Valentina's Ristorante

Really enjoyed our evening here. We did a lovely wine flight and a few apps. Everything was…read moredelicious, service was great. I'm surprised this place isn't busier, it's a really lovely evening. We'll be back!

I rarely write negative reviews, but the way we were treated was disappointing enough that I feel…read moreother customers should know about our experience. I arrived around 5:30 p.m. and was waiting for my friend, who was about 30 minutes away. The bar was completely empty at the time. One of the waitresses kindly offered me a nearby table while I waited. I ordered a sparkling water and spinach artichoke dip and sat there until my friend arrived. Once my friend arrived, our waitress told us she understood that I had only been sitting at that table while waiting and offered to show us the back area so we could choose where we wanted to sit. We walked through the restaurant, saw the outdoor patio, and decided to sit outside. After about 20 minutes, while still waiting for our appetizers, bugs repeatedly landed on the table and were biting us. We decided we would be more comfortable inside. As we were walking back in, our waitress was coming out with two of our three appetizers, and the owner, who I believe was named Dawn or Donna, was behind her. My friend began explaining that we wanted to move inside because of the bugs. Before she could even finish, the owner interrupted us with an attitude and said, "You ladies can't keep moving from table to table. I have to wash these tablecloths." I was honestly stunned. First, we were not randomly moving ourselves from table to table. Her own employee had offered me the first table while I waited for my friend and then specifically offered to show us other seating once my friend arrived. Second, there wasn't even a tablecloth on the outdoor table we were leaving. When I tried to explain that we had been offered the different seating, the owner responded by pointing out that I had eaten at the first table and now she had to clean that table as well as another one. That response told me everything I needed to know about how our business was valued. As a business owner, if your concern over cleaning a table or washing a tablecloth outweighs making two paying customers feel welcomed and comfortable, you may save a few dollars on laundry, but you can also lose customers permanently. Unfortunately, the food didn't make the experience any better. The vegetable spring rolls and chicken spring rolls were overcooked. The spinach artichoke dip and pita bread were the only items we really enjoyed. We also waited approximately 10-12 minutes just to get ice. We probably should have left after the owner's initial interaction, but we stayed, finished our wine, and graciously paid our bill. What made the experience even more uncomfortable happened as we were leaving. The owner thanked my friend for coming, then looked at me and said, "No hard feelings. I just needed to say what I needed to say." There were hard feelings--not because she addressed a legitimate issue, but because of how she chose to speak to paying customers when the seating changes had been offered by her own staff and the final move was simply because we were being bitten by bugs outside. Customer service matters. Courtesy matters. How you speak to people who choose to spend their money in your establishment matters. Unfortunately, based on the owner's treatment of us, I will not return. What could have been a pleasant evening and an opportunity to gain two repeat customers instead became an experience that ensured we won't be back.

Pastry board for an event

Pan of jerk chicken and white wine pasta

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White sangria & sex on the beach mixed cocktails (wine based)

Buleria Tapas & Wine Bar

4.3(119 reviews)

1.7 mi

Amazing dinner at Buleria Tapas & Wine Bar. This Spanish restaurant has a causal and modern…read moreatmosphere that offers authentic and flavorful Spanish cuisine. Service was also very attentive. For cocktails, I had the white sangria and my husband had the berry mojito. Both drinks were refreshing and well balanced, too pretty to drink! For tapas, we shared empanadas (angus beef, shrimp & chorizo, organic chicken), a tale of two countries (burrata, eggplant agrodolce, serrano ham) and land & sea (NY strip & sea scallops). We loved them all, so delicious and flavorful. For our entrees, we had the churrasco (char-grilled black angus skirt steak) and pollo gitano (organic chicken thighs, sweet sausage, hot cherry peppers). Also very good and beautifully presented, the pollo gitano had a little kick to it. For dessert, we had the churros con chocolate and flan, very tasty and perfect to end our dinner. Great date spot or casual outing with friends. You won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be back.

