My husband and I went here for dinner on Epiphany. We had heard it was a bit pricey, but since it was a special occasion, we decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. This is not your typical Italian restaurant. The food is truly authentic, and absolutely amazing! We started with the calamari as an appetizer, and it was delicious. All of the pasta is homemade, which really makes a difference in both flavor and quality. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It was decorated so tastefully for Christmas, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were seated in front of the fireplace, which made the evening feel especially romantic. The drinks were excellent, and the waitstaff were attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. This is the perfect place for a date night or any special occasion. We will definitely be back! read more

Rraci's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brewster, New York

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The ambiance is very nice, the services themselves are very kind, the food is alright, but the management failed the restaurant. On Valentine's Day, I made a reservation for 8:15 and arrived 10 minutes early. Tell me why it took 20 minutes to get "checked in" only to be told to wait another 10-15 minutes at the bar for the table. After ANOTHER 20 MINUTES ON TOP OF THE 15 THEY ASKED US TO WAIT, we were seated, and immediately put our order in. At 10, we didn't even have our appetizers. At 10:30 we decided to leave. Will not be returning, if I make a reservation, I expect to be served timely, don't take on more than you can handle. Stay away for big holidays, even though the prices would make you only want to come for one. read more

An amazing Italian restaurant find in Brewster, NY. The restaurant was beautiful, the service was spectacular and the food was amazing. This is the type of restaurant quality you would expect in Manhattan but to find it here, was a real treat. I will definitely return on all my future trips to Danbury, CT.....a culinary experience. read more

Call Lindsay passed it was perfect. I also asked them for garlic and oil to dip the bread and it was funny to come out with a nice beautiful soft Italian bread and then you come out with some kind of pizza read more

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Finally came here after years of driving by wanting to go. Very classy traditional Italian restaurant. Greeted as we walked in and sat immediately for our 5:30 reservation. Loved the dark tones and red lighting, perfect for date night. I also noticed they had an outdoor area which I would love to try in the spring/summer. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the mozzarella appetizer and I like how they split it into two separate plates for me and my husband. For dinner I got the carbonara and it was phenomenal!! I ate the entire plate. My husband got a chicken dish and said it was the best he's had in a while. For dessert we tried the crème brûlée which was also delish. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back. read more

Rraci's Restaurant - Mozzarella appetizer. Yummy! - Italian Near Me - Brewster, New York

Get this. Our table was not ready when we got there and they need to do some MAJOR sound control work. But that was the only miss otherwise 10/10! Love this place. Great food, lovely all male (a little awkward) staff. read more

Rraci's Restaurant - Cold lobster pic for attention. - Italian Near Me - Brewster, New York

I came here to celebrate my birthday over dinner. The ambiance is nice and elegant. The waiter was friendly and attentive. The food was pretty good. A little higher end price wise but expected. The beef carpaccio appetizer was good. The ravioli was delicious. The red wine was good. And the espresso martini was good as well. Overall, a nice night. read more

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Service, food, and ambiance were all top notch! I would say personally top 3 Steakhouses I've ever been to and that is saying a lot. The only down side is the parking is a struggle to say the least. The parking lot doesn't go around the building which could leave you backing down the aisle.Other than that it was fantastic and cannot wait to go back! read more

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Rraci comes through once again! When we pulled into the parking lot at 5:30 pm on Valentine's Day, we were stunned to see that it was already PACKED. We had secured a reservation at a high-top in the bar, which is our preferred seating regardless. We watched the parade of food from the kitchen, a crowded bar with servers juggling drinks and managers hugging patrons. It was such a festive and warm setting that we were happy to witness. I ordered filet mignon with hesitation, wondering if it could be cooked 'pink in the middle', on a holiday with a full house. It was cooked perfectly, along with the nobashi-style shrimp cocktail. What a treat...we decided we need to go there WEEKLY!' read more

Absolutely one of the best dining experiences in a long time. Gave us a great corner table. Dion was an amazing server, kind knowledgeable and engaged. Food was top notch..personally I recommend the lamb. Some if the best I've had since visiting New Zealand. read more

I haven't been here in years mainly because in the past the acoustics made if difficult to converse. The restaurant has been updated with the addition of an impressive atrium overlooking a beautiful garden/water feature....and we can talk without yelling now! The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The food was truly delicious. Chicken rollatini, linguine with shrimp/artichokes/tomatoes special, and veal sorrentino were all excellent. Paired with a fairly priced Barolo, and a tasty soufflé for dessert, it was truly a great meal! read more

