daNina Italian Restaurant Introduce
For New York residents and visitors searching for a truly authentic and high-quality Italian dining experience in the Rockland County area, look no further than daNina Italian Restaurant. Located in Suffern, NY, daNina has established itself as a local venue that excels in delivering genuine Italian dishes, a warm atmosphere, and truly personable service.
This establishment prides itself on providing consistent, delicious, and genuine Italian food, spanning classic favorites, innovative house specials, and a wide array of options for every palate. It is a destination where the care taken with each dish is immediately apparent, making every visit worthwhile.
The menu is extensive and features dedicated sections for Zuppa (Soups), Insalata (Salads), Antipasti (Appetizers, both Caldi/Hot and Freddi/Cold), a generous selection of Pastas, Pollo (Chicken) entrees, Bistecca (Steak), Vitello (Veal), and Pesce (Seafood). Whether you desire a light lunch or a multi-course dinner, daNina offers the traditional structure of Italian dining.
Popular and well-liked items on the menu include the creamy, flavorful Penne alla Vodka ($29.95) and the deeply satisfying Chicken Parmigiana ($31.95), often cited by customers as excellent choices. Other standout options from the pasta section include Fusilli Centurione ($33.95) with shrimp and Gorgonzola, and Linguini Frutti di Mare ($37.95) featuring fresh shrimp, calamari, and scallops. The Veal Saltimbocca ($34.95) and Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Meat ($33.95) also showcase the restaurant's commitment to classic, well-executed Italian preparation.
The comprehensive side dish menu ensures you can perfectly complement your meal with items like sautéed Spinach ($6.95), Garlic Bread ($6.95), or a side of Penne or Linguini ($6.95). The overall pricing structure reflects the upscale and high-quality dining experience offered at daNina Italian Restaurant.
The restaurant is situated at 1 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901, offering convenient accessibility for locals and those traveling from other parts of the New York area. For drivers, the location is easily reached from various major routes. Directions are provided from the Tappan Zee Bridge (via New York State Thruway North to exit 14B), from Upstate/Orange County (via New York State Thruway South to exit 15A), and from New Jersey (via Route 17 North to Route 202 North).
Importantly, daNina Italian Restaurant is a free-standing brick building located next to John Suffern Park, making it easy to identify. For the convenience of all patrons, a dedicated parking lot is available. Furthermore, the restaurant offers complimentary valet parking on weekends, a thoughtful service detail for those visiting during peak hours. Patrons will be pleased to know that the facility is fully prepared for guests with mobility needs, offering a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone.
daNina Italian Restaurant offers a variety of services designed to accommodate various dining preferences and needs:
- No-contact delivery, Delivery, and Takeout options.
- Dine-in service with seating available.
- Outdoor seating in a beautiful, plant and flower-filled space, as noted in customer reviews.
- Lunch and Dinner service, making it suitable for both midday and evening meals.
- Dessert menu available to complete the dining experience.
- Accepts reservations, with dinner reservations recommended, ensuring you secure your table.
- Private dining room available for special events or gatherings.
- Accepts Credit Cards and Debit Cards for payment convenience.
The dining experience at daNina is enhanced by a number of distinctive features and offerings, creating an atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of guests:
- The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, making it versatile for any occasion, from a solo dinner to a romantic evening.
- Excellent beverage program highlighted by a great wine list, great cocktails, and offerings including Alcohol, Beer, Hard liquor, and Coffee.
- Known for having great dessert, providing a perfect conclusion to your meal.
- Catches the eye of many customers for being popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
- The menu includes both Comfort food and Healthy options, along with Small plates and dedicated Vegetarian options.
- Amenities include a Bar onsite, a clean Restroom, and Wi-Fi access.
- The venue is Family-friendly, offering high chairs and being a good spot for kids.
- The restaurant fosters an inclusive environment, welcoming Groups, being LGBTQ+ friendly, and a Transgender safespace.
- For pet owners, dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area.
- One of the most praised features by customers is the visible, approachable, and personable owner, Rudy, contributing to a friendly eating experience.
