50 Best Italian Restaurants near Pleasantville

“Great atmosphere, organized party, excellent service and staff, amazing food, very relaxed party planning that led to a stress-free gathering of 80 people. Spacious, modern party room with nice furniture, lighting, and air conditioning. Highly recommend throwing a party here! Thank you Tesoro’s, you were awesome!“

“Being a true food critic isn’t about penning florid restaurant columns — it’s about possessing the palate to discern the sublime from the merely adequate, the memorable from the forgettable. And let me say without hesitation: this trattoria is anything but mediocre. In fact, it is the embodiment of authenticity and craft.

At the heart of it all is Giovanni, the proprietor — a man of knowledge, commitment, and quiet ambition. Hospitality is in his blood; he is the son of the founder of Blue Dolphin in Katonah, another local culinary gem. Here, he honors that family tradition while carving out his own legacy.

Giovanni understands what so many in the industry forget: excellence is rooted in the fundamentals. The sauce — rich, balanced, uncompromisingly fresh. The pasta — hand-shaped with care, including spaghetti alla chitarra, its square edges expertly cut on traditional strings so the pomodoro clings lovingly to every bite.

It’s in these details — the harmony of textures, the precision of seasoning, the restraint that lets ingredients speak — that the meal transcends mere nourishment. You leave the table satiated, not longing for more, but savoring the lingering echo of flavors.

Giovanni personally curates his suppliers, choosing only the freshest, finest ingredients. Seek his counsel when ordering; he will never lead you astray. In a world where “specials” are often an afterthought, here, they are genuinely special — dishes worthy of the spotlight, each plated with pride.

This is a place where passion meets tradition, where every forkful tells a story, and where mediocrity dares not enter.

BRAVO!“

“Delicious food in a comfortable atmosphere“

“Absolutely the best pizza any place around always go out of my way to go there. Love it.“

“Thank you to W&F for your amazing customer service. We ordered family style take out for my birthday last night. there was a small issue with the main course. After speaking with manager she not only was empathetic but addressed the issue quickly and effectively. Will happily order another wonderful meal again. Thank you!“

“First time there and absolutely loved it. ❤️“

“Frank & Joe's catered an event at my work place Pace University and I simply cannot say enough good things about them. From start to finish they were a dream to work with. Everything was perfect and the food was delicious. Delivery was seamless and the delivery person was so nice and helpful. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job.“

“My friends raved about this place and brought me. It may have been expensive, but it was well worth it! My friends were absolutely right to rave about this place! The food was phenomenal! The service was impeccable! The atmosphere was exquisite! I have to come back again!“

“Phenomenal from start to finish!! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves for an early dinner. Dani, co-owner & chef, greeted us with a warm welcome. You could tell right away she had a genuine interest in making our experience special. We started out with a creamy, simple burrata that came with homemade focaccia. The bread was SO perfect. We each had salmon with Israeli couscous and broccolini. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the wine suggested by Dani. Then dessert…it was so difficult to pick just one!!! So we got three! Ana, the other owner, is the evil genius behind the to die for desserts!! Tiramisu, mascarpone cheesecake (we took it to go) and an apple cider donut with vanilla ice cream. (The donut was so absolutely divine that my boyfriend ordered a second serving!!) And can I just say the cappuccinos were on point! My mouth is watering just thinking about it all again! I hope others visit and enjoy the fabulous food, service and atmosphere at Mambo. We don’t live around the corner, but will definitely make the drive back because the whole experience was just that good. I wish Dani and Ana much success. You can tell it is a true labor of love for them. Cin-cin ladies!“

“Vegan Friendly ❤️🩷 Great place.“

“Chef Sergio and his staff are warm and welcoming! The food reflects his love of serving authentic dishes. The ingredients were top quality and the taste was flavorful. Every dish at this tasting was perfect and represented the menu perfectly. The artichoke was pure bliss, hand made parpadelle magic, branding delicious and so much more! Chef visited every table which is key! Service was very friendly and attentive. The interior space was beautiful and inviting. It's a must go to, thanks Chef and Westchester Foodies!“

“Outstanding food at this cozy, rustic restaurant in Mamaroneck! Wide choices in every category. Everything is impeccably fresh, and beautifully presented by chef-owner Andrea!“

“Great service and incredibly tasty food !!!!! If you haven’t been you’re missing out!!!!💯 Food and service was outstanding, thank you for an enjoyable afternoon 😊“

“We are relatively new and now converts to La Famiglia. Pizza is delicious, perfect combination of tangy flavorful red sauce and cheese. Margarita is perfection. And tonight we had a 1/2 tray of eggplant parm. My sister in law and I, both lifelong lovers of the dish, agree one of the best we have had anywhere! Delivery prompt and time promised; friendly smile!“

“Simply Great“

“My experience at Allegria Ristorante involved attentive, courteous and friendly waitstaff, a clean and well designed environment, and food that was superb. My friend and I both had the minestrone soup and the fennel salad with shrimp, expertly prepared and perfectly seasoned. Capping off our experience, our reservation was intentionally set for 6:30 PM - in August 2024, Saturday dnnertime entertainment is jazz standards in chord melody form expertly played by Raphael Silverman on a gorgeous Gibson Johnny Smith archtop guitar through a Henrikson Bud Six amp. Nice clean tone comes through very well in this setting .“

“Classic Italian prepared fresh daily.“

“I Highly Recommend Amore's Staff & Cuisine ☆☆☆☆☆ !!!“

“Absolutely amazing service and food! I did not know such a gem existed in White Plains. The food is truly impeccable. The dessert is wonderful as well. We tried the other Italian restaurant on the same street and it did not even compare to Sapori. Don’t waste your time on anything else and make sure to eat here! Shoutout to Zakaria, his service is truly amazing!! We will be back for more.“

“We chose Risotto to celebrate our anniversary, confident the food and service would be top-notch—and it didn’t disappoint! The surprise highlight? A beautifully presented complimentary dessert from the owner that made the evening truly memorable. If only we lived closer—we’d be regulars! Until then, it’s a must-stop every time we’re in town.“

“#foodporn #omgoysters #omgitalianfood #homemadepasta #whattodoinhartsdaleny #foodpornatitsbest #omg #granitany #loveyourfood #datenight #coolwesternyplace #meetnewpeople #albanianmeetup #Kosovainfluencedfood #bestservice #familyfriendly #bestbrickovenpizza 😍 Love this place! Really Beautiful Restaurant, with great staff! The owners love what they do and it shows! My favorite entre is the homemade squid pasta with seafood( get it in the garlic white sauce) Really great! They also have very good steaks for the carnivores out there for one or two people(no need to go into the city to a steakhouse when this restaurant is in the heart of Hartsdale NY, across from metro north! Benny makes the best drinks! They also have a "Really Good Happy Hour"! Whatever you choose you will not be disappointed!“

“staff is very friendly and accommodating and the additional food we had in addition to the delicious pizza was excellent and plentiful“

“My husband and I went for dinner. We had a reservation and was greeted by the hostess, Madeline, who sat us right away. She was such a delight. She checked on us during dinner to make sure everything was going well. The chef also came to say hello and to make sure everything was to our liking. It totally was!! We ordered too much food because it was hard to decide on one thing. Shrimp cocktail and calamari appetizers. So good! Each was more than enough for two people! We ordered dinner from the 'specials' menu. Hubby had the 12oz grilled ribeye... and couldn't eat it all. I ordered the beef short ribs...sooo tender! Everything was delicious, including the drinks! The servers were awesome and very attentive! We'll definitely be back!!“

“This location i have come to a few times. It has progressively become better and better.
The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and quite, while there is a great social bar, with very nice accomodationimg staff and the downtown has become much better than it use to be that this hotel is right within.

Only downside I've experienced is the up charge fee for late checkout. Normally around the world a late checkout there is not a secondary charge of you request up till 1-2pm. Unfortunately this hotel is going with the US trend of charging consumers for needing a later checkout even if you checking at 11pm bc of late travel etc.. Only down on have to say, but hotel it top notch“

“I have Celiac disease, and it's difficult to find a restaurant with good gluten free food. Pastina's is definitely the place to go for a great meal. Pastina's has a gluten free Chicken Marsala dish that is delicious. This restaurant also has other gluten free options which I've had, that are equally as delicious.“

“We brought in a great dinner from Rosina’s today. The food was amazing. Fresh and delicious tasting. And unfortunately they forgot one important item in the order and they were so kind to deliver that item to my house. Thank u Rosina’s.“

“Iliana and her staff went above and beyond for our Retirement Reception. Everything was perfect from start to finish! Can’t wait to host our next event with them!!!!“

