It's a Wednesday night and my friends and I need a place to have dinner to wrap up the fun night we just had at the Cigar Club down the street. I hopped on Yelp and found IL Castello and thought this should work. I told the person who grabbed my call we will be there in 30 minutes but we were having too much fun and didn't wrap up at the Cigar club. Not only did the owner keep the restaurant open for us past 9pm, but once we arrived to our surprise this spot is amazing. It's the exact quality of Italian food my friends and I would have chosen. All 5 of us are business owners. I had the Dover Sole pictured in this review being filetted for my enjoyment. Everyone's dish was amazing from appetizers to dessert. I highly recommend IL Castello. The owner is very attentive and is intentional about providing memorable hospitality experiences. My friends and I agreed to return here next month. read more

Il Castello - Dover Sole being filted - Italian Near Me - Mamaroneck, New York

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My friend and I had lunch at the heated patio last Wednesday and had a wonderful experience all around. The back area felt safe (closed from the elements but still open air) with heaters and tables spaced apart. Lenny provided exceptional service, from recommending a delicious and affordable bottle of wine to splitting our shared entrees onto individual plates in the kitchen. It felt like a professional Italian home cooked dining experience with delicious foods all around. We ended our meal with a tasty cappuccino and homemade limoncello. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. Thank you for the excellent dining experience! read more

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Il Castello is just great. The owner who also takes orders is the quintessential restaurant guy. He is charming and knowledgeable about his food, he knows when to be around and chat and when not to and he really does make the place what it is. The food is great, all of it. I've not had a bad meal. I try to order from his specials whenever I am there. Also, all of their deserts look great but I can only tell you first hand that the cannoli is awesome, I order it every time. It has become my go to restaurant and I am very happy that they are there read more

TLDR: AVOID the valet service like the plague! Lots of misses in this restaurant, but when you find a good dish it's really good. Order wisely! Overall rating: B- We made a reservation for 8 people for Sunday at 1pm via OpenTable. They advertise valet parking outside but actually finding/getting anyone to help you with your car is a NIGHTMARE. Twice when dropping off the car AND picking up the car, the valet looked my friend in the face and walked away! Both times I needed to go back into the restaurant to ask for the valet. My friend basically parked the car herself. All we needed was to give and get the key from a surly employee! If we didn't have someone with difficulties walking in our group we would've definitely parked further away to avoid this nonsense! The ambiance was pretty nice. Some of the food was better than others. Here's the break down: APPETIZERS: -Complimentary mixed bread basket and assorted olives: Delicious! A+ -Octopus special: I personally found this kind of fishy. Everyone else loved it. B- -Whole artichoke: It was just ok. I didn't find it particularly special. The breadcrumbs weren't crispy. B -Burrata special with roasted red peppers and asparagus over polenta: You can't go wrong with burrata. The vegetables were good. The polenta was forgettable. B+ -Mixed sauteed mushrooms: They tasted like mushrooms. Nothing special. B -Calamari with marinara: I really liked this. Others thought it tasted frozen. To each their own! A- ENTREES: -Lamb shank osso bucco over risotto special: I was really surprised how good this was! It wasn't a traditional osso bucco (cut thinly across the bone). It was a nicely braised whole lamb shank! I just wish they hadn't smothered the risotto in the lamb sauce. It was a good sauce but a bit salty. I just really wanted to taste the cheesy goodness of the risotto more. Best dish of the night! My friend who ordered the same thing agreed! A Here's what the others in my group ordered for their entrees. I didn't taste these myself so I can't rate them: -Swordfish special -Pappardelle with beef Bolognese -Squid ink pasta with mixed seafood special -Veal parmegiana with spaghetti -Whole dover sole fileted and plated tableside, option for sauce on the side -Scallops over risotto Everyone seemed to like their entrees EXCEPT for the swordfish, which was described as dry and not particularly fresh. DESSERTS: -Tiramisu: Excellent tiramisu. A -Cannolis: Wow actually damn good cannolis. You get 2 small ones per order. A+ -Coffee poured tableside: It was perfectly fine. B Lots of misses in this restaurant, but when you find a good dish it's really good. Order wisely! We'll probably come back since not many places in the area can accommodate last minute groups of 8 people. (No milk alternatives if that's your thing!) read more

yep, as good as it gets! This has become one of our two "go to' restaurants. The food is outstanding. Everything is made to order. The pasta is always fresh and al dente, cooked just right. Most fish is also properly cooked, not overdone and dry.A bit noisy when they get crowded on weekend nights. Our favorites are the Cesar salad made with extra garlic "a la Larry" is sublime( tasty). We always enjoy the linguine with fresh clams,as well as the other pasta. on and on, all terrific. Closed on Mondays, when we go to Lennys, their sister restaurant nearby, that has equally as good food plus prime steak. read more