For those looking to contact the restaurant, the details are as follows:
Address: 1 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
Phone: (845) 357-5988 or +1 845-357-5988
What makes daNina Italian Restaurant a choice worth making is its exceptional blend of authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine and a welcoming, attentive atmosphere. Customer testimonials speak of 'extraordinary meals,' 'outstanding' service, and a 'cozy, intimate, friendly eating experience.' The restaurant manages to balance a high-end feel with the warmth of a local venue, creating a place where every bite is considered worth the price. The dedication to service, the great selection of cocktails and wine, and the highly-rated desserts all contribute to a truly memorable dining event. From the perfectly prepared classics like Chicken Parmigiana to the signature dishes like Farfalle alla Nina (with shrimp and scallops in a Sicilian pesto sauce), daNina offers a taste of Italy right here in New York.
daNina Italian Restaurant Food & drink
Zuppa/Soups
- Tortellini in Brodo $10.95
Cheese filled pasta rings in a light broth
- Stracciatella $10.95
Fresh Spinach and strands of egg whites in a light chicken broth
- Zuppa di Giorno $11.95
Soup of the Day
Insalata
- Ceasar Salad $13.95
- Rudy (Choped Salad) $14.95
- Garden Salad $11.95
w/ Homemade creamy italian dressing
- Insalata di Giorno
Salad of the day
Antipasti/Appetizer Caldi (Hot)
- Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers $17.95
White fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and basil in light Marsala sauce
- Clams Oreganato $17.95
Topped with seasoned breadcrums in a lemon white wine sauce
- Vongole Casino $17.95
Baked Clams stuffed with prosciutto, peppers and seasoned breadcrumbs in a lemon white wine sauce
- Calamari Fritti $20.95
- Stuffed Mushrooms $16.95
Baked and stuffed with mushrooms and vegetables in a lemon white wine sauce
- Stuffed Artichoke Hearts $17.95
with crab meat in a lemon white wine sauce
- Antipasto $23.95
Combination of Clams Oreganato, stuffed mushrooms, Rollatini de Melanzane, Stuffed Artichoke Hearts and Stuffed Shrimp with Crab Meat in a lemon white wine sauce
- Zuppa di Vongole $17.95
Steamed little neck clams in a light marinara sauce
- Rollatini di Melanzane $15.95
Breaded eggplant rolled and stuffed with seasoned ricotta cheese in a homemade marinara sauce
Antipasti/Appetizer Freddi (Cold)
- Antipasto $20.95
Italian meats, cheeses, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, anchovies and cherry peppers
- Cocktail di Gamberi $17.95
Jumbo cooked shrimp with our cocktail sauce
- Mozzarella Pomodoro $17.95
Prosciutto, Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and prosciutto ham
- Roasted Red Peppers $16.95
with capers and anchovies
- Vongole Sulla Conchiglia $17.95
Half dozen little neck clams on the half shell with cocktail sauce
Side Dishes
- Penne or Linguini $6.95
Garlic and Oil - Alfredo Sauce - Creamy Vodka Sauce - da Nina's Pomodoro Sauce - da Nina's Meat Sauce
- Spinach $6.95
Sautted or Steamed
- Grilled Zucchini and Tomato $5.95
- Gorgonzola Cheese $3.95
- Anchovies $3.95
- Hot Cherry Peppers $5.95
- Sautted Sweet Italian Saussage $6.95
- Garlic Bread $6.95
Pastas
- Fusilli Centurione $33.95
Shrimp with Gorgonzola cheese and black Kalamata olives in plum tomato sauce
- Linguini alla Vongole $32.95
Clams in a red or white sauce
- Tortellini Bolognese $31.95
Cheese-filled pasta rings with our special three meat sauce
- Penne alla Vodka $29.95
Penne pasta in a creamy vodka sauce
- Farfalle alla Nina $35.95
Bow tie pasta with shrimp and scallops in a Sicilian pesto sauce
- Fettucine Pepe Nero $30.95
Black pepper fettuccine with chicken tenderloin, black Kalamata olives, tomatoes and capers in a white wine garlic sauce
- Linguini Frutti di Mare $37.95
Shrimp, clams, calamari and scallops in a light red sauce
- Capellini Primavera $29.95
Served in a Red Marinara Sauce or White Wine sauce with seasonal Vegetables
- Gnocchi $30.95
Small potatoe dumplings, served w/ da Nina's meat sauce topped w/ ricotta cheese
- Capellini Puttanesca $29.95
Angel hair pasta with tomatoes, olives, capers, red wine and anchovies and plum tomato sauce
