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Cafe Alaia, Scarsdale, NY
Award-winning

Cafe Alaia

4.8
4.8
464 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Situated just a short walk from the Scarsdale Metro-North Station, Café Alaia, a Michelin award winner 2020 thanks to its cozy décor, soaring ceilings and welcoming owner (Vincenzo Alaia), the dining room is all buzz. Thoughtfully arranged tables, framed by rustic wooden chairs, typically bear elevated versions of regional Italian dishes. Pastas are a highlight and fittingly so, like tender spinach- and ricotta-filled ravioli bathed in a melted sage-infused butter. Squid stuffed with crab, spinach and breadcrumbs is augmented by perfectly poached cherry tomatoes, not unlike the fresh figs set atop a crostata di pere. A bar in the middle is ideal for solo or couple diners who want to linger.

Our brand new space has plenty of room to accommodate social distancing. We have installed the highest rated air purification system with state of the art UV technology combined with MERV 13 Filtration.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (914) 725-3000
  • Website
    https://cafealaia.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luca Cabras
  • Location
    128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Scarsdale
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking and large public parking lot nearby.
  • Public transit
    Scarsdale Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Good for special occasions

  • Westchester

    Great for fine wines

  • Westchester

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Alaia delights with "amazing" Italian cuisine and "outstanding" service, offering a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "delicious" and authentic dishes, from fresh pastas to lamb ragu. Though noise can be a challenge, the friendly staff and thoughtful wine selection make it a "must-visit" dining destination.

464 Reviews

  1. Nicole

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food with attentive service. Will go there over and over!

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  2. Greg

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance and great service. Love this special place.

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  3. Joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little place. Great ambience, great food and amazing selection of Italian wines. Pasta dishes are authentic and delicious. Definitely recommend this place.

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  4. Arlene

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Small portions, limited menu, drink mot made right.

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  5. Mark

    Key West

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, good service, Vincenzo owner came around to make sure all was good and made the panatone’ special desert of the evening!

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  6. Pina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner and service. The food was absolutely delicious. Can't wait to return

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  7. theresa

    West Palm Beach

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner - wait staff attentive. Will return to try other dishes.

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  8. Mayra

    VIP

    New York City

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for years. The service is always so good. All the servers are so helpful and nice.

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  9. peter

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    i love this place but---i looked at menu online prise was $10 higher!!!---what's up with that?

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  10. steven

    VIP

    New York City

    172 reviews

    4.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All great Great meal as always Great service Thank you

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FAQs

Cafe Alaia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 725-3000.

Cafe Alaia is rated 4.8 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Alaia

128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Scarsdale
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking and large public parking lot nearby.
  • Public transit
    Scarsdale Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luca Cabras
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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