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    L'inizio

    698 Saw Mill River Rd

    Ardsley, NY 10502


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    Main Menu

    The table

    • Baked Clams

      Bacon, bagna cauda
      $18.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      Sriracha aioli, cider gastrique
      $16.00
    • Cauliflower

      Chili lime vinaigrette, radish, lemon aioli
      $16.00
    • Ricotta

      Wildflower honey, grilled bread
      $17.00
    • Proscuitto

      Parmigiano
      $20.00
    • Chicken Liver Crostini

      Crisp sage, apple mostarda
      $16.00

    Appetizer

    • Arugula Salad

      Parmigiana, mint, lemon garlic vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Octopus

      Citrus, fingerling, chick pea, olives, pickled celery, parsley, hummus
      $24.00
    • Kale Salad

      Goat cheese, dried cranberries, crispy shallots, sherry vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Burrata

      Blistered cherry tomato, pickled fennel, pistachio, crostini bread, balsamic reduction
      $24.00
    • Gem cesar

      gem and radicchio, cesar, Manchego, almonds, apples,
      $17.00
    • Parm salad small

      Arugula, house pickles, parmigiano, Italian vinaigrette
      $8.00

    Pasta

    • App Cavatelli

      Fennel sausage bolognese and parmigiano
      $21.00
    • Cavatelli

      Fennel sausage bolognese and parmigiano
      $31.00
    • App Fettucini Nero

      Seafood marinara, shrimp, crabmeat, calamari, clams , parmigiano
      $22.00
    • Fettucini Nero

      Seafood marinara, shrimp, crabmeat, calamari, clams , parmigiano
      $36.00
    • App Casarecce

      Wild mushrooms, kale, truffle oil, parmigiano
      $21.00
    • Casarecce

      Wild mushrooms, kale, truffle oil, parmigiano
      $31.00
    • App Rigatoni

      Egg yolks, spinach, pancetta, onion, parmigiano
      $21.00
    • Rigatoni

      Egg yolks, spinach, pancetta, onion, parmigiano
      $31.00
    • App Campanelle

      Alla Romana or Marinara
      $16.00
    • Campanelle

      Alla Romana or Marinara
      $26.00
    • App Ravioli

      Squash and ricotta ravioli, brown butter, maple, pepitas
      $22.00
    • Ravioli

      Squash and ricotta ravioli, maple, brown butter, pepitas
      $32.00

    Entree

    • Burger

      Roasted tomato, arugula, B&B pickles, horseradish aioli, crispy fingerling
      $24.00
    • Chicken milainase

      $32.00
    • Chicken Parm

      House made mozzarella, tomato sauce, arugula salad
      $30.00
    • Chicken Parm W Pasta

      House made mozzarella, tomato sauce, arugula salad with Campanelle marinara
      $35.00
    • Chicken picatta

      $34.00
    • Chicken Scarp

      Chicken sausage, potatoes, cherry peppers, local farm greens
      $35.00
    • Eggplant Parm

      Ricotta, house made mozzarella, marinara
      $30.00
    • Eggplant Parm W Pasta

      Ricotta, house made mozzarella, marinara with Campanelle marinara
      $35.00
    • Market Fish

      Cauliflower crema, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, shallot agro dolce
      $40.00
    • Petite filet

      Pastrami spiced petite filet, panzanella salad, oregano chimichurri, olives, tomato, capers
      $41.00
    • Vegetable plate

      $32.00

    Dinner Specials

    • Salad special

      Asparagus salad, grain mustard aioli, peas, ramps, radicchio, pickled feta, cider vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Pasta Special App

      Fettucini, sweet sausage, mushrooms, spinach, chili flakes, parmigiana
      $22.00
    • Pasta Special Entree

      Fettucini, sweet sausage, mushrooms, spinach, chili flakes, parmigiana
      $32.00
    • Chicken milainase

      $32.00
    • Blueberry cake

      Warm blueberry cake, vanilla ice cream
      $17.00

    Sides

    • Fingerlings Side

      Potatoes and parmigiana
      $10.00
    • Sauted Kale Side

      Sautéed kale with wild mushrooms
      $10.00
    • Meatballs Side

      Tomato sauce
      $10.00
    • Parm salad small

      Arugula, house pickles, parmigiano, Italian vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Cauliflower Panzanella