Had the $38 prefix menu: One tapa - Beef empanadas ( 2 ea. It was filling but taste was nothing…read morespecial); Main Meat- Burger ( it's a burger); Dessert- Flan (I give it a ***** Not to heavy and not too sweet) Also ordered the Iberico charcuterie, came with slices of toasted bread. It was not too salty yay! FYI: Tuesday is all day happy hour at the bar area only

Front of the restaurant

Cauliflower...yummmm

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Amazing drinks.

Aura Wine & Bar

4.8(9 reviews)

3.1 mi

The best!!!! Love nikki! Literally the best bartender and rest of the staff too!!!…read more The best wine bar in New Rochelle!!!

Nice spot, open late. Good variety of wines. Love that they have happy hour. I had gone a couple…read moretimes in recent years and found it on-point. When I went recently it was less so- by his own admission, the server didn't know anything about the wines, and there wasn't a bartender on duty. Not great for a wine bar. I ordered the cheese plate and asked for bread. The bread came long after the cheese. Sigh. Perhaps it was an off-night. Giving it 4 stars to account for past experience.

Vibe. Friday night. Good music but pretty empty

Chicken wings - decent

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Boro6 Wine Bar

4.3(185 reviews)

5.4 mi

Love this place! Amazing food in a charming setting. Service is prompt and efficient.read more

We went here to celebrate a birthday on Saturday the 10th of October. Our party of seven was seated…read moreimmediately at a nice table by the front door we ordered drinks and starters for the table, bread bean purée, chorizo and shrimp, arincini cacio y Pepe and meatballs. Of these the chorizo and shrimp was the standout, meatballs not so much as they were way too dense. The beef shoulder was a tender and delicious the linguine and clams flavorful and the burgers prepared well. Dinner service had a few hiccups but the server did her best to make things right. All in all a good dinner

Room looking out toward the street.

Orange-Olive Oil Cake

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Non Alcoholic Rosè

Zuppa

4.3(247 reviews)

3.4 mi

This Italian restaurant is awesome! Sauce is delicious, the gentleman server was great and its well…read moreworth a stop in!

We just moved to Yonkers and my son got a gift certificate to Zuppa! We had an absolutely…read morewonderful experience! Ambiance is lovely and warm. The food was great and the service stupendous. Very friendly staff and they all survey the restaurant tables and pitch in serving, replenishing drinks, serving food. They all work together to give the customer a 'wow' experience! The hostess was also friendly and accommodating. We had the grilled octopus (so good and the chickpea purée was scrumptious), Mediterranean salad, veal bolognese and the carbonara. Also loved the bread pudding and flourless chocolate cake. Highly recommend!

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Cote Wine Bar

4.5(17 reviews)

3.7 mi•North Riverdale

Lovely little spot. I came here with a friend on a Friday and was pleasantly surprised with the…read morelive jazz available at that time. We got the tasting menu and I really enjoyed the red sparkling wine. I also tried orange and Croatian wines, which were recommended by the bartender. Next time I plan on getting some food to try as well (we ended up eating before last time). Of course, nuts and olives were a nice compliments to our tastings. Staff is also very knowledgeable and friendly. And the place is cozy with a fireplace. Will be back!

Place was great and a nice vibe. Nice to know we have this place in our neighborhood. We will be…read moreback!

Live music

Vegetarian Spread: Hummus,Caponata,Olive Spread, Focaccia Bread. 4.10.24

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Saturday Evening's Live Music Jazz Ensemble. 8.19.24

La Lanterna Restaurant & Caffe

4.4(556 reviews)

3.8 mi

Whenever Im in Westchester visiting my parents we go to La Lanterna. The restaurant is quaint and…read morelovely. The staff is always friendly and they all know my folks so it feels like being at home each time. The food is delicious, the cheese bread and fried calamari are delicious and the spicy sauce they serve with it is amazing. They make a very good vodka sauce, I've had the Vodka Chicken Parm and the Spicy Vodka Lobster with of which are top notch and I'd go back for either. They also make an amazing Osso Bucco, though it's a special only once in a while. The cons are parking which can be downright impossible, especially when the outside area is open for business. Also, it's not advised to drop by without a reservation, you could be waiting a very long time.