We had heard amazing things about Rraci's and were really excited to eat there. Unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to the hype. The service was just OK to not OK. Not once during our 2.5 hour dinner did they fill our water glasses, which were empty. Also, each time they took our plates from a finished course, they took the knives and did not remember to replace them. We waited patiently for a server to come by so we could ask for a replacement knife to eat our next course, and after 10 minutes, we finally got up to find a server so our food did not get any colder. I ordered fish served on a plank, and it was so dry I had to put the truffle aioli from the truffle fries (which were yummy) on top of the fish so I could actually eat it. Also, included with my fish were mashed potatoes and vegetables, however, I am not exaggerating when I tell you that there were only 4 tablespoons of potatoes on my plate. The appetizer salad and the carrot cake I also had were very good, but unfortunately, not good enough to make up for everything else. read more

I can't believe I have only just discovered this place. As a Westchester-rooted foodie who moved to CT 20 yrs ago and has been fortunate to dine at top NYC steak houses and other fine restaurants, this is such a pleasant surprise to have practically in my backyard (!) The venue itself is reminiscent of a traditional, high end steak house, with dark wood paneling throughout. The maitre d and staff in suits or crisp white shirts and suspenders. There's no question about what type of dining experience one is about to embark on, yet diners can wear whatever they are comfortable in. Some guests appear to be regulars and are greeted with friendly 'Bonna cerra' and kiss on the hand, some guests are in jeans, and others in suit jackets. We were celebrating an anniversary and so a little on the dressier side. I felt perfectly comfortable amongst the crowd-- and it was crowded(!) We made reservations a few weeks in advance for a Saturday night and the parking lot as well as restaurant were completely packed. Despite the crowd, we were seated within 5 minutes and immediately were brought bread and asked for preference of water. Drink orders were taken very shortly afterwards. Servers were highly attentive and timing between courses was perfect- didn't feel rushed and were never longing for the next course. The food-- exquisite presentation and my lobster cocktail and lamb chops were executed to perfection. My husband had Caesar salad and a porterhouse. I don't think I ever saw the salad as it was pretty much devoured before I could snap a pic. Medium rare for the porterhouse and was prepared just right. The filet could easily rival some of the top 'well known' restaurants. Apart from the filet, the rest of the porterhouse was slightly less impressive than some of the name brand venues however still quite good. Having now discovered this gem, we will definitely be returning. It was a little cooler out (late Sept) and we sat inside however after dinner found a beautiful patio overlooking a cascading waterfall in the back. 10/10 dining experience. Excellent food and service. Perfect venue for special occasions or other celebrations. read more

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Exceptional food and traditional Italian dining rooms and service. We started with a bottle of white wine from their extensive list. They set up an ice stand and were consistent with making sure our glasses were full. We enjoyed the fresh fried calamari and I have to say it's the best I've ever had. For our main dishes, we had the carbonara and branzino which was the fresh catch of the day. The fish was perfectly flaky, garlic green beans and buttery mashed potatoes tied it all together. While I'm not usually a carbonara fan, it was recommended as the best pasta by the server. It was creamy and the touch of truffle was delightful. The bill adds up quickly but it is totally worth it for a special occasion. read more

Rraci's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Brewster, New York

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They were completely packed so I'd normally give a little consideration but nothing showed up as a redeeming quality. Food was marginal (not bad so much as flavorless) while attentiveness was less impressive. Heck, it took 15 minutes after we were seated to get menus. read more

I was at Rraci for my son's graduation and it was absolutely amazing! Delicious food , beautiful ambiance & friendly staff. read more

The food, the staff and atmosphere are amazing. What a well run restaurant I highly recommend going.

Came here with my bestie as she lives in Brewster. Great ambiance and excellent food. Good wine selection. Our waiter was terrific. Very attentive and brought out a birthday surprise for my friend. We had a great time. We shared a filet mignon cooked perfectly and some broccoli rabe which was cooked to perfection. Not bitter at all. Mashed potatoes were divine. Absolutely delicious. Very happy here. Candlelit. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed everything about our meal here and I am someone that rarely goes out for Italian food. (give me Indian or Thai any day). Started out with some cocktails the dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives hit the spot. For apps we got the carbonara and a mozzarella/proscuitto dish with an anchovy caper sauce. Both were divine. I had some FOMO about not getting the artichoke app from the specials list so I ordered that to come with our entrees and it was also delicious! Entrees we had chicken scarpiello and veal martini. The green beans and mashed potatoes on the side were a nice touch and I felt good getting some vegetables in. I saved part of my entree to leave a little room to split a dessert - tiramisu. Portions were on the smaller side which I honestly liked as we got to sample many different things without getting too full. Service was just right- checking in and filling waters timely and no big gaps between courses. $235 with tax and tip for all that food and 3 drinks (total) I thought was reasonable for a nice night out. I'd come back. read more

Delicious food! Came here for my birthday and it was very nice. Steak was cooked perfectly, drinks were very good, and the soufflé was delicious! Would definitely recommend. We'll be back read more

