Ristorante La Sala, serving fine Italian cuisine, is located at 2047 Boston Post Road, Larchmont NY 10538 in Westchester County. If you're planning a night out with someone special, you owe it to yourself to visit Ristorante La Sala. This lovely restaurant offers fine dining, exceptional Italian food, and high-quality service. Select from a menu of excellent appetizers followed by a variety of entrees cooked to perfection.
Zagat Review: "Expect a culinary journey through The Boot at this candlelit Larchmont regional Italian where dinner starts with a plate of Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes and usually ends with zabaglione and a free drink from the cart of house made Italian liquors; in between, expect lots of simple yet elegant dishes like broiled branzino finished tableside."
If you're planning a special occasion, reserve Ristorante La Sala's Party Room and enjoy the warmth of their fireplace and the privacy and comfort of your own dining area. Ristorante La Sala prides themselves on being one of the finest Italian restaurants in the area. Press "Blue Button" for menus, photos, and more about Ristorante La Sala.
Features Catering and Private party rooms Pre Fixed lunch and dinner available
Bella Bella, an Italian restaurant, is located at 583 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Hunger for a trip to Italy for great Roman, Napolitano and Venetian food? Then fly immediately to the Zagat-rated Bella Bella Italian Restaurant. Serving great traditional Italian cuisine, this authentic trattoria is becoming the favorite weekly dining destination for families, couples and aficionados of scrumptious and bountiful Mediterranean fare. Dine leisurely among grottos and vistas of the Amalfi Coast in Bella Bella’s spacious dining room, or at the full service bar. They can accommodate your party of up to 80 people. Or dine at home with their full menu take out and if you live in New Rochelle call for home delivery.
Bella Bella’s growing list of loyal patrons is never disappointed. Whether you crave homemade Ravioli Casalinga, succulent Costetta alla Griglia, beautifully seasoned Gamberi Scampi, or your favorite Italian dish, you will find it at Bella Bella, and it will be memorable. Benvenuto a Bella Bella. Buon Appetito.
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Posto 22 is located at 22 Division Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Posto 22 is a trendy and upbeat Italian restaurant and wine bar offering classic and delicious Italian cuisine, as well as gourmet, chef-prepared, daily specials. The food is complemented by an extensive wine collection, with over 40 wines served by the glass, you can begin dinner with one of Posto 22’s signature cocktails. The dining room is warm and intimate with light honey mustard walls accented with Pompeii red. The soft lighting enhances your dining experience whether you are out for a romantic dinner for two, or to meet with friends and family.
In addition to fine dining, wonderful lunches, and signature thin crust pizzas, this Zagat - rated restaurant offers take-out and free delivery during normal business hours within the New Rochelle, Pelham and Larchmont area. Private parties can be accommodated for up to 90 people. Given the growing popularity of Posto 22, reservations are recommended and valet parking is available on weekends. Press "Blue Button" for menus, photos, and more about Posto 22.
La Lanterna Ristorante & Caffe is located at 23 Grey Oaks Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710. At La Lanterna, you will experience fine dining of Italian cuisine with a Swiss twist. Prepared by our executive Swiss chef, who creates many unique Italian Swiss recipes, you will be tempted by dishes such as Panchetta-Wrapped Filet Mignon and New Zealand Lamb. La Lanterna also serves cutting-edge desserts and holiday feasts.
To enhance your dining experience, La Lanterna offers a superior selection of wine, spirits and beer from around the world. "We have an extensive wine collection, fine imported and domestic beers and mixed cocktails."
At La Lanterna, fine food and wines, a friendly, accommodating staff and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere make for an exemplary dining experience. "Our chef uses only the highest quality ingredients for a meal that's guaranteed to be fresh and tasty." Press "Blue Button" for menus, reviews, photos and more about La Lanterna.
Features Outdoor patio dining Private party room Italian cuisine with a Swiss twist
The word is: Excellent Italian food, great atmosphere and wonderful patio for outdoor dining.