Had an early dinner at La Lanterna and absolutely loved it. The outdoor patio is beautiful--lush,…read moreshaded, and feels like a hidden escape rather than Yonkers. The baked clams and mussels were outstanding, and the crusty bread was perfect for soaking up every drop of sauce. I added jalapeños to the Snow White pizza and it was incredible. The dough had the perfect chew and flavor. My boyfriend's chicken parm was massive--two huge cutlets--and easily a 10/10. The seafood pasta was equally delicious. Dessert was the perfect finish: frozen espresso, refreshing lemon sorbet, and a giant tiramisu that's big enough for a crowd. My only small complaint is that guests pack their own leftovers. At this level, I think the staff should handle that. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. We'll definitely be back!

Frutti di Mare

The burger

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Tiramisu for two

Mon Amour Coffee & Wine

4.4(311 reviews)

4.4 mi•Kingsbridge

The café latte was absolutely delicious! It was smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced, with a rich…read morecoffee flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. It was served beautifully and tasted fresh. I really enjoyed it and would definitely order it again!

I stop by here often when I am getting my nails done. For this trip, I had a glass of Chardonnay,…read morecarrot muffin, turmeric latte and the vegetarian flatbread. I was not a fan of vegetarian flatbread, it was a salad on a flatbread. The salad was dressed well but the flatbread was dry. Other than that, as always the service was excellent and the decor is cute.

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The Avenue

4.3(3 reviews)

2.4 mi

•$$$$

A nice, friendly bar with a good variety of drinks and, my preference, a good variety of draft…read morebeers.

Wow first to review, after my second visit! I always have a great time here as their DJ Pusha is a…read morekick-ass entertainer and always willing to take great musical requests. Not sure why it's listed as a "$$$$" bar because the beers & dranks were priced well! Easy to find, for a local bar it's a cool hangout.

Come in for a cold one

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Great staff - will make your evening!!

Aperiti

5.0(5 reviews)

4.5 mi

Stopped in this little gem in Scarsdale. We got there at 6 PM. A bottle of tapwater was brought to…read moreour table with menus and bread. Umia our server asked for our drink order. I opted for water as my grandson did and his fiancé order a glass of white wine. It was Sauvignon Blanc, and she found very satisfying. For an appetizer, we shared a truffle pizza. It was a different flavor that I never had before, but very tasty. For entrees they ordered a sliced steak and chicken parm. I went for the seared duck with mushroom gravy. I never had duck served this way. I really really enjoyed it. No one wanted a dessert so my grandson ordered espresso and I ordered a cappuccino. The waitress brought us thin slices of powdered sugar biscotti as a compliment. The ambience is quiet and cozy and dimly lit with an electric light on each table. On the menu it mentions like this restaurant is a sister location of Cafe Alia, also in Scarsdale. This was an excellent choice for Thursday night. You won't be disappointed.Sal E. New Rochelle

I've been coming here since they opened a couple of years ago. The menu has changed from a tapas…read morestyle and meal place to more of an entree style trattoria. The service is always stellar with a good wine menu. The ambiance is peaceful and cozy always with the Garth Road locals who are such wonderful people. But I actually came here twice this week because of their personal pizzas. The manager told me to try it and I fell in love with it, in addition to their mouth watering paella. I even stopped by there yesterday just to have a couple of glasses of wine. Knowing myself, I'll be back there this weekend or next week.

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Sliced Steak

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Calamari. Delicious

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Phil P.

7 years ago

Amazing food with huge portions. When we went for dinner every table I saw took home leftovers. The staff is Soo nice and very attentive. My family had a wonderful time will definitely be back. Very relaxing and don't feel rushed to eat by the staff like you get at other small restaurants. Cant wait to go back and try more of their specials. Wish I could try them all. Would definitely recommend for a date night or bring the whole family. Our waiter told us about their upstairs dinning room where the can hold 50+ people for parties. I hope Gina Marie's is here for a long time read more

Charles H.