Nice evening at Il Castello with friends. The dining room is small and a bit loud. There was an older crowd, but maybe that's because we ate dinner at 6:45. There was a misunderstanding about restaurant week- we booked the reservation through Open Table, but didn't know that the restaurant week menu wasn't offered between 6 and 8 pm. After some discussion, the manager graciously let us order from the Restaurant Week menu. I was impressed that he did the right thing. We were served an excellent basket of bread and breadsticks upon being seated. Cocktails were very good, as was the wine by the glass. The mozzarella and tomato salad was very good. Branzino and veal Milanese were very good. Desserts were very good. The waitstaff were solicitous and pleasant. Overall, a very good meal at a very good Italian restaurant. It's great that Westchester has so many above average Italian places. read more

Had lunch there last week during restaurant week. Service was great. We were promptly seated and asked what we wanted to drink. Water glasses were filled immediately and olives and bread were brought out. I had a delicious rigatoni bolognese with a sausage sauce. My friend had homemade ravioli in a vodka cream sauce. We loved both dishes! Excellent. Waiter constantly checked in with us about freshly grated cheese and pepper. Filled water glasses. Presented dessert menu. We never had to ask for anything. Waiter was on top of it. Bravo. Thanks for an excellent lunch read more

Excellent food... Excellent Service and Affordable....Since is a very small and quiet place the service is very attentive..... You can't beat it... I know they make spinach pasta in-house, maybe more but not sure. Had the Spinach pasta and it was fantastic.... Worth the trip... The tiramisu was also very good. ..Had Chicken Parm and friend had Sausage pasta.... read more

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I've been visiting Il Castello since it opened and I've never been disappointed. They know me by now, greet me by name and with my favorite glass of vino. Who doesn't love that?! When you sit down they provide wonderful bread and assorted goodies. For starters my favorites are the Caprese and the Seafood Salad. The Caprese is a nice size portion but the peppers hurt my stomach. The Seafood Salad is so fresh and can even be ordered as a meal. Also the homemade Pasta Fagioli is one of the best I ever had. I tried several of the main dishes and pastas and I've loved them all. I can't speak for desert because I am usually too stuffed to eat anymore! The service and presentation is top notch. The owner Lenny works the room to ensure everyone is taken of. Great place for an excellent meal! read more

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Il Castello is the hidden gem of Mamaroneck. Defined by phenomenal expressions of classic Italian food, Il Castello is comfort food at its finest. My favorite seafood dish in the greater NY area is Len's Branzino and no one makes a better Caesar Salad. They're simply perfect. The restaurant also has a beautiful wine list that the owner Len knows inside and out - trust his recommendation every time. I've gone to Il Castelo since I was a kid and I've gotten to know Len well. His and his family's commitment to excellent service makes the experience. He remembers what you love and makes sure it's on your table without you having to ask for it. For special occasions, he's known for a hidden stash of spectacular wine to pair perfectly with his team's stellar food. Don't miss Il Castello and make sure to arrive hungry. read more

Impeccable food and tasty food. The service was beyond 5 stars. The waiters mindset is to give outstanding service. The stuffed veal chop was relishing. The cocktails are absolutely yummy. Highly recommend!! read more

The food is good, the selection is immense, the waiters are very nice, the prices are not unreasonable, but the noise level is close to unbearable. read more

Had the occasion to lunch at IL CASTELLO with colleagues from Rand Commercial and a client. My only regret is that I've never been there before. Lenny was a host extraordinaire. His staff was old school professional at level normally found in 5 star eateries in NYC. The food was freshly prepared and great detail given to the patrons individual taste profile. Next step will be dinner and a more detailed glowing review. read more

SO DISAPPOINTED! Just walked out of there! I had made an 8 o'clock reservation for myself and two sons for Christmas Eve. The place was insanely packed with customers overflowing out of the restaurant and into the cold outside. I walked over to an employee and asked if we still had to wait considering we had an 8 o'clock reservation. He replied with a "yes". I then asked him if that meant that we would be eating dinner at 10 o'clock. Again he replied with a "yes". I understand that it's Christmas Eve and expected a slight wait, but TWO hours?! My children and I walked out extremely disappointed since it being Christmas Eve and most other restaurants were probably already booked and not accepting any more reservations. I'm just curious as to why reservations are even taken if they don't honor them. We found an intimate restaurant around the corner, Rosa's La Scarbitta, and had an amazing meal. I would've given zero stars but had to leave at least one. In my opinion, it definitely deserves a zero...thanks for ALMOST ruining our Christmas Eve! Buon Natale! read more

