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L'inizio

4.0 (184 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Bars
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Classy
Loud
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Danni F.

Randomly came to Linizio on a Saturday night for dinner without a reservation and got a table at the bar. This place gets pretty busy on the weekend so make a reservation if you don't want to wait! There are street parking outside that's pretty easy to find. There was a separate server for the bar just making drinks so it was pretty easy to reach out to him to order. Overall service was efficient and people were nice. The restaurant was dark in ambiance and a bit crowded for my liking, but it was definitely popular! We got a few cold plates including charcuterie and chicken liver. Things were on the saltier side, but still quite good. For entrees we got an octopus and a tomato pasta. Loved the pasta but the octopus was again on the saltier side. The flavors were good though so overall we enjoyed our dinner, a solid Italian restaurant!

Colette H.

Loved this place! I was in the area and was looking for a place for dinner on a Friday night. A lot of places were booked up; this place had a few reservations left and I was able to get in. We loved all of our food. I tried the Paloma, burrata, rigatoni, cavatelli and the branzino. Everything I ate was amazing and fresh. I would highly recommend coming here. The bar in front was very trendy and packed when we got there; otherwise, we probably would've sat and ate there. The dinner section of the restaurant is spacious and goes further back. I felt like I was eating in someone's living room. The space was very cozy and relaxing. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. He explained the menu and was helpful with suggestions. I would definitely come back here again. I loved it! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for great food. There is free parking next to the restaurant as well, and it's very easy to get to.

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Mike C.

Ended my Birthday tour here today for brunch . Place is really cool nice Italian bistro feel. Started with few apps for the table. Crispy Cauliflower with lemon aioli was very tasty and crispy. Crispy Brussels sprouts with sriracha aioli both dishes very good and well balanced. Also tried ricotta and prosciutto on toast Very good but wish toast was toasted more. We ordered chorizo, octopus potato hash with an boiled egg on top. Was one of the most tender octopus ever had. We also tried lobster risotto wow what a well balanced dish. Risotto was so creamy and herbs exploded in your mouth. Chopped lobster were tender. Also tried Chiri's fluffy pancakes . Wow a incredible dish. Everything super fresh and homemade and every dish was a piece of art Very reasonable price for the ingredients. Definitely coming back to try dinner menu.

Bonnie G.

Really solid, cozy Italian restaurant with homemade pasta that I'd read about in Westchester mag. While the ricotta toast, coconut rice pudding special dessert, snd spicy basil margarita are all incredible five stars, I wouldn't say the pastas were, which kinda shocked me. The red sauce-sausage cavatelli was my favorite, while the carbonara and the goat cheese-asparagus special were just so-so. The carbonara didn't taste like a carbonara - it lacked that cheesy, indulgent goodness I craved. At these prices, I'm unsure I'd rave and recommend, but I'm still glad we came here and tried it.

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Doreen S.

What a treasure westchester has with L'inizio! It was recommended by a family member and it did not disappoint. We started with the ricotta and honey app which was one of the best bites we've had in recent memory. Do NOT pass this app up if you go. I had branzino, which was the seafood special, therefore a bit pricey but perfectly cooked and served with asparagus and ramps and a wonderful sauce that I couldn't get enough of. Hubby had the chicken with sausage and peppers and once again, a winning dish. For dessert we shared the special coconut angel food cake because I can't pass up any dish with the word coconut in it. It was luscious! The only reason I can't bring myself to give them five stars is because the service was quite bad. We know they were short staffed but a couple of servers took care of tables nearby without paying us any mind so I'm not totally convinced that was the issue. The atmosphere is lovely, with perfect indoor lighting and tables that aren't too close together. Outside needs some work though. We hope to be back, and you can bet the ricotta will get an encore.

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3 years ago

Has gone straight downhill. Pasta was greasy and limp. Bartendress unfriendly and dismissive. Won't go back

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Great food and drinks. Good portions on the entrees. The steak was really good and the service is always on point.

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Hubs and I had heard from my auntie-in-law about her not-so-positive experience years ago- so it…read morewasn't like we were eager to come here for dinner then. But since we wrapped up with errands in the area, Scaramella's was it. Located in a mini strip mall in Dobbs Ferry, Scaramella's is very old-school- but with a splash of class and then some. Once you pass the foyer, their bar area greets you followed by their large dining room. At about 5pm on a Saturday, you can be seated with no issues. Any time after that, folks start piling up. Our server Anne Marie was no bull-shitter; got to the chase when she gave me a hush-hush tip on a Pear Salad I was eyeing. She's my girl alright. Our appetizers, were plentiful and tasty. Forget our main plates- because if you think you'll be getting a polite portion of pasta or any meal at that- think again. I honestly don't know if hub's spinach pasta was homemade- but that sucker was good. My $40 Swordfish+fresh carrots with an unexpected corn+ spinach medley, was tasty and abundant. Actually, I had leftovers. Can I also mention that these folks don't play around with their pours because my Lemon Drop was potent! Listen, I don't care that Scaramella's is located in strip mall or that my auntie-in-law didn't enjoy her meal years ago. From the looks of it, this place is happy-loud and has character. And no, it's not totally easy to park outside. That aside, our meals were satisfying, well-priced and the happy chaos, is all part of Scaramella's local charm.

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