Why aren’t more people talking about this place??!!!??
My friends and I went tonight night for dinner and drinks because we saw they had the speakeasy and we love that vibe.
We decided to sit at the bar. Immediately, the bartender, Steven/Stephen, starts telling us about the place and it’s rich history. He was so kind and helpful the whole night. He made sure he connected with us for a great experience.
We ordered espresso martinis, because obviously. They were INCREDIBLE. You can get it with or without Baileys which was nice. We even got decaf espresso. The level of sweetness was just right. The foam was foaming. They were truly a treat. 10/10. I also ordered a Tiramisu martini which came with a lady finger on top. This was a little stronger but still nice and creamy with great foam. 9/10.
The food was absolutely DIVINE. He told us the food is made fresh because they don’t have a freezer..?!?!!? Impressive if true. We started off with the Arancini because they are my religion. Mouthwatering. The rice was perfectly cooked. The crispy outside was amazing. The flavors melded together well. 10/10. I had the Spicy Rigs. It was made with homemade pasta…!!!!!!!!!! I am not a pasta girly but when it’s homemade…consider me a pasta girly. The sauce was smooth and creamy. The tomatoes really came through. I wish the Calabrian chilis poked through a little more for more of a spice. However, the flavors were still balanced. 9/10.
The vibes were immaculate! We got there about 7. A DJ started playing music around 9:30. It turned into a club vibe which was shocking. The music was blaring so it did become hard to hear each other. The music was still good though.
They do have HH Monday - Friday which seems like really great deals on drinks/food.
I would 100000000% come back here and recommend it to anyone. I hope to try their sister restaurant soon, Hudson Prime Steakhouse, which is the only steakhouse in Irvington apparently!!!
For me to live in Westchester all my life and to not have heard of this place before is crazy! It...
Read moreWe were really excited to try this place and went for a date night. Besides the calamari, which was sautéed and tasted fresh, this speakeasy had little to offer. What a disappointment! To call yourself a speakeasy is disrespectful to the art of mixology. This is the owner’s way of repurposing Divino’s basement as a “speakeasy.” The bartenders were clearly inexperienced. My partner ordered the maple pecan old fashioned and it was filled to the brim with small ice cubes. That watered down the $17 drink which was at best 2 ounces of combined liquid. The 2 female bartenders started gossiping when the waiter requested someone’s order of a neat martini, saying “who orders a warm drink, that’s disgusting.” As they were laughing about it. It was loud enough for several patrons to hear. Nothing about this place represents a speakeasy. Hire some experienced mixologists or...
Read moreAmazing place. Wonderful vegan food. Awesome hospitality (shout out to our regular server Mariano!). Decent portions, the drinks are probably the best in Hastings and the atmosphere is just phenomenal. This is definitely my favorite spot in Westchester. I can't love it more! Also, they have a beautiful patio under a bridge with the most beautiful scenery. Wow... drinking an iced cappuccino under the stars with relaxing music playing takes you away from the pandemic mania for a while and this is the place to do it! Thank you, Divino!...
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