Tarry Lodge
“Tarry Lodge is owned by chef Mario Batali and restauranteur Joe Bastianich, if you know anything about these two you'll know that this is an Italian restaurant.”
“Pizzas here are the best, especially the Guanciale, Black Truffles and Sunny Side Egg.”
“I'm now a convert, and Tarry Lodge has the best Naples style pizza in Westchester.”
Tarry Lodge
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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It's a nice looking place in the middle of almost like nowhere haha. The service was great! The pizza was so delicious and so unique. I had the pistachio one and it was phenomenal. I would definitely come back!
The good, the bad, and the buggy. The food is mediocre, the service is terrible. Turn Tarry Lodge into a pizzeria, because the guanciale we ate saved the entire dinner. Mario Batali should be ashamed for being affiliated with this place. Our meal was not worth the $500 we spent. When I go to a restaurant that they are passing off as upscale I expect top notch service. The service were received was inexcusable. I wanted to complain but it was my friend's birthday dinner and he asked me not to. We were seated by the kitchen and there was a waiters station behind us, so it was a very hot and high traffic area.
When we arrived we were missing two people in our party due to a flat tire. The hostess seemed hesitant to seat us. When the two latecomers arrived the rude hostess had the nerve to tell them they need our table by 8pm for another reservation as they wen't upstairs. It's inappropriate to rush someone who is spending money at your establishment. That wouldn't have been a problem if it wasn't taking so long to get our food. When we were seated the table next to us which was already waiting a while. They called a manager and then left without getting any food. That should have been our sign but we stayed nonetheless as our friend really wanted to try the food.
The first round of drinks arrived quickly. They have Moretti on tap. The next round was slower and it took a while before he came back again. It took a long time for our apps to arrive. At this point it was 7pm, our reservation was 5:30. We ordered the pesce mista and the carne mista which include a variety of all the meat and fish appetizers. The crab with piquillos was the best of the fish appetizers and the proscuitto di parma was the best of the meats but I couldn't tell the difference between the di parma and the San Danielle so they were both equally good. The Calamari Messinese was the worst, tough, chewy, and flavorless. Of the meats I liked the mortadella the least, there was nothing wrong with it but I'm just not a big fan.
The guanciale was the star of the meal. That deliciously rich scent of truffles lingered through our second course. One of our late arrivals waited 30 minutes for a glass of chardonnay. I got upset and called a manger. By the time he got to our table she had received it and then he asked if we wanted anything else and we did order another drink which wasn't even comped and it should have been for the wait. By this time it was already 8pm and the hostess came upstairs twice to give us dirty looks. It took two and a half hours to just order the main course. I ordered the salmon with summer caponata. The caponata was good. The salmon was grilled nicely but flavorless. I would love to say the sauce and flavors of the caponata made up for that but there wasn't enough sauce. In terms of size it was only a medium sized salmon for $30. Salmon is really not THAT expensive, not worth it
I go to grab my glass of Moretti and there's a damn bug in it. Disgusting! I told a random waiter and asked him to bring me another glass and guess what? When the bill came that glass wasn't comped either, unbelievable! There was another huge fly circling around our table and that got a little annoying as well.
There's one men's and ladies room on the top floor which is definitely not enough. When I arrived I saw one of the male waiters coming out of the women's room. While the bathroom is clean the staff couldn't be bothered to put the toilet paper on the roll. I also noticed that they have no purse hook on the stall. I really wasn't very enthused with putting my brand new white leather purse on a dirty floor but there was no where else to put it.
As I finished my salmon my friends let me taste their entrees. The spaghetti carbonara wasn't creamy enough. I've been to pizza shops that make it better. The birthday boy also commented that his lamb shank was very tough. The visual appearance of the food was fantastic so I'll give them that. My other friend's who also ordered pizza were enjoying it. None of us were really satisfied to the point where we wanted to stay for dessert or order more drinks so we asked for the bill. As we left there was water splashed all over the stairs which I had nearly slipped on. Luckily I was holding onto the banister. I alerted one of the waiters nearby but he didn't seem to care. With such a large staff you would really think the service would be better. I'm not sure what the problem is behind the scene's here, all I know is the manager really needs to get their business in order. Our waiter seemed like he was doing his best so I don't want to take it out on him but they really need to evaluate what's causing all the issues. I don't think I'll be back, not even for the guanciale unless I take it to go.
