From Scratch

The dishes we ordered were good. The grilled octopus was great, potato soup (Chef's Choice Soup) was delicious and hearty, the carbonara tartufata was delicious although I'm used to a more creamy carbonara sauce which is my favorite. The special of the day - short ribs was on the salty side but flavorful. Ambiance is as expected for a tiny place in Ridgewood. We sat right by the tiny kitchen along the hallway which is fine as but nothing much to look at so there is really not much of an ambiance. There is a big counter in the middle of the restaurant that accommodates a small bar area. I don't think it's necessary. But most importantly, the service was great! I have read some of the unfavorable comments but this time, it was a positive experience for us so no complaints here. I hope they can sustain. I have recommended to my friends and family and we will sure come back. Date: 2/20/2021

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a hidden gem in the cute town of Ridgewood! This small Italian restaurant is full of charm and heart. The pasta was made completely from scratch and tasted incredible—rich, authentic Italian flavors in every bite, clearly prepared with so much love and care. The dessert was absolutely out of this world and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and a truly memorable experience. Great service. Can’t wait to come back!

Very cozy , family-owned Italian restaurant . Small place, so reservations are recommended. Our server Nikita was very friendly and helpful. Loved that they make fresh pesto to order and even grow their own basil.

This is our favorite restaurant! The food is authentic Italian, and every dish delicious. The staff and owners are really friendly, making every visit a great experience. It’s a small, cozy place, and it’s BYOB, so don’t forget to bring your favorite drink. Make sure to call ahead and get a reservation, since it can fill up quickly. They also offer cooking classes, and I totally recommend trying one. Claudia is passionate about sharing her recipes, and she takes pride in teaching. It’s been over two years since we took the class, and we’re still making and loving those recipes at home. Would definitely recommend it for great food, friendly people, and a fun cooking experience!

Wow, what an absolute amazing dinner. We were greated by Fillipo who was getting out table prepared for 6. Upon sitting Valentina gave us the daily specials and we took some time to read the menu and they opened our wine. We decided to order a bunch of appetizers and each an entree. The appetizers were amazing, so fresh and absolutely stunning to look at. The taste of each was even better. The entrees were equally as amazing as the appetizers. The food at From Scratch is so fresh. You won't find fresh pasta like this anywhere in the bergen county area. Give From Scratch a try. You won't want to go anywhere else for authentic Italian food.

Every dish I’ve tried here has been truly delicious, and you can really taste how fresh the ingredients are. It’s become my wife and I’s favorite spot. The staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home. We’ve celebrated Valentine’s Day here and also took a cooking class, and both experiences were unforgettable. I’m really happy we found this hidden gem and look forward to many more visits.

Great place for homemade Italian food. We tried their Carbonara and Veil pasta. It was very delicious. They also have a good selection of dessert. It's BYOB. The servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend to make reservations as it is a small place

Whether it’s going out with friends, on a date or to celebrate a night with family, From Scratch has always exceeded our expectations! If anyone in my life is looking for a dinner recommendation it’s always this spot - along with their Cacio e Pepe and Nutella Pie. You couldn’t go wrong ordering anything from here, and I always enjoy the new specials to change things up. Outside of the food the service is friendly, accommodating and always helpful. The pasta is truly delicious and I always leave happy and full. I look forward to our next visit in the near future!!

My son and his girlfriend told me about this restaurant in ridgewood, new jersey. They gave it great reviews and spoke highly about the fresh pasta. I wish I had the same experience they had. Unfortunately, the dishes I ate, the flavors were bland and underwhelming. I do appreciate the effort they gave.It was just not for me. The eggplantParmesan appetizer was not breaded as i was used too. It seemed slowly cooked and the texture was too soft for me I did have the octopus, but the flavor from the olives and capers were too overpowering. These comments are mainly opinions from my long professional career. The one thing that I did not care for or agree was the cost of pasta being over $29, specially with just tomato sauce. Our industry is charging obscene pricing on pasta dishes, especially ones that do not have high cost ingredients to them. Look, make the pasta great.Keep the ingredients simple and charge pricing?That will keep customers coming back more often than not.

