Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Chestnut Ridge

The food is excellent and the ambience is chic and modern. Highly recommend as an upscale upper west side restaurant, not far from Lincoln Center. They were very good about getting us out in time for our performance.

I had early dinner with my family (cousin and 2 children)as it was their 1st visit at Carmine's. I ordered up a bunch of food and appetizers. They loved everything and I kept reminding them that portions are family sized. They ended up eating too much of the appetizers and 1 was too full for the main courses (LOL) They loved everything including dessert. I was happy and so were they. It was a wonderful experience as waitstaff was excellent, everything was excellent. Will return again.

My husband and I dined for the first time last night. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was very good and the portions were large. The focaccia and pesto given to all the tables was delicious and a pleasant surprise. I would like recipes for both! We will definitely return for another good meal!

This is our favorite spot in Ridgewood and never disappoints. Great food and drinks, very cool ambiance, especially the bar but no bad seats in the house. The fish dishes are always delicious and have inventive preparations and the chicken parm and pasta are delectable. J had the fish special herb-crusted cod and it was really good. The farm salad and calamari were a terrific start. Our server, Sam, was excellent, and hosts are always attentive.

The appetizers were delicious and the fish special was perfectly prepared (sorry, I don't remember the name. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive.