Award-winning

L'inizio

4.7

1427 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 areas

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Ardsley
Parking details
Parking also available in the lot next to the Century 21 building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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 1,427 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'inizio dazzles with "exceptional" Italian cuisine crafted from fresh, seasonally sourced ingredients. Highlights include "homemade pasta," creative dishes, and a "must-try" Bomboloni dessert. The "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, "outstanding service," and inventive cocktails make it perfect for special occasions or a cozy date night. A true neighborhood gem!

1,427 Reviews

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Bridget
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing Experience & No Response I reached out to the owners after a lackluster $95-per-person Valentine’s Day dinner, but they ignored my email—just like the staff ignored us throughout the night. Service was slow, disorganized, and inattentive, with long waits, missing silverware, and basic needs overlooked. To top it off, no one acknowledged us as we left. I understand the challenges of hospitality, but at this price point, thoughtful service should be a given. Ignoring polite feedback only makes a bad experience worse. The limited offerings on the menu were fine, but very much overshadowed by bad service.
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Marissa
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. I would request a table not near the kitchen door next time. Sitting in that section detracted from the experience.
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Christina
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious! We started with the burrata and I had a pasta special with mushrooms, spinach and shrimp. I enjoyed my cocktail And dessert (warm brownie and ice cream) as well. They seated us close to the kitchen, so it was a bit busy, but overall we had a good evening and will go back.
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Pamela
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, never disappoints. Everything is always amazing.
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Richard
VIP
West Palm Beach
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I only wish to comment on one thing: they now require a credit card when you make an Open Table reservation and if you don't show up and did not cancel 24 hours before they charge you $20 per person. Because I had already invited guests who wanted to try the restaurant, I made the reservation and we ate there. But I probably will not go back. Charging no-shows is not the market in Westchester and they are far from sold out on weekdays.
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Lora
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our FAVORITE restaurant!!! Delicious food, homemade pasta is spectacular, and try the house Negroni!!!
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Steve
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is never disappointing at one of our favorite local restaurants. Interesting preparation and good variety. Drinks were great too.
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Julien
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect venue to bring business Partner. It was beyond all my expectations, food was delicious…
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Lee
VIP
New York City
133 reviews
4.0
133 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Something for everyone on the menu. Attentive service and good food. Wine list is a bit pricey.
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Jared
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our drinks were delightful and balanced and all of the food was delicious! We had crispy cauliflower carbonara pasta and burgers and everything was delicious.
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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 4.7 stars by 1427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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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 1,427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does L'inizio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'inizio restaurant rated?

Is L'inizio currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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