From Scratch

"Absolutely delicious, like being in Rome. This is truly ITALIAN cuisine, not Italian-American food. We started with the Focaccia de Recco con Speck. The Focaccia was warm and chewy with a buttery, sweet finish from the stracchino. It was the perfect match for the rich flavor of the prosciutto. Next was the Lasagna alla Bolognese...there are not words...squisito!! We also had the Rigatoni alla Gricia, and shared an order of the Branzino, both of which were a treat for the mouth and stomach...ottimo! Still, the Lasagna is not to be missed! We finished with the Ricotta and Nutella Pie and the Homemade Apple Tarte, both of which had rich homemade flavors, but with a bit of sophistication...e.g. the layer of lemon custard in the apple tart; unexpected yet the perfect addition. The only thing missing, (and I'm just being picky here) was a bit of lemon rind to accompany the expresso, other than that, this was the perfect meal. BYOB, so splurge on a good super Tuscan and have an amazing dinner."

"The focaccia w speck app was different but excellent, I had the papadelle alla cacciatora, loved it. My wife had the rigatoni alla carbonara, she liked it as well, loves al dente. The dessert topped it off, ricotta and Nutella pie, perfectly balanced. Only complaint was it came out a little slow, but the owner talked to us and apologized, that service attention greatly appreciated. Highly recommended if you love homemade pasta."

"Strabiliante. The best Italian food I have ever had. The chef Claudia is absolutely brilliant. The Lasagna alla Bolognese was perfection, as was the Ricotta and Nutella pie. The service was top notch and the owners are the most wonderful people. It is a nice calm and atmosphere inside the restaurant. In my opinion, it is the best restaurant in Ridgewood and a place that everyone needs to visit."

"Had a fantastic time at From Scratch Ridgewood, all thanks to the culinary magic of Chef Claudia Rovengo! I can't recommend it enough. The lasagna was not only incredibly fresh and tasty but the welcoming ambiance and friendly staff made the experience even more delightful. Definitely a must-try!"

"Attenzione! Freshest pasta I have ever had outside of Italy! Let’s start from the the spotless interiors with open kitchen concept, but let’s face it, the star here is Chef Claudia’s food. This humble, unassuming eatery serves up the most mouthwatering, fresh and transcending Italian dishes, that it sets the bar head and shoulders above the norm. Everything pictured was outstanding! From the focaccia di recca con speck, tonnarelli cacio e pepe and the delicious ricotta Nutella pie, a “Must have” topped off with two heart shortbread cookies from Chef Claudia herself. You could taste in every dish prepared the love and passion put into it. Lastly, the service was warm, genuine and attentive. DO NOT PASS From Scratch up. Note to bring your own wine as only Italian soft drinks are served. Make it next on your list, I know I’ll definitely be back and soon."