Cafe Alaia in Scarsdale

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  David Volsky

  :: 29 May 2018 21:49:58

  Very intimate and well decorated dining room; attentive, pleasant, and competent staff (but no pressure to hurry); and very interesting and well prepared Italian dishes. Terrific and not very expensive wines. Overall, very good dining experience in an understated European style.

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  Richard Schagrin

  :: 28 May 2018 17:38:50

  Visiting our kids who live in Chappaqua and made reservations here. A small storefront restaurant. They have very good service and a nice small reasonably priced menu. My only complaint is the noise level but that is tough in such a small restaurant. Started with Sformatino di Melanzane , a slowly cooked eggplant souffle’, topped with burrata fondue & light tomato sauce, different and superb. Also had the Barbabietole salad, warm rainbow beets, frisée, fresh goat cheese, toasted almonds,with balsamic vinegar. For mains, I had the Orata Marechiaro, sautéed filet of orata, cherry tomatoes, clams, mussels, & white wine. A fish that I never heard of and we travel pretty extensively. A very delightful light white fish that was magnificently prepared and presented. My wife ordered the Pappardelle Al Ragu Di Agnello, homemade pappardelle, braised lamb ragu & shaved pecorino cheese . Also a great dish with lots of flavors. Great finish with a chocolate molten cake with vanilla ice cream, fig and a strawberry I don't give 5 *'s freely and café Alaia was a true delight.

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  Brandon Hirsh

  :: 19 May 2018 22:56:51

  Local new Italian restaurant with great food and a fantastic small restaurant vibe. Absolutely worth visiting. Will be returning soon

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  Isaac Tannenbaum

  :: 29 April 2018 20:10:08

  Great food. Great ambiance. Great service. Thank you Vincenzo.

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  Tofer Moran

  :: 26 January 2018 23:19:11

  Great food, great vibe, great spot! Service was attentive and helpful. The owner is dedicated and passionate and it shows. Cozy and warm ambience reminiscent of a hip restaurant in the city. Fresh made pasta and excellent wine. What more can you ask for?