Da Giorgio — Restaurant in City of New Rochelle

Da Giorgio’s – A Hidden Gem of Italian Excellence in New Rochelle!

Walking into Da Giorgio in New Rochelle feels like stepping through a portal straight to Southern Italy. Tucked unassumingly in a modest strip mall on Quaker Ridge Road, this small, cozy restaurant immediately wraps you in warmth and old-world charm. It’s intimate — seating just about 45 guests — making it feel like you’ve been personally invited into Chef Giorgio’s own kitchen.

The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish at Da Giorgio’s bursts with authenticity and passion, a direct reflection of Chef Giorgio Giacinto’s Calabrian roots and formal training in Italy. You can taste the dedication to fresh, high-quality ingredients in every bite.

We started our meal with their Stuffed Meatball Calabrese, a hearty masterpiece packed with beef, veal, pork, and oozing with house-made mozzarella. It was rich, tender, and seasoned to perfection. For the pasta course, the Squid Ink Spaghetti with Crab was a showstopper — the handmade pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sweet crab meat married beautifully with the deep, briny flavor of the squid ink. A must-try!

Then came the Rigatoni Da Giorgio, featuring luscious filet mignon cubes bathing in a decadent cognac sauce. The flavors were bold yet refined, and the portion generous without being overwhelming. Specials change daily based on what’s freshest, and judging by the perfection of every plate, I have no doubt you could close your eyes and pick anything off the menu and leave thrilled.

Service at Da Giorgio is equally spectacular. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food they’re serving. You can feel the pride they have in the restaurant — and they’re quick to offer fantastic wine pairings and recommend house favorites.

The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming — candlelit tables, soft Italian music in the background, and an inviting, unpretentious atmosphere that lets the food be the true star of the evening.

In short: Da Giorgio is a must-visit for anyone craving an authentic, soulful Italian dining experience. It’s the kind of restaurant where you savor every bite and start planning your next visit before you even leave the table. Make a reservation — because once you eat here, you’ll understand why it’s become a...

Wow just wow, that’s all I have to say after dining at this establishment. The food literally was honestly one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. My boyfriend and I went very last minute this week to grab a late dinner, and they were able to fit us in. They had great specials that the server read over to us and upon entering, the charming ambience was breathtaking. For reference, we began the meal by sharing the calamari appetizer and a burrata with fruit special (I forgot the exact details.) Both were wonderful and the calamari was cooked to perfection, it did not taste rubbery in any shape or form and was served with a delicious dipping sauce. We also ordered the linguine Vongole and the special which was a linguine dish with shrimp. I had the linguine Vongole and it was wonderful. It was for sure the best pasta I’ve had in awhile and the amount of clams that were plated was honestly astonishing and very tasty. The pieces of garlic throughout the dish was very pleasing also and it wasn’t too oily or anything. My boyfriends dish, the pasta special with shrimp, I didn’t try but he mentioned it was even better than mine that I loved. He told me it also had a nice kick of spice to it. Next time we’ll make sure to stay for dessert! Overall, great experience and we are already planning our next reservation to come back within the next 2 weeks and try other menu items, such as the ricotta toast appetizer. The service was also great and staff was very attentive, kind, and welcoming. We even made small talk before being seated and were checked up on frequently. Charming location and here’s some further tips for those dining at this establishment: -consider ordering one of the specials and feel free to ask the server for assistance/recommendations- they’re willing to help -keep in mind the locations seating is limited and to try to make reservations -there’s a small fee for those using debit/credit, compared to cash -pair your dinner with a glass of wine- I highly recommended the Riesling which went well with the pasta -there’s parking in the strip mall so you can conveniently park...

Where to start.... Sebastian was attentive, informative, and polite. He provided a bit of background on the chef, Georgie, and the restaurant. A few words later and it was discovered we had a mutual friend/family member with the chef, who later came out to say hello and check in on us, and the rest of the tables.

The food was quite exceptional. We had the Eggplant Rollatini, Spicy Calamari, Baked Ricotta and Honey Toast, and Pocco Pazzo to start. All were phenomenal. The Pocco Pazzo was the most surprising dish, while the Baked Riccota and Honey stole the show in my opinion.

Dinner was comprised of Spaccatelli Nero, two soft shell crab over linguini specials, and one Cavatelli with butter poached lobster special. We were surprised with a sample of the Rigatoni Da Giorgioi which was quite delicious.

Dessert included Tiramisu, Vanilla Ice Cream, Toasted Almond Cake, and a Bomboloni. Again, everything was exceptional.

If you're thinking about going, go. You won't regret it. And I can confirm the seafood is sourced from one of the best...