a buttery, caramelized crust. They sat around a small bed of caviar with purple mashed potatoes. Each bite was a harmonious balance of sea and earth. The meal concluded with a ricotta dessert that was nothing short of divine. The creamy, cloud-like ricotta mousse was paired with a coulis with ginger dough crumbs. It was the perfect sweet note to end the evening, light yet indulgent, with flavors that lingered long after the last spoonful. From Scratch isn't just a restaurant; it's a celebration of craft, community, and unforgettable moments. For our anniversary, we couldn't have chosen a better place to mark the occasion, and we're already looking forward to returning to see what the next decade brings for this culinary gem. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a dining experience that's as heartfelt as it is delicious! read more

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Delicious Italian food made, quite literally, "from scratch" (by an Italian couple that came from Italy maybe a decade ago). We started with a simple but very fresh and well-prepared salad, plus the eggplant parmigiana--different from the usual, subtle and soft, not fried to kingdom come. Then we both had excellent pastas--the cacio e pepe lasagna for my husband, the mushroom gnocchi for me--and finished with the scrumptious Nutella tart. Service was smooth (thanks Dmitry), and even though the food is prepared to order, it did not take forever. We will be back! (Note: the place is tiny, so you really do need a reservation.) read more

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Looking for super fresh authentic Italian food? Then this is the place. Small & cozy. Staff very friendly I went with the rigatoni carbonara. Excellent read more

From Scratch - Rigatoni Carbonara - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Everything! The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is professional and welcoming. The ambience is beautifully decorated. And food is made with love by one of the owners Claudia. read more

This place is an absolute gem. I came here on a Thursday night with 2 other friends and the place was packed! Definitely get a reservation or expect a wait. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful for recommendations on which plates are easier to share. Only wish they were a bit more diligent in keeping our water cups full- I drink a lot of water! The food was exceptional. My friends and I shared everything family style: - Burrata App: the burrata was creamy and fresh. And the panzanella was an excellent addition of tomato and bread. The bread still had a crunch which surprised us- clearly the panzanella is made on order! - Meatballs: my biggest complaint with meatball apps anywhere is that they tend to be on the smaller side and don't last long. These were no exception, but they were worth it! The cacio e pepe sauce complimented the flavor so well- I could eat an entire bowl of these - Eggplant Parm: so well made. The crunchy top added a nice extra texture. And the sauce both added a visually appealing component while providing even more depth to the flavor. So good. - Cacio e Pepe lasagna: Wow. Wow. Wow. I've never had anything like this. Truly a dish unique to From Scratch and a must-order when here. The creamy flavors and textures are balanced with the bite and crunch of the al-dente pasta and toasted top. - Rigatoni Carbonara: I knew I'd like this dish because I like carbonara. But man did this exceed expectations. The truffle flavor really adds another layer to the dish and makes you immediately look forward to the next bite. And that thick bacon is everything. Easily one of my favorite NJ restaurants to date. Will absolutely be back. read more

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The resturant had a very nice ambiance which was calm and quiet and very comfortable. Service was excellent. Pleasant wait staff who were attentive and were quite professional. The food was amayzing. Hand made pasta and wonderful sauces. I had the tortellini, which was the best I ever had. I was disappointed in the portion size for the money. 10+ regular sized tortellini for over $30+ ( like $3 a tortelini). It was an appetizer portion. Like I said the food was amayzing but very pricey for what you get. I know it is in an upscale neighborhood, but over priced. It was $220 for 4 pasta dishes an 2 salads. BYOB so you couldn't blame it on drinks. The highest quality but cheaped out on the portions. read more

The waitress was great! The food is never their fault, but with all the rave of this restaurant I'm left wondering if those people ever go to restaurants!! NO TASTE WHATEVER! The food looked so pretty and tasted like NOTHING!! Way over priced because it's pretty. Stay away. 6 of us ate and ordered a different dish each. All 6 said the same thing, NO TASTE!! read more

Ii gad a lovely dinner experience at From Scratch. The place is fairly small but I guess that is expected for somewhere that makes the food fresh. We had made a reservation (highly recommend) and they were holding our table. The menu is very small but everything on the menu is *chefs kiss.* We had started with the Tagliere Formaggi which was a cheese platter with Italian cheeses, fruit, and jams. Omg it was amazing! The combination of everything was great together. We also had the Panzanella with burrata. The burrata was so fresh. For an entree i had selected the lasagna cacio & pepe. Loved the creaminess of the cheese and the pasta tasted sooo fresh!! I had tasted my sister's entree which was the Carbonara rigatoni-- the carbonara sauce was so good and the guanciale ugh no words just delish!! We were so stuffed from dinner that we didn't get any dessert but they did give us some freshly baked heart shaped shortbread cookies. It was a nice way to end the meal. Overall it was a great dinner!! Everything we had tasted great. The servers were extremely nice and gave us really good recommendations! I will definitely be back! The restaurant is located in the downtown area of Ridgewood so mostly metered street parking and there is a parking garage nearby-- so plenty of parking options. read more