6 years ago

This place is amazing!!! They get 5 stars in the customer service exceptional and food quality, it's always amazing and consistent no matter what you order. Whatever you order is always fresh and tasty, nothing but but fresh ingredients and seasoning. They make you feel like you are family they give everyone that experience. I would recommend you moving out of your comfort zone and trying dishes that you would not normally eat. Everything I have ordered was great. Put this on your places to eat list, you won't be disappointed. This is a diamond in Westchester!!!! read more

John B.

6 years ago

The new owner has fired Paul!!!! This is no longer the Gina Marie's we all love! First it was Frankie, and now it's Paul! This is outrageous. Clearly this new owner does not care about the community, the customers, and the quality of ingredients. If you call and ask for Paul, they lie and say he got hurt, so don't fall for it!! First the service changed after Frankie, now the food after Paul. RIP Gina Marie's, what a shame with so much potential. read more

Jorge L.

4 years ago

The food is amazing, nice portions and fair price point. Their cocktail list is very tasty and out of this world. Cheers to the creator of said menu. Not only is the staff very attentive, the manager is very friendly and welcoming and the owner Kim is AMAZING ! My kids love going here when we go out for dinner. Highly recommended and you won't be disappointed. read more

Morgan W.

6 years ago

I visit this special restaurant every couple of days as I love the good air that is part of this restaurant. The personnel is very loyal and professional. The service is extraordinarily rapid. Also, the food they prepare is good. I ate there more than once and I was always pleased. The pay is modest. I highly suggest this restaurant to all my friends. read more

Carolina R.

7 years ago

Let me tell you guys, this is one of the best Italian restaurant in Westchester County, I'm never disappointed with my meals and recommend it to everyone. There was also one waiter in specific who had the utmost respect to his customers and looked as if he truly loved his job. I believe his name was Admir. But anyways try it! You won't regret it. read more

Nicholas D.

7 years ago

This is hands down a top 5 restaurant of mine. The food was excellent, the place was very clean and well organized and very well taken care of. It also had a very welcoming atmosphere and that all had to do with admir. Admir was a very respectful young man and did a phenomenal job making sure everything was in order and moving smoothly. read more

Alfred C.

6 years ago

Wish I could come more often to Valentina's Ristorante. I'm so glad to be here and the environment is so pretty. Lots of good choices here, I was impressed with the menu, tried their Cannoli and it was great. Service was fabulous and everybody working here was very nice and helpful. Valentina's Ristorante: Certainly coming back soon. read more

Trish T.

7 years ago

Loved this restaurant with the prior owners, decided to give it a try with new owner Pablo and chef Paul. Atmosphere is lovely, service was impeccable and food was scrumptious. Will definitely recommend. read more

Angela B.

7 years ago

Absolutely amazing !!! The food, drinks and service was outstanding the best Italian food In Mount Vernon !!! . Ask for Daniel who will provide you with the best service . Thanks for the experience read more

Damian T.

7 years ago

I had the best lunch at Gina Marie's today. A delicious lobster bisque and veal Marsala made fine my day. A must see place when you are in Mount Vernon. read more

Merrill A.

7 years ago

The food is amazing. I am always happy with the meal and the service. I am really glad they are back in Mount Vernon.

Kristin M.

7 years ago

Food is amazing! Staff is great! Owners are wonderful! Every single thing we had for dinner was perfect.

Tony C.

8 years ago

Favorite place excellent excellent excellent Excellent pasta next to perfect - seafood is on point read more

Regina R.

7 years ago

The food here is amazing! Chef Paul is the best . The penne ala vodka is the best I have ever had

Lanear N.

4 years ago

great atmospher! Vladimir is a great host always love chatting with him when I come to town

Naomi Y.

