Consistently excellent option for elevated pizza and creative Italian. A gem of the area! read more

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Food wasn't horrible, but wasn't great either. They add a 20% gratuity to the bill, even for a party of 2 or 3. Our server was great and I actually would have left more if they hadn't forced the 20%. The amount of the gratuity should be left to the customer based upon quality of service, especially when it's not a large group. They also force you to "ask for a 3% discount" for paying cash. So they're really forcing everyone to pay the credit card fee and hoping those that pay cash don't notice, which is sleazy. read more

Delicious food and great service. Only downside is street parking only in a busy neighborhood. read more

Love the eggplant chips and pizza slices were yummy! 2 of us were sharing the slices so they cut them in 2 without us having to even ask! read more

Polpettina - Eggplant Chips - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

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I didn't like my pizza. It was overly yeasty taste and eating it wasn't enjoyable. Cheese was bitter. Dough tasted like it was made for bread. Overall pizza had no flavor. Like other reviewers said, it's like eating cardboard. read more

Lg Vodka Pizza was delicious. BUT what was out of this world was three of their small plates; - The Garlic "Not" - Crispy Calamari - Eggplant Chips First time having this food, will not be the last time. read more

Sorry Polpettina, you lost a very good customer. One that was with you during Covid we ordered a simple meal tonight. We had to pay three dollars for a piece of bread and we asked for oil. Maybe they gave us an extra 1 ounce of oil and then we got charged that special tax that nobody can explain since when did this happen very disappointed the vegetables were subpar drenched in oil. It tasted like nothing spectacular. Sorry not recommending it going forward probably won't be back. read more

Polpettina - This is the bill of which I'm still shocked over! - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

Came here for lunch. While I waited for my friend to arrive I ordered the cauliflower as I like zatar. It was mushier than I expected but flavor was good. I prefer a crunchy cauliflower. For our main we went with the speck pie paired with white wines. We were told the smaller size was more of a personal pie so we went with the larger size. Pizza was good but very filling so we could only finish half of the pie. For dessert we went with the affogato but had to wait 20 min for the ice cream. They make it in house. It was worth the wait. Service was very good and nice ambiance. Would come back. read more

Polpettina - Speck Pie - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

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Nice, comfortable pizza restaurant with friendly, attentive service. All the pizzas were made fresh and tasted great. Clean place, clean, roomy bathrooms and nice views wherever you are situated. read more

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So happy to come here after they reopened! My aunt and uncle were sweet and took me here to celebrate my (belated) birthday. Of course we had to start with the eggplant chips and the meatballs. He ordered eggplant parm for his entree, she had the chicken (ironclad?) and I had to try the cacio e pepe. Everything was delicious! The waiter overheard it was a birthday so when I ordered a brownie for dessert it came with a candle so naturally I was sung to. It was a great ending to the night :) read more

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Small place. Parking was tough. Pizza was thin and good. Entree portions were tiny and overpriced. Tiny square of eggplant parm served with Nothing was not so good and price too high for such a tiny portion. Fried Calamari was a tiny portion, not served with sauce... desserts were tiny portions, very over priced for what you get. Service was ok... tables are very close together... I will not return. read more

Very good local Italian restaurant. Only been a couple of times, but impressed with the quality of the food. Tried one of the pizzas and it was solid. Went a 2nd time for lunch and tried a few dishes to share (pork belly, brussels sprout, oysters). Everything was good. The service was very friendly. Only minor complaint is that mains were really slow to come out and it wasnt that busy at that time. Look forward to coming back in warn weather to enjoy the outdoor seating. read more

Polpettina - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

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Fantastic restaurant Pizza is really good thin done perfect, egg plant chips with honey to die for and probably the best meatballs around

This owner claims that I took my google review down. However, I did not. My review was taken down because he probably requested for it to be taken down!! I would never take down a review that would be helpful for people. This wasn't about bad food. It's about the ambiance and the culture of this place. Sometimes there's off days on food but as the other reviews indicate the staff doesn't take the time to be kind and is hostile !! read more