Ristorante Lucia, serving Italian food and Pizza, is located at 454 Old Post Road, Bedford NY 10506 in Northern Westchester County. The space offers rustic and charming rooms with fireplaces. "Dishes are homemade and prepared to order." Doors open to tables outside. Press "Blue Button" for menus, and more about Ristorante Lucia.
The word is: Good food and terrific Gelati
Ristorante Lucia is great with children. If you dine early - you may find children at several tables.
A' Mangiare is located at 26 Palmer Ave in Bronxville, NY 10708. A' Mangiare is a neighborhood Pizza & Italian food restaurant offering many choices of standard Italian food.
The Cookery, serving Italian "family cooking", is located at 39 Chestnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. For more about this charming Italian restaurant, press the "Blue Button".
A' Mangiare is located at 121 East Main Street in Elmsford, NY 10523 . A' Mangiare is a neighborhood Pizza & Italian food restaurant offering many choices of standard Italian food.
Alaroma Restaurant, serving Italian food, is located at 86 Main Street, Elmsford, New York 10532. This casual eatery serves generous portions of Italian-American fare, including pork chops stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, chicken scarparo, zuppa di pesce, and spedini Alaroma (bread and cheese in an egg batter with a francese sauce). Outdoor patio seating is available in the warmer months.
Rini's Ristorante
914-592-6799
Rini's Ristorante is located at 12 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523.
Al Dente Italian Trattoria is located at 60 Halstead Ave, Harrison, NY 10528. Italian cuisine is served family style or one dish at a time. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Al Dente Trattoria.
Emilio Ristorante is located at 1 Colonial Place, Harrison, NY 10528. Situated in a century old Colonial home, Emilio's Ristorante has been serving authentic regional Italian cuisine for the past 27 years. Press "Blue Button" for menus, reviews, and website.
Harrisons Pizza & Pasta
914-835-0135
Pastore's "Italian American"
914-381-6050
Pastore's of Harrison, serving Italian American cuisine, is located at 385 Halstead Avenue Harrison, NY 10528.
Re'aldo Restaurant & Pizza
914-835-5280
Trattoria Vivolo
914-835-6199
Trattoria Vivolo is serving reasonably priced Italian food in a renovated vintage diner across the street from the Harrison Metro-North train station; located at 301 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528.
Caffe Azzurri Wine Bar & Restaurant, serving New American cuisine with an Italian flair, is located at 20 N. Central Avenue in Hartsdale, NY 10530. Dine at Caffe Azzurri and discover the warmth, comfort, and authentic culinary flavors set in an ambiance of elegance. Caffe Azzurri welcomes you into their charming dining room and lounge offering a perfect atmosphere for you to enjoy their eclectic menu of meat and seafood, homemade pasta, and extensive list of international wines.
Start your dinner with delicious crab cake, broccoli rabe, sweet-n-sour calamari, east coast oysters from the raw bar, or one of the other delectable starters. An excellent selection of salads, homemade pasta and risotto is tempting followed by an extensive surf and turf menu including Chilean sea bass, Italian seafood stew, whole fish of the day, free range chicken, steaks, rack of lamb, rib veal chop, and traditional Italian entrees.
Stop by and join owners Jerry Colella and Michael Agrusa for a special evening out at Caffe Azzurri, a charming and elegant Wine Bar and Restaurant.
The word is: Excellent food and great service.
Features Bar Lounge offering small plates Outdoor Dining Private Functions (up to 100 people) Prix Fixe (Sun thru Wed) Valet Parking
Buon Gusto Restaurant, serving Italian cuisine, is located at 50 South Buckhout Street, Irvington NY 10533, Westchester County in the Hudson River Valley.
The word is: Cozy and small family run Italian restaurant with reasonably priced, very good home style Italian food. Buon Gusto has their own full bar, but you can BYOB and there is no corkage fee.