Just excellent in an unexpected way. From the friendly service this large and packed restaurant had a very upbeat atmosphere as a backdrop to careful service and creative dishes! Appetizers were fun (calamari, Clams and artichoke) All were excellent. Wives both had Snapper, men had Veal Sorento. Can't compliment enough as it was incredibly satisfying while not too much food. Great job. We look forward to returning! read more

Rraci's Restaurant - Red Snapper - Italian Near Me - Brewster, New York

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THIS PLACE is extremely phenomenal from decorations, to staff, to bartenders, to the delicious food. As soon as we arrived everything was beautifully lit, the entrance is elegantly decorated, and you are greeted by your coat checker, followed by your host. We opted to go to bar area first as we waited for our friends. I had a pear martini, (strong drinks WOWZER)!!! Then we moved to dining area and once again everything was just spectacular and elegant. We were seated by the windows and Xmas tree. The ceilings are vaulted and the lighting is beautiful. Our view of outside was just magnificent for the time of the year. We had several appetizers, and ordered different bottles of wine (ordered Amarone, and cakebred cellars). I ordered the lamb chops they were amazing - you could taste a little bit of the lamb, a little bit of rosemary, a little bit of pepper, garlic, - it was a perfect balance. The dose for me was huge. One of my GF's had the same as I did and another had one of their ravioli specials and she devoured it and then came for our lamb chops . The guys ordered: filet mignon covered in mushroom sauce, osso bucco and steak which was cooked over a piece of stone done at the table. We finished dinner with espressos, cappuccino, apple tart, and creme brûlée and it was one of the creamiest I've had in a long time. In overall, this place is alluring. Will be back at a different season. I will finish by saying: $$$$-if you are on a budget you have to be cautious spending here. Everything adds up fast and quickly. They are not on the lower end of pricing. But worth of splurging yourself or your loved one. If you can dine out lavishly this is most worth a try. Just as an idea... we were 6 and spent about $1200. Enjoy read more

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We've been dining here since they opened 20 + yrs ago and always our go to place to enjoy a great meal & service with a quality close to NYC. Well last night we had a Bday meal with 5 people and it's changed and hope it was an off night. 3 of us had the veal sorrentino and there were 3 small pieces of veal with a tiny serving of mashed potatoes and the service was off a bit too. For what they are charging they should not be playing the portion game as this will be the beginning of the end for them. They had a beautiful expansion added to the restaurant and said to my sister i hope this doesn't change anything but unfortunately i think it's happening. We are not sure we're going back after all these years but with everything in life nothing stays the same. read more

Pros- 1. Nice ambiance. 2. Tasty meatball appetizer. 3. Filet mignon special stuffed with cheese was very good. Negatives- 1. Why is their Xmas tree still up on January 29th? 2. Would not take tip out of remaining gift card balance. 3. Entree served with starch and vegetable, their choice for each, not yours. 3. $59 Manhattan priced strip steak cooked properly (temperature-wise) but with no char and an oily sauce rather than a butter garlic one. 4. Good initial waiter and service, but too many of them servicing our table, seems like they were taking turns. 5. Those meatballs mentioned up top, the ones that tasted pretty good- three of them for $16. Racci's is expensive but it is not NYC quality- this is Brewster man! 6. People seated right next to others when there are loads of open tables. dumb, dumb, dumb. Overall, we won't come back. read more

Beautiful from start to finish! Amazing atmosphere. Great service. And the food was truly outstanding. Spedino appetizer was delicious. Red Snapper and Chicken Scarpariello entrees were excellent. Terrific desserts. Highly recommend coming here for a special occasion read more

Rraci's is right over the CT border in Brewster, NY. It's only a one hour drive to get there from Hartford and let me tell you- if you go there for one thing...it should be their Souffle Dessert with Creme Anglaise! I had originally seen on Yelp someone write they had a Raspberry Souffle there and the picture looked great! I had to try it! It wasn't listed on their menu, but it was indeed a special. There were two flavor options on Saturday night: Strawberry or Chocolate. Strawberry it was! So good. Piping hot. Airy and Delicious. I can not wait until the next time I go there for another. Dessert talk aside. For dinner, there was a scallop/potato pancake appetizer that was amazing. I ordered the Barbabietola Salad- ruby and golden roasted beets, goat cheese and arugula. Yum!! Main course: Pollo Scarpariello- boneless white chicken, hot sausage, roasted red peppers and white wine. So good!!! It was a total hit and not too far of a drive. Classy spot. Servers and management in ties and suspenders. Sat in the bar at a high top and it was a blast. Definitely a Valentine's Day hot spot if you need a suggestion. Cheers! read more

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A terrible experience. Made reservations for two for a birthday and waited over 30 minutes just to receive menus (and it required asking three times to two different people just to finally get them). Food took forever after that to come out as well. Service was simply slow. The wine menu was not at all what we would expect from an upscale establishment. The food was alright, but nothing to write home about. Overall terrible service, and an experience price tag for food and drinks which simply weren't worth it. Would not recommend this place read more

