My family and I enjoyed Mother's Day dinner here last night. It was easy to make a reservation online and although it was busy service was fine. The calamari we ordered as an appetizer was excellent, we were all impressed with how crispy it was and the family sized was the perfect portion. I ordered Chicken Capriccioso and found it to be just ok, it was a nice portion but could've used more flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even though it was crowded for Mother's Day it wasn't too loud and we had no problem hearing each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall a decent meal, would recommend if you're in the Briarcliff area. read more

We recently had a private event at Terra Rustica for 35 people. The event was flawless. Our host, Adrian, did a fantastic job with his crew. They were very attentive and professional. The food presented well and was delicious. Thank you for making everything so easy read more

Great place. The food is consistently good or better. Their hours and being open all the time get them plenty of bonus points like not closing on Mondays or holidays. I really like how they do all 3 meals and are full service including having a full bar. The bloody Mary's are recommended with your tasty breakfasts. The place used to offer their own delivery (they might still, but I haven't checked as i moved farther away) which was an amazing benefit during Covid. They have q nice patio as well as a large enclosed porch manning then dog-friendly and suitable for any time of year. The Spinach Frotada and Huenos Rancheros are very good as are the Steak&Eggs and the Challah French Toast. read more

The food is perfect, prices are reasonable, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place itself is very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wait staff could improve slightly but overall still goes 5/5. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

we went there for our 56 anniversary. The food and service were very good . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our only complaint was the noise level in the dining room. It sounded like a high school cafeteria[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . We spoke to the waiter about the excessive sound level . HE SAID IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT! Why don,t they deal with it and add available acoustic material to fix the problem read more

There is a reason this place has only 3 stars.. If I could give zero stars I would. I don't give reviews normally. I ordered the chicken Milanese to go. The server said "just chicken Milanese? No wrap?' I said yes just chicken Milanese. I got a piece of chicken and that was it. When I called to ask what happened they claimed I ordered incorrectly and the manager would do nothing about it. And he didn't. Done with this place for good read more

Food is excellent and ample. Service is attentive evenvwhen they're busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great to see so many extended families enjoying themselves[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've been wanting to try out Terra Rustica, so before my son headed back to college we went for the last hurrah dinner with the family. Hostess was very friendly and seated us immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive at the beginning, but after we got our entrees we didn't see him again until we were looking for him to bring us our check. Our appetizers (fried zucchini and caesar salad were very good. Our entree portions were good. I was telling my husband that I was sure that my entree should have clams in it, but it didn't and I couldn't find our server. I checked the menu again when I got home and sure enough it should have. Food was good, but service was spotty and my entree was missing the clams! read more

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So we're up here peeking at the footage up on the Taconic and Route 9A. Many trees are brown but thankfully there are stunning exceptions. We come upon on this place a decide to get early dinner. I order the chicken quesadillas. They come and they are huge. My friend ordered starting with lentil soup which was hearty and robust. Then the fish Del Amore halibut and he was disappointed. It was dry and overcooked. Sorry to have to say it! Because the waiters were great and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Well it was a nice venue, especially sitting in the atrium area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Amazing restaurant good food and friendly staff had the Norwegian Salmon really good, my wife had veal Martini which was excellent. Only problem it took a while for entries. A must try read more

Holiday dinner with friends. We were looking for a varied and full menu with good food and service and a nicely decorated space. We hit all of the above at Terra Rustica. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large space spruced up with cheerful lights and "gift bags" all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We saw that the space that accommodates groups and parties and is well staffed and apparently well organized, serving Italian dishes with many offered as "family sized" portion as well as "single servings".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Honey and I started with a "single serving" of the Caesar Salad. It was generous enough for both of us to enjoy it. We followed with the Double Cut Pork Chop for me and the Chicken Marsala for her. These too were well cooked and generously portioned, so much so that we each took a half of the serving home for a lunch. Our friends each had the Vitello Martini that they raved about. We finished the meal with coffee and an assortment of desserts - the Millionaire's Coffee, the Sinful Chocolate Ganache, the Vanilla Panacotta and a plate of the Biscotti Della Nonna - each delicious and beautifully presented. Definitely an enjoyable meal and a place we will be visiting again. read more

