Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in New York State
OpenTable
Updated June 05, 2025
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About the restaurant
Our goal is to be a great neighborhood restaurant. We have an eclectic menu that offers a range of choices as well as seasonal specials. We offer a full bar plus innovative cocktails and a quality wine and beer selection. Top review
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BillVIP
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
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.
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AndrewVIP
Dined on May 24, 2025
About the restaurant
Please note if you do not see availability for your desired time you can call us at (516) 822-9169 and we will do our best to fit you in! Popei's has been around for 40 years! We are family-owned and operated and really care about our customers.
Popei's offers a wide variety of menu items, all proven to be the best. We won best seafood restaurant on Long Island by News 12! So, if it's the best crablegs, lobsters, calamari or shrimp you want, you just found your place. OH, that's right, we also have some of the best cuts of beef around, not to mention our award winning babyback ribs!
Popei's is a neat and clean atmosphere that is perfect for any Occasion. Our wine list will satisfy everyone, and the martini menu will knock your socks off. We also offer valet parking 7 days a week to make things even easier. Bring the whole family, the little skippers will have a ball!
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sherri
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
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.
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Allie
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
About the restaurant
With its family-friendly setting, Steve's Piccola Bussola offers its patrons high quality meals, attentive service, and dedication to heartier, southern Italian favorites. Operating for more than 30 years from its Westbury, NY location, it is famous for several signature dishes. Visitors to Steve's Piccola Bussola will want to try their grilled octopus and calamari, the linguine filetto di pomodoro, chicken scapariello and wash it down with one of the great vintages available.With a party menu and kitchen hours seven days per week, Steve's Piccola Bussola is noted for the generous portions and offers diners a choice of regular or single portions. The motto at this restaurant is to come hungry, but no one leaves that way.
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ANNVIP
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
About the restaurant
Created by his children and grandchildren, Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen is a celebration and a dedication to the memory of Walter Roth. Our patriarch was a much loved and well-known personality in Great Neck, and his love of family was only matched by his love of great food.The family has been rooted in Great Neck since the 1960s, and Rothchilds Coffee & Kitchen has been designed as a neighborhood restaurant, with the décor and menu inspired by the diverse and vibrant community of Great Neck and the surrounding towns. The intimate and casual atmosphere serves as a gathering place to celebrate food, friends, family, and community.
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LindaVIP
Dined 6 days ago
About the restaurant
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.
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Chris
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
About the restaurant
In 1688, Joseph Haviland built a tidewater gristmill that provided the locally-grown grains to a nearby bakery that supplied farmers and tradesmen with bread. It was the first public oven in New York State. Haviland’s Old Grist Mill and the public bakery were community gathering places for two centuries.
Inspired by Joseph Haviland’s noble efforts, the Haviland Kitchen & Bar has been established for our neighbors. A place for our community to gather and share food and drink that are crafted of the finest in-season regional ingredients.
Table preference will try to be honored but can not be guaranteed.
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NicolaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
About the restaurant
Your go-to Italian spot in Malverne, serving classics in an upscale setting.Top review
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ALBANESE
Dined 6 days ago
About the restaurant
An Elevated Omakase Adventure!Indulge in our extraordinary Omakase, carefully crafted to elevate your dining experience. This 90-minute culinary journey allows you to savor an endless selection of fresh, hand-prepared sushi—each bite an essential part of your adventure
SUSHI BAR OMAKASE SEATING.
An Intimate Experience at the Chef’s Counter
For guests seeking a truly immersive experience, we invite you to our Sushi Bar Omakase. Enjoy a seasonal tasting menu prepared exclusively by our master chefs, where each course is paired with complementary hot sake and beer.
$99 per person
• Includes curated seasonal courses, hot sake, and beer
• Let the chef select and surprise you with every dish
Oishi Omakase is Japanese words for delicious and chef’s choice—promising a sublime experience where our skilled chefs showcase the finest seasonal ingredients in every bite.
TABLE SEATING
*. Unlimited sushi for $34.95
*. Craving order from chef an additional charge.
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Ellen
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
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