Il Sorriso Ristorante Italiano, serving traditional Italian cuisine, is located at 5 North Buckhout Street, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533. Experience an authentic Italian atmosphere dining on the "al fresco" patio.
Mima Kitchen & Wine Bar is located at 63 Main Street in Irvington, Westchester NY 10533. Mima's kitchen is a cross between a traditional wine bar offering small plates of cheeses, cured meats, and antipasti and a trattoria offering regional classic Italian dishes.
The word is: Cozy rustic atmosphere and great food - could be noisy.
The Blue Dolphin Restaurant is located at 175 Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY 10536. The Blue Dolphin, serving authentic Italian cuisine, is a local favorite.
The word is: Small space, but locals rave about the authentic Italian food.
Peppino's Ristorante, serving Italian food, is located in the historic Katonah Train Station at 116 Katonah Avenue, Katonah, New York 10536. Peppino's offers an abundant menu, great service and a warm, inviting atmosphere. "If you are craving a special dish that you don't see listed on our menu, please ask as we consider our menu simply a suggestion."
Anna Maria's, serving fine Italian cuisine, is located at 18 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont, NY. Press "Blue Button" for menus, reviews and more about Anna Maria's Restaurant.
Bellizzi Restaurant offers Southern Italian food and Pizza in a family setting. A separate play area is available for the children. Belizzi offers a full range of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches served on rustic or whole grain bread.
Ristorante La Sala, serving fine Italian cuisine, is located at 2047 Boston Post Road, Larchmont NY 10538 in Westchester County. If you're planning a night out with someone special, you owe it to yourself to visit Ristorante La Sala. This lovely restaurant offers fine dining, exceptional Italian food, and high-quality service. Select from a menu of excellent appetizers followed by a variety of entrees cooked to perfection.
Zagat Review: "Expect a culinary journey through The Boot at this candlelit Larchmont regional Italian where dinner starts with a plate of Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes and usually ends with zabaglione and a free drink from the cart of house made Italian liquors; in between, expect lots of simple yet elegant dishes like broiled branzino finished tableside."
If you're planning a special occasion, reserve Ristorante La Sala's Party Room and enjoy the warmth of their fireplace and the privacy and comfort of your own dining area. Ristorante La Sala prides themselves on being one of the finest Italian restaurants in the area. Press "Blue Button" for menus, photos, and more about Ristorante La Sala.
Features Catering and Private party rooms Pre Fixed lunch and dinner available
Bellizzi Restaurant offers Southern Italian food and Pizza in a family setting. A separate play area is available for the children. Belizzi offers a full range of appetizers, salads, and sandwiches served on rustic or whole grain bread.
The word is: Great with the kids.
Eduardo Restaurant & Lounge
914-666-7005
Eduardo Restaurant & Lounge, serving homemade Italian food, is located at 77 South Moger Avenue, Mount Kisco, New York.
Via Vanti, an Italian cafe, is located at 2 Kirby Plaza, Mount Kisco, NY, 10549 in Mount Kisco's landmark commuter railroad station. Many commuters avail themselves of Via Vanti's take-out items, including morning coffee, baked goods and breadless paninis.
Bella Bella, an Italian restaurant, is located at 583 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Hunger for a trip to Italy for great Roman, Napolitano and Venetian food? Then fly immediately to the Zagat-rated Bella Bella Italian Restaurant. Serving great traditional Italian cuisine, this authentic trattoria is becoming the favorite weekly dining destination for families, couples and aficionados of scrumptious and bountiful Mediterranean fare. Dine leisurely among grottos and vistas of the Amalfi Coast in Bella Bella’s spacious dining room, or at the full service bar. They can accommodate your party of up to 80 people. Or dine at home with their full menu take out and if you live in New Rochelle call for home delivery.