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Best brunch place. I frequented Polpettina (both Larchmont and Eastchester locations) while I lived in Westchester, and returned today for brunch with friends. The experience was top-notch as expected. To start, we ordered eggplant chips, naked dough and garlic knot focaccia. The eggplant chips are sliced thin and deep fried (NOT greasy) with honey drizzled and salt sprinkled over top. These are hands-down the best eggplant chips I've ever had. The naked dough dish is essentially a "bread balloon" that comes fresh out of the oven on a wire tray. Each guest can pull apart pieces and dip it into a ricotta dip. Lastly, the garlic knot bread is served like a round loaf, seasoned with crunchy "everything" flakes and a gooey cheese pull. We ordered several cocktails, I.e. French 75 (gin drink), sour cherry Bellinis, Aperol spritz and espresso martinis. Each guest was happy with their choice. For our "entree" we continued with the carbo-load trend and got pizza! We shared the vodka, pepperoni and caciocavallo. The caciocavallo left something to be desired, and that's what I was most excited for. It's a pie with prosciutto, peach jam, burrata, salted pistachio and basil. I personally feel the burrata shouldn't have been melted, rather served in big milky (cold) balls over the peach jam. I requested a side of balsamic to supplement the salty flavor of the cheese and pistachio. I think extra peach or balsamic glaze could have elevated this more. The ambience in the restaurant is perfect, with a "head nod" to New York icons, including a Yankees jersey hanging on the bathroom wall and black and white pictures of subway scenes. Of note, the playlist was perfect including hits from Two Door Cinema Club and Young the Giant. I highly suggest Polpettina if you're in the Westchester area! read more

Polpettina - Garlic "not" dish - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

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First time here and I can guarantee you we will be back. Not only was the food great but the service was too. Katie was absolutely fabulous, she needs a raise!!! read more

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Very good ambiance, food is excellent, just a bit overpriced. People could disagree but that stops me from a 5-star rating. I think it should be 20% cheaper. read more

Ordered 8 pizzas on a Sunday which include several with sausage, several with pepperoni, several with vodka sauce , and the rest with mozzarella and plain pizza sauce. I tried to eat 2 slices of pepperoni. Oh it was crisp alright, just like cardboard. It did taste better than cardboard but not to far off. Could not eat the crust. It was impossible to eat. I was afraid I would chip my teeth if I bit into it. I tried the sausage and did not care for the flavor. ??? I tried a plain pizza. That's it! I won 't go back to their restaurant and their pizza is not what David Portnoy raved about.Sal E New Rochelle read more

So sad to be writing this. We used to love this place- we would come in weekly for years- their service has been on a slow decline but today was the worst. 4:30 pm- completely empty - Was told my young daughter and I couldn't sit at a window table because we were only 2 people, then 20 min later they occupy that table with just 2 people. The place WAS STILL EMPTY! I feel personally discriminated against for being with a child. Then when speaking to the owner he double down . Such a disappointing experience for such a previously loyal patron. Never going back there read more

Polpettina - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

This place gets 5 from me for its original tastes that most of its food has. Always crowded lets you know the food is good. Went here with some friends for drinks and food and everything was amazing. Pics attached don't do it justice because of lighting. (No fault to establishment of course) Been here few times and always left satisfied Great place to go to wether for lunch after school pizza or dinner and drinks read more

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Ordered a salad , was bland . No salt or pepper shoakers on the table, server was no where to be found . Spaghetti meat balls not bad . Check your bill . They got some sneaky Pete going on .... read more

Stay away from this place if you dont want to be ripped off, they give you an entree with nothing else on the plate, they use 4oz glasses so 2 sips of ice tea is $5 refill 2 more sips another $5. They put a charge on your bill to tip the kitchen staff without telling you. They should be closed down by consumer affairs read more

We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and have wanted to try Polpettina for a while. Well we are so happy we did. The food was delicious The atmosphere is casual and the margaritas yummy Katie was our server and she is the best!We will be back! read more

Other than the Pizza this place is disappointing. The server and rude the food poor quality. It was once a great place when it first opened. Now, not sure what happened. The Vibe has changes, its off. Will not go back. read more

This is purely a takeout review. The person who took my order was extremely nice on the phone and let me know my order would take a while (about 45 minutes) since I ordered a grandma pie and those take longer to make. Upon arriving the place inside was packed and there were people waiting for tables, I grabbed both my pies and was in for a delightful experience. The Neapolitan Pie was absolutely incredible. I could eat it everyday. The Grandma pizza was really good too. I can see why it was packed inside. Would definitely return to try more things. read more