A few friends and I celebrated a birthday dinner here, and overall, we had a great experience! The tables are very close together, which makes the atmosphere quite intimate -- perfect for a cozy night out. We started our evening with the eggplant appetizer. We tried two of the specials: the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, which was absolutely delicious, and the chicken saltimbocca, which was fantastic -- by far the best dish of the night. We also had the cacio e pepe pasta, which unfortunately missed the mark. It was extremely undercooked -- even hard to cut with a butter knife -- so that was a bit disappointing. That said, everything else was wonderful! The desserts were outstanding -- their tartufo is unique and not like others I've had, and the Nutella ricotta pie was my absolute favorite. Very rich, very sweet, and a generous portion. Despite the pasta hiccup, we really enjoyed our meal and would absolutely come back again! Oddly they don't have a cappuccino maker and no regular coffee-just espresso I believe.

Pasta was fresh and al dente. The cacio e pepe was my favorite. Portions are just right. Very solid Italian for the area. It is BYOB which is nice for the wallet. The carbonara was made nicely and didn't feel too heavy like other places. I thought the red sauce pastas were a bit lacking in flavor. Amatriciana didn't have any spice. Pomodoro needed some salt. Romaine salad was small and had too many croutons. Eggplant was delicious. We went during the day so there wasn't much ambiance perse. It is run by a family, and they were attentive. They are very serious about their work and respecting Italian traditions, which is commendable!

We finally made it to this place. While roaming around in Ridgewood when I saw this restaurant, since then I have been excited to try food here. On weekends they do take reservations by phone but on weekdays it's on first come first serve basis. We were seated outside as we did a last minute reservation and it was perfect on a summer evening! To start with, they got some breads and olive oil for the table. We tried quite a different appetizer here - burrata and panzanella - this was breaded salad and it was quite fresh all by with amazing burrata! Upon our server's suggestion for vegetarian option, we ordered Trofie Pesto and Lasagna Cacio Pepe. The Trofie Pesto had a nice basil flavor, not overpowering. We eat less salt generally but felt this dish could use some more salt for all the flavors to enhance. Absolutely loved the Lasagna Cacio Pepe - nice twist to the OG Cacio Pepe in the form of lasagna. The end our dinner we ordered Tiramisu and OMG it was heavenly!!! It was just the perfect tiramisu. I liked the strong coffee flavor to it. It was topped with some dark chocolate which was perfect as well. I would definitely come back here just to have that tiramisu. At the end our server got butter cookies which was spectacular. I wish I could gorge on some more of those cookies. They were absolutely spectacular and this is coming from a person who doesn't enjoy cookies, hahaha! Btw this is a BYOB place.

Went to From Scratch for dinner. The staff were incredibly friendly throughout. Small things such as asking if we preferred seating closer to the AC system did not go unnoticed! Started off with complementary bread which was solid. I had the carbonara trufata, which was sooooo good. I am not a big fan of carbonara, but do love truffle, so I was curious to try this, and I am so happy I did. The combination of the pasta and guanciale is top tier. The taste of the carbonara is very subtle while the truffle was more prominent which was great for me. Hint of black pepper too was also noticed. My only slight complaint is this incredible pasta could have been even better if it came out steaming hot or just hot, rather than slightly warmer than room temperature. I also had the tortalini stuffed with shrimp that was also very tasty. The food also came out very quick which was a huge plus. I will definitely be back!

A must go! WOW color me impressed. Everything is (surprise) made from scratch and perfectly done. Warm ambiance and lovely service. What I tried: The olive bread is from Balthazar and with the evoo was so good! Apps: --tuna tartare - super fresh! Loved the Parmesan twill with it. --Meatballs - yum! Served on top of these creamy cheese sauce so good The special was a melt in your mouth short rib. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. Dessert - my new favorite!! Holy moly the warm Nutella pie melts in your mouth and is the essence of hazelnut and chocolate with a crispy crunch on top and buttery cookie bottom. Absolute perfection!! I will come back to get a whole pie for the holidays! Loved the complimentary butter cookies along with my espresso was delicious. 100/10!

