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Yelp's Top 5 Restaurants in Croton and Ossining: Do You Agree?

Restaurant owners know that reviews are everything.

 

Good reviews keep the customers coming—but a bad review can be the end. Today, with the help of sites like Zagat and Yelp, reviews have never been so readily available.

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Yelp’s reach stretches deep into the local scene, where the bustling shops of Ossining and quieter restaurants of Croton are up for public review. From local pizza places to your go-to taco joint, residents and visitors have left their impressions.

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According to Jamie Doward of The Guardian, a study out of UC Berkely found restaurants were more likely to be busy at popular dining hours if their rating improved by merely half-a-star (Yelp’s rating system is based on stars).

 

So, here’s the local breakdown—do you agree with the allotted stars?

In Ossining, the top five restaurants according to Yelp are:

1.     Sal’s Pizza and Pasta

Cuisine: Pizzeria, Italian

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

 “This small and unassuming pizza joint reigns supreme amongst local eateries”

“Pizza by the slice is incredible, and the service and cleanliness is 5 star”

“Best pizza in Ossining”

“Delicious and reasonably priced”

“Staff is always so friendly”

 

2.     Los Abuelos

Cuisine: Mexican

Rating: 4/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

 “Best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten, bar none”

“Chicken tacos are out of this world”

 

3.     Brasserie Swiss

Cuisine: French

Rating: 4/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“One of my top five Westchester restaurants. The food, the service and the décor are all perfect. Period.”

(Now in 36th year of business, husband and wife run the show)

 

4.     Highland Oriental Chinese

Cuisine: Chinese

Rating: 4/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“Every time I’m home this is my first stop”

“Food is always good”

“Staff is friendly and the place is awesome”

 

5.     Churrasqueria Ribatejo

Cuisine: Portuguese

Rating: 4/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“Can’t wait to go back for more”

“Portuguese charcoal cooking at its near-best”

“Very flavorful and fun”

“Great atmosphere and outstanding wait staff”

“One of the best meals I’ve ever had”

In Croton, the top restaurants:

1.     Ocean House

Cuisine: Seafood

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“This place is great, cozy, friendly and the food is delicious”

“Local diamond in the rough”

“Hands down best seafood I’ve ever had”

“Never disappoints”

“Best dining experience in Westchester”

 

2.     Capriccio II

Cuisine: Pizza, Italian

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“If you are ever in this part of Westchester, stop by”

“Absurdly amazing”

“100% my favorite pizza on the entire planet”

 

3.     Asagao Sushi

Cuisine: Japanese

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

Best sushi outside New York City”

“If you’re a sushi addict, this is your spot”

“Always fresh and delicious and the presentation is beautiful”

 

 

4.     LaMonica’s Salumeria

Cuisine: Deli

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“Best sandwiches ever”

“Whatever you have here you can’t go wrong”

“Food is always hot and fresh”

 

5.     Sala on Hudson

Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas Bar

Rating: 4/5 stars

Yelp Reviews:

“I lived in Spain for a year and the food brought back memories”

“Everything was delicious, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned”

“Great addition to the Croton dining scene”

“Nice to have a taste of Spain locally”

 

 

 


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