Bella Bella’s growing list of loyal patrons is never disappointed. Whether you crave homemade Ravioli Casalinga, succulent Costetta alla Griglia, beautifully seasoned Gamberi Scampi, or your favorite Italian dish, you will find it at Bella Bella, and it will be memorable. Benvenuto a Bella Bella. Buon Appetito.
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Fratelli Restaurant, serving contemporary Italian food, is located at 237 Main Street, New Rochelle, New York 10801. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Fratelli.
Posto 22 is located at 22 Division Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Posto 22 is a trendy and upbeat Italian restaurant and wine bar offering classic and delicious Italian cuisine, as well as gourmet, chef-prepared, daily specials. The food is complemented by an extensive wine collection, with over 40 wines served by the glass, you can begin dinner with one of Posto 22’s signature cocktails. The dining room is warm and intimate with light honey mustard walls accented with Pompeii red. The soft lighting enhances your dining experience whether you are out for a romantic dinner for two, or to meet with friends and family.
In addition to fine dining, wonderful lunches, and signature thin crust pizzas, this Zagat - rated restaurant offers take-out and free delivery during normal business hours within the New Rochelle, Pelham and Larchmont area. Private parties can be accommodated for up to 90 people. Given the growing popularity of Posto 22, reservations are recommended and valet parking is available on weekends. Press "Blue Button" for menus, photos, and more about Posto 22.
Villa Nova E., serving Italian food, is located at 6 First Street, Pelham, New York 10803. Villa Nova E. has been family owned and operated for 36 years. Press "Blue Button" for menus.
A' Mangiare is located at 152 Bedford Road in Pleasantville, NY 10570. A' Mangiare is a neighborhood Pizza & Italian food restaurant offering many choices of standard Italian food.
Alba's Restaurant, serving Northern Italian food, is located at 400 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. "Dine at Alba's Restaurant set in a converted old home and enjoy first-rate cuisine."
Hostaria Mazzei, serving "Southern Italian cuisine", is located at 25 South Regent Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. The fare ranges from risottos to seafood as well as some hearty meat dishes. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Hostaria Mazzei.
Nessa, serving Italian cuisine, is located at 325 North Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 in Westchester County. "There is something quite seductive about the smell of fresh basil. When you rub it onto your hands, the oils from the herb stay with you . . . A great piece of bread topped with our pesto, and paired with a great Italian Barollo is in our opinion what life is all about."
Pasquale Ristorante II, serving Southern Italian "Grandma-style" cooking, is located at 2 Putnam Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573. Pasquale offers "The fabulous cuisine of Arthur Avenue in the Bronx".
Pasta Per Voi
914-937-3200
Piero's
914-937-2904
Piero's is located at 44 South Regent Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Piero's is a "family friendly" small restaurant serving good traditional Italian cuisine.
Di Nardo's Italian Restaurant is located at 76 Westchester Ave in Scotts Corners, Pound Ridge, NY 10576. Di Nardo's is a local restaurant serving Regional Italian cuisine. It has a front room for more casual dining and pizza, and a more formal dining room in the back of the restaurant. Di Nardo's also offers a wonderful patio with an awning for outdoor dining.
Features Outdoor patio
Pinocchio Pizza
914-764-4500
Pinocchio Pizza, serving Pizza and traditional Italian food, is located at 69 Westchester Avenue (in Scotts Corners), Pound Ridge, NY.
Aurora, serving Italian food, is located at 60 Purchase Street, Rye, NY. Aurora is a Tuscan themed restaurant in the heart of Rye Village's shopping district. Aurora offers a diverse menu including fresh homemade pasta, pizzas from the wood burning oven, and a variety of seafood and meat dishes. Our French doors can open to allow dining patrons a sidewalk café dining experience.
Racanelli's Pizza & Brew is located at 851 Central Park Ave in Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Rustico Ristorante
914-472-4005
Rustico Ristorante, serving authentic Italian cuisine, is located at 753 Central Park Ave in Scarsdale, NY 10583. Established in 1995, owners Nello Tizzano and Anna Maria Macciocco have created a restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Rustico Ristorante offers a seasonal menu and home made desserts. Press "Blue Button" for menus and website.
Isabella Italian Bistro is located at 61 Main in Tarrytown, Westchester NY 10591. Isabella Italian Bistro and Brick Oven Pizza presents a taste of Italian cuisine from the South and North of Italy along with traditional recipes from Salerno and various towns of Campania. Isabella's is a quiet and romantic spot for couples. Press "Blue Button" for menus and website.
Mamma Assunta Ristorante, serving classic Italian food, is located at 20 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe, New York, 10707. Family owned and operated for over 26 years.
The word is: A warm cozy setting with NO cell phones allowed and good food, especially the daily fish specials. Outdoor patio for warm weather dining.
Antipasti Wine & Antipasto Bar is located at One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601. "With the use of organic ingredients, our chefs complement old world traditions with a modern creative touch." Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Antipasti Wine & Antipasto Bar.
Buon Amici Italian Restaurant is located at 238 Central Ave (One Block South of the County Center) in White Plains, NY 10606. Buon Amici serves regional Italian cuisine for the whole family. An "Early Dinner Special" from Sunday through Thursday, 4pm to 6pm, is available.
Graziella's Restaurant, serving Southern Italian food, is located at 95 South Broadway, White Plains, New York 10601. "Press Blue Button" for menu and Graziella's website.
Iannelli's, serving Southern Italian cuisine, is located at 359 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605. Enjoy pizza on the first floor, and more formal dining upstairs or on the rooftop. Sidewalk seating is also available.
Mulino's of Westchester, serving Northern Italian cuisine, is located at 99 Court Street in White Plains, Westchester NY 10601. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more.
Tre Angelina, serving Northern Italian cuisine, is located at 478 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains. Press "Blue Button" for menus, reviews, photos and more about Tre Angelina.
Trevi Ristorante, serving Italian food, is located at 11 Taylor Square, West Harrison, NY 10604.
Zanaro's
914-397-9400
Zanaro’s Italian Restaurant, serving Southern Italian food, is located in the newly developed City Center in White Plains. Zanaro’s seats 400 people on two levels with separate party rooms. A special private vault room is available for 15 people. Zanaro’s resides inside a 90 year old bank and the outside façade has maintained its original structure.
La Lanterna Ristorante & Caffe is located at 23 Grey Oaks Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710. At La Lanterna, you will experience fine dining of Italian cuisine with a Swiss twist. Prepared by our executive Swiss chef, who creates many unique Italian Swiss recipes, you will be tempted by dishes such as Panchetta-Wrapped Filet Mignon and New Zealand Lamb. La Lanterna also serves cutting-edge desserts and holiday feasts.
To enhance your dining experience, La Lanterna offers a superior selection of wine, spirits and beer from around the world. "We have an extensive wine collection, fine imported and domestic beers and mixed cocktails."
At La Lanterna, fine food and wines, a friendly, accommodating staff and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere make for an exemplary dining experience. "Our chef uses only the highest quality ingredients for a meal that's guaranteed to be fresh and tasty." Press "Blue Button" for menus, reviews, photos and more about La Lanterna.
Features Outdoor patio dining Private party room Italian cuisine with a Swiss twist
The word is: Excellent Italian food, great atmosphere and wonderful patio for outdoor dining.
Louie & Johnnie's, serving traditional regional Italian food, is located at 887 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Louie & Johnnie's is across the street from Empire City Yonkers Raceway & Casino. Press "Blue Button" for more about this Italian restaurant in Yonkers.
Luciano's
914-961-5550
Marcellinos
914-395-0033
Marcellion's Pizza, serving Pizza and Italian food, is located at 328 Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers, Westchester NY 10710.
Spiritoso Ristorante, serving authentic Italian food, is located at 811 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about this Italian restaurant.
Tombolino Restaurant, serving Italian food, is located at 356 Kimball Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704. If you don't see a particular item on the menu, just ask and Pietro will do his best to satisfy your taste buds. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Tombolino.