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My wife and I have been coming here for well over a decade, and it has truly become a second home for us. Hands down, this is the best restaurant in all of Westchester, and honestly, it could rival anywhere in New York State. The food is absolutely out of this world--every single dish is consistently delicious, and I can honestly say I've tried just about everything on the menu. The drinks are equally outstanding, crafted with the same care and quality as the food. What makes this place even more special is the people. The owner and staff treat us like family. They are warm, welcoming, and always go above and beyond to make us feel at home. After so many years, it's not just a restaurant we go to for a great meal--it's a place where we've built lasting relationships and shared countless wonderful memories. If you're looking for exceptional food, perfectly made drinks, and a staff that truly cares about their guests, this is the place. We feel lucky to have it in Westchester and can't recommend it highly enough. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Had a Great Night and Delicious Food with Family and Friends![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Extensive Menu and Specials and Virtually Everything was Delicious! Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Tail was Excellent! Calamari was Fresh and Tasty! Service, Overall was Excellent! A Great Night Out! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was nice, we went tonight and it was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was poor, we were there with children and they didn't bring the kids food... we had pretty cranky kids because the food had not come out over an hour and a half. Wait staff did not come by and offer refill of drinks. They didn't come check on us for over an hour. The food was okay when it finally got to us. Honestly, very disappointed overall. read more

My family and I went to Terra Rustica for my sister's wedding anniversary and were met with unreasonably long wait times and rude staff. When we did get our food, it was bland and basic. Needless to say, my family will not be returning. read more

Absolutely horrible customer service! The owner/manager ruined our Christmas Eve. When we arrived we waited over 30 mins just to get menus which were food stained, and then waited on our wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They squeezed a table on top of us that was not there when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]During dinner tow trucks came to the overflow lot and we all had to run out to find somewhere to put our cars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 15 mins later I returned to eat dinner stressed. We then ordered desserts and specialty coffees and was told while having dessert there was a line and we should finish and get out! We had not even received our bill yet and we were still eating. Disgraceful customer service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables nearby had people sitting, not eating and hanging out with their babies like in their living room. Guess they are friends of the owner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]I walked out recently due to the fact they do not honor reservations and are rude. After we argued she took the dessert off the bill. I will never go there again and urge everyone to ban them. They do not know how to run a restaurant! As we left other customers were arguing with them. read more

Every time I have ordered for my disabled father, there was a sweet man that answered the phone. Tonight, some arrogant, nasty man who took the wrong information down, had the food delivered with wrong name and my father got his food 40 minutes after it was delivered to his nursing home. And even though HE took the order, acted like someone else put the wrong name down and would not put me on the phone with the manager. I order from this place 2-3 times a month, the same dish. I WILL BE SPEAKING TO MANAGEMENT! Awful service! read more

Have been there a few times and I/We are always greeted very nicely and warmly. They have a wonderful dinner menu and a wine list that's excellent...a lot to choose from. And...we did order a couple glasses of pinot noir. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice looking joint with a comforting atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had ordered some appetizers (BTW...many choices). A dish of bruschetta and also a dish of fried calamari. There was plenty and they tasted great! For dinner I had ordered the Chilean Sea-Bass with some roasted potatoes and my Girlfriend ordered the seafood risotto and the dish was full and all was prepared perfectly. We ordered a couple garden salads and some broccoli rabe as well. The wait staff were very nice and professional and made sure our glasses were full and extra bread was on the table. We've always had a good experience at Terra Rustica and we like it very much...so we don't mind the ride up to Briarcliff Manor. BTW, there's plenty of parking right out front. Give it a shot when ya can. Think you'll enjoy it........ read more

The food is very good. Love the fact they are open for breakfast every morning too. I go often with my dad

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The facility is very nice and so are the wait staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view and ambiance are nice too but all that matters not when your food is not tasty and on point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered baked flounder with peppercorn sauce with asparagus and French fries. The flounder was cooked so long it was as lifeless and dry. It was like rubber. Like someone cooked the flounder in the microwave and then switched it to my plate. I thoroughly enjoyed the Snow White cosmo drink though. However, suffice it to say I won't be going back because I drive 45 minutes to get to the restaurant and had my palate all fixed for what I thought would be a tantalizing meal. read more

An unfortunate Mother's Day experience. We waited over 90 minutes after ordering for our food, which was adequate. To add insult to injury, we were asked to pay right away because there was another party waiting for our table. Not our fault they couldn't plan/staff properly. read more

My kids love coming here for the awesome GF options. They are very excited to be able to enjoy waffles and pancakes in the wild! The frittatas are delicious. We have been here many times. The service is great! read more

Food is absolutely delicious. I recommend this place to all my local friends in Tarrytown area.

Terrible service, waited over an hour and a half for our meals to arrive. absolutely no acknowledgment from the management or waiter.Never ever ever going there again. ps the food is average at best, anyone saying otherwise needs to get out more often. read more

My husband and I were there for his 55th high school reunion. The food was fabulous! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Setting was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent. Very attentive staff, especially Melvin!!! read more

Great food and friendly staff. The chicken and potatoes were delicious. My son got the steak and he said it was out of this world.