Food here is outstanding and you will not be disappointed with anything you order. The staff is friendly and attentive. The open kitchen area allows you to watch them prepare your meal. We ordered the eggplant appetizer; gnocchi and chicken special for dinner; and tartufo gelato and tiramisu for dessert. It's a very small space, so reservations are necessary-especially on the weekends. I highly recommend coming here!

I came to From Scratch years ago, like before COVID. I actually forgot about it until a friend and I were planning to go out to dinner and decided to go there. We called the day of and made an early reservation. When we arrived around 5:30 we were the only ones there, but when we left it was slammed. I suggest a reservation. It is also BYOB. They give you fresh bread with olive oil to start. For an appetizer, we split a salad that had a great dill dressing on it. For entrees, we both had pasta which was so fresh and homemade.

This place is unbelievable in the best way! I have eaten at hundreds of Italian restaurants in the US, and spent two weeks in Italy many years ago. No place in the US is as good as true Italian, until this place. This is authentically Italian in the best way. The food is all fresh, farm to table. My salad tasted like it was from Chez Panisse, which is famous for its salads. The pasta was freshly made; the tiramisu was the best I've had outside of Italy, and better than many in Italy, which I've never said in the US anywhere. The staff was delightful and helpful. The head chef is truly Italian and knows what she is doing!, Elisa and Aydon were both fantastic servers. Give both of them a bonus! The ambiance was great, with beautiful lighting and decor. Great for a romantic date or, as I was doing, dinner with a life long friend. I live 3,000 miles away and might make a trip back here sooner just to visit this place. Everyone should come here, you will not regret it!

My wife and I recently celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at From Scratch, coinciding with the restaurant's 10th anniversary, and it was an unforgettable evening that exceeded every expectation. From the moment we stepped into the warm, inviting space, the staff made us feel like honored guests, with a special nod to the milestone celebrations--both ours and theirs. The atmosphere buzzed with a joyful energy, perfectly balancing sophistication and comfort, as if the restaurant itself was toasting a decade of culinary excellence. The four-course tasting menu was a masterclass in flavor and creativity, each dish showcasing the kitchen's dedication to crafting everything from scratch. I began with the beef tartare, a delicate yet bold starter. It set the tone for what was to come: precision and passion in every bite. My wife got the eggplant caponata for her first course, a vibrant dish that was both rustic and refined. It was a testament to how From Scratch elevates humble ingredients into something extraordinary. The handmade raviolis were an absolute highlight, each delicate parcel bursting with a silky ricotta filling. The pasta was so tender it practically melted, a labor of love that spoke to the restaurant's name and ethos. We couldn't stop raving about the texture--perfectly al dente, yet impossibly light. The mint added a hint of freshness to the dish, that I was originally hesitant about, but I'm happy I gave it a go! For the main courses, my wife got the lamb. Perfectly cooked to a rosy pink, it was fall-apart tender, and had a perfect crust on the outside. The dish was hearty yet elegant. Equally stunning were the scallops, seared to golden perfection with a buttery, caramelized crust. They sat around a small bed of caviar with purple mashed potatoes. Each bite was a harmonious balance of sea and earth. The meal concluded with a ricotta dessert that was nothing short of divine. The creamy, cloud-like ricotta mousse was paired with a coulis with ginger dough crumbs. It was the perfect sweet note to end the evening, light yet indulgent, with flavors that lingered long after the last spoonful. From Scratch isn't just a restaurant; it's a celebration of craft, community, and unforgettable moments. For our anniversary, we couldn't have chosen a better place to mark the occasion, and we're already looking forward to returning to see what the next decade brings for this culinary gem. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a dining experience that's as heartfelt as it is delicious!

Delicious Italian food made, quite literally, "from scratch" (by an Italian couple that came from Italy maybe a decade ago). We started with a simple but very fresh and well-prepared salad, plus the eggplant parmigiana--different from the usual, subtle and soft, not fried to kingdom come. Then we both had excellent pastas--the cacio e pepe lasagna for my husband, the mushroom gnocchi for me--and finished with the scrumptious Nutella tart. Service was smooth (thanks Dmitry), and even though the food is prepared to order, it did not take forever. We will be back! (Note: the place is tiny, so you really do need a reservation.)