Zuppa is located at 59-61 Main Street (in the historically preserved Gazette Building) in Yonkers, NY 10701. Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge serves regional Italian cuisine driven by classical flavors and culinary techniques. Zuppa's commitment to fresh ingredients has inspired them to create and prepare all of their own pastas, sauces, cured meats and pastries. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Zuppa.
Gaudio's Italian Family Restaurant, serving Italian food and Brick Oven Pizza, is located at 2026 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown Heights, New York in Westchester County.
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Ca' Mea Ristorante, serving Italian food, is located at 333 Warren Street, Hudson NY 12534, Columbia County in the Hudson River Valley. Ca’Mea Ristorante, a well-established restaurant of fine dining in Hudson New York, is known for its authentic northern Italian cuisine and consistent quality.
Vico Restaurant & Bar, a Northern Italian restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine, is located at 136 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534.
"Vico” means village in the Tuscan dialect, and it is our aim to build a restaurant around locally grown, seasonal ingredients from the Hudson Valley, uncomplicated preparation based on the centuries-old traditions of Italian cuisine, learning about naturally produced, small-scale wines from Tuscany and other regions of Italy as well as personalized service
The word is: "At Vico, the vast majority of our meat, poultry, dairy, eggs and in-season produce is locally grown and raised in Columbia County, and that percentage is growing daily."
Ristorante Caterina de' Medici, serving Italian cuisine, is located at the Culinary Institute of America at 1946 Campus Drive (Route 9), Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Ristorante Caterina de' Medici is located in the beautiful Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine. Its á la carte menu features seasonal ingredients and authentic flavor combinations of this much-beloved cuisine, as well as a diverse selection of Italian wines, beers, and apéritifs.
The word is: Ristorante Caterina de' Medici was awarded "Best Dutchess County Restaurant" in Hudson Valley Magazine's annual "Best Of The Hudson Valley" awards.
Cosimo's Trattoria & Bar, serving Italian food, is located at 120 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" to check out our menu and learn more about Cosimo's Italian cuisine.
Milanese Restaurant, serving Italian food, is located at 115 Main Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Milanese Restaurant.
Note: Milanese Restaurant is within walking distance of Bardavon in Poughkeepsie.
Brother's Trattoria, serving Northern Italian cuisine, is located at 2540 Town Plaza, Route 55, Poughquag NY 12570, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. Brother's restaurant has two rooms; the Pizza restaurant and the more formal dining room.
The word is: Enjoy pizza and sandwiches in the front cafe, or for a more formal setting, enjoy the dining room; serving very good Italian food
Il Continori Restaurante, serving fine Italian food, is located at 2648 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls NY 12590, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley.
The word is: Very good Northern Italian cuisine served by a friendly staff in charming rustic storefronts (two storefronts of a fabulous old building) room with large windows and brick walls, ensure diners come back again and again.
Sentrista Grill, serving Italian fare with a touch of American, is located at 512 Clock Tower Drive, Brewster, New York 10509. Outdoor dining is available on our lovely patio, enhancing the restaurant’s intimate ambiance. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more about Sentrista Grill.
Civile's Venice on the Hudson, serving contemporary Italian cuisine, is located at 16 Front Street, Haverstraw NY 10927, Rockland County in the Hudson River Valley. Civile’s offers al fresco dining overlooking the Hudson River. Boat docking facility available.
Lanterna Tuscan Bistro is located at 3 South Broadway, Nyack in Rockland County NY 10960. Chef Giannini has developed a following of clients who praise Lanterna for the distinctive food, authentic Italian wines, and cozy bistro atmosphere. Press "Blue Button" for menus and more information about Lanterna Tuscan Bistro.
Pasta Amoré Restaurant is located at 200 Ash Street, Piermont, NY 10968 in Rockland County.
