Whether you prefer traditional meatballs submerged in tomato sauce and topped with parm or Asian-inspired meatballs dressed in sesame-soy jus, these Westchester restaurants have options that are sure to delight any appetite.
Chicken Meatballs at Polpettina
102 Fisher Ave, Eastchester; 914.961.0061
Polpettina translates to “little meatball” and, with a name that meatball-centric, it’s no surprise that all of the options here are worth an order. What is surprising is how much we enjoy these light, clean, Asian-inspired chicken meatballs with sesame-soy jus, pickled carrots, and scallions. Not for nothin’ — Polpettina’s beef meatballs are just as delish.
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Spicy Meatballs at Fortina
17 Maple Ave, Armonk; 914.273.0900
136 S Ridge St, Rye Brook; 914.937.0900
Spicy is now a word we associate with meatballs, after falling in love with these nostalgic delights topped with fontina, Calabrian chili, onion, and vodka sauce. They remind us of swiping one from grandma’s house on Sunday morning.
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Heirloom Meatballs at The Cookery
39 Chestnut St, Dobbs Ferry; 914.305.2336
There’s something counterintuitive about the not-exactly-round meatballs at The Cookery, which manage to be rich and comforting, yet also featherlight and tender. A generous slick of pomodoro, a little parm, and some fresh parsley and olive oil is pretty much all they need.
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Inside Out Meatballs at tredici NORTH
578 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase; 914.997.4113
Think stuffed meatballs are just some kind of gimmick? Think again. At tredici NORTH, Chef Giuseppe Fanelli’s panko-crusted, beef-pork-and-veal-blend variety is every bit as tender and comforting as grandma’s with the added bonus of a melty ricotta-and-mozzarella filling. Attention down-county foodies: You can also indulge at tredici SOCIAL in Bronxville.
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Meatball Parm with Vodka Sauce at Buon Amici Delicatessen
830 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale; 914.723.5844
For a county that’s pretty into meatballs, finding a great parm sandwich variation can be a real challenge. Enter Buon Amici, which hits all the right notes with tender chicken meatballs, plenty of melty mozzarella, tangy vodka sauce, and sturdy, crusty rolls to soak it all up.
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Mom’s Meatballs at Maria
We know we why love them and, according to the menu, these beauties are served with “love.” And with Chef Giovanni Cucullo at the helm, we believe it. The warm and welcoming Bronx-raised kitchen boss uses his mom’s recipe and, considering mama spent her days making sauce, dough, and grinding her own beef, we’re pretty sure you’re going to love them, too. They’re served with pomodoro and whipped ricotta toast, plus the aforementioned “love.”
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Polpettine at Zero Otto Nove
55 Old Rte 22, Armonk; 914.273.0089
16 Depot Sq, Tuckahoe; 914.337.6941
These rich, savory, and zippy beauties are an appetizer here, but they eat like a meal in our book. Simmered in a spicy tomato sauce and served with sizable slab of polenta and a generous dollop of goat cheese, they’ll leave you happy and satisfied from the inside out, but you’ll somehow find room for dessert; we trust you.
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Scarp Meatballs at The Wicked Wolf North
2 Scarsdale Rd, Yonkers; 914.771.7661
Attention fans of chicken scarpariello: There’s a new dish in town, and it’s ready to take on nonna in the meatball-making arena. It’s everything you love about luscious and satisfying chicken scarp whipped into a whole other Italian classic. Yes, you read that right. Chicken scarp in meatball form. Feel free to let that digest a moment. The warm and hearty app is finished with cherry peppers (natch) and a divine demi-glaze, giving dear nonna a serious run for her money.
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