Scalini Osteria – Italian
Scalini Osteria invites guests into a warm, spirited sanctuary where the comforting aroma of Nonna’s meatballs and savory artichoke soup fills the air. The table becomes a vibrant landscape of shared plates, from golden, crispy Roman-style suppli and creamy burrata in carrozza to tender grilled octopus kissed by the flame. Whether sharing a curated charcuterie board or indulging in the spicy kick of Calabrian chile-glazed wings, diners find themselves immersed in a soulful culinary journey that concludes beautifully with the elegant sweetness of poached pears.
65 Pondfield Road, Bronxville NY 10708 https://scaliniosteria.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, sugar-free, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, detox, aip, carnivore, tlc, raw-food, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its tender dishes and satisfying portions, guests consistently highlight the intimate setting that creates a memorable and cozy dining experience. Reviewers rave about the knowledgeable and accommodating service, noting that the staff’s deep understanding of the menu ensures every visit is seamless and enjoyable.
Menu
- Burrata in Carrozza - $24: arrabiata, basil pesto, grana padana and saba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Steamed Mussels - $24: spicy sausage, fennel, Italian IPA, preserved orange & ciabatta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Charcuterie Board for Two - $28: cured meats and cheeses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Charcuterie Board for One - $18: cured meats and cheeses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Roman style Suppli - $19: smoked mozzarella, ‘nduja, pomodoro and shaved pecorino Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Artichoke Soup - $17: crispy prosciutto and parmigiano fritters Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Octopus - $26: cauliflower puree, fennel, cilantro and guanciale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Calabrian Chile Glazed Wings - $18: blue cheese crema & scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Nonna's Meatballs - $21: stuffed with scamorza with roasted tomato, basil and ciabatta bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Poached Pears - $18: stracciatella, speck, truffle-honey, pistachio & vin cotto Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean
- Aperol & Blood orange Pork Ribs - $23: fennel-pear slaw, sliced almonds and sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Harvest Farro Salad - $16: cauliflower, prosciutto, raisins & aged balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $17: parmesan crisp, citrus-caesar dressing, roasted tomato, focaccia crouton Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Arugula Salad - $15: braised fennel, pears, gorgonzola dolce, walnuts and apple-cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Insalata Mista - $13: Scalini prosecco vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Roasted Beet Carpaccio - $21: stracciatella, grapes, sunchokes, hazelnut, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Scalini Cobb Salad - $22: Mixed greens and traditional cobb toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Bucatini Carbonara - $32: cracked egg, guanciale and pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Squid Ink Spaghetti - $45: clams, calamari, chorizo, fennel, jalapeno, bottarga breadcrumbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Sweet Sausage Lasagna - $33: vodka sauce, porcini crema and shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pumpkin Mezzalune - $33: brown butter & sage, spiced pepitas and crumbled biscotti Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rigatoni Mezze all’Amatriciana - $32: smoked pancetta, onions and pomodoro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veal Scarpariello Ravioli - $33: cherry pepper salsetta, ‘njuda crumbs and Trebbiano glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fettucine - $36: braised oxtail sugo, whipped ricotta and rosemary pangrattato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Abruzzese style Gnocchi - $34: fennel sausage, saffron, wild mushrooms, black truffle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Seared Dry Scallops - $48: pumpkin seed pesto, autumn farrotto & butternut squash puree Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Skin Branzino - $40: leek, pistachio, cranberry cous cous with sun-dried tomato pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Veal Osso Buco - $42: saffron risotto and gremolata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled NY Strip - $48: Barolo wine sauce, wild mushrooms and whipped potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pollo Rollatini - $35: stuffed with porcini, pancetta and fontina with spaghetti alla Gricia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Confit Duck Leg - $43: fig & port reduction, grilled asparagus and potato croquette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cocoa Braised Short Ribs - $42: celery root puree and baby carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon - $36: maple-mustard, radish-apple insalata, brussel sprouts & roasted potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Double Center Cut Pork Chop - $39: vinegar & peppers with apple and goat cheese risotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetariano Panini - $17: seasonal grilled vegetables, basil pesto & goat cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Duomo Panini - $18: grilled chicken, arugula, sun dried tomato, pecorino cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Toscano Panini - $18: prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper coulis, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Focaccia Panini - $18: grilled eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Milanese Panini - $18: crispy chicken, peperoncino, fennel slaw, prosciutto, provolone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Housemade Cannoli w/ Pistachio - $13: Pistachio and sweet ricotta filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Classic Tiramisu - $14: Espresso soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pumpkin Cheesecake - $14: Seasonal pumpkin cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crème brûlée - $13: with mixed berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Chef's Housemade Carrot Cake - $14: Carrot cake with frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Pecan Pie - $13: Nutella and pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gelato or Sorbetti di Stagione - $13: seasonal flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Torta Della Nonna - $14: pignoli custard, vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cacao infused Negroni - $17.5: copalli cacao rum, vermouth, campari, creme de cacao
- Fall Spritz - $17.5: apple cider, prosecco, aperol, cinnamon
- Smokin' Rose - $17.5: mezcal, rose syrup, blood orange, citrus, rosewater, eggwhite foam
- Spicy Pomegranate Margarita - $17.5: jalapeño tequila, lime, elderflower foam
- Spiced Pear Martini - $17.5: vodka, pear, citrus, St.George pear, lemon
- Mission Fig Old Fashioned - $17.5: redemption rye, mission fig syrup, black walnut, fig bitters
- Nonna's Penicillin - $17.5: scotch, ginger, maple, lemon, cynar
- Birrificio del Ducato Via Emilia - $15: Hoppy unfiltered Pilsner, 4.8%
- Almond 22 Torbata - $17: Barley wine with peat smoked whiskey malt and chestnut honey, 8.7%
- Almond 22 Awa - $16: Abruzzo pale ale with sun-dried orange peel, 5.7%
- Baladin Isaac - $14: Wheat beer with coriander, 5%
- Lagunitas IPA - $8: Domestic IPA
- Peroni - $8: Italian Lager
- Adult Brunch Prix Fixe - $38.95: Includes choice of drink, first plate, and second plate
- Child Brunch Prix Fixe - $28.95: Includes choice of drink, first plate, and second plate
Frequently Asked Questions about Scalini Osteria
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Scalini Osteria.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This intimate Italian restaurant is ideal for dates, offering a cozy setting, knowledgeable service, and shareable plates like charcuterie boards.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Scalini Osteria is an Italian restaurant located at 65 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Italian dishes including grilled octopus, veal osso buco, and numerous options catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Scalini Osteria by visiting their official website at https://scaliniosteria.com/ for more information.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include sorbetti, while keto and low-carb choices feature charcuterie boards; gluten-free items include charcuterie, gelato, and sorbetti.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Charcuterie Board for One suits keto and gluten-free diets, while Crème brûlée and Gelato are both vegetarian and gluten-free.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Italian restaurant stands out for its intimate atmosphere, knowledgeable service, and extensive dietary options including keto, gluten-free, and vegan.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a cozy, intimate Italian setting with knowledgeable service and popular dishes like Nonna’s meatballs and grilled octopus.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead focusing on the tender dishes, satisfying portions, and knowledgeable service.