- Spinaci Fettuccine $34.95
Spinach fettuccine with shrimp and tiny clams in a basil, garlic and olive oil sauce
- Ravioli Aragosta $30.95
Lobster ravioli in mascarpone saffron, pink cream sauce
- Ravioli Formaggio con Sugo di Pomodoro $29.95
Cheese ravioli in a plum tomato sauce
- Eggplant Parmigiana $29.95
Pollo / Chicken
- Chicken Soltiletto $33.95
Lightly breaded chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, eggplant, sliced tomatoes and mozzarella in a white wine, capers sauce
- Chicken Scarpariello $33.95
Chicken on or off the bone with hot or sweet peppers with Italian sausage in a brown, balsamic vinegar, white wine sauce (off the bone only)
- Pollo alla Donna Ana $31.95
Chicken cutlet topped with prosciutto, fontina cheese and mushrooms in a Madeira demi-glace sauce
- Chicken con Erbe $31.95
Half broiled chicken with herbs in a white wine, capers sauce
- Chicken Imbottito $31.95
Rolled baked chicken breast with mushrooms stuffed in a Madeira wine sauce
- Chicken $31.95
Your choice of Marsala, Parmigiana, Francese, or Milanese
Bistecca / Steak
- Grilled New York Sirloin Steak Mediterranean $43.95
Vitello / Veal
- Veal Saltimbocca $34.95
Scallopine topped with prosciutto, spinach and mozzarella
- Veal Rollatini $34.95
Scallopine rolled with prosciutto, mozzarella, mushrooms
- Veal alla Siciliana $33.95
Breaded scallopine topped with eggplant and mozzarella in a plum tomato sauce
- Veal Sorrentina $33.95
Breaded scallopine topped with spinach and mozzarella in a marinara sauce
- Veal Piccata $33.95
Scallopine sautéed in a lemon, white wine and caper sauce
- Veal $33.95
Your choice of Parmigiana, Marsala, Francese, or Milanese
Pesce / Seafood
- Shrimp Stuffed with Crab Meat $33.95
in a lemon white wine garlic sauce
- Shrimp Scampi $32.95
sautéed with garlic and basil in a lemon white wine sauce, served over linguine
- Shrimp Marinara or Parmigiana $32.95
served with pasta
- Stuffed Tilapia Filet $34.95
stuffed with crab meat in a lemon white wine sauce
- Trout Almondine $34.95
served with toasted almonds in a lemon white wine sauce
daNina Italian Restaurant Details
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
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daNina Italian Restaurant Location
daNina Italian Restaurant
1 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901, USA
daNina Italian Restaurant Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Absolutely loved it. We sat outdoors in their beautiful plant and flower filled space. Food, drinks and service outstanding. My new favorite restaurant.
September 14 · Janie SemprevivoI had an extraordinary meal. The Chicken Parmigiana was too die for. A cozy, intimate, friendly eating experience is a description that doesn't scratch the surface of this local venue. Every bite is worth the price.Rudy, the owner is a visible, approachable, personable pleasure.Thank You for a Great Dinner!
October 25 · kim yvonneCelebrated Father's Day with my wife and daughters here. Old world Italian restaurant. A real gem. We had 4 different dishes and each one was delicious. The service was 5 stars, she was wonderful. My wife and I had one of the best Martini's we've ever had. If you are in the area, have dinner there. You won't be disappointed.
June 21 · Ken PecharskySo amazing, our party of 14 overwhelmingly enjoyed the quality of the food and the service. Side note, it was expensive.The stuffed porkchops were a real hit. Well, everyone loved their food.
October 12 · Mimi SnyderWe visited daNina last year and I completely forgot to write a review. The food was amazing, the best calamari that my husband and I ate, the lasagna is for sure traditional Italian, just it’s not best that my Nonna’s lasagna.If you are missing a homemade Italian food and high quality food, you could give it a try.
May 07 · Priscila Silva de OliveiraAbsolutely loved the time I had here for dinner. 4 stars because I stepped outside of my comfort zone and wasn’t necessarily my favorite. I do intend to go back and try something more my speed! Also tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had!!
October 06 · Amy South
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