I've been going to this restaurant for so many years and have NEVER once been disappointed with the food or the service. Their food is delicious, whether it's an appetizer, breakfast, entrees, desserts..... the drinks are also top notch. But, I think we would all agree that a restaurant could have great food, and the experience could be ruined by the service. This will never happen at Terra Rustica. Their service is consistently top notch. My favorite place to go when we go out. Although, like all restaurants, their prices are going up. Sad I can't afford to go more. But, when we do go out, you'll know where to find me!!! read more

Great place to go and have a party ..we had a party for my 90 year old mother in law there. We had 40 people in the private side room .. Abel and Jose organized a great party . They couldn't do enough for you .. the food and service was amazing . Everyone loved the penne Ala vodka and all the choices were awesome .. everyone will be coming back . The staff Fernando , Vinny and the crew are the best . Don't miss this place , great spot to go . We also come to eat there regularly and always 5 star .. whoever says differently has no clue about this gem of a place . They even give you focaccia bread to start , other places charge for this and the drinks are great and big .. read more

We celebrated my 50th Birthday at Terra Rústica. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Our menu was pre-planned with the help of Jose and his amazing team! They provided great options on their 3 course menu and accommodated our guests comfortably. We would be happy to host a future event here as well. read more

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Waited over a half hour for entrees to arrive. Food was over salted. Parking was ridiculous- once you got up to the restaurant there was a sign advising that parking was available across the road. No one thought to post that sign at street level. Poor management! read more

This is a great sit down white linen restaurant. I ordered the veal and it was delicious. I also tried the Osso Bucco and that was fantastic! They do a nice wine and food pairing. The owner is really friendly and he does a great job of making this a restaurant you want to keep coming back to. They built out their patio for semi outdoor seating. Reservations are highly recommended! One of the best Italian restaurants in the area! read more

Extremely disappointing experience on Mother's Day. Waited over an hour for the food to be served. And after all that, the food was mediocre. read more

Wanna be miserable!? This is the place to come! Continuously served FLAT soda after telling them over and over it was flat. No menus given. Apps served before a drink order was taken. Food was cold. For the prices they charge, you get poor quality. I will never come back here. Terrible restaurant. I mean how many times does something need to be sent back before they get it!? [[HIGHLIGHT]]They can't handle the amount of people coming in and it's extremely obvious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone was complaining. read more

The food was very good. The service was terrible. Upon confronting the manager about the hour plus wait for the entree he told me he would comp the beverages (3 sodas and one alcoholic drink). Upon receiving the check I noticed the drinks were still present. When I approached the manager he said he didn't charge the $2 per person cake cutting fee. That would be a total of $10. I told the manager that he should have done what he said regarding the drinks. I said that the food was good but the service was terrible and I will never return based upon him not removing the drink fees as promised read more

Attended a work dinner here this week and wasn't disappointed. A colleague of mine made a reservation for a large group....he said that they were super accommodating and helpful. When we arrived, there were plates of bruschetta and loaded bread baskets on the table (with focaccia, warm italian bread and breadsticks). On the side, there were dishes of seasoned olive oil for dipping with a few olives tossed in there for good measure. Many of us had not eaten much (or anything in my case) all day, so we tore into those bread baskets and ordered beverages. I stuck with iced tea, but others at the table had cocktails and different kinds of wine. We didn't order any appetizers and we went right for the main courses due to the portion sizes. I had the salmon and it was absolutely delicious. It was perfectly cooked - not fishy at all - plated on top of sautéed spinach (not greasy) and smooth mashed potatoes. The peppercorn sauce brought this whole dish together beautifully. Others at the table had linguini with clam sauce, chicken, veal, pasta, fish specials....everyone raved about their food. We all loved the ambiance and the service was spot on. Nice dessert selection but nobody partook. read more

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As close to a 5 star restaurant as possible ( things can always be better ) Service and food are excellent Holiday decorations are spot on ! Great place for a quiet dinner or a family party read more

My absolute favorite place to eat!!! Nice ambience, quality service and delicious food. read more

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My wife and I arrived for a late lunch at 2 PM during the week. While food was good, service by our waiter was terrible. I had to search him out whenever I needed him and in the end, I asked busboy to get me bill for payment. Waiter essentially ignored us after we arrived. As we were leaving, we could see him sitting with other staff in a big round table on the other side of the restaurant laughing it up ignoring his customer (s). There was no management around to even complain to!! read more

I don't know what the other reviews I have seen, but my review is I had a Spanish salad that was OFF THE HOOK and I was very impressed with the hold restaurant. And the food didn't take long to come out, YES I will be back for more. Believe me you will not be disappointed, you will be surprised. Not a bad place if you want Italian food that cook very well. read more

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Brunch on Fathers Day was Great! My family ordered from the regular menu and the special menu. Filet Mignon & Eggs, Waffles with Cinnamon Apples, French Toast with Espresso, Mascarpone Cheese & Fresh Fruit, Italian Omelette, endless hot delicious coffee ALL Wonderful! Love this place for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner! Able & his staff do a Great Job! BTW, the baskets & bowls of colorful flowers at the entrance and out on the deck are gorgeous! read more