The resturant had a very nice ambiance which was calm and quiet and very comfortable. Service was excellent. Pleasant wait staff who were attentive and were quite professional. The food was amayzing. Hand made pasta and wonderful sauces. I had the tortellini, which was the best I ever had. I was disappointed in the portion size for the money. 10+ regular sized tortellini for over $30+ ( like $3 a tortelini). It was an appetizer portion. Like I said the food was amayzing but very pricey for what you get. I know it is in an upscale neighborhood, but over priced. It was $220 for 4 pasta dishes an 2 salads. BYOB so you couldn't blame it on drinks. The highest quality but cheaped out on the portions.

Looking for super fresh authentic Italian food? Then this is the place. Small & cozy. Staff very friendly I went with the rigatoni carbonara. Excellent

This place is an absolute gem. I came here on a Thursday night with 2 other friends and the place was packed! Definitely get a reservation or expect a wait. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful for recommendations on which plates are easier to share. Only wish they were a bit more diligent in keeping our water cups full- I drink a lot of water! The food was exceptional. My friends and I shared everything family style: - Burrata App: the burrata was creamy and fresh. And the panzanella was an excellent addition of tomato and bread. The bread still had a crunch which surprised us- clearly the panzanella is made on order! - Meatballs: my biggest complaint with meatball apps anywhere is that they tend to be on the smaller side and don't last long. These were no exception, but they were worth it! The cacio e pepe sauce complimented the flavor so well- I could eat an entire bowl of these - Eggplant Parm: so well made. The crunchy top added a nice extra texture. And the sauce both added a visually appealing component while providing even more depth to the flavor. So good. - Cacio e Pepe lasagna: Wow. Wow. Wow. I've never had anything like this. Truly a dish unique to From Scratch and a must-order when here. The creamy flavors and textures are balanced with the bite and crunch of the al-dente pasta and toasted top. - Rigatoni Carbonara: I knew I'd like this dish because I like carbonara. But man did this exceed expectations. The truffle flavor really adds another layer to the dish and makes you immediately look forward to the next bite. And that thick bacon is everything. Easily one of my favorite NJ restaurants to date. Will absolutely be back.

Amazing, authentic Italian cuisine. Friendly staff, charming space although a challenge for larger groups. A must stop. Will be returning.

Ii gad a lovely dinner experience at From Scratch. The place is fairly small but I guess that is expected for somewhere that makes the food fresh. We had made a reservation (highly recommend) and they were holding our table. The menu is very small but everything on the menu is *chefs kiss.* We had started with the Tagliere Formaggi which was a cheese platter with Italian cheeses, fruit, and jams. Omg it was amazing! The combination of everything was great together. We also had the Panzanella with burrata. The burrata was so fresh. For an entree i had selected the lasagna cacio & pepe. Loved the creaminess of the cheese and the pasta tasted sooo fresh!! I had tasted my sister's entree which was the Carbonara rigatoni-- the carbonara sauce was so good and the guanciale ugh no words just delish!! We were so stuffed from dinner that we didn't get any dessert but they did give us some freshly baked heart shaped shortbread cookies. It was a nice way to end the meal. Overall it was a great dinner!! Everything we had tasted great. The servers were extremely nice and gave us really good recommendations! I will definitely be back! The restaurant is located in the downtown area of Ridgewood so mostly metered street parking and there is a parking garage nearby-- so plenty of parking options.

Best around! Their Nutella pie is a must if you are in town! Friendly service and amazing food everything I stop in.

Cute little restaurant in Ridgewood. I had this on my list to try for awhile and so glad that I did. Went for lunch and the waitstaff was so personable. They don't have an extensive menu which I found to be great because each dish is done to perfection that you don't need to have a lot to choose from. I had the Liguire (pasta with pesto, potatoes, green beans) and my friend had the ravioli in walnut sauce. We both loved what we had and was so full that we couldn't order the dessert. Will need to go back and try the tiramisu next time!