Ok, the food is pretty good and the people are very friendly. But I'm guessing they overbook because you have to wait at least an hour for your main course. Been here twice, same each time. People waiting for tables spill out of the bar into the dining area and it's a huge space with many tables. Must be very profitable but unless you're willing to wait 15 mins to order, 20 mins for apps and another hour for dinner, go elsewhere. read more

Impressed with this restaurant! Staff was very professional and the ambiance was perfect for a special evening. Cocktails were great and all food was delicious. Loved the hint of truffle in the carbonara. Had a boozy coffee with dessert that helped end the evening. Prices were reasonable, especially for the level of service. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great food and ambiance . Very clean and well kept great for a date night or general Dinner read more

My wife took me to dinner @ Rraci's tonight for my B-day. Service was very good, food was very good but when we received the bill we were charged two different prices for my cocktails. The bill listed Kendricks gin @ $21 & $19. I had ordered Beefeaters. Hendricks is a premium spirit compared to Beefeater. We asked our server, Mike, to adjust the bill, and he averaged the price to $20 for each drink. My wife and I dine out once a week on average. I was an outside salesman for 37 years and had more meals in restaurants than I would care to count. We know that restaurants enjoy good profits from the alcohol they serve, but in this case I think Mike missed the opportunity to make things right. read more

Food is average for your price point. The men in our group were disgusted to receive a tablespoon of potatoes as their side. Utterly ridiculous and disingenuous of you. If you can't serve an adequate side dish then why not just go 'a la carte ' and at least serve a normal portion of food. read more

Overall, it was good food and good ambiance. My biggest complaint was how long everything took. We were a party of 5 and there was an hour between apps and mains. Our server kept coming by and saying it would be a couple of minutes, when it was in fact a lot more than a couple. However, all the food was delicious, great wine selection, and options for everyone. read more

First time at this place and all I can say is Wow. I had an absolutely fabulous experience at Rraci's. Starting with the decor and ambiance. To the exceptional friendly and attentive service to the decor. And the food. OMG..... Probably the best steak and seafood I have ever had. This place was extremely fabulous. You will not be dissatisfied read more

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attempts to be an Italian restaurant in Manhattan or Arthur Ave (Bronx) but delivers Everready diner. Small portions, over priced, and lack of flavor and personality. We felt like we were in a bad 80's mob film, but not in a good way. The food gave me heartburn and delicious Italian food should never do that. It's more wedding hall than fine dining. read more

Made a reservation through the Yelp app. Rraci's was highly recommended by many friends. We live local. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. We sat to wait for the other 2 in our party. Drink order was taken and we were checked in on until our party arrived. The specials were read to us and we ordered. We were there for my husbands 50th birthday. The waiter came back and told us the item my husband ordered was no longer available. It was a special. Very surprising for a 6pm reservation to be out of something so early. It was disappointing as it is favorite thing, but moving on. Our food was very good and the attentive service was impeccable. There was an older couple sitting next to our table and her phone started ringing (on the highest tone). Took her forever to answer and then she proceeded to FaceTime and yell in to the phone. It was inappropriate. Apparently the owner of the restaurant is one of her husbands clients. That's how loud she was. Well, if you are a Yelper. Then, know that you did this restaurant a disservice, as we had to listen to you carry on this conversation in a small area. We were there for a special night and unfortunately she set the tone for the evening. Luckily one of our neighbors saw us and helped us make light of the situation. We would go back based on food and service. But, we have to let this dissipate . read more

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They just finished a remodel and it is absolutely beautiful. We sat outside and it was great. Food was amazing and service just as good. This restaurant is just the full package. Will definitely be back! read more

Just no. I have no idea what the hype is... but this place is not that good.- bland and very small serving... my husband ordered a $60 veal chop and his side was a tablespoon size of mashed potatoes and 11 green beans, yes- I couldn't believe it so I counted - The service is mediocre at best- same with the food. If you have ever had a real soufflé , DO NOT order one here, you will be VERY disappointed- The 1-3 star reviews are honest reviews, not sure who these people are leaving 5 star reviews, maybe the bar flys who's sit and get free drinks served to them.? Also, there is a mix of patrons- those who dress as though they are attending a gala, and a table of people in sneakers and 80's track suits next to them. This place is a joke read more

A plethora of five star reviews on this one. I'd say 3 or 3.5 would be more accurate. Nice Atmosphere and menu is written pretty well. Place as full on a Friday night when I visited. Food was pretty good. Service was slow and inattentive. Pricing was reasonable for the area. I wouldn't be running back but hey the civilians who rate the place a five would disagree. read more

Love this restaurant. It reminds me of the Italian restaurants I grew up with in NYC. Food was so good and service was great. I don't mind paying a little more for good food and boy was it worth it. read more

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