Polpettina - Grandma Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

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Came here for lunch and was impressed by how lovely the interior is. The copper ceiling is absolutely beautiful! The hostess and our waitress were lovely and very welcoming. I was with a friend and we hadn't seen each other in a very long time and the waitress was very understanding and gave us plenty of time to chat before we finally looked at the menu. We decided to try the Naked Dough for an appetizer and then shared the Morty Sandwich-I would recommend both! We also wanted to try the Brussel Sprouts...which could have been cooked a little more and had less sauce. Unfortunately, I looked at the reviews after coming here and it would have been nice to know about the additional kitchen charge-like many other reviewers, I tip very well after being in the restaurant business myself so that additional fee - although meager - left a bad taste... read more

Polpettina - Naked Dough... - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

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At MOST a 6 out of 10. Overpriced for small average flavored portions but good service. The signature dishes aren't even ordered by the locals while I was there and that's telling. Seems they know the game of finding value and flavor in the pizzas instead. Good would be the term I use for my overall experience but the food really left me wanting more. Sorry but being honest. The beef meatball was far better than the chicken. The vodka sauce (signature dish) I am sorry to say is lacking in both flavor and serves like an appetizer size. Sneaky billing indeed. Get in the car and go elsewhere. read more

Amazing Sweat Potato Gnocchi and sea food specials tonight. Delectable. So grateful for the great neighborhood hot spot.

Came here yesterday with a group of friends for the first time and we had a wonderful experience. It's a cute and casual Italian restaurant. There was no parking lot, only street parking, but it was easy to find a spot. While waiting my husband and I had a drink at the bar and the bartender was really nice and made excellent cocktails. After my group arrived we got the calamari, truffle fries and eggplant chips as a starter. The eggplant chips were absolutely amazing, I seriously couldn't stop eating them. As an entree we decided to split three different pizzas and some pasta. For the pasta I had them do penne in a vodka sauce Bolognese style and it was outstanding. For Pizza, we wound up ordering the vodka pie, the bolognese pie and the truffle pie. The pies were delicious but I thought they were a little overpriced in my opinion. Overall the service we received was great and I would be happy to return the next time I am in the neighborhood. read more

I only came here because it was an hour wait at Burrata. I hadn't been since they remodeled. The food was excellent. The honey butter lettuce was as if just picked, the artichoke hearts were garlicky and in a pool of tasty white wine sauce, and the clams with orzo were done just right (slightly chewy but tender). The whole chicken scaparielllo (with sausage potatoes and onions) can feed an entire family, and was also cooked to a tenderness that falls off the bone. The tomato basil pasta is basic but flavorful, and the fig pizza is always great. I don't recall their food being this good. I'll be back. read more

I went to polpettina for lunch. I asked for a Coke or pepsi. I got a $6 of gross boylan's sugar cane cola. The ceasar salad was very good. My square slice of "vodka" pizza was just regular pizza with a drizzle of vodka sauce on it and it was cold. I will never go here again. read more

This is a cute, small Italian restaurant that is nice local go-to. You will need to find street parking, which can be tight. We usually go with a smaller group since they don't take reservations. We went with a group of 7 and were lucky to come in right as a larger table was clearing out so we got seated right away. The eggplant chips, naked dough, and calamari were great appetizers to share - we got two of each for the table. The mussels were fantastic - very fresh and the sauce had the right amount of spice. I think they probable would have benefited from a bit more salt. One pie of the grandmas pizza was more than enough for the table, and we went home with leftovers. read more

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The pizza was good. The beer was pretty good (but seriously overpriced at $11. The service was good from the bartenders. It's a shame that management snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. They turned a good experience , into a bad one. Ruined my night I got my bill and noticed a 2.4% "kitchen pay " fee added to the bill. I had already added a 30% tip , so it's not as if I was feeling particularly cheap that night. But a "kitchen fee"? Really? Excuse me for expecting someone to cook my food when I go to a restaurant. I didn't realize that was EXTRA! How tacky can you get ? And, it's not listed on the menu. The bartender couldn't even find it printed. It's pathetic. "we didn't want to raise prices , so we added this fee" ... ummmm, that's raising prices genius. Except , you are doing it deceptively I will not be back. You lost a customer over a $1.10. Nice job. If you decide to eat there , I guess you like being made a fool. You were warned. Have some pride. Oh , by the way , the owner is the chef , so I guess you are paying him extra with this "fee". read more

