Award-winning

L'inizio

4.8

1415 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood 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
Area
Ardsley
Parking details
Parking also available in the lot next to the Century 21 building.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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 1,415 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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'inizio dazzles with "the best chicken scarp in the county" and outstanding homemade pasta. Located in Ardsley, it offers a cozy ambiance with creative yet classic Italian dishes that rival NYC's finest. "Exceptional service" and "delicious, fresh ingredients" make it a favorite for special occasions and casual dining alike.

1,415 Reviews

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Danielle
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding experience at L'inizio. Home made pasta in every form, absolutely delicious. Start to finish, a wonderful meal with great service!
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Jolanta
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant, always fantastic food and nice service. Very consistent
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James
VIP
Greater Boston
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really fantastic, service was nice and attentive. Nice ambiance. Definitely coming back.
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mary
VIP
New York City
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last minute reservation - good table. Delicious food. One of the best arugula salads Rigatoni carbonara was so good and dessert bomboluni with chocolate sauce shared - wonderful. Charming small cosy restaurant. Highly recommend!
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Lora
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time diners… we WILL return, sooner rather than later. Each course was delicious, a delightful experience of complex and unexpected taste profiles. Even the L’Inizio Negroni was superb. Bombolini for desert, highly recommended.
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Blair
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is exceptional and made with fresh, seasonally sourced ingredients. I have ordered two different pasta dishes on my last 2 visits and they were exceptional. The cocktails are well balanced and paired well with the meal.
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Dan
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always. From the appetizers to the entrees you cannot go wrong. The space is cozy and charming, perfect for date night. The L’inizio team is warm and welcoming. What a great night.
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Alice
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were 4 very satisfied customers. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.
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Jennifer
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visit Ardsley in Westchester County, New York if for no other reason but to dine at L'inizio. The owners Heather and Scott Fratangelo know good food, they trained as chefs at top restaurants in New York City before opening this neighborhood gem in Ardsley. It's Italian food at it's best. Each dish is creative, unique and creates an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Every appetizer, entree, side dish and dessert is carefully crafted and beautifully presented. All their pasta dishes are made with homemade pasta and combine a variety of unique and fresh ingredients making it a challenge to decide what to choose. Run do not walk to this lovely spot and I doubt you will be disappointed.
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Lee
VIP
New York City
130 reviews
4.0
130 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu is very creative with something for everyone. I thought the apps and entres were fairly priced and the portion size ample. I had the octopus appetizer and was a little disappointed with how many legs were served. For entre, the Chicken Scarp was excellent with a good blend of sausage, chicken and peppers. It does seem odd to me that in a suburban quiet town like Ardsley, the bottle of wine prices started at $53. There was nothing special about our chardonnay.
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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 4.8 stars by 1415 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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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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 1,415 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?

Is L'inizio currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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