Best Italian Restaurants in Nyack

Price: Moderate (45)Price: Expensive (60)Price: Very Expensive (17)

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1. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(277)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Piermont

Booked 6 times today

The Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar encompasses the very best of Contemporary French/American cuisine, offering an exceptional dining experience in a cozy setting. The restaurant has gathered rave reviews for its consistently excellent, hot, and delicious meals, presented with great attention to detail. Guests particularly praise the soft shell crabs, braised short ribs, duck confit, and the special Pecan Triangles. The aromatic Butternut squash soup and rich bread pudding dessert have also earned a mention, alongside the unique and flavorful menu selections. With an ambiance that's vibrant and lively, and a service that's courteous and top-notch, the Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar delivers a truly fine dining experience with every visit.

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2. Banchetto Feast - Nanuet

4.7

Exceptional(444)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Nyack

Booked 14 times today

Banchetto Feast in Nanuet is highly regarded for its Italian culinary excellence. Numerous rave reviews heap praise, noting the restaurant as a local gem that consistently delivers in taste and quality. Patrons commend the authentic Italian flavors and fresh ingredients, with broad menu selections that cater to diverse tastes. The establishment also shines for its courteous and attentive staff. Even though no specific awards or recognitions are mentioned, the restaurant appears to be perpetually bustling, an accolade in and of itself. The empathetic owner, Eddie, is often present, ensuring diners enjoy a memorable dining experience. This glowing feedback suggests that Banchetto Feast is a must-visit for lovers of traditional Italian food.

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3. Giulio's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(219)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Orangeburg

Booked 6 times today

Giulio's Restaurant has built a strong reputation for its outstanding Italian cuisine. Visitors frequently praise the quality of the food and service. They note the wonderful atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendly, knowledgeable staff who contribute to a lively, welcoming dining experience. One review mentions the generous portions, stating the food was not only delicious, but also plentiful enough for leftovers. Another guest highlights the pasta dishes as being excellent. The importance of a personable and caring service is emphasized in reviews, with one mentioning how they were treated to after-dinner liqueurs and birthday serenades. It is clear that Giulio's offers a memorable dining experience that draws its guests back time and time again.

4. The Cookery

4.6

Exceptional(1641)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dobbs Ferry

Booked 32 times today

The Cookery, located in Dobbs Ferry, is an exceptional Italian restaurant renowned for its outstanding cuisine. As per the reviews, the Cookery's Italian cuisine resonates with sophistication and homestyle authenticity, offering memorable dining experiences with every visit. Dishes like their "perfection"-level hake and the delicious pizza rustica receive high praise from customers. Their fresh and high-quality ingredients enhance main courses and pasta specials. Customers also applaud the regularly changing specials, preventing any hint of culinary boredom. Others celebrate their Italian cold cuts as a rare delight. The Cookery has been noted as one of Westchester's best, even standing up against Manhattan's Italian dining scene. Notably, customers frequently praise the attentive service, enhancing the overall dining experience.

5. Tramonto

4.8

Exceptional(521)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pleasantville

Booked 13 times today

Located in Westchester, Tramonto is a top-notch Italian dining destination that comes highly recommended by critics and patrons alike. The restaurant has consistently garnered positive reviews for its outstanding food and exceptional service. Reviewers love the authentic Italian dishes, citing them as delicately prepared with a contemporary flair. Appetizers such as the roasted artichoke hearts and risotto balls have been praised, as well as the grilled lamb sausage and calamari salad. The atmosphere is lauded as lovely with attentive staff, adding to the overall dining experience. For someone looking for a pleasurable Italian dining experience, Tramonto is the place to go.

6. Fig & Tomato

4.3

Awesome(181)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hillsdale

Booked 23 times today

Fig & Tomato is renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, garnering rave reviews from customers. Patrons praise the restaurant for its delicious food like chicken parm, penne vodka, lobster ravioli with shrimp in a vodka sauce, spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp parmigiana, and penne ala vodka. The mussels fra Diablo, fig and buratto salad, and pasta special with filet of sirloin tips and shrimp are also a highlight. The restaurant's service receives equally high remarks. From friendly and knowledgeable servers to accommodating staff, customer satisfaction is evidently a top priority. Fig & Tomato offers a BYOB option, which guests considerably enjoy. Despite a few minor criticisms, most customers look forward to returning to try more dishes, further attesting to its quality and charm.

7. L'inizio

4.7

Exceptional(1386)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ardsley

Booked 13 times today

L'inizio is a popular choice for authentic Italian cuisine, often hailed as the best in Westchester, New York. The restaurant stands out for its use of fresh, in-season ingredients, and its creative approach to traditional Italian dishes. Reviewers have consistently praised the pasta dishes, which are said to be fresh and reminiscent of genuine Italian flavors. Others emphasize the quality of the seafood and recommend trying unexpected dishes like the crispy cauliflower. L'inizio's welcoming environment and excellent service, which includes a noted pastry chef and a proficient sommelier, contribute to its reputation as a must-try restaurant.

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8. Sapori of Scarsdale

4.8

Exceptional(824)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Scarsdale

Booked 24 times today

Sapori of Scarsdale is a cherished eatery, lauded for its authentic Italian cuisine. Patrons compliment its menu, full of exquisitely prepared Mediterranean food with Italian flair, such as their succulent lamb chops, fresh Branzino, and divine zabaglione, prepared tableside. Its clientele appreciates the restaurant’s atmosphere, describing it as a ‘slice of Little Italy in Scarsdale’. Reviews frequently mention the excellent and friendly service, suggesting that the team led by Eddie is top-notch. While some customers note difficult parking, they maintain that the culinary experience is worth it. Whether you are a local or visiting, the exceptional food and ambiance make Sapori of Scarsdale a destination of choice.

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9. One Rare Italian Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(230)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Scarsdale

Booked 30 times today

Boasting an upscale city steakhouse vibe, One Rare Italian Steakhouse has quickly become renowned as one of the finest steakhouses in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Reviewers frequently praise the quality and execution of the steak dishes, with particular emphasis on the NY Sirloin and the steak for two. The menu is reported to also include exceptional seafood and pasta dishes, with fresh and wild salmon, and homemade pasta dishes among the favourites. In addition to the culinary excellence, reviewers also consistently commend the elegant ambiance, excellent service, and personal attention from the staff—including the restaurant manager and the executive chef—making One Rare Italian Steakhouse not just a place to eat, but a memorable dining experience.

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10. Pop Pasta Supper Club

4.9

Exceptional(223)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Park Ridge

Booked 2 times today

Pop Pasta Supper Club, based in Bergen County, has been consistently praised for its innovative Italian fusion cuisine. Numerous customers have commended the outstanding quality of the seafood, meat, and vegetables used in the dishes, while also lauding the creative use of spices and flavors by Chef Nick Pescatore. The warm and welcoming ambiance created by owner Tommy Greco and his family has also been highly appreciated by diners. The restaurant's dedication to providing an exceptional culinary experience is evident in their ever-changing weekly menu and attention to detail, ensuring that each dining experience is unique and memorable. The rave reviews affirm that Pop Pasta Supper Club is a must-visit for anyone seeking top-tier Italian cuisine.

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