Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Westchester

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Westchester? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mentor's Mediterranean Steakhouse

5.0

5 (201)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chappaqua

About the restaurant

Mediterranean Steakhosue in Westchester, Chappaqua serving Prime Dry Aged Steaks & Mediterranean Style Seafood with Piedmont influence.

Top review

kali

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

Absolutely loved it here it was an amazing experience. Our server jorge was amazing. i went with my boyfriend for our 4 year anniversary and i loved it, the food was amazing we shared the porterhouse for two and it was very juicy with a slight char on the edges which i loved. they made us feel very welcome and very taken care of. we did not feel rushed in between courses which i loved as well. 10/10 would recommend. support your small businesses!!!

Caffe Regatta

4.9

4.9 (1011)

$30 and under

Seafood

Pelham

About the restaurant

Allow Caffe Regatta's Chef/Proprietor, Anthony Labriola, to prepare an exceptional meal with his Mediterranean influences for you and your guest. In addition to our delicious lunch and dinner selections, we serve over 25 premium wines by the glass. And don't forget, that every Tuesday is BYOB night at the Regatta. Delicious cuisine, prepared with detail, professional wait staff, and friendly courteous service have made Caffe Regatta a choice location for those seeking an excellent dining experience. We appreciate your interest in our restaurant and we look forward to having you as our guest.

Top review

Elsa R

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Always excellent service and delicious food. Great ambience .

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Popular dish

SeaFood Capellini

La Fontanella - Pelham

4.9

4.9 (453)

$30 and under

Italian

Pelham

About the restaurant

La Fontanella

115 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 | (914) 738-3008

La Fontanella is conveniently located in Pelham, New York and has now been in business over 20 years serving its customers only the best, most authentic Italian-Adriatic cuisine. The building has been recently renovated, offering the most relaxing, elegant ambiance in Westchester with a new full-service granite bar. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Fontanella offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, extended bourbon and scotch selections , along with a full bar, and exceptional service.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Well done across the board. A wonderful dining experience and night out with the Family. Exceeded expectations.

Marcello's

4.9

4.9 (35)

$30 and under

Italian

New Rochelle

About the restaurant

Award - Winning 2024 Diner's Choice. Marcello's is a family style dining restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests throughout fresh dishes of Italian cuisine. Great for families friends and gatherings. Check out Pelham favorite spot for pizza, pasta(Gluten-free Options), beer, wine and cocktails. Everyone favorite happy hour specials - Monday to Friday 11-4pm offering 2 course pre fixe and drink specials.

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Stacy

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

The food was amazing! The service was great! Always a pleasant experience when I dine there!

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Experience

Weekday Happy Hour

Barnwood Grill- Yorktown Heights

4.8

4.8 (911)

$30 and under

American

Yorktown Heights

About the restaurant

Please visit website for our current take out and delivery offerings.

The finest food, meeting place, great bar, absolutely beautiful decor, and family restaurant in Yorktown Heights, New York.

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Keith

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

Portions are large, well prepared and delicious. Excellent service. We appreciate the efforts made to reduce noise levels. A better entry design to keep cold air from dining room when patrons use entry is needed (curtains of limited help).

Posto 22

4.7

4.7 (371)

$31 to $50

Italian

New Rochelle

About the restaurant

Since opening in late September 2008, Posto 22 has grown to become a staple in the New Rochelle restaurant scene. The restaurant offers classic and delicious Italian cuisine, as well as, gourmet, chef-prepared, daily specials. The food is complemented by the extensive wine collection and the signature cocktails.

Posto 22 is conveniently located near the New Rochelle train station, centrally between Larchmont and Pelham. Whether you stop in and dine at our bar, which features over 40 wines and liquors, or dine in our exquisite dining area you are sure to have a great time.

Top review

Carol

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

It was our first time there. The staff were fabulous. The food was very good. I had salmon and it was cooked exactly as I asked it to be. We were very pleased in general with the restaurant and will definitely be returning there

Fogama

4.7

4.7 (289)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Rye

About the restaurant

In a brief time, Fogama has established itself as one of Rye's premier locations for hospitality, great food, attentive service and focus on meeting your entertainment needs. Come dine with us and experience Fogama's welcoming atmosphere. With one visit you become our valued guest and a member of the Fogama family. We look forward to serving you!

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Jose-Maria

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Amazing experience. We requested recommendations from the staff about plates and quantities and they provided us with perfect choices, even for the drinks. Place is very cozy, quality is great, definitely will return many times.

Aquario Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (340)

$31 to $50

Seafood

West Harrison

About the restaurant

For your next meal, dare to try something different and dine at Aquario Restaurant. This is a hidden gem of a restaurant in the Tri-State Area and they serve up an excellent mix of popular Brazilian and Portuguese dishes. You will think you have gone to sleep and woke up in Lisbon or Rio once you set your taste buds on the rib eye steak that has been charbroiled to perfection at Aquario Restaurant.

No meal is complete without a nice glass of wine, and Aquario Restaurant has plenty to choose from. Ask your server to help you pair just the right variety with your food.

Top review

William

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

Aquario was outstanding as always. The Red Snapper with sauteed onions was particularly good.

Basilico

4.7

4.7 (15)

$30 and under

Italian

Pelham

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Andrea

Dined 2 days ago

Overall dinner was very good and we will be back. This restaurant recently reopened with a new name. Staff overlap left gaps in our service. I'm sure they will figure out each staff member's responsibilities as time goes on. Food was very good.

Marianacci's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (307)

$31 to $50

Italian

Port Chester

About the restaurant

Marianacci's Restaurant provides a warm intimate atmosphere serving delicious Italian cuisine. Whether it be pasta, fresh fish, veal or steak, every dish is prepared with the finest ingredients. Serving its loyal clientele for over 60 years, Marianacci's Restaurant is a true Port Chester landmark.
Live Jazz Friday and Saturday in bar/lounge, temporarily suspended.

Top review

ElizabethVIP

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

The $45 three course dinner special is a bargain and delicious. We enjoyed the veal parmigiana and chicken Marsala. Homemade desserts and nice salad completed the meals. Service fantastic and very peaceful ambiance. A winner!

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