Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Westchester

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Mentor's Mediterranean Steakhouse

5.0

5 (198)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chappaqua

About the restaurant

Mediterranean Steakhosue in Westchester, Chappaqua serving Prime Dry Aged Steaks & Mediterranean Style Seafood with Piedmont influence.

Top review

EileenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a lovely way to spend Christmas. As always our meal and service were outstanding. We love this gem in Chappaqua.

Coral Seafood

4.8

4.8 (28)

$31 to $50

Seafood

White Plains

About the restaurant

Coral Seafood Restaurant’s menu has eclectic tastes for those who want something different every time they go. From traditional seafood favorites to new American fusion, you’re sure not going hungry here!

Complimentary valet parking at Opus Hotel-Ritz Carlton.

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alanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Beautifully designed restraurant. Seafood is always fresh. Careful, caring service. But, the rpices seem to be creeping up.

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Experience

New Year Eve Menu

La Crémaillère

4.8

4.8 (28)

$31 to $50

French

Bedford

About the restaurant

Welcome to La Crémaillère.

La Cremaillere is a French fine dining restaurant since 1947 located in an original 1750 farmhouse.

Located about 40 miles north of Manhattan, a stone's throw from Greenwich, Connecticut.

La Cremaillere restaurant has an intimate and European decor with a fresh approach to the hallmarks of quintessential French cooking and dining.

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Peter

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was perfect. There is nothing nearly as good as La Cremaillere in Fairfield or Westchester counties.

La Vista Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (466)

$30 and under

Italian

South Salem

About the restaurant

Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, our family welcomes you to La Vista Ristorante.

Serving only the freshest ingredients, Chef Remy's family recipes tempt your palate with homemade pasta, cheeses and desserts. Expertly executed European service delivers table-side preparation of many dishes.

Now serving Sunday Brunch, we also offer a full service bar and lounge area.
Tue-Thu Prix Fixe 2 course lunch. Special menus for the holidays!

Our catering is second to none. Let us cater your event in our facility or yours. Our restaurant can cater an event of up to 200 people, or our VIP room seats up to 60 with its own private bar. Weather permitting, our glorious patio is perfect for cocktails or just to let in the fresh air.

Everyone is special at La Vista Ristorante and we cater to your needs. We have an ADA compliant ramp.

We have won several awards including Best of Westchster and several Open Table Diners Choice awards.<

Top review

Sheila

Dined 2 days ago

Thank you for an amazing Christmas lunch! We will be back for sure! NJ Collier’s

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Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant - White Plains

4.7

4.7 (658)

$31 to $50

Italian

White Plains

About the restaurant

Valet Parking available 7 days a week for Lunch and Dinner, pull into the Cambria Hotel and the attendant will take your car.

Welcome to Chazz Palminteri Restaurant & Pizza! We offer old-school Italian comfort with an upscale atmosphere. Our cuisine is inspired traditional food from Italy and Sicily.

We look forward to serving you!

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KevinVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Festive and fun! Delicious food…ordered the feast of the seven fishes and it was delicious. The shrimp verdure was full of flavor and the Christmas salad was a perfect combination of flavors. Everyone was pleased with their Christmas Eve choices…this nay become a tradition!

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4.7

4.7 (292)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Rye

About the restaurant

At Ocean Blue Prime, led by the talented Chef Tony, we deliver an exceptional dining experience featuring USDA Prime steaks and the freshest seafood. Our signature dishes, such as the perfectly aged Porterhouse steak and decadent lobster tails, are crafted to perfection.

Conveniently located near Rye Playland and the historic Jay Estate, our restaurant is an elegant yet inviting destination in Westchester. The modern ambiance, with beautiful open windows and Venetian plaster walls, sets the stage for a perfect meal, whether for a special celebration or an intimate dinner.

We are proud to be recipients of the 2024 Wine Spectator's Award, a testament to our commitment to excellence in both food and wine.
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Westchester.