Completely over-priced and bland food. $20+ for a ravioli dish with only five pieces of ravioli that tasted like store bought ravioli and pasta sauce. Would not recommend this place. Better off making pasta at home

Came to From Scratch from out of town and had seen this place as recommended by Instagram. At first all seems well and Restaurant is very small and has the local feel to it , no complaints with the ambiance. My first impression was good, they gave some warm bread to start that was really good and warm.. but that was the only good thing. 1) I got the meatballs as an appetizer, they were pretty small and had very little flavor. I was disappointed but stayed optimistic... will get back to this later. 2) We ordered two types of pastas and they were both chewy and very inconsistent, was disappointed in this greatly advertised home made pasta. Now what i noticed was, that the main chief was not cooking and had some other chiefs preparing the dishes... i noticed they were grabbing pre portioned tin foils and quickly "heating them up". I looked more into the kitchen and noticed them using the microwave a lot. For certain i saw meatballs and lasagna plates go in that microwave. Very disappointing to see.

Cozy place nice service. We tried the fennel salad, carbonara and lasagna. Salad was excellent. Both pasta dishes were too salty.

Its a very cozy and cute spot! Recommend having reservations as there are limited tables. The name speaks for itself in terms of authenticity of their Italian pasta dishes. Do note they indicate which dishes use pasta that are homemade so those would be made from scratch. For appetizer we ordered the foccacia di recco without the speck. This was a warm deliciousness with thin crispy bread with cheese topped with salad and balsamic. For entrees we ordered raviolacci ai funghi porcini e trafuco and fettuccine pomodoro e basilico. Both tasted fresh, yummy and authentic but we wished the fettuccine had little spice to it like an arribata. For dessert we had the claudie's must which was a ricotta nutella pie. We personally didn't love it but it has crunchy crust with nutella with some jam on side. Also, it is byob! They give you two butter biscuits at the end when your paying the bill. It was a nice surprise and they were delicious. The service was great and waiter was helpful with recommendations. It very family owned feel. You can see part of kitchen where they are cooking some of the meals.

This place is excellent. My family is from Italy (Matera & Rome) and we have been fortunate to visit many times. From Scratch is authentic Italian cuisine- I find it most like the Roman restaurants we have frequented. We have been a few times and our favorites include the focaccia, scarpetta, carbonara, eggplant parm, and gricia rigatoni. Oh and the Nutella pie.... So good. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side which makes sense since everything is fresh and homemade. I recommend making a reservation in advance. Continue the great work, chef!

I've been wanting to try out From Scratch for a very long time and was excited when I got a reservation at 8pm. We arrived on time and ordered all our food at once since we were hungry. We started off with the focaccia and for entrees each had a pasta: cacio e Pepe and carbona pasta. The food was extremely delicious, usually I have leftovers but we both cleaned our plates. The issue I had is the appetizer came at 8:30p and our entree came at 8:59p. They close at 9pm. Of course we are going to need time to eat our dinner. The owner here was SO RUDE because he wanted to go home, even though it wasn't our fault our meal came a whole hour after ordering. He kept telling the server to hand us our check / speed up the process, he sat at the empty table next to us, and was just trying to get us to hurry up and leave. It's one thing to have amazing food but to treat your guests rudely instead of kindly letting us know that we need to leave is a problem on poor management. This would have been a place I would have shared with my family and friends and even come back to, but there are other places with the same quality of food and kinder management that I will take my business to.

I was actually very excited to finally try this place. It was just ok. Prices are ok, the meatball appetizer was decent, the eggplant was good. They don't allow you to get food how you like it - asked to thoroughly cook the pork cheek, cook the pasta one minute past el dente, asked for a different pasta when he said they couldn't cook it past al dente, they said no. No salt allowed at table, which isn't my preference on how to eat. And I eat my steak MR before you come for me ;) But the pasta was just ok, the sauce was decent, but I had to really chew my pasta which kind of ruined it while my pork cheek was very undercooked. (Think all white part of bacon slightly warmed) Service was ok - not good or bad, but food took a while and they said it's because there were tons of takeout orders. No rush to go back, but they had a lot of takeout orders, so maybe you'll like it.

I got the lasagna and it was very good. The sides were crispy which was interesting and the cheese was so good and melted. I heard the cacio e pepe wasn't that good but I'm not a cacio e pepe girl either. It's pretty small inside. I came for lunch and all the tables were filled. The owner is from Italy.

