From Scratch

Before writing this review I made sure to go to the restaurant twice in the span of a 3 week period to get this right.(in short…it was that good) Here we go. This is what a dining experience should be. The recipes, ingredients, care, and love could be felt in the cuisine in its entirety. The first experience was a pre-fix menu which I’m not certain is still offered but really hit the ball out of the park so to speak (10 out of 10) but for this experience I’ll reference my most recent visit. My wife and I came to the village of Ridgewood on an ever so busy Saturday night. We entered this very quaint establishment. It’s a beautiful layout, open kitchen design, and immaculately clean. We were sat towards the end of the restaurant and luckily for me next to the kitchen to get a sneak of the magic. Our meal started with arancini siciliani, the Sicilian rice balls. The flavor was very fitting and matched perfectly with the vinaigrette I believe it was placed on. We then ordered the Pinsa Brie with mozzarella and smoked prosciutto…whoa! The texture of the dough, the quality of the mozzarella and dab of balsamic were perfectly placed. Wish I ordered two (but I’ll be back) Our main came and I chose the fettuccine alla bolognese. Interesting thing was I was eyeing the kitchen and (assuming) saw the chef pull the fettuccine right before it arrived on my plate. The flavors were so hearty, seasoned to perfection, and pasta very fresh. It brought me right to a village in Italy. For desserts I had the Nutella crumb cake and it was rich, appropriately flaky, and garnished perfectly on the plate. This has been one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. You can get a sense that the chef, family, and workers are going above and beyond to craft what each diner is eating…and you can taste it in every bite. This is a 5 out of 5 on here and a 10 out of 10 in my book. Looking forward to dining again.

My company hosted a private event at From Scratch and the overall experience was excellent! The food, a five course home-cooked Italian meal, was absolutely delicious. Each course somehow managed to outdo the last. The staff was incredible. We met ahead of time to discuss the menu options and they definitely delivered and exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend the restaurant for both a regular night out or for a private event! You will not leave disappointed! 5 stars all around!

It was very much looking forward to eating Russia here as I heard positive feedback. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. The pizza tasted like glorified frozen pizza and the sauce was quite flavorless although the texture of the pasta was OK. We had a gift certificate and they refused to allow us to put the tip on the gift certificate even though cash was paid for it. This will be the first and last time I dine there as it was nothing special

Claudia is a gem. The food here is to die for and never disappoints. I highly recommend this place to everyone who asks for recommendations in Ridgewood. All of the pasta is wonderful and I can’t wait to go back again. I do miss their pinsa however - I hope one day it can come back because it was also incredible.

This place is amazing! Every piece of pasta was clearly made with care. I didn't want the meal to end. They have special dishes every day. I recommend getting a bunch of food for everyone to share family style. The chef came out and talked to us and personally recommended some dishes which was such a nice and personal touch.