Best Italian Restaurants in Purchase

Loved our dinner. Though many dishes were superb, our pork chop was not “double thick” and was very good - not excellent. The pasta was not Al dente and our beet salad was fine but was supposed to have goat cheese - there was a micro sprinkle. The gnocchi were amazing as was the soup and artichoke salad. Overall, not perfect, but highly enjoyable.

Excellent service from the valets, hosts, servers, bidders and runners. Good pacing and, as always, great food

My husband took me to Averna this week to celebrate my birthday. It was, by far, the best dining experience we've had since we moved to New York last year. The restaurant is upscale, but cozy and we felt at home here. From the greeting to the goodbye, the service was as amazing as the food. The entire staff made us feel like they really wanted to take care of us; the water glasses always full, attentive, but unobtrusive wait staff and bussers and the owner was a great host to everyone. Hubby had a beautiful ribeye and I had a gorgeous filet mignon; both cooked to medium rare perfection. We ordered maple bacon Brussels sprouts (addictively good), lobster mac & cheese ("OMG" good!) and grilled asparagus for the sides we shared. We started off with the light and delicious filet mignon carpaccio for our appetizer and for dessert we had coffee and split a caramel toffee cake. I'm not a big sweets person, but that cake was flipping amazing and the perfect way to end a birthday. I can't wait for our next visit. I've got my eye on the branzino!

The octopus appetizer was outstanding. I would return just for that. And I love how the chef prepares salmon -- even if it's simply grilled with spinach. It is always well-prepared and never over-cooked. Great food and really nice staff overall.

Wow is all I can say. This place was amazing!!! Starting as soon as you walk in. The ambience is beautiful. The wait staff was amazing and the food was out of this world. I’m definitely going back!!! Highly recommended.