I was very excited to try them based on all the good reviews. Ordered lasagna, panzanella salad with burrata and tiramisu. Came to $59 and with uber eats delivery fees and tip- well over $70. I was shocked at the portion sizes - the lasagna was small and they didn't include any side bread or side salad like other Italian restaurants do, and no utensils were included even though I requested them. The panzanella salad was meh, and the bread pieces in the salad were soggier than they should have been. The tiramisu was good. Everything is way too expensive for what they give. I was underwhelmed at the presentation too.

What a great meal! A quaint atmosphere where each serving was delicious, made from scratch to perfection! Everyone ordered something different and no one was disappointed. Everyone left delighted!

I was very excited to try an authentic Italian place right in Ridgewood! My friends and I were lucky to get a reservation the same day that we called. They do require you to put down a credit card in the event of a no-show. You can tell that the owners and everyone who works there is straight from Italy and the authenticity shines in their dishes. I was disappointed in the food, though. Maybe my expectations were too high but my Amatriciana was dry. We also had pistacchio gelato, which was imported from Italy, but that fell a little flat for me too. I would give this place another chance on the event we caught them on an off night.

Absolutely amazing. Ordered the basil pesto pasta dish with green beans and potatoes. Couldn't stop eating it. Wanted to lick the bowl. The bread and olive oil on the table was fabulous. The eggplant parm appetizer which was big enough for an entree, was excellent. Going back there for round 3!

Excellent pasta dishes! Been there twice and a third visit is already in the books! There's room for improved service.

My parents have been absolutely obsessed with this place and Claudia for a while, so I was excited to finally try it last night. The space is very small, so a reservation in advance is a must! We were seated at a small indoor table and the ambiance was very cozy - you can tell this is a true family-run small business. It's also BYOB like most restaurants in Ridgewood, so we brought our own bottle of wine. For starters, we ordered the Bresaola (absolutely delicious) and Apple Salad (surprisingly few apples). We really wanted to try the Melanzana Ripiena, but unfortunately it was sold out. For our entrees, all three of us decided to get the homemade pasta. I chose the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, my mother got the Fusilloni Al Tonno, and my father got the Liguria. I recommend ordering the pasta as quickly as possible, because it takes a while to make (worth the wait though). All of the pasta was amazing and cooked perfectly al dente. Out of the three dishes, I liked the Cacio e Pepe the best - so rich! We couldn't skip dessert here (and you shouldn't either), so we ordered the Ricotta and Nutella Pie and Millefoglie to share. Both were incredible, but the Ricotta and Nutella Pie was my favorite item of the entire meal. Overall, From Scratch is fantastic for dinner - will return!

Local pasta spot that will have you thinking you're in Rome! Food: I personally had the Tonnarelli Cacio e pepe and my wife had the Bucatini carbonara with tuffle cream. I have to say this was top 3 pastas I've ever had. It was so delicious, granted I've never been to Italy, but I'd imagine every restaurant to taste like this. The pasta was so fresh and delicious - cooked perfectly al dente. It was an explosion of delicious cheese that will leave you wanting more and more. I was very impressed with everything. Service: When i called to make a reservation for that evening the gentleman on the phone was very polite and got me a table with no issues. Our server was great and extremely helpful. He helped my wife pick out her meal (which she was very happy with). After our meal the waiter brought some home-made butter cookies which was such a nice touch after dinner. The food came out quick, everyone was so nice, it was all you could ask for. Atmosphere: The place is small and intimate - maybe only 15 tables or so. Everything is very clean and the kitchen is somewhat "open" so its cool to be able to see your food being prepped. Really nice spot though that is modern, and clean. I cannot comment on the bathroom as i did not use it. Overall, this place was awesome and definitely lives up to the hype. I am easy to impress but i feel if you come here for pasta you will be pleasantly surprised how much of a difference hand-made pasta tastes and the level of quality they are serving here. I will definitely be back!

A wonderful restaurant for great pasta! Fresh and different. Cute restaurant with a friendly and attentive staff, Good desserts, too, if you have room!

