Award-winning

Cafe Alaia

4.8

454 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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

Popular dishes

What 454 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Alaia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the fresh, authentic Italian cuisine, highlighting dishes like lasagna and halibut. The "cozy ambiance" and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions. While some note high prices, the quality and creativity consistently impress.

454 Reviews

J
Joseph
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another fantastic meal at Cafe Alaia! Everything is superb - from the wait staff to the delicious food!!
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David
New York City
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Pastas were great as always. Milanese was average. Not up to level of kitchen. Service was surprisingly off and slow. Staff is great and host sets an awesome tone. Bartenders engaging and helpful. Something was just off once at table.
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Barbara
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was outstanding, and the food was without a doubt was the best Italian we’ve ever eaten.
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maria luisa
Western NC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING! The food, the service, the ambiance: everything is just amazing! Authentic Italian food. I am Italian from Italy, so I can tell you that this restaurant has authentic Italian cuisine. Give it a try, and you will be back!
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SunghoP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and a great service. I love that it’s open for lunch on weekdays too!
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lisa
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious- had a special salad, shrimp app, a couple of pastas and the Orata. Everything was fresh and well-prepared.Server was great and lots of gluten free options. Space is really pretty. Great neighborhood spot.
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Foodie
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Friday night - Chill Martini , inventive Salad , perfectly cooked Pasta!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A gem in Scarsdale village. Delicious Italian food served with pride but no pretension. The place was hopping when we arrived so we were seated about 20 mins later than our reservation but other than that, was a great experience.
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Mehmet
New York City
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday. As our party was running late we informed the place in advance and were accommodated and seated promptly when we arrived. The restaurant has two rooms divided by a bar and interestingly each room has a different vibe. It has a cozy atmosphere but perhaps the tables are too small for the dishes the restaurant serves. The noise level is high but allows conversations across the table. The night we had dinner, the service was uneven. Our waiter was wonderful, knowledgable and attentive but other staff were intrusive, asking to remove a dish several times despite our repeated instructions not to do so. The food is excellent; grilled octopus was tender and nicely charred; calamari perfectly fried and light; papardelle with lamb ragu, cooked al dente and soaked in the sauce; the special for the night, the veal perfectly fried. The wine list is short but has great selection of Italian wines with good value. Cafe Alaia feels like a neighborhood place but attracts diners from other Westchester towns and with this quality of food it may become a dining destination.
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George
New York City
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite go to restaurant. It is always an amazing experience!
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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 454 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://cafealaia.com/
Phone number
(914) 725-3000

Cafe Alaia

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Order delivery or takeout

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Popular dishes

Caprese

Branzino al Forno

Spaghetti Pescatora

Menu

What 454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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