Mambo Italiano in New York

"The environment is a bit warm — if it’s like this in the summer, we’ll probably be sweating buckets. The service is very good. The wine list is a bit pricey — a glass of Italian table wine that sells for $30 a bottle is $14 here. It’s more cost-effective to get a whole bottle if you’re with a group. The dishes are plentiful and come in large portions. The polenta with pork used to come with mushrooms, but not anymore. That said, the flavorful meat is still very satisfying — you really need wine with it, or it’s hard to digest. The mini bread rolls are great; the butter mixed with tomato sauce tastes a bit like Thousand Island dressing. We also asked for olive oil."

"Came to Irvington from Bergen County to check out the pop-up holiday shop on Main Street … we ask the shop owner for some recommendations of places to eat and she recommended this amazing place! Atmosphere is warm and cozy, especially on a rainy day and the food was so fresh and delicious! We split a chopped salad It was perfect and then my friend and I split the orichetta with broccoli Rabe and sausage…. Also delicious! Ana was so friendly and made sure we were happy with our experience…. since the desserts were homemade. We decided to try one…. Rosemary, lemon olive oil cake off the charts! My only regret I left my leftover container behind …. Check this place out !"

"Visiting from Pittsburgh, PA and we loved this place. It’s small and cozy, and you can tell the staff and chef really take so much pride in their food and service and they do a wonderful job. The service was fast, the food was so good and so fresh, you can see the kitchen within the room so you know what you’re getting. Such a cute and well done restaurant! Would definitely return!"

"We had a lovely dinner here celebrating our anniversary! The food was fresh and carefully crafted. The owner was obviously passionate about the menu and took pride in her work. The atmosphere was cozy and warm and they are currently a BYOB, which was nice. The food was generously portioned and delicious. My Bolognese dish was a mix of different flavors and textures with fresh homemade pasta, and ricotta cheese. The tiramisu was light and tasty - comparable to the desserts my husband enjoyed on his travels to Italy. If you’re looking for made to order, authentic Italian food - try this! You won’t be disappointed."

"Love this spot so much! Came here on the way back from Nyack and got a table outside. Delicious homemade pastas made with love. Adored the mushroom-sage-butter homemade tagliatelle the most, though the lasagna was pretty good, very meaty. The desserts are off-the-charts! So tasty and creative. Loved the pavlova with strawberry sorbet and the rich pistachio ice cream. Delicious warm bread basket with sun-dried tomato butter, too. Shoutout to Ana who is so warm and had great recommendations, welcome to us and our dog! We even made friends with another diner at the restaurant and hung out together on the rainy night. Telling everybody about this place."

"We stepped away from the hectic streets of Sleepy Hollow into the peaceful space of Mambo Italiano and what a great choice that was! The bread, the pasta, the dessert; all of it was clearly made with love, and from scratch. It was all so delicious and our waitress was kind and knowledgeable about the food. I would highly recommend stopping by for a very delicious bit of food."

"The other evening, six of us went to Mambo Italiano. The food and service were impeccable. We ordered the tagliatelle, orecchiette, and two of the specials available that evening ( cod and lentil stew). The food was absolutely fantastic. Not one person was disappointed with their choice. Ana was friendly, courteous, knew the menu and the wines very well, and she had a great sense of humor. The setting is non assuming. Not fancy at all. Mambo Italiano is worth trying. It doesn’t disappoint."

"Absolutely fantastic Italian food and service. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, with generous portions and authentic taste. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. A true local gem for quality Italian cuisine, highly recommend and will definitely be back!"