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L'inizio - L'inizio, Ardsley, NY
Award-winning

L'inizio

4.7
4.7
1446 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

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

Menu

L'inizio's menu was last updated 2024-02-05.

3 courses for $85/per person++

{Select one option for each course}

    PRIMI

    • 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.

                                      Last updated: February 5, 2024

                                      What 1,446 people are saying

                                      L'inizio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                      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
                                      • 4.7Service
                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                      • 4.4Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      L'inizio in Ardsley is a beloved Italian gem, praised for its "amazing pastas" and "wonderful salads." The homemade pasta and creative dishes consistently "exceed expectations." Guests rave about the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere and "attentive service." Despite a few critiques on wine pricing and space, L'inizio remains a "favorite" for many.
                                      1,446 Reviews

                                      1. Girish VIP

                                        New York City14 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        L’inizio continues to deliver. Chef has a way with chicken. My favorite local. Love the cozy bar (I sit at the far corner)

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                                      2. dianne

                                        New York City1 review

                                        5.0

                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The overall experience was amazing. Delicious food, comfortable setting, kind and gracious service, and a quiet setting to speak

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                                      3. Jennifer VIP

                                        New York State1 review

                                        4.0

                                        Dined on March 30, 2025

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Food was Amazing ! Service was good as well . Everything was fresh from the baked clams to the arugula salad. The chicken Parmigiana was cooked very nicely with a fresh marinara sauce. The tables are a bit close together due to the restaurant being long and narrow - not much room and spacing is a challenge. I would definitely recommend trying this hidden gem!

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                                      4. Virginia VIP

                                        New York City91 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on March 29, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        They were so accommodating. My husband has trouble hearing with surrounding noise, actually he then he is unable to hear at all. They as usual were extremely busy, but still gave us a larger table meant for 4 (we were 2) to accommodate us. The food and service is always stellar.

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                                      5. Richard

                                        New York City14 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on March 29, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Terrific food great service wonderful ambience. We really enjoyed being there with our friends.

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                                      6. Daniel

                                        New York City3 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on March 28, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        L'Inizio is the perfect homestyle Italian restaurant. The menu is very understated and simple-sounding, but everything I have ever ordered has exceeded expectations. Ingredients are treated with thoughtfulness and care. Drinks are remarkable. Service is attentive and kind. Our favorite restaurant in Ardsley!

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                                      7. Andrea VIP

                                        New York City4 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on March 26, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Awesome food awesome service will definitely go back

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                                      8. GGST VIP

                                        New York City23 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        Dined on March 22, 2025

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 3
                                        This is a gem in Ardsley, NY. Great food,good cocktails. I think they can create a much better ambiance if they manage their lighting. It was too bright for a restaurant that can become fine dining. Also there seemed to be a disconnect between the servers.

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                                      9. ChristinaL

                                        New York City9 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        Dined on March 15, 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The owners are wonderful and the food/dessert delicious, as always!

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                                      10. Jed VIP

                                        New York City203 reviews

                                        3.0

                                        Dined on March 9, 2025

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 3
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Lovely people and nice decor, but the food did not live up to its hype, so kind of disappointing.

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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 1446 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                      Make a reservation

                                      2 people
                                      10:00 PM
                                      Booked 15 times today
                                      Google Map for L'inizio

                                      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.
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