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Its a very cozy and cute spot! Recommend having reservations as there are limited tables. The name speaks for itself in terms of authenticity of their Italian pasta dishes. Do note they indicate which dishes use pasta that are homemade so those would be made from scratch. For appetizer we ordered the foccacia di recco without the speck. This was a warm deliciousness with thin crispy bread with cheese topped with salad and balsamic. For entrees we ordered raviolacci ai funghi porcini e trafuco and fettuccine pomodoro e basilico. Both tasted fresh, yummy and authentic but we wished the fettuccine had little spice to it like an arribata. For dessert we had the claudie's must which was a ricotta nutella pie. We personally didn't love it but it has crunchy crust with nutella with some jam on side. Also, it is byob! They give you two butter biscuits at the end when your paying the bill. It was a nice surprise and they were delicious. The service was great and waiter was helpful with recommendations. It very family owned feel. You can see part of kitchen where they are cooking some of the meals. read more

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Cute little restaurant in Ridgewood. I had this on my list to try for awhile and so glad that I did. Went for lunch and the waitstaff was so personable. They don't have an extensive menu which I found to be great because each dish is done to perfection that you don't need to have a lot to choose from. I had the Liguire (pasta with pesto, potatoes, green beans) and my friend had the ravioli in walnut sauce. We both loved what we had and was so full that we couldn't order the dessert. Will need to go back and try the tiramisu next time! read more

Came to From Scratch from out of town and had seen this place as recommended by Instagram. At first all seems well and Restaurant is very small and has the local feel to it , no complaints with the ambiance. My first impression was good, they gave some warm bread to start that was really good and warm.. but that was the only good thing. 1) I got the meatballs as an appetizer, they were pretty small and had very little flavor. I was disappointed but stayed optimistic... will get back to this later. 2) We ordered two types of pastas and they were both chewy and very inconsistent, was disappointed in this greatly advertised home made pasta. Now what i noticed was, that the main chief was not cooking and had some other chiefs preparing the dishes... i noticed they were grabbing pre portioned tin foils and quickly "heating them up". I looked more into the kitchen and noticed them using the microwave a lot. For certain i saw meatballs and lasagna plates go in that microwave. Very disappointing to see. read more

Cozy place nice service. We tried the fennel salad, carbonara and lasagna. Salad was excellent. Both pasta dishes were too salty. read more

From Scratch - Fennel and orange salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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I've been wanting to try out From Scratch for a very long time and was excited when I got a reservation at 8pm. We arrived on time and ordered all our food at once since we were hungry. We started off with the focaccia and for entrees each had a pasta: cacio e Pepe and carbona pasta. The food was extremely delicious, usually I have leftovers but we both cleaned our plates. The issue I had is the appetizer came at 8:30p and our entree came at 8:59p. They close at 9pm. Of course we are going to need time to eat our dinner. The owner here was SO RUDE because he wanted to go home, even though it wasn't our fault our meal came a whole hour after ordering. He kept telling the server to hand us our check / speed up the process, he sat at the empty table next to us, and was just trying to get us to hurry up and leave. It's one thing to have amazing food but to treat your guests rudely instead of kindly letting us know that we need to leave is a problem on poor management. This would have been a place I would have shared with my family and friends and even come back to, but there are other places with the same quality of food and kinder management that I will take my business to. read more

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I got the lasagna and it was very good. The sides were crispy which was interesting and the cheese was so good and melted. I heard the cacio e pepe wasn't that good but I'm not a cacio e pepe girl either. It's pretty small inside. I came for lunch and all the tables were filled. The owner is from Italy. read more

From Scratch - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This place is excellent. My family is from Italy (Matera & Rome) and we have been fortunate to visit many times. From Scratch is authentic Italian cuisine- I find it most like the Roman restaurants we have frequented. We have been a few times and our favorites include the focaccia, scarpetta, carbonara, eggplant parm, and gricia rigatoni. Oh and the Nutella pie.... So good. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side which makes sense since everything is fresh and homemade. I recommend making a reservation in advance. Continue the great work, chef! read more

From Scratch - Nutella Pie - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Amazing, authentic Italian cuisine. Friendly staff, charming space although a challenge for larger groups. A must stop. Will be returning.

I was actually very excited to finally try this place. It was just ok. Prices are ok, the meatball appetizer was decent, the eggplant was good. They don't allow you to get food how you like it - asked to thoroughly cook the pork cheek, cook the pasta one minute past el dente, asked for a different pasta when he said they couldn't cook it past al dente, they said no. No salt allowed at table, which isn't my preference on how to eat. And I eat my steak MR before you come for me ;) But the pasta was just ok, the sauce was decent, but I had to really chew my pasta which kind of ruined it while my pork cheek was very undercooked. (Think all white part of bacon slightly warmed) Service was ok - not good or bad, but food took a while and they said it's because there were tons of takeout orders. No rush to go back, but they had a lot of takeout orders, so maybe you'll like it. read more

I was very excited to try an authentic Italian place right in Ridgewood! My friends and I were lucky to get a reservation the same day that we called. They do require you to put down a credit card in the event of a no-show. You can tell that the owners and everyone who works there is straight from Italy and the authenticity shines in their dishes. I was disappointed in the food, though. Maybe my expectations were too high but my Amatriciana was dry. We also had pistacchio gelato, which was imported from Italy, but that fell a little flat for me too. I would give this place another chance on the event we caught them on an off night. read more

Best around! Their Nutella pie is a must if you are in town! Friendly service and amazing food everything I stop in.

