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Cafe Alaia, Scarsdale, NY
Award-winning

Cafe Alaia

4.8
4.8
461 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

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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
  • Area
    Scarsdale
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking and large public parking lot nearby.
  • Public transit
    Scarsdale Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 461 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Westchester

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Alaia in Scarsdale delights with "outstanding" Italian cuisine and "great cocktails." Diners rave about its fresh pasta and "amazing" dishes like squid-infused linguine. The ambiance is cozy with attentive service. Though a bit noisy and pricey, the "authentic Italian" flavors and welcoming atmosphere make it a must-visit.

461 Reviews

  1. Arlene

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Small portions, limited menu, drink mot made right.

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  2. Mark

    Key West

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, good service, Vincenzo owner came around to make sure all was good and made the panatone’ special desert of the evening!

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  3. Pina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner and service. The food was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to return

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  4. theresa

    West Palm Beach

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner - wait staff attentive. Will return to try other dishes.

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  5. Mayra

    VIP

    New York City

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for years. The service is always so good. All the servers are so helpful and nice.

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  6. peter

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    i love this place but---i looked at menu online prise was $10 higher!!!---what's up with that?

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  7. steven

    VIP

    New York City

    169 reviews

    4.0

    169 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All great Great meal as always Great service Thank you

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  8. Joseph

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another fantastic meal at Cafe Alaia! Everything is superb - from the wait staff to the delicious food!!

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  9. David

    VIP

    New York City

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pastas were great as always. Milanese was average. Not up to level of kitchen. Service was surprisingly off and slow. Staff is great and host sets an awesome tone. Bartenders engaging and helpful. Something was just off once at table.

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  10. Barbara

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was outstanding, and the food was without a doubt was the best Italian we’ve ever eaten.

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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 4.8 stars by 461 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Alaia

128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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