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Isabella's Italian Bistro
Isabella's Italian Bistro and Brick Oven Pizza, offers authentic Italian regional and home style cuisine and menu selections with a relaxed, comfortable setting and professional attentive service.
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(26)
- fit for foodies(13)
- good for groups(13)
- special occasion(13)
- notable wine list(11)
- romantic(10)
Isabella's Italian Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great time. The food and service was outstanding."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Owner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was the real deal Italian Restaurant. The owner dealt with all of the customers and the waite staff was on top of his every move.
We LOVED this dining esperience."
We LOVED this dining esperience."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 3 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
nice menu, not great delivery
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My sister had taken a pizza making class at Isabella's and we were really excited to try the pizza. We went last Sunday evening and there no pizzas available. The rest of the menu was highly priced for very average Italian food. We ordered mussels for a starter and about 1 quarter of them did not open during cooking so we did not eat them. My linguine con vongole came about 10 minutes after the other main courses and the waiter had told me that the clams were harder to cook. Hmmmm. We won't be running back to Isabella's."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love them!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"These folks were great. They remembered that I was coming w my mom in a wheelchair and took care to reserve a table with easy access.
The waitstaff was charming and the food fantastic! (although the rack of lamb special did feel a little overpriced.
Either way, I would definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 5 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Isabella's pretty but noisy
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great spot for pre- theater dinner before the 8pm Music Hall concert. We had a reservation at 6:30pm and although they sat us right away we were crammed at a very small table right in front of the door to the restaurant. When we requested a better table they explained they were booked.The food was pricey but good,not great."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the service was extremely slow and the food was dissapointing. the veal chop is a small, thin chop. not what you expect at an Italian restaurant. the penne vodka had a funny taste and the tilapia was very bland. the ambience, while in no way compensating for the food and the service, was quite nice."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 7 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Outstanding. First time in area .... Won't be the last."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
birthday lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"took my wife for a romantic birthday lunch - nice quiet romantic ambience with great service and delicious food. All expectations were fulfilled and they were easily accommodated our stroller with our 3 month old sleeping baby.
great eggplant parm and seafood pasta dishes.
thank you isabellas!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food very good, service very good and we always walk away having enjoyed the evening. We often bring out of towners with us and local friends. Very dependable."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food and Friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Super location, impressive wine list and menu selections. Very friendly service, but a little noisy during peak dinner hours."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to Isabella's and we were extremely satisfied. My husband and I took our 2 children and the dinner was absolutely delicious. From the appetizers to dessert, we left their knowing this wouldn't be our last visit.The service was great, staff was friendly and attentive... and the FOOD WAS DELICIOUS.thank you Isabella's!!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very good atmosphere. Very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good atmosphere. Very good food and service hut portions are small and price is too expensive for what you get."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 13 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place was noisy, and the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The place was noisy, and the waiter distracted. It took a long time to get our food, and it was cold. Saturday night is probably not the best time to test a restaurant."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
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Review 14 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best on Main Street
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you're going to the Tarrytown Music Hall, by all means, make this your first stop for a pre-theater dinner. You will not be disappointed. In every regard, Isabella's is a superior dining experience. Simply stated, the food is wonderful. There are many choices and each is superb. The service is consistent and precise. The staff is amiable and responsive. The tables are relatively spacious, so you do not feel cramped. The noise is at a level that I would call 'conversational'. There are other dining options along Main Street but, in my view, Isabella's is the best. Even if you're not going to the Music Hall, Isabella's is definitely a worthwhile stop. Make the effort and go - you'll enjoy Italian cuisine at its finest at Isabella's."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very quiet on a Saturday at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very quiet on a Saturday at noon. Varied Menu with good selection of specials.. Worth another visit."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 16 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went with group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great menu, amazing specials, service was impeccable, what else can you ask for? Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service & food in a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service & food in a casual neighborhood type atmosphere"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our initial impression was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our initial impression was quite good, including the ambience of the restaurant and a great looking menue. The appetizers were quite good,too BUT
- the bread provided was a bit stale, seemed like it had been sitting out for a while
- the various dishes (we were a party of six) we OK but not wonderful
- the restaurant wasn't very full but the wait staff didn't seem to remember who had what and a 2nd glass of wine one of us ordered was never delivered. We weren't charged for it but the person who ordered it DID want it.
- overall, for about $55/person, we weren't impressed and won't be going back to Isabella's"
- the bread provided was a bit stale, seemed like it had been sitting out for a while
- the various dishes (we were a party of six) we OK but not wonderful
- the restaurant wasn't very full but the wait staff didn't seem to remember who had what and a 2nd glass of wine one of us ordered was never delivered. We weren't charged for it but the person who ordered it DID want it.
- overall, for about $55/person, we weren't impressed and won't be going back to Isabella's"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
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Review 19 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A Poor performance
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was very disappointed by my last trip to this restaurant. Having been there many times before and finding it always consistently good, we recommended this restaurant to our friends to meet at before a show we were attending up the street at the Tarrytown Music Hall Theater. We arrived, a party of six at 6:15 for our reservation and were immediately seated. we believed that this afforded us enough time to adequately eat, enjoy our dinner and then make the three minute walk up the block for our 8:00PM show.
Unfortunately, the service was slow, the food was extremely slow in coming out of the kitchen (ordered our food at 6:35PM, entrees were placed on the table at 7:30). Food was not great either. All in all, not good!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2004
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Review 20 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A niggt in Tarryti
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Isabella's was an excellent choice. A wonderful way to start off our evening in Tarrytown. Dinner was excellent and the service was prompt. Our waiters Italian made our dining experience even more special."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
food was just OK and the service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was just OK and the service was horrible. I understand that the place was busy, everyone was going to the show at 8pm. Therefore, the place was busy all at the same time. the waiter we had was very rude....which reflected in his tip....I couldn't believe the way we were treated. There is no excuse to be treated like that when we are spending over $100 for a party of two."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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Review 22 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Restaurant didn't have our
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Restaurant didn't have our reservations"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Review 23 for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It seemed overpriced. We knew
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It seemed overpriced. We knew the menu prices ahead of time, but we expected higher quality food. It was fine, but nothing special. Also the size of the "special" portions was quite small. The desserts were the best part of the meal."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Isabella's Italian Bistro
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate