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: 4.7

4.7 (1460)

$31 to $50

Italian

698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
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.

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

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SEARED TUNA CRUDO
WASABI PEA PUREE, CRISPY ENOKI MUSHROOM
COURGETTE CARPACCIO
RICOTTA SALATA, PINE NUTS, ARUGULA, PICKLED FENNEL STALK, LEMON VINAIGRETTE
BURRATA
ROASTED STRAWBERRY, BALSAMIC REDUCTION, MINT
BAKED CLAMS
BACON, BAGNA CAUDA
ARUGULA SALAD
SHAVED PARMIGIANA, MINT, LEMON GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
KALE SALAD
GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRIES, CRISPY SHALLOTS, SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

ENTRÉE

LOBSTER RAVIOLI
MASCARPONE, LEMON, BUERRE BLANC
MALTAGLIATI
BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES, PANGRATTO
CRESTE DI GALLO
WILD MUSHROOMS, KALE, TRUFFLE OIL, PARMIGIANO
NY STRIP STEAK
SEARED BROCCOLINI, DUXELLE SAUCE
HALIBUT
BRAISED ESCAROLE, SAUCE VIERGE, WHITE BEAN HUMMUS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUTLET PARMIGIANA
SMOKED RICOTTA, MARINARA, MOZZARELLA

DOLCI

NY CHEESECAKE IN A JAR
WITH RASPBERRY
BOMBOLONI
(ITALIAN DOUGHNUTS), CHOCOLATE SAUCE
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TART
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
WITH RASPBERRIES

Please inform your server or a manager of any food allergies.

What 1,460 people are saying

L'inizio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'inizio offers a "charming dining experience" with "wonderful owners" Scott and Heather, known for their warm hospitality. The menu features "delicious, inventive" Italian dishes, including standout pastas and desserts. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "cozy atmosphere," though some mention a desire for more menu variety and improved wine pricing.

1,460 Reviews

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David VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic restaurant and one of the best in our area. We like to spend our anniversary here and often squeeze in Valentine's or a special dinner. We entertained our out-of-town guests, who were quite impressed with the food and service!
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Steve VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Heather and Scott are the best. They make you feel like guests in their home.
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Christopher VIP
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very fine preparation of rigatoni carbonara, traditional and with no cream. Very fine rendition of chicken scarpariello with chicken sausage, potatoes, garlic, white wine. Quality of chicken, partially boned with skin on, was excellent. Very attentive and polite service. Enjoyed the rustic atmosphere. Limited menu but expertly delivered. Appreciate that half portions of pasta are offered.
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Theresa
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent - food delicious - service very courteous.
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Lydia VIP
New York City34 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great Italian food. Waiter could have shown a little more enthusiasm. Definitely will go back.
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Tom VIP
New York City31 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was good but service was slow. Only ordered a main course and it took 30 minutes to arrive. The dining room was max of 25% fill so it’s wasn’t kitchen backup. And we were never offered rolls which we saw being delivered to other tables. Great reputation but I doubt we’ll be going back soon
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Linda
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to celebrate a birthday. The food was delicious, drinks were perfect and dessert was worth the calories.
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David
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was the first time the four of us had been to the restaurant and all of us thought everything was excellent. We will definitely come back.
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kim VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mushroom kale pasta is so delicious. Farro asparagus mint spring salad fresh and perfect. Service and ambiance are so inviting. Will continue to go back again and again.
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Sharon VIP
New York City37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food is delicious, the service is excellent and the ambience is warm and cozy. A real gem in Ardsley worthy of an ordinary, mid-week dinner or a special celebration.
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FAQs

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

L'inizio is rated 4.7 stars by 1460 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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
Price
$31 to $50
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.

L'inizio

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Menu

3 courses for $85/per person++

PRIMI

SEARED TUNA CRUDO

COURGETTE CARPACCIO

BURRATA

BAKED CLAMS

ARUGULA SALAD

KALE SALAD

ENTRÉE

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

MALTAGLIATI

CRESTE DI GALLO

NY STRIP STEAK

HALIBUT

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUTLET PARMIGIANA

DOLCI

NY CHEESECAKE IN A JAR

BOMBOLONI

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TART

VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Please inform your server or a manager of any food allergies.

What 1,460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does L'inizio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'inizio restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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