Went there tonight for restaurant week. Our first time there. You could tell that there were a lot of regulars there and yet we were treated like one. What a refreshing idea. We had clams oreganata (whole, not a big fan). I had Chicken Martini - fabulous, my husband had Sole Francese - great. Dessert was Italian cheesecake and tiramisu - cheesecake - okay - tiramisu - one of the best I ever had. Table wobbled, they saw it and fixed it. Espresso, not the best. We will go back for sure. The staff treated us great!! read more

I have only had delicious authentic Italian food and superb service since I started coming here regularly five years ago. If you do not see what you want on the menu (I'm a sucker for Veal Piccata), ask. Want a special sauce on your pasta, they will whip it up, and it will be awesome. Lenny, the owner, knows his wine. Tell him what you like and your price range. It is rare that any restaurant achieves such consistency in food and service. One of only three local restaurants about which I can say that. Lenny owns one of the others (Lenny's, in Larchmont). read more

My hubby and I went here for a nice dinner out! We eat at alot of the places on Mamaroneck Ave but we had never tried this place- not really "on the avenue" by the way. It always looked fancier and it was just a bit. Anyway on to the food.... it was really good. I got the chicken caprese and it was delicious, my husband got a veal dish and also loved it. There wasnt a thing left on our plates. And we had appetizers. Then we had dessert- they had an apple strudel with ice cream. It was the best apple strudel i have ever had! The service was great and very attentive. We will return again. read more

My family of 8 enjoyed Christmas dinner there last night and we were so pleased at our choice! The food and cabernet was delicious- we enjoyed the arugula salad, Blue Point oysters and seafood risotto for appetizers and veal Columbo, linguine w/vongole, surf & turf and shrimp for entrees with the NY cheesecake, tiramisu and chocolate cake for dessert. The food was fresh, yummy and we had a wonderful waiter, Jack. We will definitely be back! read more

I went here a month ago.I am not a fan of this place at all. The food is way overpriced and the staff is very fake. I mean it in the sense that they are being nice to you simply because they want to make money off of you and not because they really care. I just did not feel comfortable eating there. I also had the chicken alla Castello and It was lacking in flavor. You would think that a restaurant would get its trademark dish right. I don't like to give 1 star to places so I give it a 2 and I'm being very generous about it. read more

Our family came here for Christmas Eve dinner and had a fantastic time. The restaurant was slammed and our reservation had to be pushed back by about 15 minutes, but the food and service made up for the inconvenience. The food is excellent and the staff is fun and friendly. read more

Let me start by saying my food was delicious. For the food alone I would give 4 stars. The service was good (fast, courteous, and attentive), and there was valet so that was awesome. However, what I did think was a little off was the pricing. I asked for shrimp to be added to my meal, with the knowledge that there would be an added fee... but when I got the bill the added fee was 30$. Seems a bit steep to me!! Other than this I enjoyed my meal, which was a simple Penne Alla Vodka! read more

Went here for Valentine's Day 2015. Had a gift certificate so we gave it a try. Wife's ravioli was good. The escarole was delish. My steak had to be the toughest piece of meat I've ever had in my life. I couldn't even cut the thing. I sent the whole thing back practically. Told the waiter quietly that it was extremely tough and I didn't want to make a scene i just wanted him to tell chef as I would want to know if it was my restaurant. No discount after sending back with one or two bites out of it. Not mad...shit happens but this place should be ashamed for what they put on my plate. I would have enjoyed a cube steak more than that. First and last time. read more

Il Castello - NY strip and ravioli w pink sauce. Side of escarole and cherry peppers. - Italian Near Me - Mamaroneck, New York

Took my mother there for her birthday. Live in the city & Mamaroneck was a good halfway meeting place for us. Chose Il Castello based on my fellow Yelpers' reviews. Glad I did, as everyone was very happy with their selections. The service was terrific & the value was exceptional. (Gee, how living in Manhattan warps sensibility!) When I'm heading to Westchester for dinner, I'll definitely keep Il Castello high on our list of options. read more

Love this restaurant. Relaxing atmosphere. Attentive wait staff and owner. Great wines and food. Fresh and delicious.

Went out on a rare date with my wife to Mamaroneck. We had no reservations so we were forced to eat outside, which was ok, if it wasn't for the biting mosquitoes. The place was quite busy, the owner, who is not from Italy, but from Montenegro, was very polite as was the waiter. Now the food.... Ok I've read, about the outstanding fish from this place like the Bronzino, so I tried it.. It was just ok. The portions are quite small for the price.. The beet and Gorgonzola cheese, was once again, just ok. The food here is not outstanding, but average, not good for the steep price and being away from the busy part of town across the railroad station. Would probably not go again. read more

My family and I went in on a Sunday in Hudson Valley Restaurant week (https://www.valleytable.com/hvrw/restaurants) at 2pm since it opens from 2-9pm. We meant to eat a late lunch since it's stated that they service lunch on Sunday (see a screenshot: https://ibb.co/fACsaS), but the restaurant billed us at the dinner rate since they "don't do lunch" on Sunday. Well, that's contradicting with the ads on HDRW: https://ibb.co/fACsaS . We paid the dinner rate, but would stay clear from the restaurant in the future. Good: Items that are tasty and/or fresh: baked clam Oreganata; Homemade Cheese Ravioli; Tiramisu. Service is good as we are the sole party at the dining time. Bad: Veal Marsala is overcooked; Chicken Martini eats as if it's old boots; Egg-drop soup with spinach is plain and uninspiring. read more

Went for the first time last night and had a delicious meal across the board. For appetizer, I had the risotto with black truffles and it was the BEST I had EVER had. The baked clams were also very good, whole clams which I like. For dinner I had the Branzino which was cooked to perfection and served table side. I also tasted my friends shrimp scampi over capellini, which was also very very tasty. Hubby had The stuffed veal special which was stuffed w prosciutto mozzarella and it was also really good. Drinks were generous and made as requested (particular tastes)! Chocolate Gelato was what we had for dessert, it was good too. Service was attentive and friendly. Look forward to going there again soon! read more

Absolutely outstanding service and food. Some of the best Italian I've ever had. I would drive over an hour one-way just to eat here. Interior space is a little tight, but it's well worth it. read more

Top tier Westchester Italian. Great fish and pasta. Cozy atmosphere with attentive service. Beats Lusardi's if you want the fare without the fanfare. Highly recommended. read more

Went to Il Castello with a party of four. We all ordered from the specials, and each one loved our dish. The service was top-notch. Would definitely recommend this place. It's fairly small, but has a nice feel inside. read more

Terrible service. Made a reservation for a large group; when our party got to the restaurant the owner/manager acted as though it was an inconvenience to seat us. Anyhow we chose to go somewhere else. read more

I had the rack of lamb. It was fantastic. The chicken scarpriello was incredible. The service is terrific. It is a warm inviting neighborhood spot. It's a must try read more

Visited Il Castello for restaurant week and what a pleasure. We were a party of five and some of us ordered items that were not on the price fixe menu and EVERYTHING was excellent. The octopus, seafood salad and clams oreganato were delicious. Everyone was so satisfied with their meals. Service was excellent ! They are attentive and do not rush your meal. The owner knew that we were never there before and was gracious enough to buy us a round of after dinner drinks. I don't know how I never knew about this place and we will all be returning for other visits . I will be sure to tell my friends. read more

What a find! We were heading south on 95 from a golf outing looking to avoid traffic when I bit the bullet and said that our 2 cars would meet here on the basis of the first Yelp review that stated there were obviously regulars when the reviewer visited. We got there about 6 on a Wednesday- it was empty only to fill with patrons who shook hands with the owner. Although we were still in golf clothes, we were treated royally and service continued to be exemplary even when the restaurant was full. We ordered from the specials (4 soft shelled crabs, a Dover sole, branzino and a steak) after sharing appetizers. There was not a morsel of food left on any plate! And the whole time everyone was commenting on the wonderful kitchen aromas. Dessert was equally wonderful with a candle and serenade for my birthday. Even though we are from Long Island, we all took cards and fantasized about making a trip to this wonderful spot again. All I can say is GO! read more

Meh. Il Castillo was fine. I wouldn't go rushing back. I had an early Thanksgiving dinner there with my older parents and I was expecting a better experience. Everyone working there seemed disinterested and unorganized. We were there for a 4pm seating and they seemed in a great rush to move us through the meal. My father and I ordered the traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner and it was average. Nothing was great--not the food, service or ambience. They offer valet parking but then seemed less than thrilled to retrieve our car at the end of the meal. (It was raining). There are so many better restaurants in the area that offer far better food and experience. Not going to rush back to Il Castello. Disappointing. read more

We have now been to this restaurant several times, and they never disappoint. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and the food is always very good. I highly recommend the Caesar Salad. And if they have tortellini as a special...get it! read more

My lunch here was pretty good. The chef was able to prepare a lobster dish I really wanted to eat without the meat which pleased both me and my guest. Would I return? I'm not sure... read more

It was busy on a Saturday night but wine was good, food was flavorful a and staff was on point. Had veal Colombo and an arugula salad, loved it all. My husband had the buffalo mozz and the scallops, delicious read more

So noisy I could barely hear my partner across the table. The waiters were very quick and constantly reaching across my body to clear plates, etc. Meal was rushed. Even though we had not finished our coffee, the waiter asked us to leave since they had someone waiting for the table. read more

Not only is the food amazing but the service is bar none! This place is one of the best kept secrets in Westchester. The specials are always delicious and the owner will go out of his way to make your meal the best it can be. In my opinion the best Italian restaurant in Westchester hands down. read more