The word is: Relax and enjoy outdoor dining facing the Hudson River. Before or after you've finished dining, enjoy a walk on the Pier at Piermont (the Pier walk closes at 9:00 pm).
Italian Cuisine
Eating out in a fine Italian restaurant can offer a satisfying and healthy meal. Italian food is typically prepared with extra virgin olive oil. Start your meal with a delicious deep green vegetable (broccoli rabe with or without pasta), or antipasto. Second courses often consist of poultry, fish, or meat. Many Italian dishes contain legumes, vegetables, fruits, and grains. You can enjoy pasta with high-fiber vegetables like spinach, kale, chard, endive, chicory, or enjoy a hearty vegetable and bean soup. When prepared from scratch, with fresh ingredients, Italian cuisine offers a healthy and satisfying meal.
Italian Cuisine is varied, abundant in selection and is unique to many of the 20 regions of Italy. Cuisine in Italy tends to be regional, each region offering its own wonderful specialties. Since there are 20 regions of Italy, Italian cuisine offers a wide selection that should satisfy every palate.
Pasta is the first course in a meal for most Italians with the exception of the far north. Here risotto or polenta is typically served. Meat does not play a regular part of many Italian diets with vegetables, grains and legumes being served as a main course. Italian cuisine is often a combination of vegetables, grains, fruits, fish, cheeses and a scattering of meats, fowl and game usually seasoned or cooked with olive oil.
Regions in Northern Italy
The cuisine of this region is a blend of Italian mountain specialties and strong Gallic flavors influenced by its proximity to France. White truffles and butter are often used in recipes of Piedmont. Southern Piedmont produce Italy's greatest wines. Polenta, a wonderful grain, is another regional specialty.
Alto Adige Region is the most northern region of Italy. The main city is Bolzano.
Trentino Region. Main city is Trento.
Food in this region often comprise soups flavored with caraway seeds, speck (a smoke-cured prosciutto), strudels and the use of sauerkraut and vinegar in their cooking.
Lombardy Region. The regional capital is Milan.
This region is best known for its choice beef cattle and dairy herds, the former seen as some of the best meats produced in Italy and the latter contribute to the making of Gorgonzola and Bel Paese cheeses. Milan is known for dishes such as Minestrone alla Milanese and Risotto alla Milanese and Polenta.
Northeast Italy
Aosta Valley Region is the most mountainous region of Italy. The regional capital is Aosta. Both Italian and French languages are officially recognized.
Piedmont Region. The regional capital is Turin.
Piedmont is a region bordering France in northeastern Italy. Piedmont is notable for fine food including truffles, fine wines, and is ideal for dry farming most grapes. Piedmont is known for its artisanal cheeses, cured meats and a large selection of herbs.
Liguria Region is south of Piedmont facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. The regional capital is Genoa, Italy's greatest seaport. Because of this, Ligurians are known for their seafood dishes and their Pesto Genovese, a sauce made of a paste of fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh Italian basil leaves, pine nuts and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Liguria is associated with its abundance of produce and citrus fruits. It is best known for its carnations and world famous honey.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region. Main city is Trieste.
The influences of Yugoslavia and Austria on its northern borders are seen in the food and languages spoken in the Fruili-Venetia Giulia Region. Paprika, poppy seeds, cinnamon, cumin and horseradish are used as flavorings and rice and polenta supplant pasta. Sausage- making is a specialty of this area as is Goulash, a beef stew made with red wine, tomatoes, paprika and spices. Trieste is known for its seafood dishes.
The Veneto Region is south of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The region capital is Venice.
The cuisine of the Veneto region offers well prepared, yet simple country food. The more well known dishes are Risi e Bisi, a porridge-like soup made with fresh peas, rice and Parmesan cheese; Pasta e Fagioli, a stew-like concoction made of tomatoes, tiny pasta and beans; plus many seafood dishes.
North of Tuscany and below Lombardy
Emilia Romagna Region. The regional capital is Bologna.
