Award-winning

L'inizio

Name: L'inizio
Address: 698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY, United States, 10502
Telephone: (914) 693-5400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1298 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Rated as one of the Best Italian Restaurants in 2015 by Westchester Magazine, L’inizio offers a seasonal, Italian inspired menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Westchester residents and NYC restaurant veterans, Scott and Heather Fratangelo look forward to hosting you for dinner every Tuesday through Sunday. L’inizio is closed on Monday. We can’t wait to see you!
Please remember, our outdoor patio is closed for the season

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(914) 693-5400
Website
http://www.liniziony.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Scott Fratangelo
Private party facilities
Have an upcoming birthday or corporate dinner? We would be honored to host your next private event! Call today and ask for David to get more information about our private dining options.
Private party contact
Heather Fratangelo: (917) 856-3212

Location
698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Ardsley
Parking details
Parking also available in the lot next to the Century 21 building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,298 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is always amazing and innovative. Loved the bucatini, pasta Nero, and branzino. And make sure to save room for desserts! Penny Lick ice cream and sorbet (chocolate coconut sorbet last night) are always fabulous. My other favorite is the cheesecake in a jar!
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HappyCouple
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The meals surpassed our expectations. Will definitely be returning for more!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love eating at L'inzio. Food is outstanding!! Service always perfect.
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kimj
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Visit regularly. Food is always consistently delicious.
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Paola
Greater Boston
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience3
The appetizers were delicious and so was the pasta dinner we had for dinner. They didn’t have sparkling water. They were all out, so that was the first thing that wasn’t good. The tables were sticky not because they weren’t clean, but the wood varnish was worn out. We used our napkins as a tablecloth. We did not order dessert because it was expensive. Everything in the dessert menu was $15. We was not going to pay $15 for ice cream or gelato. We thought that was absurd. Their cocktails were good and so was their red wine. I don’t think I will return unless I cannot get a reservation somewhere else.
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GRob
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great use of late summer, seasonal vegetables and fruits. The charred corn salad, the butternut squash parmigiana, and the warm fruit cobbler with ice cream were knockouts! In each case, the presentation was simple but the depth of flavor impressive.
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ouch
New York Area
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
We recieved a gift card and were excited to enjoy a Sunday dinner at L'inizio. The menu was very limited- mostly pasta and chicken (...cost effective). The food was pedestrian at best (also no bread, no salad, no vegetable) and the prices were ridiculous to say the least. Seriously, I don't know what the attraction is.
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StGt
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Only had issues with the food. Staff, noise level & atmosphere were fine. My wife I had the fettuccine nero with seafood, which we normally love. However, the sauce was heavy, which I've never encountered with this dish. It detracted from the seafood, which was fresh & tasty. The special dessert, a berry cobbler, was disappointing & not really a berry cobbler. It was more of a "pot pie" with the berries in a ramekin type dish with a loose cover at the top, which lacked the flavor of a cobbler topping.
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Lloyd
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant. Service is excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was wonderful! Heather, the owner greeted us along with the GM David. The pasta is fresh and absolutely delicious- feels like you are in Italy! The dishes were creative and tasty using fresh in-season ingredients. We will be back!
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RL23
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. The food, the people, the service. Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
The food was very good. Especially the pasta. The servers were very friendly and helpful. Prices were a bit high for mocktails. Overall, it was a good experience. We will definitely be going back to try other pasta dishes.
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PhilipG
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The Food is always good there. To get honest we were there with 4, my son and daughter in law came with us. All plates were good, only issue was my son's. Chicken Scarpariello. They gave him such a small piece of chicken, one piece that we all were like WTH... I mean seriously it's chicken,give a few pieces for 34$. Little disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
I recommend the clams, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and branzino! The burrata was a bit sweet for my liking, but still tasty. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of the pasta dishes 👍
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food in a charming comfortable space. L’Inizio is the best neighborhood place anyone could want. Great place for families or catching up with friends, we love going to L’Inizio!
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CelineB
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Location and service are good but the food and cocktail pretty disappointing.
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NickP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The dishes are so well prepared that even if you feel like you're not ordering what you truly want, you will be very impressed. We already know the pastas are the best, but were also surprised by the special salad and the burger with amazing fingerling potatoes this time around. Cocktails really pack a punch.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience2
The service was not good at all we waiting over an hour for our entrees and the waiter didn’t come check on us or give us any acknowledgement when we said something. Disappointing
