L'inizio

Name: L'inizio
Address: 698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY, United States, 10502
Telephone: (914) 693-5400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1148 Reviews

$30 and under

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

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(914) 693-5400

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
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 Heather 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
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, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Westchester / Hudson Valley
Italian

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DaraZ
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious, innovative new Italian without having to go into Manhattan. Our halibut was perfectly cooked and came with an elegant, summery yogurt-mint sauce that was innovative. The wild mushroom pasta was excellent and the pasta had perfect texture. The slight disappointment was the angel cake dessert - the cake was just plopped on a pool of sauce. The pastry chef’s creations were always wonderful, perhaps an off night? We were big fans of Spigolo and are happy to have the chef and pastry chef much closer to us in Westchester.
CL
ChristinaL
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food - atmosphere- service is always the best!
c
cardmd
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Second time here and did not disappoint. I brought my parents here who enjoyed their food. Reasonably priced given the quality of food. Would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Mother’s Day lunch .
NL
NickL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
L'Inzio never fails to impress. Always really enjoy the food here. The grilled octopus was amazing.
F
Foodiegirl24
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant in Westchester! It does not get better than L’Inizio! The food was amazing-such a truly joyful place. Thanks, Heather, Scott and David!
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bbbbbbb
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious. We were happy to eat outside away from other diners
JI
JimInHastings
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attended a fabulous Wednesday Wine Dinner. The 4-course menu was creative & delicious, highlighted by ingredients of the Spring season. The wines were excellent and enhanced the course with which they were paired. And, as always, the service was personal, friendly and professional. A special evening at a very special restaurant!
BK
BruceK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
AA
AnnaA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved sitting at the bar! My new go to spot!
JG
JGW1
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from cocktail to dessert was top notch and superior to most restaurants in Westchester County. Menu and food is outstanding! Service attentive in relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance
CC
CCRN59
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very nice restaurant, food was great and service as well. More on the expensive side. Parking was a little troublesome, very small lot next door or meters on the street.
AN
AndreaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Crispy Cauliflower and Butternut Squash Parmigiana was out if this world!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The atmosphere was great and the pasta was the best I have ever had. So different, so delicious and options for everyone!
AK
AlayneK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The co-owner host Heather is warm and delightful. The installation of sound-proofing has really improved the dining experience. But the best part of L'Inzio is the INCREDIBLE FOOD. We has the cauliflower app, and 2 pasts dishes; the Malfatti and the Mushroom one. While everything was superb, the Malfatti with duck breast was divine, heaven on earth!
HK
HildieK
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was delicious and the service was great! This restaurant never disappoints. I can’t wait to go back!
A
Anne
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
We have eaten here before and it was outstanding. Last night the food was only passable. Really disappointing.
AA
AmandaA
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely girls night out, and we so appreciate being able to linger. Fantastic food as always—the octopus was amazing.
JL
JudithL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time back in 2 years because of COVID. Was always one of my favorites and it is still wonderful!!!
GW
GarW
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great Dinner, pasta was the highlight of the night!
H
Hasanfam
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance. Food and service was great! Drinks were also tasty
L
Laurapooh
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was impeccable and the food and drinks were delicious. We had the ricotta with honey and bread to start, spinach pasta with duck and olives, halibut special with red cabbage and potato purée and finished our evening with bread pudding with caramel and whipped cream. A thoroughly delightful evening!
BV
BVic
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
I REALLY want to love this place. It has all the qualities I want in a restaurant, including the bar area. This was probably my 5th or 6th time going over a few years... and I was disappointed. My spicy basil margarita tasted like a glass of lime juice. (I've had it before and it was GREAT!) All of our food was majorly over seasoned. I'm a huge fan of flavor and sauces but it was too much. The octopus appetizer could have been amazing but I couldn't even distinguish between the different ingredients because the sauce was so overpowering. Same with the cauliflower. My branzino was cooked perfectly but SO SALTY. As was the kale and mushroom side. My friend who I went to dinner with said the same. I am really rooting for this family owned restaurant but I may not go back after this experience.
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howards
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very sophisticated food and delicious too
KJ
KelliJ
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Pastas and Italian doughnuts especially fantastic. Hosts and servers friendly and courteous.
AR
ARRL
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVE this restaurant, the food, ambience... total perfection.
v
vick
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible !
F
Foodie21
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Will definitely go back. And not noisy at all so easy to speak with my friend who I took out for his birthday.
BK
BruceK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Their dishes are not only delicious but unique. Nice intimate setting. My wife and I always love coming here.
H
Harold
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We’ll be back
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Foodygrandma
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
As always, the food was delicious; the service, excellent. The small space makes the ambience a bit loud, but the owners are gracious and welcoming, so it is tolerable. The Valentine Four Courses were varied , making choice difficult because everything sounded amazing. We always have an enjoyable exerience at L'Inizio' s, and will definitley return.
BS
BarbaraS
New York Area
189 reviews
vip
5.0
189 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
L'inzio created the most wonderful 4-course Valentine's Day dinner. There was a tremendous amount of food for this delicious price fixed dinner. Please put the wonderfully flavored smoked steak permanently on the menu. The place was full but the service flowed perfectly. One of our favorite Westchester restaurants. Enjoy!
C
Colin
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Went here for Valentine's Day dinner. They were doing a 4-course prix fixe meal only for $95/pp. Not exactly cheap but the food was outstanding. Portions were a touch large but may have been perfect for someone with a larger appetite. Will likely return for a regular meal.
BR
BRoz
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The staff makes everyone feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door. Service is quite good and I always enjoy the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Westchester has no shortage of red sauce Italian restaurants. But an Italian restaurant with a menu like L'Inizio's is a rare find. Every one of the four courses on the Valentine's Day menu was exceptional.
JI
JimInHastings
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Reliably excellent! The special 4-course Valentine's Day prix-fixe menu was delicious, led by the exceptional hamachi crudo. Heather and Scott's passion to please never lets up!
B
Blue
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Valentine’s Day price faux menu kitchen overwhelmed.Service very good. Had to send some plates back to kitchen where they made them right.
RR
RobertR
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Several of the dishes (Brussel sprouts and Scallops) were exceptional
RC
RobertC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience1
Food we ordered was excellent. Although the menu could use a couple more choices ( such as veal, lamb, pork dishes) My waiters service although young was excellent and going in the right direction. We did have to ask for bread ( I thought that was odd) cocktails were very expensive. The music and ambience terrible especially for a Valentines dinner date.

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
- Staff temperature check required
- 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 4.8 stars by 1148 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

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(914) 693-5400

698 Sawmill River Rd. Ardsley, NY 10502

Dining areas

Additional information

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
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, 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 Heather 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

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 1,148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Filters

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

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information