The Emilia Romagna Region is the most abundant agricultural region in Italy and is known for its culinary specialties like Parma Ham, Balsamic Vinegar, and Pasta Bolognese. Dishes often include ingredients such as: tomatoes, chicken livers, cured pork, celery, onion and carrot.
Regions in Central Italy
Tuscany Region. Main city is Florence.
Marches Region (to the west of Tuscany). Main city is Ancona.
Umbria Region (south of Tuscany and Marche). Main city is Perugia.
Latium Region. Main city is Rome.
Abruzzo Region. Main city is L'Aquila.
Molise Region. Main city is Campobasso.
Central Italy is typical of Italy's countryside. It terrain is filled with rolling hills, tall cypress trees, ancient roads, worn and crumbling farmhouses and villas, and miles of olive groves and well-manicured vineyards. The cuisine of this area reflects a simpler, more rustic approach to cooking that relies heavily on the produce and livestock common to the area. Lamb, beef, kid and game are widely seen on the table in the form of a stew, spit-roasted or grilled. Pasta and vegetables, particularly mushrooms and truffles, are often served alongside.
Tuscan food is simple and abundant with local produce, mellow cheeses and grilled meats. Their delicious, chewy breads are baked without salt. Tuscans often use beans as a staple. Tuscany is the home of Chianti wine.
Umbria is a region known for its wheat fields and black truffles. Food is simply prepared and satisfying. Porchetta, or suckling pig, is a specialty of Umbria and is prepared with herbs and spit-roasted. Game and beef are an important part of an Umbrian meal.
The Marches has a predominantly rugged terrain. The food is considered more peasant-like and is known for Porchetta (pig stuffed with peppers, rosemary and garlic) and a rich lasagna called Vincisgrassi. On the coastal plain of the Marches, you can find all types of fish in seafood soups overflowing in a saffron-infused broth.
In Rome in the region of Latium food is the typical rustic fare of Central Italy with Abbacchio (a suckling lamb seasoned with fresh rosemary), Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Saltimbocca and Suppli al Telefono. The Abruzzo Region is knows for its many pasta dishes. Each town is known for its own specialties and lamb, hearty soups, a wide variety of herbs and even chilies.
Regions of Southern Italy
Southern Italy is a mainly sun-drenched agricultural land and is know for its stark beauty. Much of southern Italy is semi-tropical and this part of the country abounds with flowers and scents of citrus fruits.
Campania Region. Main city is Naples.
Neopolitan and Campanian specialties include octopus prepared in a variety of ways, spaghetti dishes using a tomato-based fish sauce, dishes using buffalo milk mozzarella, including pizza, and Eggplant Parmesan.
Apulia Region. Main city is Bari.
Apulia is a long and narrow region of southern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea, eventually forming the heel of Italy's "boot" in the Salento peninsula. Apulia is covered with olive groves. Olive oil plays a major role in the region's cooking, as do cereals and grains Some of the grain becomes pasta. Apulia is especially known for orecchiette. There is also an abundance of fine cheeses and excellent lamb. The fish of Apulia is fresh and offers a large and varied selection since the region borders hundreds of miles of coastline. This region also offers fava beans, eggplant and wonderful figs. Apulia also produces large quantities of wine.
Basilicata Region. Main city is Potenza.
Calabria Region. Main city is Catanzaro.
Sicily (Island) Region. Main city is Palermo.
Sicily has a subtropical climate. Sicily grows and exports oranges and lemons. Seafood and rich pasta dishes are often served in this region.
Sardinia (Island) Region. Main city is Cagliari.
Pizzas served hot from the wood burning oven and topped with an assortment of vegetables, seafood, meats and cheeses are in stark contrast to foccacia, the flatbread of the north. Olive oil, especially extra virgin, is used in lieu of butter. The cuisines of the south are earthier and more peasant-like and bolder in their flavors and combinations of food.
Ristorante La Sala