Polpettina - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

A nice neighborhood spot. The classic pizza was perfectly made with a great crust. The Caesar salad was excellent along with the eggplant chips. The service was on point and professional. We will definitely return. read more

In short, a bit underwhelming I walked in with a few friends for dinner on a Friday night. It was jam packed with people, so that was a good sign. I came here before the renovation and was excited to get the new place out. The look is very modern and dare I say "trendy", but definitely very welcoming and more of an Italian restaurant than a pizzeria. Firstly, the staff is incredibly friendly. Our waiter was super nice and made us feel welcome. We ended up ordering a pizza, a Caesar salad, a few drinks and the ribeye special. The total came out to $240 with tip. The salad came out first and was actually quite nice. Not overly dressed and was definitely a good appetizer. Next came both the pizza and then the steak special immediately followed. The pizza tasted good, but was definitely reheated. I know it's hard to make a pie fresh especially when there are loads of people, so I understand. Finally I tried the steak special. If I'm being honest. It was good, but not mind blowing. A bit tough, but a large 25 oz portion. I will say that the sweet potato mash that came as a side with the steak was phenomenal; definitely the highlight of the meal. There is honestly one issue I have and that's the 2.4% "kitchen pay" surcharge. Once again I find an establishment that sneaks that into their bill. I tip staff extra because I've been in the service industry and tips are necessary, but I can't understand these convenient fees thrown in by businesses which supposedly have nothing to do with tips. I still tipped way above the normal 15% because I respect staff, but unfortunately I can't see myself coming back as I don't appreciate small attempts to nickel and dime patrons under the guise of "kitchen staff". That is literally what tips are for. read more

Cacio e pepe: best cacio pasta in westchester, its heavy on the parmesan in a great way, noodles are thick and aldente, the spices included are so unique and delicious Vodka pie: thin and cruncy pizza in the best way and also doughy, the sauce is delectable, definitely more of a saucy than cheesy but so good Pomodora pasta: what youd expect from a basic red sauce pasta, the basil was yummy, the pasta noodles were very fresh tasting i could feel that they were just made in my mouth Chicken parm sammy: one of the best chicken parm sandwiches ive ever had, been getting it since i was a little girl, top 3 qualities are the fact they use mozz and parm, the sesame bun is so good, the parsley is so good read more

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Awful lunch. Sorry I wasted my money on such a bad lunch. Covid 19 concerns seemed to be ignored. Manager wore no mask. He wasn't receptive when he came to the table unmasked when we voiced our concerns. He was actually making excuses. Pretty sure the restaurant should be shut down until the owner/nanagement take Covid seriously. The arugala salad was fair. The tiny pasta portion was fair. It seems you should only order pizza here. Lesson learned. Although I won't be returning. 3 stars for the hard working waitress. read more

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I pass by this place a lot and it was always crowded. I completely forgot about my previous review until now when I saw it to write this one. I went in alone for lunch and at first I had a male server who was not rude but made it clear he was only going to do the bare minimum. Halfway through, it switched to a female server who was wonderful and made my experience more pleasant. The male server was still around and not on break. I ordered a pizza, but they do not say if it can be finished by 1 person or not. I was able to because it was thin crust and not that big. The pizza arrived very warm, but it cooled down quickly. The wait for the food was not long but the place was not crowded either. They charge a 2.x% kitchen fee which they do not mention in the beginning to see if you agree to it or not. The final bill came out to $42 including the pizza, unmentioned kitchen fee, taxes, and 20% tip. This is a lot for a 1 person meal and this is not an upscale restaurant. I guess this is the new normal because I only eat at fast food places with value menus and only order from their value menu. I am out of touch with sit down dining these days. Overall, you will need to have discretionary income to eat here and consent to a kitchen fee. I can only hope that part of my tip was shared with the female server because she was great. read more

Went here after watching Dave Portnoy's pizza review. He said it was delicious pizza, but I'd say it was average, pretty good but not amazing. The eggplant chips with honey is addictive. Service was pretty good, but again pizza and cacio de Pepe was okay. Overall, I'd say maybe I'd go again. read more

Polpettina - Speck Pie - Pizza Near Me - Eastchester, New York

Always great new food. Friendly. Good drinks. Service was terrific. Great for parties