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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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.