All the tables were empty, but she decided she would not seat people for lunch. I saw no notes on the door or posts online. It was disappointing as we were concerned about a change in food quality after the pandemic. We felt the best time to visit was during lunch, based on a response to another Yelper from the owner, "Sometimes it happens when the kitchen is overwhelming on Friday or Saturday that some dishes couldn't be perfect as we want". Upon closer inspection of some of the reviews, it might be for the best that we weren't seated. The younger people here seemed like they might be able to improve things one day. I wish them all the very best. Perhaps I'll try again in a few years. Edit: in response to this from the owner response from Claudia R: "Dear Mr. K, I am sorry but I am extremely confused as your review doesn't make much sense. Today I left for Italy and there are no females working at the restaurant as stated in your review " she decided she would not sit for lunch". I truly believe you made a mistake as this review has nothing to do with us." Thank you for responding Chef Claudia R. This was your establishment. It happened 2 months ago in Februrary, the same month as another negative review was posted. I usually do a bit of research before posting an overall negative review. And that's why I decided to give 2 stars instead of 1, as my experience wasn't as bad as some others. If you search for "rude" under your reviews, you will see another negative review from 2 months ago as well. Personally, I chose not to include the word rude, because I consider it a harsh word and we did not find you rude. But it was different enough that I felt other Yelpers should be informed. Perhaps Februrary this was an anomaly, as I see the other reviews that mention rudeness are a bit older. Side note, you misquoted me. I only mention this because you used quotation marks. Personally, I can't get my iPhone to copy text on the Yelp app, so I used my PC to properly quote you. I hope you enjoy Italy Chef Claudia, I don't know enough about Italian food, but I absolutely loved the bistecca alla fiorentina and the ribollita I had in Florence. I wish you the very best for your trip and your business. sk

I went today for lunch with two friends! This restaurant is so wonderful! The meatball appetizer, bread, and burrata was scrumptious! I had a new item On menu! Manicotti stuffed with eggplant, tomatoes ! It was so delicious I was scraping the dish. This Restaurant is so worth the trip from Brooklyn ! Leave room for dessert. I love the owners.

Excellent food; everything is so fresh and tasty. Favorites: Burrata appetizer, Bucatini Carbonara (both with or without truffle) entree. The service is great and the food comes out quickly. Parking is also very easy. FYI - The place is BYOB.

We stopped into the cozy, adorable From Scratch the other night for a small bite. We were lucky enough to grab the last 2-seater table right near the kitchen, where a wife cooked up Italian specialties, while her husband ran the counter and front-of-the-house. The restaurant's name was completely spot-on, as the welcoming dining room and carefully considered meal preparations made it feel like we were visiting someone's home kitchen. We had eaten earlier in the evening, so we just decided to try a few small items, starting with the Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, a special for the evening. The Italian dumplings were available with either a tomato sauce or a walnut and cheese-infused cream, which is what we decided to try. The ravioli were delicate and flavorful, while the sauce was robust and satisfying. It was a terrific dish that should be on the menu all of the time. We also had to get a slice of their Nutella Crumble Cake. The heavenly dessert started with a crisp, buttery tart crust that was topped with layers of creamy ricotta, Nutella, and crispy sugar crumbs. It sure was an addicting dessert, but I was not mad about that! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I need to go back to try other menu items. From Scratch surely was a quaint, family-run hidden gem worth visiting!

Went for lunch and food was good. Ordered a take out order and they suggested it be consumed right away because of the particular dish, which shows their care and awareness for their food and patron. Nice ambiance.

Unbelievable food, wonderful staff!! cozy setting !! I've never been to Italy, but I feld Italy came to me. So authentic!!

Nice interior but small restaurant. I would definitely recommend getting reservations. We went at 5:30 on a Tues. and it was busy. We started with focaccia di recco con speck which was very thin bread filled with stracchino cheese with speck and some greens. Very fresh and hot. Delicious. I had ravioli with alla salsa di noci which is cheese ravioli with a walnut cream sauce. It was very good. My husband had lasagna which has very thin noodles - looks like they are assembled individually and cooked to order. Also, very nice. We also had the ricotta/nutella pie for dessert which is lighter than it looks and has very nice flavor/texture. Overall, a delicious meal.

