Award-winning

L'inizio

Name: L'inizio
Address: 698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY, United States, 10502
Telephone: (914) 693-5400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1448 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Rated as one of the Best Italian Restaurants in 2015 by Westchester Magazine, L’inizio offers a seasonal, Italian inspired menu featuring locally-sourced ingredients. Westchester residents and NYC restaurant veterans, Scott and Heather Fratangelo look forward to hosting you for dinner every Tuesday through Sunday. L’inizio is closed on Monday. We can’t wait to see you!
Please remember, our outdoor patio is closed for the season

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(914) 693-5400
Website
http://www.liniziony.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Scott Fratangelo
Private party facilities
Have an upcoming birthday or corporate dinner? We would be honored to host your next private event! Call today and ask for David to get more information about our private dining options.

Location
698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Ardsley
Parking details
Parking also available in the lot next to the Century 21 building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

SEARED TUNA CRUDO
WASABI PEA PUREE, CRISPY ENOKI MUSHROOM
COURGETTE CARPACCIO
RICOTTA SALATA, PINE NUTS, ARUGULA, PICKLED FENNEL STALK, LEMON VINAIGRETTE
BURRATA
ROASTED STRAWBERRY, BALSAMIC REDUCTION, MINT
BAKED CLAMS
BACON, BAGNA CAUDA
ARUGULA SALAD
SHAVED PARMIGIANA, MINT, LEMON GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
KALE SALAD
GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRIES, CRISPY SHALLOTS, SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

ENTRÉE

LOBSTER RAVIOLI
MASCARPONE, LEMON, BUERRE BLANC
MALTAGLIATI
BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES, PANGRATTO
CRESTE DI GALLO
WILD MUSHROOMS, KALE, TRUFFLE OIL, PARMIGIANO
NY STRIP STEAK
SEARED BROCCOLINI, DUXELLE SAUCE
HALIBUT
BRAISED ESCAROLE, SAUCE VIERGE, WHITE BEAN HUMMUS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUTLET PARMIGIANA
SMOKED RICOTTA, MARINARA, MOZZARELLA

DOLCI

NY CHEESECAKE IN A JAR
WITH RASPBERRY
BOMBOLONI
(ITALIAN DOUGHNUTS), CHOCOLATE SAUCE
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TART
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
WITH RASPBERRIES

Please inform your server or a manager of any food allergies.

What 1,448 people are saying

L'inizio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'inizio in Ardsley offers a "warm and welcoming atmosphere" with "amazing food" that rivals NYC's finest. The menu is seasonal, creative, and features "homemade pasta." Diners praise the "attentive service" and "remarkable drinks." The owners and staff make guests "feel like old friends." A "hidden gem" worth visiting.

1,448 Reviews

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Jennifer VIP
New York City49 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience at this charming Ardsley establishment is outstanding. The owners Scott and Heather Fratangelo have continued to hone their talents in fine food dining into their lovely L'inizio. We travel from Manhattan when we can to grab a meal there. The quality of the food rivals well known and touted restaurants in NYC. Their menu changes for the seasons and usually another creation of theirs is added to their already amazing menu.
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Girish VIP
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L’inizio continues to deliver. Chef has a way with chicken. My favorite local. Love the cozy bar (I sit at the far corner)
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dianne
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The overall experience was amazing. Delicious food, comfortable setting, kind and gracious service, and a quiet setting to speak
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Jennifer VIP
New York State1 review
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was Amazing ! Service was good as well . Everything was fresh from the baked clams to the arugula salad. The chicken Parmigiana was cooked very nicely with a fresh marinara sauce. The tables are a bit close together due to the restaurant being long and narrow - not much room and spacing is a challenge. I would definitely recommend trying this hidden gem!
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Virginia VIP
New York City91 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were so accommodating. My husband has trouble hearing with surrounding noise, actually he then he is unable to hear at all. They as usual were extremely busy, but still gave us a larger table meant for 4 (we were 2) to accommodate us. The food and service is always stellar.
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Richard
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food great service wonderful ambience. We really enjoyed being there with our friends.
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Daniel
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L'Inizio is the perfect homestyle Italian restaurant. The menu is very understated and simple-sounding, but everything I have ever ordered has exceeded expectations. Ingredients are treated with thoughtfulness and care. Drinks are remarkable. Service is attentive and kind. Our favorite restaurant in Ardsley!
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Andrea VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food awesome service will definitely go back
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GGST VIP
New York City23 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a gem in Ardsley, NY. Great food,good cocktails. I think they can create a much better ambiance if they manage their lighting. It was too bright for a restaurant that can become fine dining. Also there seemed to be a disconnect between the servers.
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ChristinaL
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owners are wonderful and the food/dessert delicious, as always!
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FAQs

L'inizio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 693-5400.

L'inizio is rated 4.7 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

698 Sawmill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Ardsley
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking also available in the lot next to the Century 21 building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Scott Fratangelo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.liniziony.com/
Phone number
(914) 693-5400
Private party facilities
Have an upcoming birthday or corporate dinner? We would be honored to host your next private event! Call today and ask for David to get more information about our private dining options.

L'inizio

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Menu

3 courses for $85/per person++

PRIMI

SEARED TUNA CRUDO

COURGETTE CARPACCIO

BURRATA

BAKED CLAMS

ARUGULA SALAD

KALE SALAD

ENTRÉE

LOBSTER RAVIOLI

MALTAGLIATI

CRESTE DI GALLO

NY STRIP STEAK

HALIBUT

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUTLET PARMIGIANA

DOLCI

NY CHEESECAKE IN A JAR

BOMBOLONI

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TART

VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Please inform your server or a manager of any food allergies.

What 1,448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does L'inizio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'inizio restaurant rated?

Is L'inizio currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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