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Cookery - The Cookery, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Award-winning

The Cookery

4.7
4.7
1679 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The Cookery was founded by Chef David DiBari. Comfortably located in Dobbs Ferry, one of Westchester’s quaintest and most beautiful river towns, The Cookery has embraced the positive energy exchanged from its local patrons and uses it to fuel the quest for great food and ceaseless creativity. The neo-nostalgic Italian menu proves evident of Chef DiBari’s style of cooking, which is to progressively approach simplicity.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (914) 305-2336
  • Website
    http://thecookeryrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David DiBari
  • Catering
    Let The Cookery bring their culinary playground to help celebrate your catered event. Weddings,<br />Birthdays, bar mitzvahs, whatever. We have a range of options, including cocktail style, family style, wood fired events and our mobile pizza truck, DoughNation!
  • Private party facilities
    The Cookery offers our in-house pig dinner for groups of 6-10For special occasions, we also have buyout opportunities

Menu

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What 1,679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Westchester

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cookery delights with "innovative dishes" and "outstanding" service. Known for creative pastas and "the best osso buco," it offers a cozy, "rustic" ambiance. While some find noise levels high, the friendly staff and "excellent atmosphere" keep guests returning. A top choice for "special occasions" and memorable meals.

1,679 Reviews

  1. Bradford

    New Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The major issue we had with this venue is that they didn’t have everything on the menu available to order. This happened with two main courses we had wanted to order(chicken and The Monte Crisco) and also the special dessert was not available. Seems odd at 230 that there would be any inventory issues. Regarding the time taken from order to our table, drinks arrived super quick as did the starters and dessert. The main course(hamburger and special pasta) took forever. Couldn’t figure that out as the place was not packed at this time.

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  2. Megan

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food in a fun atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. It’s our favorite restaurant and it never disappoints! I couldn’t recommend The Cookery more highly.

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  3. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Exceeded our expectations! We will be back!

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  4. Kristy

    VIP

    New York City

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been to The Cookery quite a few times and have always had a great experience. We can depend on good food, good service and a good friendly vibe. This visit, everything was just as we remembered, however for the first time, as I was trying to eat a bit healthier, I did struggle with what to order. I wish there were a few more cleaner/healthier options on the menu for those of us with a few extra dietary issues, but other than that, we would always recommend and go back!

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  5. Chris

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to the Cookery since it opened in 2009. We have developed an emotional connection with the restaurant. And the outstanding food isn’t the only reason. Dave DiBari pours his heart ❤️ into every plate that leaves their small kitchen. You can sense the passion with the wait staff and the other diners. We love going there and enjoying the total experience that the Cookery offers.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Westchester

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  7. Bobbe

    New York City

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is cute but it is much too loud. The server couldn’t hear us and we couldn’t hear her — and we could hardly hear the two others we were dining with. We would have stayed for coffee and dessert but it was so loud that we just wanted to get out!

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  8. Laura

    VIP

    Austin

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Osso bocco was a leg-in-bone set on the plate, difficult to cut. Service was poorly attentive. Fish was delicious.

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  9. Ramanan

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The octopus and steak were cooked to perfection. The desserts were awesome as always !

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  10. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Staff are friendly, accommodating and service orientated. Will go again and again!

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The Cookery is rated 4.7 stars by 1679 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for The Cookery

39 Chestnut St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Dobbs Ferry
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David DiBari
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://thecookeryrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (914) 305-2336
  • Catering
    Let The Cookery bring their culinary playground to help celebrate your catered event. Weddings,<br />Birthdays, bar mitzvahs, whatever. We have a range of options, including cocktail style, family style, wood fired events and our mobile pizza truck, DoughNation!
  • Private party facilities
    The Cookery offers our in-house pig dinner for groups of 6-10For special occasions, we also have buyout opportunities
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