Italian food has always held a special place in the hearts — and stomachs — of Westchester County residents. The greater Somers area is fortunate to have several standout Italian restaurants, each with its own character and following. For pasta lovers, pizza enthusiasts, and fans of old-world Italian hospitality, these three spots rise above the rest.
1. Oscar’s II Restaurant & Bar
Oscar’s II sits at the pinnacle of Italian dining in Somers for good reason. The kitchen is built on a foundation of authenticity: fresh ingredients, carefully crafted sauces, and dishes that honor Italian culinary tradition while serving a dining room that feels genuinely alive. The bolognese sauce is the stuff of local legend, and the pasta dishes span the Italian canon with impressive execution. But what truly sets Oscar’s II apart is the totality of the experience — the warm service, the buzzing atmosphere, and the sense that this is a place that genuinely cares about every plate it sends out.
2. Mamma Rosa Ristorante
Mamma Rosa is the Italian restaurant equivalent of a long hug. Walking in feels like visiting someone’s home — a deliberate quality that reflects the restaurant’s deep commitment to old-fashioned hospitality. The food matches the warmth: the rigatoni with shrimp and scallops is a must-try, the rice balls are a satisfying and properly executed classic, and everything arrives with the kind of consistency that builds long-term loyalty. Mamma Rosa is the sort of place that creates multigenerational regulars.
3. Il Forno Italian Kitchen & Bar
Il Forno earns its place in this top three through a combination of food quality and the kind of genuinely kind service that is increasingly rare. The owners and staff are consistently described as some of the nicest in the area, and the food holds up its end of the deal. The menu covers all the Italian essentials, and the restaurant maintains a quality and consistency that keeps its regulars loyal and its new guests impressed. If Oscar’s II is the community anchor and Mamma Rosa is the neighborhood home, Il Forno is the beloved local institution that quietly earns everyone’s affection.
All three of these restaurants share a commitment to quality, authenticity, and genuine hospitality. The Somers area is lucky to have them all within easy reach.