Traditions 118 Restaurant

I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is always amazing. Out of all the times I have been there there was only one instance where I felt "neglected" by the server -- but I believe she was new at the time and don't believe she works there anymore. Besides that I have zero complaints about this place.

This was a most interesting experience. We made reservations for four (4) on a Tuesday, typcially a slower restaurant night here in Westchester.

We arrived to a jam-packed parking lot and entered a packed lounge and restaurant. Apparently, a huge fundraiser was being hosted by a local real estate firm. Much of the service was being provided by real estate employees.

We were seated by a real estate "host" and it took about ten minutes for a real staff person to find us. We were worried about the whole thing by that point.

Fortunately, we were moved to a smaller dining area out of the main room. TO be fair, we cannot judge service this night, although everyone was pleasant and were eager to keep us happy, everything was understandably slow.

On the bright service side, we ordered a bottle of wine from the list, and unfortunately it was corked - our waitress handled it perfectly. So we grant an A for effort and focus on the food, which was very solid.

We started with a flatbread with "truffled" spinach, mushrooms, and cheese - very good. Also ordered (as we expected a wait) an antipasto platter. The meats, peppers and cheese were great, but the olives were DOA (old?).

For entrees our group ordered a paella (excellent), two orders (one for me) of baked rigatoni bolognese (terrific and a large portion) and a glazed salmon salad (wonderful).

Overall the food was very good, and the wine list also deep and reasonably priced. We need to go back and see what service is like on a normal night.

I've been going to Traditions since it opened. I love it. I have had them cater an occasion at my house and have also held 2 catered parties there. Every time the food has been top notch, always fresh, and made to order even for picky relatives. Orecchiette Carlucci is my favorite.  The staff, whether I am there with my wife, parents, or with a whole party of people, are always helpful, fast an attentive.  The dining room is warm and rustic and feels so much like home. I highly recommend Traditions and can't wait to go out again for date night.