      Cauliflower "Panzanella salad" olives, tomato, capers
      $10.00

    Dessert

    • Bombolini

      Italian Doughnuts" chocolate sauce
      $15.00
    • Bread Pudding

      Caramel sauce, whipped cream
      $15.00
    • Affagato

      Vanilla ice cream, espresso shot
      $15.00
    • Ice Cream 1 Scoop

      $5.00
    • Ice Cream 3 Scoops

      $15.00

    Kids menu

    • Kids Burger

      $16.00
    • Kids Campanelle

      $16.00
    • Kids chicken parm w pasta

      $28.00
    • Kids chicken parm

      $26.00
    • Kids Chicken cutlet

      $11.00
    • Kids cheeseburger

      $16.00

    Drink Menu

    NA Bev

    • Coke

      $3.50
    • Diet Coke

      $3.50
    • Sprite

      $3.50
    • Gingerale

      $3.50
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Ginger beer

      $5.00

    Mocktails

    • Cucumber Gimlet Mocktail

      $17.00
    • Elderflower Spritz Mocktail

      $17.00
    • Pomegranate Mocktail

      $17.00
    • Apple cider ginger fizz

      $17.00
    • Strawberry lemonade

      $17.00

    Coffee / espresso/Tea

    • Americano

      $6.00
    • Cappaccino

      $5.00
    • coffee

      $4.00
    • Decaf Cappacino

      $5.00
    • Decaf coffee

      $4.00
    • decaf espresso

      $3.50+
    • Decf Americano

      $6.00
    • Espresso

      $3.50+
    • Latte

      $5.00
    • Macchiato

      $5.00
    • Tea

      $4.00

    After dinner

    • 10 yr tawny port

      $15.00
    • Grappa

      $15.00
    • Romano sambuca

      $15.00
    • Molinari sambuca

      $15.00
    • Cynar

      $10.00
    • Aperol

      $8.00
    • Fernet branca

      $10.00
    • Lucano

      $15.00
    • Averna

      $15.00
    • Lemoncello

      $15.00
    • Bailys

      $12.00
    • Frangelico

      $12.00
    • Gran Marinier

      $15.00

    Catering Menu

    Catering

    • Arugula Salad 4-5

      Shaved Parmigiana, Mint, Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
      $50.00
    • Chicken Liver Crostini 4-5

      Chicken Liver Pate, Grilled Bread, Apple Mostarda, Crispy Sage Lea
      $50.00
    • Kale Salad 4-5

      Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Crispy Shallots, Sherry Vinaigrette
      $55.00
    • Buratta 4-5

      Chicory Salad, Hazelnut Butter
      $85.00
    • Pesto Campanelle 4-5

      Basil, Arugula, Parmesan (Nut-Free)
      $100.00
    • Campanelle Sausage Bolognese 4-5

      Fennel Sausage, Bolognese, Parmigiana
      $100.00
    • Campanelle Romana 4-5

      Butter And Parmigiano
      $95.00
    • Rigatoni Carbonara 4-5

      Egg Yolks, Spinach, Pancetta, Onion, Parmigiano
      $115.00
    • Rigatoni Vodka Sauce 4-5

      Vodka Sauce, Peas, Parmigiana
      $100.00
    • Campanelle Marinara 4-5

      Tomato, Assorted Herbs, Parmesan
      $95.00
    • Fettucini Nero 4-5

      Seafood Marinara, Shrimp, Crabmeat, Calamari, Clams And Basil
      $140.00
    • Casarecce 4-5

      Wild Mushrooms, Kale, Truffle Oil, Parmigiano
      $110.00
    • Chicken Scarpariello 4-5

      Chicken, Chicken Sausage, Potatoes, Cherry Peppers, Local Farm Greens
      $140.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana 4-5

      Cutlet Parmigiana, Smoked Ricotta, Marinara, Mozzarella
      $125.00
    • Chicken Parmigiano 4-5

      Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Arugula Salad
      $125.00
    • Chicken Milanaise 4-5

      Horseradish Aioli, Parmigiano, Mixed Green Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette
      $125.00
    • Chicken Picatta 4-5

      Artichokes, Capers, Lemon, White Wine
      $135.00
    • Chhicken Marsala 4-5

      Wild Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Marsala Wine, Splash Cream
      $135.00
    • Breadpudding 4-5

      Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
      $42.00
    • Bomboloni 4-5

      Italian Doughnuts, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate Sauce, 15pcs
      $40.00
    • Brussels Sprouts 4-5

      Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Sriracha Aoili
      $60.00
    • Fingerling Potyato 4-5

      Parmigiana, Parsley, Olive Oil
      $40.00
    • Sauteed Kale, Mushrooms 4-5

      Mushrooms, Kale, Preserved Lemon
      $40.00
    • Meatballs 4-5

      Marinara, Basil, Parmigiana
      $75.00
    • Pasta Party

      Choose 1 Salad, 2 Pasta, 1 Dessert
      $135.00
    • 1 PT Pesto

      $15.00
    • 1 QT Pesto

      $25.00
    • 1 PT Vodka Sauce

      $15.00
    • 1 QT Vodka Sauce

      $25.00
    • 1 PT Marinara

      $15.00
    • 1 QT Marinara

      $25.00

    Burrata

    $24.00

    Blistered cherry tomato, pickled fennel, pistachio, crostini bread, balsamic reduction

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    All hours
    Sunday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Rated as one of the Best Italian Restaurants 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.

    Location

    698 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502

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