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Margaret

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely Christmas Eve dinner, everything was delicious! And as usual all the staff so warm and welcoming.

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Popular dish

Steak & Eggs

Peter Pratt's Inn

4.7

4.7 (195)

$31 to $50

American

Yorktown Heights

About the restaurant

PETER PRATT’S INN IS OPEN FOR OUTDOOR DINING ON OUR BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED DECK AND LAWN, AS WELL AS LIMITED-SEATING INDOOR DINING INSIDE OUR GORGEOUSLY RENOVATED 1700’S FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT - ALL FOLLOWING NEW YORK STATE’S PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES, INCLUDING STAFF AND TABLE DISTANCING, MASK WEARING BY STAFF AND CUSTOMERS, LIMITED CAPACITY INDOOR DINING, AND CONTINUOUS SANITIZING OF STAFF AND RESTAURANT.

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EdwardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We've been coming to Peter Pratt's for Christmas Eve for the last several years. It is the perfect place to celebrate that holiday. It's like stepping back in time. Of course, it's also a perfect place to dine anytime. We love sitting on the porch on a balmy summer evening. It doesn't get better than that. The food and service are always perfect.

Sergio's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1414)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pelham

About the restaurant

Experience Pelham, Contemporary Italian cuisine at Sergio’s. We serve authentic Italian favorites and fresh, unbeatable pasta dishes in an elegant yet inviting atmosphere.

Freshness is at the heart of every meal served at Sergio’s. From our delicious pastas to our incredible sauces, everything is homemade using fresh, quality ingredients.

Got an event coming up? Our upstairs private dining room is the perfect spot to host a party or business luncheon for up to 70 guests.

We invite you to join us and enjoy fine Italian cuisine in our restaurant’s wonderful newly designed space. We are open seven days a week, so it’s always a great day to come dine at Sergio’s!

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LillianVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Sergios is exceptional in every way....food, service and ambiance.

La Lanterna Ristorante & Caffe

4.8

4.8 (253)

$31 to $50

Italian

Yonkers

About the restaurant

Ever see a canopy of bistro lights from the Saw Mill parkway and wonder what is over there? The answer is La Lanterna, "the Lantern in Italian". A Gorgeous INDOOR GARDEN Dining Experience that has a close to home NYC vibe and a huge OUTDOOR patio that has a beautiful garden setting with vibrant colors and a serene vintage feel with tall light filled trees and cozy iron tables. The main events are its beautiful painted indoor wall art and the stunning fireplace in the center of the patio that is warm and inviting to enjoy a glass of wine next to. La Lanterna is known for their fresh pasta’s, authentic Italian dishes and Home of the stuffed sicilian. La Lanterna uses only fresh and high quality ingredients that you will taste at first bite.

Top review

Susan

Dined 3 days ago

Warm and festive atmosphere for Christmas Eve supper.

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4.6

4.6 (2272)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Irvington

About the restaurant

Nestled on the waterfront in Irvington, New York, Red Hat on the River is an American modern bistro serving satisfied diners since 2003. There's hardly a seat in the house that does not offer a spectacular view of the Hudson river. Banquettes and a pewter bar accent the space while the walls of this 100-year old renovated factory building are adorned with WPA-era art evoking a feeling of a turn of the century Parisian bistro. Evolving from a humble bistro on main street to a bustling restaurant on the river with a rooftop bar, Red Hat's commitment to providing the very best experience for their guests has always remained the same. Try the classic menu standards of steak frites, moules frites, country terrine, and the Red Hat burger. Seasonal salads, sandwiches, and seafood entrees round out the menu. The bar offerings of creative craft cocktails, local draft beer, and old world style wines complete the experience. Private events range from corporate dinners to weddings.

Top review

EllenVIP

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

We had a fabulous meal at the Red Hat. Our daughter has Celiac and we had not realized how GF aware they were. Our server was very knowledgable! My daughter had the burger on a GF bun and was shocked at how amazing the bun looked! We will be back!!

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