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Lori
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! One of the best meals I’ve had. The Fettuccine Nero was delicious. The seafood, fresh and prepared to perfection. Cauliflower appetizer was a mix of crispy and tender inside that brought out a wonderful flavor. Highly recommend the bread pudding for dessert so delicate and delicious. A place you must try!
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Emilie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing! Food, ambience, staff- we can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Delicious meal, prosciutto melts in your mouth! fantastic specials- snickerdoodle bar is divine
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GregoryF
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dinner. Second time here and second time impressed. 10/10.
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KarenZ
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
The food was outstanding as usual. The service seems to be getting worse. When asked about a specific sauce on the menu the waiter replied it's a sauce. Very disappointing since I brought 4 new di ers to the restaurant. When serving the dish, the waiter reached across the table. My friend had to him to come over to her and serve her.
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steveo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The crispy cauliflower and the cavatelli with Bolognese were truly outstanding. Never disappointed with meals at L'Inizio.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son and daughter in Law comes to your restaurant often. So when it was their daughter’s birthday, we decided to come there and the food was wonderful. She had a great experience for a six year old.
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Foodiegirl24
New York Area
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love this restaurant! Even though we no longer live in NY, we always try to have dinner here. Scott is an amazingly creative chef, Heather is a superb pastry chef and David is an excellent sommelier! Phenomenal!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They just keep getting better, with regard to the food the kale salad is always a wonderful start, the crispy Brussel sprouts and the crispy cauliflower were great. While all the food is great here, the vegetables are unmatched. We had two delicious pasta dishes, and the halibut special all were world class. On top of that the warmth and welcoming of the owners Heather (at the door along with David) and Scott in the kitchen ensure we will ne coming back.
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LeonA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazingly tasty restaurant with a fantastic owner. What's not to love.
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KevinB
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good, as it always is. The service was very good. I particularly liked the waiter who served us.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
Food great, but service quite indifferent; and bartender was unpleasant (she was having a stressful day, we suppose).
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RobertK
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience4
The food was so salty we could not eat it. You couldn’t even taste the liver pate appetizer it was so salty and in fact my wife could not eat it. The entrees were also extremely salty. The pasta carbonara was awful because of all the salt. Someone in the kitchen needs to leave the salt alone as it ruined the entire meal. We will not return.
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AdriaG
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
L’Inzios is a local gem in Westchester. Wishing to support our local businesses, we went there for our anniversary dinner. The food and service was very good, especially the wild lions mane roasted mushroom appetizer. The wine selection was also quite good. I would recommend the restaurant for casual, family or group dinners.
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celestes
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gourmet delicious food with great service in a small quaint town.
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Loved2016
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and excellent service! Apps, mains and desserts were all top notch
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MomaMary
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I truly love this restaurant. We had an appetizer of baked clams that was absolutely delicious. For my entree I had the butternut squash parmesan and it was outstanding. My husband had one of their pastas with mushrooms and loved it. I cannot wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, Charming Dining Room, Attentive and Polite Service. We will be back!
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riverviews
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Get spot ! Nice menu. Cute decor. Def add to the rivertown list. Saw lots of take out customers too.
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KenMullane
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, great service and our waitress was so knowledgeable and helpful
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JessicaS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Amazing appetizers and desserts. Entrees serviceable but not great.
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MollyM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
L’Inizio is one of my favorite places ever to visit! Everything is so fresh, unique and consistently great. I love bringing new people to experience it. Scott and Heather are amazing!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

L'inizio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 693-5400.

L'inizio is rated 4.6 stars by 1298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Ardsley
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking also available in the lot next to the Century 21 building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Scott Fratangelo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.liniziony.com/
Phone number
(914) 693-5400
Private party facilities
Have an upcoming birthday or corporate dinner? We would be honored to host your next private event! Call today and ask for David to get more information about our private dining options.
Private party contact
Heather Fratangelo: (917) 856-3212

L'inizio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 1,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does L'inizio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'inizio restaurant rated?

Is L'inizio currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information