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What a great find! The décor is very appealing with white tablecloths, dark ceilings and deep teal walls adorned by black and white photos of Italian scenery. The result is a classy, modern and comfortable space that feels very welcoming. Speaking of welcoming, our waitress was fantastic. She was personable, attentive and knowledgeable. Really good service. Another welcome surprise was that the ambient noise level was so low, I was able to enjoy a great conversation with my date without straining and screaming across the table.
Drinks: All were great. There have been plenty of times I’ve had to send a drink back, but not here. If you’re a martini drinker, they do the Vesper martini quite well (James Bond would be pleased), and the Dead Sea Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and a few drops of olive oil was a winner as well. However, the ultimate summer drink was the Tequila water. Delightfully refreshing!
Appetizers: The grilled shrimp on a bed of bright vegetables and nardello chile peppers was fantastic. Our waitress also recommended the fried eggplant with melted mozzarella, and I’ve very glad she did. It had the same satisfying, addictive combo of crunch and cheese of a fried mozzarella stick, but more elevated with the eggplant.
Entrees: At first glance, I was a bit concerned regarding the brevity of the menu. But, when enjoying locally sourced, seasonal driven, farm to table cuisine, this tends to imply that the chef has been very intentional in their selections. Thankfully, they also have a number of off-menu specials, so that between the cyclical menu and rotating specials there is plenty of variety. I enjoyed expertly prepared black sea bass of the perfect consistency, with gratifying crispy skin and impeccable seasoning, served atop a bed of tomatoes and broccolini. As delectable as the dish was, the duck was even better! Bold, mouthwatering, savory flavor appropriately cooked to medium rare, preserving the tenderness and juiciness of the meat. I’m starting to drool a little just thinking about it.
This little treasure is definitely worth another visit to see what new masterpieces the chef has conjured from the local purveyors. We will be back.
Wonderful experience for a private surprise party. The staff is just outstanding. The manager made everything easy, accommodated choices and change and went beyond expectations to make the day memorable. 50+ people served kindly and efficiently, with quality menu choices. We've enjoyed the restaurant for dinners in the past as well. Highly recommend.
Excellent and attentive service, delicious drinks, and really thoughtful dishes.
Highly recommend the pork chop. Calabrian chili cuts the sweetness of the sauce perfectly, and both the mashed potatoes and the sautéed kale are top notch.
The seasonal butternut squash ravioli was surprisingly fresh; our only thought was that it needed a little salt.
Great recommendations for drinks throughout the meal. Really loved all of the staff!!
Don’t skip dessert. If you’re too full for the bread pudding, get the chocolate mousse.
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This is the case of the good, the bad and the he ugly. Let's start with the ugly.
If you've spent any appreciable amount of time in a bar / restaurant, you know the smell of dirty barware. You know, when they just dunk the glass in some water, instead of actually washing it.
There are three possibilities here: they didn't wash the glass, they didn't wash the shaker, or the sour mix had been refilled in a dirty bottle too many times. (Before I get to that, let me point out the first drink I asked for, they couldn't make, because they didn't have any orange juice. So the second choice was a Sour)
That drink smelled so bad I couldn't finish it.
Then, there's the good. The shrimp starter was excellent. Although it was a bit pricey for 3 medium size shrimp (for the price I would have expected 4 jumbo), the taste was exceptional.
And, the service was good.
And now the bad;
I had chicken parmigiano.
You get nothing with that entree except that.
While being a generous size, it was overcooked seriously, being dry, tough, and actually having blackened burnt parts.
(You have to work at it to burn a chicken cutlet.
You simply pan fry it on both sides for a couple of minutes, then put it in the oven).
Using my usual numerical grading, I'll give it a 72.
Of course, rounding it up to Google stars it comes up to a four star.
Very good italian food in Scarsdale. Burrata arugula salad and brussel sprouts are really good!
Great upbeat restaurant. Really good food and great drinks.
Awesome neighborhood gem.
The food is delicious and healthy options are available (free range chicken, sides cooked with olive oil, local greens).
The service is great with staff that makes you feel at home.
Amazing food! The regular pasta is not vegan but the gluten free pasta is and it's very good. I got the linguini with cauliflower and it was one of the best bowls of pasta I can remember eating outside of Italy. My family enjoyed the desserts.
Nice holiday brunch experience. Food was quite good, service was warm, and no problems beyond what’s normal for holiday brunch. Outdoor seating was warm and comfortable, too.
Free range options, huge portions. Lovely.
I ate here for a Valentine's Day 3-course price fix. The smoked trout appetizer was great, while the foie gras was alright. The scallops and shrimp risotto main dishes were both scrumptious. The chocolate mousse was delicious, but overshadowed by the lemon tart - which was a little too tart. This was a nice experience and even though the restaurant filled up while we were there (we were among the earlier entrants), it never got too loud with people or music.
One of the best restaurants in the area. Always consistent and never disappoints. Good ambiance as well
Wonderful selection and chef's menu of the day is amazing.
Came for dinner and sat outside. They had a heating lamp next to the table which was nice. The food was great. Would recommend the salmon and tagliatelle pasta.
The food was very good and the service was good. Nice wines by the glass - if not a little pricey. The Manhattan was very good. Tuesday is byob - no corkage fee! Wonderful.
Always a wonderful meal when we eat at Meritage. It's our destination restaurant for parties, impressing people and just great food and presentation.
Love Meritage.
Tony takes great care of us.
The food is fresh and the menu changes seasonally. I love the egg and brussel sprout appetizer.
Leisurely dining expert. Small menu but each selection was wet prepared. Very attentive staff.
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