With Valentine’s Day creeping up on us, why not stick to the ol’ reliable Italian restaurant dinner for you and your boo? When we think of romance, there’s one saucy, cheesy, and delicious dish that comes to mind: chicken parmigiana. Here are the top spots in Westchester to order a heaping plate of parm.
Pizzeria La Rosa
12 Russel Ave, New Rochelle; 914.633.0800
Starting off strong, the classic parm at this New Rochelle pizzeria is big and beautiful. The organic chicken thighs get a 24-hour brine and a light crisp before being absolutely bathed in plenty of not-too-spicy sauce and house-made mozzarella.
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Yorktown Coach Diner
340 Downing Dr, Yorktown Heights; 914.245.2191
Even with veal, eggplant, and shrimp variations, we know who the true parm star is at this northern Westchester diner and restaurant — in fact, the place is famous for it. Served with soup or salad and spaghetti with marinara, with a cozy blanket of creamy mozzarella, this might be one of the closest approximations to how you remember your nonna’s cooking.
Nonna Carola
211 Mamaroneck Ave, Mamaroneck; 914.899.3130
Speaking of nonna, with a tomato sauce that’s the equivalent of her secret marinara recipe, not to mention the three-cheese blend, stracciatella, roasted potatoes, and basil that are also featured prominently, this chicken parm is just what’s needed when you’re in the mood for a dose of nostalgia.
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TVB by: Pax Romana
171 E Post Rd, White Plains; 914.831.3303
The menu at Pax Romana in White Plains offers up an entrée of the classic parm, which is pounded thin with deliciously crispy edges, then slathered with tomato and both mozzarella and parmigiano cheese. Go for this parm if you’re feeling seriously hungry; not only is the serving substantial, but the order also comes with a choice of soup or salad.
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Fortina
17 Maple Ave, Armonk; 914.273.0900
136 South Ridge St. Rye Brook; 914.937.0900
For this savory parm, Fortina uses a cage-free, bone-in chicken breast that’s pounded thin, fried, covered with the signature marinara sauce and mozzarella, and wood-fired until golden brown and bubbly. It also comes with ziti. The eatery even has the option of a chicken parm sandwich in which the chicken, marinara, and mozzarella cheese are layered between two pieces of seasoned garlic bread.
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