“Absolutely delicious. Will be back!“

“Great food and great atmosphere! Nice Pl., Tucktaway in Mount Kisco, New York. Great alfresco dining as well as indoor dining. Staff is great as well!“

“Best Ravioli ever! Especially when just made vs frozen. Creamy insides drive my kids crazy, so we have to get them midweek for dinner.“

“Great service and legit delicious food. MUST EAT HERE!!!“

“Perfection in food and service was excellent and friendly service provided!!💝💝💝💝“

“We had a family celebration there. Food was great. Service was wonderful. Couldn’t have been better!“

“Always great pizza, always delivered quickly -- and if you ask for "well-done" the pizza is crispy on the bottom. They will make any combination that you want, but we especially recommend the chicken marsala pizza, and a cheese pizza with pesto and mushrooms on top. YUM!“

“The pizza was great and the service was friendly!“

“I love this place my husband and I had this place in our list of restaurants we wanted to try and it didn’t disappoint the food was delicious I love the outside table we had the especials for this weekend it was to died for the appetizer were delicious and dessert was amazing. Also the service was on point this place definitely deserved a Michelin to said the list. Our server was kind and really funny definitely in the top of our list. 10/10“

“Very family oriented and wonderful owners thank you“

“I happened upon this place on what must have been their busiest night of the year: a Halloween kids' block party on Warburton. They were....beyond slammed. Kids and parents packed to the gills. I had ordered online, but obviously, there was NO way my order would be ready on time. The staff? Amazing. Yes, we waited, but they were so kind and apologetic about the reality of the situation. Oh yeah: the pizza is DAMN good, too. :) Highly recommend giving your time and money to this lovely village spot because they care just as much about their customers as they do their pizza.“

“The food and service were fantastic.“

“After living out of state for the past 5 years, we needed to find a local place to have a private family luncheon after funeral services for my father-in-law. We met with Sergio on Wednesday and he completely accommodated all of our wishes for that upcoming Saturday in his beautifully appointed private room. We couldn’t have asked for a better four-course meal and the staff provided service that was top notch and utmost respectful under the circumstances. We enjoyed a memorable celebration of life! Thank you Sergio & Staff for making a very difficult day, end with warm hearts and happy bellies 🖤 Until we visit again...“

“We just came home from Sunday Brunch at Basso by PXK...the "Pots, Pans and Pasta" Brunch. Two hours, a dozen or more courses, one better than the other! Great food, great service. Peter Kelly dropped by each table to welcome us. So happy we went. Will be back for dinner...but it will be difficult to decide on one meal after such great variety.“

“My good friend and myself stumbled into Dolce Vita not too long ago when it was the only restaurant in Nyack that was opened very late. We struck gold. We have been back several times and the food, the service, the owner, the atmosphere are the very best . All are wonderful.“

“Lovely restaurant and staff are excellent. Food is also quite good; the lower rating was due to the zucchini parmigiana. I do not recommend this dish because it was merely zucchini, too much mozzarella, and tomato sauce. No ricotta cheese or anything else. Every bite was a struggle because the mozzarella is stringy once cooked. Zucchini was not soft enough to make the meal less difficult to enjoy. So, if you go, do not have this, if it is on the list of specials.“

“the food is so amazing. this place never disappoints.“

“Everyone is friendly and Courteous“

“Our second visit this past Tuesday for it to celebrate my wife's birthday. A great restaurant. Fantastic service. Maybe the best martini I've ever had. Compliments to the bartender an excellent place, cozy, warm and inviting. Good food and great service. Thanks again“

“We moved to Mt. Kisco 22 years ago. Mardino’s quickly became our go to restaurant for all family celebrations, NEVER had a bad meal. 👍👍👍👍“

“The restaurant was recommended to us by the front desk clerk at the hotel where we were staying nearby. The clerk said it was good, but we were blown away! Our entrees were creative in composition and absolutely delicious. The service was prompt, attentive, and very pleasant. The prices were very reasonable, especially for the fine quality delivered. We strongly recommend Casaletto to anyone passing along the I-287 corridor east of the Mario Cuomo / Tappan Zee Bridge.“

“Outstanding service and everything we ordered was excellent and delicious.“

“From the food to the service to the ambiance of going to your grandmother's for Sunday dinner, everything is amazing.“