From Scratch

The focaccia w speck app was different but excellent, I had the papadelle alla cacciatora, loved it. My wife had the rigatoni alla carbonara, she liked it as well, loves al dente. The dessert topped it off, ricotta and Nutella pie, perfectly balanced. Only complaint was it came out a little slow, but the owner talked to us and apologized, that service attention greatly appreciated. Highly recommended if you love homemade pasta.

Absolutely delicious, like being in Rome. This is truly ITALIAN cuisine, not Italian-American food. We started with the Focaccia de Recco con Speck. The Focaccia was warm and chewy with a buttery, sweet finish from the stracchino. It was the perfect match for the rich flavor of the prosciutto.

Next was the Lasagna alla Bolognese...there are not words...squisito!! We also had the Rigatoni alla Gricia, and shared an order of the Branzino, both of which were a treat for the mouth and stomach...ottimo! Still, the Lasagna is not to be missed!

We finished with the Ricotta and Nutella Pie and the Homemade Apple Tarte, both of which had rich homemade flavors, but with a bit of sophistication...e.g. the layer of lemon custard in the apple tart; unexpected yet the perfect addition. The only thing missing, (and I'm just being picky here) was a bit of lemon rind to accompany the expresso, other than that, this was the perfect meal.

BYOB, so splurge on a good super Tuscan and have an amazing dinner.

Had a fantastic time at From Scratch Ridgewood, all thanks to the culinary magic of Chef Claudia Rovengo! I can't recommend it enough. The lasagna was not only incredibly fresh and tasty but the welcoming ambiance and friendly staff made the experience even more delightful. Definitely a must-try!

Strabiliante. The best Italian food I have ever had. The chef Claudia is absolutely brilliant. The Lasagna alla Bolognese was perfection, as was the Ricotta and Nutella pie. The service was top notch and the owners are the most wonderful people. It is a nice calm and atmosphere inside the restaurant. In my opinion, it is the best restaurant in Ridgewood and a place that everyone needs to visit.

Last week, my husband and I attended Claudia's cooking class, and we've been raving about it ever since. Claudia was delightful, and together we prepared three pasta dishes and a dessert—all of which were fantastic! We wholeheartedly recommend it! Plus, we enjoyed some wine and had a wonderful time with a fantastic group of people!

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.

Incredible Italian food. High quality and made "from scratch", fresh. Very friendly service. We had a mushroom gnocci dish and a Carbonara. We were both full but not "heavy". Nutella pie is delicious. Make sure to make a reservation on the weekend. They do not serve wine, but you can byo. Great date night spot.

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)

Looks so small and unimportant but boy are you in for a surprise! Food is DELICIOUS!!! Any dish we tried was absolutely amazing!!! The best one for me and others that tried my dish.. and few did.. was finger-licking best, white truffle lasagna! Once you try it, you won't want any other lasagna ANYWHERE else, unless you are in Italy! The deserts were also to die for! Make a reservation, and you can thank me later ;)

Before writing this review I made sure to go to the restaurant twice in the span of a 3 week period to get this right.(in short…it was that good)

Here we go.

This is what a dining experience should be.

The recipes, ingredients, care, and love could be felt in the cuisine in its entirety.

The first experience was a pre-fix menu which I’m not certain is still offered but really hit the ball out of the park so to speak (10 out of 10) but for this experience I’ll reference my most recent visit.

My wife and I came to the village of Ridgewood on an ever so busy Saturday night. We entered this very quaint establishment. It’s a beautiful layout, open kitchen design, and immaculately clean. We were sat towards the end of the restaurant and luckily for me next to the kitchen to get a sneak of the magic.

Our meal started with arancini siciliani, the Sicilian rice balls. The flavor was very fitting and matched perfectly with the vinaigrette I believe it was placed on.

We then ordered the Pinsa Brie with mozzarella and smoked prosciutto…whoa! The texture of the dough, the quality of the mozzarella and dab of balsamic were perfectly placed. Wish I ordered two (but I’ll be back)

Our main came and I chose the fettuccine alla bolognese. Interesting thing was I was eyeing the kitchen and (assuming) saw the chef pull the fettuccine right before it arrived on my plate. The flavors were so hearty, seasoned to perfection, and pasta very fresh. It brought me right to a village in Italy.

For desserts I had the Nutella crumb cake and it was rich, appropriately flaky, and garnished perfectly on the plate.

This has been one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. You can get a sense that the chef, family, and workers are going above and beyond to craft what each diner is eating…and you can taste it in every bite.

This is a 5 out of 5 on here and a 10 out of 10 in my book. Looking forward to dining again.

I try the cheese Arancini also the Porcini mushroom was delicious ,meet balls was made from scratch full of flavors.
I will definitely recommend this place!

This place is amazing! Every piece of pasta was clearly made with care. I didn't want the meal to end. They have special dishes every day. I recommend getting a bunch of food for everyone to share family style. The chef came out and talked to us and personally recommended some dishes which was such a nice and personal touch.

Great food, great service. Highly recommend

I promised not to eat pasta, but I couldn’t resist to try this place out, it’s sounded promising and it met my expectations. The home feel place provided the vibe and a tasty meal!

Good food but quite pricey. Can tell everything is really fresh. Espresso was not so great but it may have been an off day. Been here before and would definitely go again. Just wish it was a little cheaper.

Dinner: food is absolutely phenomenal and so fresh.
Cooking Class: Very fun and excellent instruction.
A wonderful place to try if you haven't.

The food here is incredible. The care and creativity which Claudia takes in her creations is genuine and masterful. Her and her husband, Roberto, are truly dedicated artisans. The menu rotates often to keep the selection new and adventurous. Claudia uses a wide variety of ingredients, many of which you may have never had. The staff is impeccable in their knowledge of the dishes and their presentation of the service. If there is ANYWHERE in the North Jersey area you go to eat, go here. You must make reservations, so don’t forget to plan ahead and bring a bottle of wine with you. Thank you Claudia, Roberto and all the staff at From Scratch!

Make reservations !! FOOD awesome..byob.. we just had water !! Cold fresh water !!! Bread fresh and tasty. staff great. I said..bless the cook. Boom the chef is the owner.. friendly atmosphere... did you watch the series (The Bear) This food is better and cheaper LOL. Apps great and i had Lasagnua (sp)

we had a cooking class - they did a great job and we learned a lot

Excellent experience! Every dish came out piping hot and we didn’t have to wait long for our dishes, either. The restaurant is both homey and immaculate. I’d visit again.