Café Silvia at Magazzino Italian Art

A friend who worked as a fellow here told me I had to come try Chef Luca’s food. Glad I came- the food and drinks are another level. Chef Luca is crafting some incredible dishes at Cafe Silvia -this truly is a hidden gem in the Hudson River Valley! I have eaten here a few times since last fall and each time is an absolute delight with new things to try— you can taste the high of quality and freshness of each ingredient. The side salad with my first sandwich here really changed how I view salads- it was perfectly dressed -the vinegar used was exceptional and the ratio to acid/ oil was perfection- the show stopper were the salad greens that Chef Luca grew himself in the garden you can see out the Cafe window. Yesterday I tried his Zuppa del giorno which was a carrot and red lentil soup purée with sautéed scallops and shiitake mushrooms drizzled with olive oil- so delicious. My partner tried the Lasagna alla Bolognese and it was an entire plate of wow- “I can’t believe how good this is!”

You can taste the level of care and craft poured into each dish- Chef Luca and his talented team are bringing another caliber of cafe dining and especially Italian farm to table cuisine to New York.

I will never forget on our first visit he came out to talk with us and took time to tell us about sourcing and inspirations of the food we were eating- his passion for his craft is something special. Go try this special place for yourself. They always have new specials to try and a stand out classic menu with staples you can count on- oh and make sure you try his Americano- you won’t regret it.