Completely over-priced and bland food. $20+ for a ravioli dish with only five pieces of ravioli that tasted like store bought ravioli and pasta sauce. Would not recommend this place. Better off making pasta at home read more

I was very excited to try them based on all the good reviews. Ordered lasagna, panzanella salad with burrata and tiramisu. Came to $59 and with uber eats delivery fees and tip- well over $70. I was shocked at the portion sizes - the lasagna was small and they didn't include any side bread or side salad like other Italian restaurants do, and no utensils were included even though I requested them. The panzanella salad was meh, and the bread pieces in the salad were soggier than they should have been. The tiramisu was good. Everything is way too expensive for what they give. I was underwhelmed at the presentation too. read more

What a great meal! A quaint atmosphere where each serving was delicious, made from scratch to perfection! Everyone ordered something different and no one was disappointed. Everyone left delighted! read more

From Scratch - Lasagna bolognese! - Mediterranean Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Absolutely amazing. Ordered the basil pesto pasta dish with green beans and potatoes. Couldn't stop eating it. Wanted to lick the bowl. The bread and olive oil on the table was fabulous. The eggplant parm appetizer which was big enough for an entree, was excellent. Going back there for round 3! read more

My parents have been absolutely obsessed with this place and Claudia for a while, so I was excited to finally try it last night. The space is very small, so a reservation in advance is a must! We were seated at a small indoor table and the ambiance was very cozy - you can tell this is a true family-run small business. It's also BYOB like most restaurants in Ridgewood, so we brought our own bottle of wine. For starters, we ordered the Bresaola (absolutely delicious) and Apple Salad (surprisingly few apples). We really wanted to try the Melanzana Ripiena, but unfortunately it was sold out. For our entrees, all three of us decided to get the homemade pasta. I chose the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, my mother got the Fusilloni Al Tonno, and my father got the Liguria. I recommend ordering the pasta as quickly as possible, because it takes a while to make (worth the wait though). All of the pasta was amazing and cooked perfectly al dente. Out of the three dishes, I liked the Cacio e Pepe the best - so rich! We couldn't skip dessert here (and you shouldn't either), so we ordered the Ricotta and Nutella Pie and Millefoglie to share. Both were incredible, but the Ricotta and Nutella Pie was my favorite item of the entire meal. Overall, From Scratch is fantastic for dinner - will return! read more

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Local pasta spot that will have you thinking you're in Rome! Food: I personally had the Tonnarelli Cacio e pepe and my wife had the Bucatini carbonara with tuffle cream. I have to say this was top 3 pastas I've ever had. It was so delicious, granted I've never been to Italy, but I'd imagine every restaurant to taste like this. The pasta was so fresh and delicious - cooked perfectly al dente. It was an explosion of delicious cheese that will leave you wanting more and more. I was very impressed with everything. Service: When i called to make a reservation for that evening the gentleman on the phone was very polite and got me a table with no issues. Our server was great and extremely helpful. He helped my wife pick out her meal (which she was very happy with). After our meal the waiter brought some home-made butter cookies which was such a nice touch after dinner. The food came out quick, everyone was so nice, it was all you could ask for. Atmosphere: The place is small and intimate - maybe only 15 tables or so. Everything is very clean and the kitchen is somewhat "open" so its cool to be able to see your food being prepped. Really nice spot though that is modern, and clean. I cannot comment on the bathroom as i did not use it. Overall, this place was awesome and definitely lives up to the hype. I am easy to impress but i feel if you come here for pasta you will be pleasantly surprised how much of a difference hand-made pasta tastes and the level of quality they are serving here. I will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food; everything is so fresh and tasty. Favorites: Burrata appetizer, Bucatini Carbonara (both with or without truffle) entree. The service is great and the food comes out quickly. Parking is also very easy. FYI - The place is BYOB. read more

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We stopped into the cozy, adorable From Scratch the other night for a small bite. We were lucky enough to grab the last 2-seater table right near the kitchen, where a wife cooked up Italian specialties, while her husband ran the counter and front-of-the-house. The restaurant's name was completely spot-on, as the welcoming dining room and carefully considered meal preparations made it feel like we were visiting someone's home kitchen. We had eaten earlier in the evening, so we just decided to try a few small items, starting with the Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, a special for the evening. The Italian dumplings were available with either a tomato sauce or a walnut and cheese-infused cream, which is what we decided to try. The ravioli were delicate and flavorful, while the sauce was robust and satisfying. It was a terrific dish that should be on the menu all of the time. We also had to get a slice of their Nutella Crumble Cake. The heavenly dessert started with a crisp, buttery tart crust that was topped with layers of creamy ricotta, Nutella, and crispy sugar crumbs. It sure was an addicting dessert, but I was not mad about that! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I need to go back to try other menu items. From Scratch surely was a quaint, family-run hidden gem worth visiting! read more