North Star Restaurant

The Inn at Pound Ridge by JeanGeorges

➤ 258 Westchester AvenueNY 10576, POUND RIDGE, United States

Menu • Fish • Cafés • Pizza • Sushi

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"I had a deeply disappointing experience at the Pound Ridge Inn that I feel compelled to share. My sister and I, both new mothers, had decided to have a relaxing evening out to enjoy a drink and a meal by the bar. Given the unpredictable schedules of our babies, we hadn't made reservations, and we hoped to find a welcoming and accommodating atmosphere at this establishment. Unfortunately, our visit last winter left us feeling frustrated and unwelcome. Upon arriving, we were met with our first sign of trouble when the car valet informed us that the restaurant wasn't opening until 4 pm. We understood that, so we left the premises and returned approximately 30 minutes later. After valeting our car, we entered the restaurant, hopeful that our evening would improve. However, our optimism quickly waned as the host staff informed us that they wouldn't be serving dinner for another 15 minutes. We kindly asked if we could sit and wait, explaining that we had already valeted our car and had no place else to go. This is when our evening took a turn for the worse. Another host, a person who clearly didn't understand the concept of hospitality, rudely interjected and scolded us, instructing us to wait outside. We were told that we were not welcome to sit by the bar or even on their couches. The tone and attitude of this person were not just unwelcoming; they were incredibly mean and condescending. We promptly decided to leave, shocked at the blatant lack of hospitality and empathy shown to us. It's disheartening that we were treated with such snobbishness, especially as two new mothers who had hoped to enjoy a relaxing evening at the Pound Ridge Inn. The incident left us with a bad taste in our mouths, figuratively speaking, and we were both taken aback by how poorly we were treated. It's unfortunate to have to write a negative review for an establishment that could have offered us a pleasant experience, but I feel it's important to share our unfortunate encounter. I sincerely hope that the Pound Ridge Inn takes customer service and inclusivity seriously, as no one should be made to feel as unwelcome as we were during our visit. I genuinely hope that our feedback is heard, and the Pound Ridge Inn can take steps to improve their customer service and overall hospitality."

La vista ristorante Italiano

➤ 355 Smith Ridge Rd South Salem, NY 10590, 10590-2309, SOUTH SALEM, United States

Menu • Bars • Fish • Pasta • Venues

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"My family and I have been visiting La Vista since 2020 regularly. They have the best, most innovative, tasty, and FANTASTIC MEALS! People who say the food isn’t good or the service isn’t good need to get their mouths checked because in the over 60times we’ve eaten here NOT ONCE have we ever had a dish we did not enjoy! There’s always something new and I genuinely meanit when I say the food is better than much of what I enjoyed when I visited Italy. La Vista run by a family of genuinely kind,wonderful people, all of whom ACTUALLY care about their customers. They take the time to talk to you, getting to know you andalways showing their appreciation for your visiting their abode. Ingredients are fresh, often grown here, and there definitelyis nothing like it around! Give it a try, check it out, and definitely come by their Sunday brunch- the bottomless mimosas haveREAL champagne and as a brunch connoisseur myself, I can genuinely say La Vista offers the best brunch in the area- don’tbelieve me, try it for yourself! There’s truly no place like La Vista and I’m genuinely proud to have this wonderfulrestaurant in my town! They do such amazing work and deserve only the highest praise."

Di Nardo's

➤ 76 Westchester Ave, 10576, POUND RIDGE, United States

Menu • Cafés • Pizza • Italian • Seafood

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"The food (roast chicken, spaghetti, rigatoni, veal, and sides) was ordinary, the gluten-free pasta overcooked and soggy. Worse, the owner was rude, rigid and belligerent. We were a party of 9 in their so-called formal dining room, a few feet away from their casual dining room. My grandson ordered a gluten-free pizza from the other room, but we were told that they don 't serve their pizzas in the formal dining room, even though the pizzas are on their online menu along with all their other options. We asked why not but she insisted that was their policy and they haven 't changed their policy in over 40 years. When we asked if she would make an exception since my grandson and his father can only eat gluten free she told us that we could all move to the other room but she wouldn 't serve pizza in her formal dining room. Our large party had already been seated and were about to order, and there were no other customers in the room. She refused to let the waiter walk the five extra feet into the formal dining room, so my grandson sat through dinner without food while we all ate. She said we could order his pizza, have it boxed up, and take it home, but he couldn 't eat it in the dining room. And we could leave if we didn 't like her rules. We found her rigidity and rude behavior outrageous. There is nothing formal about their formal dining room except a tablecloth added to the tables. After we ordered, they also informed us that they didn 't have the gluten-free bread on the menu either. This restaurant is not worth your trip, not for the food or the service. There are many finer restaurants in the area. Two waiters apologized for the owner, but it 's still not worth the bother."

Hamachi

➤ 54 Westchester Ave, 10576, POUND RIDGE, United States

Menu • Thai • Asian • Sushi • Chinese

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"I just want to start by saying that I visited this restaurant while visiting from NYC and decided to stop by this hidden gem. The shrimp tempura main dish was absolutely delicious and worth the visit. I would definitely come back just to have this dish again. The sauce that came with it was the perfect complement. The staff were very friendly and if you're looking for authentic cuisine, this is the place to go. They also have a great selection of foreign drinks to choose from. Service was excellent for dining in."

The Kitchen Table

➤ 71 Westchester Ave, 10576, POUND RIDGE, United States

Menu • Cafés • Kitchen • American • North American

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"There are many great reviews about breakfast and lunch (and rightfully so, the bacon egg and cheese on a croissant is a revelation. Might have to order 2. but the Friday night dinner has arguably the best food around. I was surprised to learn that the best meatball parm sandwich i’ve had could indeed from the kitchen table. The ingredients are fresh, the friendliness of the staff is that of true family hospitality, and the coziness of the atmosphere is magazine worthy. Easy to enjoy a bite or a drink here."