5 years ago

Food and service excellent. Just go, you will not be disappointed.

Frank R.

7 years ago

Not good. Prices are high and wine by the glass is expensive.

Artis S.

3 years ago

great food great people professionalism QUALITY read more

Ash M.

7 years ago

this place was a okay no big hype

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Very good food, nice wines, friendly staff. Pastas,salads,…read moreseafood are my favorites. Reservations good on weekends which can get crowded.

Mamma Francesca

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My family and I celebrated my niece's HS graduation and her and her brother's birthdays. It was…read moreover 30 of us. The service, although a bit slower was excellent, and considering how many of us were there, it's understandable. They honestly gave us time to celebrate since we were sharing gratitude, tips for the new college student, and giving encouragement speeches - which we appreciate and never felt rushed. So the slower pace supported our intentions. Ambience was very nice in the section we were in. Anything we needed was quickly handled. The main male waiter was super friendly, made us laugh and was very attentive. A female waiter, although quiet and looked serious (I first thought she was angry but realized it was just her serious personality), was still very attentive and quick to help. Food was ok. Considering I live in NJ, I certainly wouldn't drive out of my way to come back, but it was decent. We started with very fresh bread and butter (my mom and I agreed it was very good), then a tasty thin-style pizza. A plate of cheese, meat, olives was fresh, followed by delicious pasta and then a very well dressed and highly flavored salad. I ordered chicken parm - although it lacked a little flavor including the cheese that didn't really taste, feel or look very fresh, the chicken was thin and crispy and the veggies that came with it were yummy. My family ordered salmon and eggplant parm - mixed overall feelings but it sounds like the salmon was a bit hit! Finally dessert and coffee was nice - Italian style cookies and fresh fruit (pineapple, watermelon, melon). We brought our own cake and they were nice enough to slice and serve everyone - they even gave us to-go containers for the rest which the family split. Would I go back for another event? Yes. Would I go out of my way just for the food alone? Not unless I am in the area.

Delicious food and wonderful ambiance. We were a party of 12 people on a Friday evening. The…read moreservice was impeccable, with the waiters attending to our every need in a quick and timely manner. Nick, the owner and chef, greeted us in a warm and friendly fashion. Nick is the real deal!

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I've passed Tutto Bella many times but had never been until a friend I hadn't seen in a while…read moresuggested we meet there for an early dinner. I'm so glad we did! The ambience was charming, the food was delish, and the waitstaff couldn't have been more patient with us. We arrived at 3 p.m. and didn't leave until after 5, so clearly we had a lot of catching up to do! They made us feel welcome the entire time. We had a wonderful time, and I'll definitely be back. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great place to linger a little longer than planned!

Came here for a birthday party and there was a fixed menu, but everything I had was great. I…read moreespecially liked the pasta they served. Other dishes, including salads, clams, calamari, chicken were all great. To be able to serve so much food to a large group and maintain the quality was impressive. The staff were professional and made serving us all look easy. I'd love to come back and try it for a regular meal.

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From start to finish, Tombolino Ristorante made hosting my brother's wedding celebration an…read moreabsolute dream. The entire team went above and beyond to make the process seamless and stress-free, guiding us through every detail with such care and professionalism. Their hospitality was truly outstanding--warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. The attention to detail was impeccable, and it showed in every aspect of the experience. The food was a 10/10--authentic, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The overall experience? 100/10. Our guests are still raving about the restaurant, the atmosphere, and the incredible service. We couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate such a special moment. Thank you to the entire Tombolino team for helping us create memories we'll cherish forever.

Please beware. Made a reservation on line for Tuesday August 4, 2026. Was meeting a friend for…read morebirthday and drive over an hour. Arrived to a closed restaurant. Tuesday is listed as open. Gentleman came to the door, pointed to sign and had offered no apology. I even received a confirmation the day of with a confirmation number. Was able to find a lovely replacement not too far away. Will never attempt to go this this restaurant again.

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