My husband and I love eating at From Scratch. We were just there to celebrate our anniversary three weeks ago. From Claudia's and her husband's warm welcome to the quality of service and the exquisite tasty food, we fell for its charming environment. The Claudia's must have nutella pie is my all time favorite desert!! It's definietely in our top three favorite in restaurants :))

Let me start off with the only positives: friendly staff, clean kitchen and good ambiance. Unfortunately those are the only positives. My boyfriend and I went with reservations on a date night and they sat us at the last table by the kitchen despite there being several tables up front available (odd). We ordered the meatballs as an app and they were very dry. We had a clear view of the kitchen and saw that they put the meatballs in the microwave (not fresh). We both ordered rigatoni and were extremely disappointed. It was very stale and hard to chew. We both regret not sending it back but we are not confrontational. I did not even get halfway through my plate and my poor boyfriend had to finish it since he felt bad because it's quite pricey. I've gone to plenty of "authentic" Italian restaurants and was excited to try this place but it did not meet expectations. Hope they take this review as constructive criticism.

From Scratch never fails to blow me away. You are welcomed by the owners chef Claudia and her husband Roberto who make you feel like you are truly walking into Italy.. the restaurant is lively and the food is to die for. To start we had the salad which was lightly dressed, refreshing and a great balance of flavors with crispy apples gorgonzola and walnuts. We also got the soup of the day which was pasta e fagioli. The special was chicken saltimbocca and it was hands down the best meal I have ever had. The chicken was crispy and topped with fried sage in a delicious brown sauce. The pastas can't be beat. The cacio e pepe is creamy but not over done, and the fresh trofie was cooked perfectly with an incredibly fresh pesto sauce. For dessert we got the signature nutella pie and the homemade napoleon. You cannot miss the nutella pie!!! It melts in your mouth and I actually dream about it. Overall a great place to come as a family or on a date, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And don't skip dessert!

Let me just say, wow! I ordered the gricia, a pasta dish with cacio e Pepe sauce and guanciale on top and it blew me away! The ambience was quiet and warm, and you felt like you were the only ones there which is great for a date. The service was that of a Michelin star restaurant. They gave us bread and oil in the beginning which was a nice touch. They also went ahead and put flowers on our table which made my date super happy. Overall, I'm very impressed with this place. There are true authentic Italian dishes here and it took me back to when I was in Rome eating cacio e Pepe. Does not compare to these other restaurants that claim they are "authentic Italian." Highly recommend. (Ps all dishes and recipes are homemade by the chef and owner)

I don't usually write reviews for places, good or bad, but I had to leave one for From Scratch. My wife and I had dinner here last week and it was hands down one of the best meals I have had in my life. I have enjoyed a lot of Italian food in my life and this tops it all. The service was great and it was really cool to be able to see into the kitchen and watch the chef at work. I cannot recommend From Scratch enough - we will be going back many, many times and telling everyone who will listen to go.

Sooo delicious - their dishes are truly FROM SCRATCH! You can really taste the difference in the quality of their pasta and sauces. There is an open kitchen where you can see the Chef working hard on each dish. The space itself is small but cozy - definitely need a reservation on busier nights. Also it's BYOB like most of Ridgewood. I had the seasonal item - butternut squash ravioli which was really amazing. The buttery sage sauce really complimented the taste of the sweet squash. My friends also really enjoyed their meal! We had the cheese board to share as app; I wish I could remember the names but they were really yummy served with a spicy honey jam and a fig ginger jam which was delicious. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for authentic Italian food! Next time I hope to try their desserts.

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.

This review is only because of the limited and less vegetarian options on the menu. We went here after having some food at Truly Sichuan, we were not that hungry to order entree for two so we just ordered Pinsa Romano. While the pinsa Romano was fresh and soft and freshly prepared but it was not extraordinary. I felt the marinara sauce on the pinsa margarita was not freshly made but tasted like Ragu's marinara. I couldn't order the pasta as pesto pasta was not on the menu but from some of the pictures posted by other yelpers it felt like it was on the menu. This review is just for the pinsa and not for pasta or anything else on the menu.