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Cafe Alaia, Scarsdale, NY
Award-winning

Cafe Alaia

4.8
4.8
475 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 475 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Westchester

    Great for fine wines

  • Westchester

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Alaia in Scarsdale offers a "beautiful and quaint" dining experience with "authentic Italian cuisine." Known for its "fantastic food" and "amazing service," this Michelin-starred restaurant features a cozy atmosphere with an "amazing selection of Italian wines." Though a bit pricey, it's a "gem" worth trying.

475 Reviews

  1. Yvonne

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were courteous and professional. The food was excellent and we’ll definitely be back!

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  2. Ron

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but the entree took a very long time to come. When the owner came by to see how things were are I told him about the wait and he said “If you want fast food go somewhere else”. Very disrespectful and arrogant. Will not be going back.

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  3. Charles

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High quality with very friendly professional staff

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  4. Leanne

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner! We shared salad and pasta to start - and then each of us had fish as a main entree. The food was spectacular and the service was terrific! I highly recommend!

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  5. Scott

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is now on my list of favorites in the area. These guys are doing everything right! I am telling everyone about it and I am definitely going back soon. Grazie!!

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  6. Elisa

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent — we had a wonderful meal with good friends. Thank you!

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  7. Liz

    VIP

    New York City

    152 reviews

    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful and quaint restaurant on Garth Road in Scarsdale. It is Michelin starred so you know you’re gonna get amazing food from the appetizers to the desserts. Everything was made fresh and tasted unbelievably good. Service was fantastic. It’s a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.

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  8. James

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggplant soufflé is the best. Super tasty steak. Wish the home potato chips were fries as opposed to chips, but the roast potatoes are top notch.

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  9. Louis

    VIP

    New York City

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food. Wonderful service( thank you Leo). Fun evening

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  10. John

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience, decor, food and service staff was amazing!! Will return in the future…

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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 475 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Alaia

128 Garth Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583-3751

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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