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Cookery - The Cookery, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Award-winning

The Cookery

4.7
4.7
1716 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The Cookery was founded by Chef David DiBari. Comfortably located in Dobbs Ferry, one of Westchester’s quaintest and most beautiful river towns, The Cookery has embraced the positive energy exchanged from its local patrons and uses it to fuel the quest for great food and ceaseless creativity. The neo-nostalgic Italian menu proves evident of Chef DiBari’s style of cooking, which is to progressively approach simplicity.

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David DiBari
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Easter Sunday!

    $85.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Join us for Easter Sunday! $85 per person three courses. A la carte menu not available
    Easter Sunday! Photo

What 1,716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cookery in Dobbs Ferry is a cherished culinary treasure in Westchester, renowned for "confidently outstanding and inventive cuisine." Chef DiBari's innovative menu features delights like osso bucco and pistachio pasta. With "knowledgeable but always warm service," a cozy atmosphere, and consistently "amazing food," it promises an "incredible meal" for any occasion.

1,716 Reviews
  1. Richard

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always enjoyed the casual atmosphere coupled with interesting exceptional food.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A must experience at least 3x yearly! David is a gem since 2009! Our best to him and the staff

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  3. Alexandra

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely incredible - lovely, lively and energetic. Tended to us incredibly. food was amazing!

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  4. Babs

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Everything was truly delicious. However I have 2 complaints. My white wine was only slightly chilled. And my dish was lukewarm. I like my white cold and I like my pasta hot. I sent the wine back and asked her to refrigerate the glass until my food came out which she did. A bit better but still not really cold. I didn't bother to send the pasta back as I was afraid they would nuke it and then it would become rubbery. So I ate it lukewarm. Not sure if it was just a busy night and the food sat there and the wine wasn't chilled enough. Still enjoyed everything Service food ambience was good a little loud but still an acceptable level

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  5. Mindy

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive and polite staff who were nice enough not to kick us out u til the main lights came on. Good, as usual, tastes fresh and delicious. We loved the vibe there.

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  6. patb

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, chef DiBari goes over the top with his creativity, originality and perfection of his craft! I started with a delicious Bourbon, almond cocktail. We had the bone marrow stuffed clams for appetizers, my husband had his all time favorite pork osso bucco, and I tried the pasta special, with chicken livers Madeira wine, pistachios and Cocoa. The pasta sounded a bit strange but it was delicious! Our waiter, Bryan, was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu, plus a really nice guy! I highly recommend The Cookery, one of our favorites.

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  7. Alvin

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and vibe are always outstanding.

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  8. Roger

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Confidently outstanding and inventive cuisine in a laid back yet nice atmosphere with knowledgeable but always warm service. An immediate recommendation for anyone in Westchester, and worth the trip from New York or elsewhere.

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  9. Art

    New York City

    38 reviews

    1.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Did not like the menu choices or the good. Came cold. Expensive

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  10. Rebecca

    VIP

    New York City

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So delish! Everything we ate was filled with flavor!

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The Cookery is rated 4.7 stars by 1716 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 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cookery

39 Chestnut St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David DiBari
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
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