This is a huge restaurant in downtown portchester. The area doesn't quite exactly match the caliber of restaurant it is, but they make it work well. The portions are large, the service is excellent and the wine list is superb. If there is a bottle that you enjoyed with your meal, you can walk around corner and pick it up at their own wine store.
They have a small parking lot diagonally across the street but you're better off finding parking on the street if possible. Their pizzas are excellent and they whip up some of the best Eggplant parm that I've ever had. Desserts are to die for.
I always have a good time at the Tarry Lodge, definitely one of those places to go for a special occasion. I've been here a few times over the years and every time I've had a good meal.
Tarry Lodge is owned by chef Mario Batali and restauranteur Joe Bastianich, if you know anything about these two you'll know that this is an Italian restaurant. I love the look and layout of the restaurant; it's separated into two levels and is compartmentalized – I like that aspect because it keeps it intimate and homey.
The food is always a treat. On my most recent visit I started out with the burrata which was paired with grilled asparagus and crostini. The burrata was super creamy and the asparagus were full of flavor. For my main I had the pork chop which sat atop pickled red cabbage and topped with diced apple – the pork chop was juicy and the flavor combinations worked well. For dessert I had the panettone pudding (=O) which came with dulce de leche gelato.
Great service, relaxed yet upscale atmosphere, and bangin food – Tarry Lodge will always be a favorite of mine.
My boyfriend and I went there for his birthday on a Wednesday night around 5:30-6ish. It seemed pretty empty at that time, however the first thing the hostess said to us when offering us a table was that we would only be able to sit for an hour. (We were there longer than an hour and only one other couple came in to sit at a table). This wasn't a problem for us though, so we took a seat. We ordered the Goat Cheese pizza with pistachios and truffle honey and it was so AMAZING that I think it ended up ruining my meal for me!! I ordered the Gnocchi alla Sorrentino and it was okay, nothing too special. My boyfriend got the Orecchiette with spicy sausage and rapini. The place is very pleasant and I thought the waitress was very nice and helpful as well. We definitely plan on going back and trying other menu items!
THIS IS THE PLACE!!
Outstanding food inside a comfy, nice restaurant. From the same group as Del Posto and Casa Mono, yet half the price since not in NYC.
The quality of the food will have you dreaming about it for months to come. The staff is attentive and friendly, willing to help you navigate your selection.
I never order pasta out, but went for the bolognese. So incredibly happy with my choice. Pasta is fresh, sauce is light yet packed with flavor.
My father ordered the black pasta that he drives 1 hour to eat because no one makes it better! Tastes like the sea but not overwhelming.
Must spot in area!!
I came here last weekend for my birthday with family. We were a big party and sat outside on their rooftop, which was beautiful. I was so stoked to try this restaurant and I have to say, I was let down. Service was great, ambiance nice, but the food was good not great. Everything I tasted, pastas, pizza, salad, were all decent. Nothing blew me away. I was especially let down by the pizza. The pizza was maybe a 5/10. I am a bit of a pizza snob and know what makes a pie a good pie. This was not at all. Crust was bland, no crunch. Sauce was also lacking flavor. Also, some of my party said their food was served cold, which was a bummer. Had to send back. I expected more from a Mario Batali restaurant. I will not be rushing back.
My Napoletana trail continues, and this time I head to the MB owned spot, a nice hour drive away from city in upstate NY almost near Greenwich, CT. Though its a pretty big place, make reservations as it was packed with big groups and families on weekends. Got a burrata for an appetizer, really fresh and creamy, hits the spot. The goat cheese in the pizza called out to me, I just could not pass a pie with goat cheese, pistachios, red onion and truffle honey. The crust is thin and crisp. Pie itself sweet and creamy but very flavorful and is a winner in my book. Our other entree was the pumpkin fiore, again very rich and flavorful, one of better raviolis I have had, though would have liked more filling in the ravioli.
Overall, great service and fresh ingredients. The ambiance is not really what I had expected, but overall a great place to dine with friends and family !