Award-winning

Cafe Alaia

Name: Cafe Alaia
Address: 128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY, United States, 10583-3751
Telephone: (914) 725-3000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (495)

$30 and under

Italian

128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Situated just a short walk from the Scarsdale Metro-North Station, Café Alaia, a Michelin award winner 2020 thanks to its cozy décor, soaring ceilings and welcoming owner (Vincenzo Alaia), the dining room is all buzz. Thoughtfully arranged tables, framed by rustic wooden chairs, typically bear elevated versions of regional Italian dishes. Pastas are a highlight and fittingly so, like tender spinach- and ricotta-filled ravioli bathed in a melted sage-infused butter. Squid stuffed with crab, spinach and breadcrumbs is augmented by perfectly poached cherry tomatoes, not unlike the fresh figs set atop a crostata di pere. A bar in the middle is ideal for solo or couple diners who want to linger.

Our brand new space has plenty of room to accommodate social distancing. We have installed the highest rated air purification system with state of the art UV technology combined with MERV 13 Filtration.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(914) 725-3000
Website
https://cafealaia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luca Cabras

Location
128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Scarsdale
Parking details
Meter Parking and large public parking lot nearby.
Public transit
Scarsdale Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 495 people are saying

Cafe Alaia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York State
Neighborhood gem
New York State
Italian
Westchester
Best Overall
Westchester
Best Food
Westchester
Best Service
Westchester
Best Ambiance
Westchester
Hot spot
Westchester
Neighborhood gem
Westchester
Great for fine wines
Westchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Alaia offers an "amazing experience" with "excellent service" and "superb cuisine." Known for its authentic Italian dishes and welcoming atmosphere, it's a favorite for family celebrations and casual dining. While slightly noisy at times, the "food is spectacular," and the "staff is friendly and professional." Highly recommended for quality dining.

495 Reviews

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Chris
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been going here for years. Often for family celebrations. And have never been disappointed. The chef takes pride in the food which is excellent. Service is amazing and important to us since we are often traveling in to meet, they don't rush us out which is appreciated. Prices creeped up a bit it seems (as with most food) and tiramisu may be a bit pricy, but since we love quality tiramisu, we ordered one each when it could easily have been shared. Thanks Cafe Alaia!
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Rita
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely experience, great food and excellent service. Upscale yet casual enough for families, etc. Seems like a great weeknight spot. A little noisy but not too bad.
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George VIP
New York City71 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is ALWAYS a privilege to dine at Cafe Alaia. The service and the quality of food is amazing. If I could, I would get rid of my kitchen and have every meal there, it is that wonderful!!!
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Meishin VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent. Delicious and innovative dishes.
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Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place. Always consistently amazing service and superb cuisine.
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Arthur
Miami - Dade8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing and the wine was amazing as well ! Very happy to finally go somewhere that’s really Italian and not a phony Italian !!!
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Tina
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was unbelievably and authentically Italian! Our go to restaurant going forward!
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Richard
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While our reservation was for four people, one member of our party had to cancel so we only had three. All three of us agreed that our meals were excellent. We each started with an excellent glass of white Gavi wine. The bread that was served was warm. As starters, we shared a delicious Mista salad and an equally delicious order of Fegatini di Pollo, a sautéed chicken liver dish. Our terrific entrees included a pasta, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Chicken Milanese and grilled rack of lamb. All of us were quite pleased with our choices. The service was quite good.
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Lizette VIP
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Alaia on Garth Road -- Lovely restaurant, good food, and friendly staff.
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Victoria VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good. It was a little noisy but the aforementioned food and service made up for it.
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FAQs

Cafe Alaia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 725-3000.

Cafe Alaia is rated 4.9 stars by 495 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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Scarsdale
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Meter Parking and large public parking lot nearby.
Public transit
Scarsdale Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Luca Cabras
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://cafealaia.com/
Phone number
(914) 725-3000

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