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Cafe Alaia, Scarsdale, NY
Award-winning

Cafe Alaia

4.8
4.8
484 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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

Cafe Alaia's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

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What 484 people are saying

Cafe Alaia 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Good for special occasions

  • Westchester

    Good for special occasions

  • Westchester

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Alaia offers an "amazing experience" with "incredible service" and "outstanding" dishes like artichoke and beet salads. Patrons rave about its "authentic Italian cuisine," and the "ambiance" is praised as inviting. Though on the pricey side, the fresh, well-prepared food and attentive staff make it a "gem."
484 Reviews

  1. Eve

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved Cafe Alaia! From the food to the service and ambiance it was a 10 out of 10. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Westchester. I can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Mary E. VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food was good. Much too expensive for a neighborhood restaurant

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  3. George

    New York City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it is an amazing experience to dine at Cafe Alaia. We have been going for years and the service and meals are ALWAYS incredible.

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  4. Bonnie VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional as always! I have never had a bad meal there!

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  5. Peter

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute an incredible dining experience. From the moment we entered the restaurant it was warm and inviting. The hospitality was on point. Our meals were presented beautifully with incredible flavors. We devoured every morsel from the appetizer all the way to the dessert. I cannot wait to return to café Alaia. 

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  6. Suzanne

    New York State1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud and difficult to have conversation over dinner. Food was excellent.

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  7. Greg

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Cafe Alaia. Our go to artichoke and beet salads appetizers and Bronzino and Orata entrees were outstanding as usual. All dishes arrived at appropriate temps and on a timely basis. Service was exceptional--attentive but never felt rushed. A great meal from Negroni to Tartufo!

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  8. Robert VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    A bit pricey for the quality. I’ll Mulino’s in White Plains is probably better.

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  9. Yvonne VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were courteous and professional. The food was excellent and we’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Ron

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but the entree took a very long time to come. When the owner came by to see how things were are I told him about the wait and he said “If you want fast food go somewhere else”. Very disrespectful and arrogant. Will not be going back.

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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 484 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. New York State
  4. Westchester
  5. Scarsdale

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Booked 7 times today
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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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