Best Family Friendly Favorites Italian Restaurants in Westchester
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Compari's Trattoria
Decades-old local trattoria with dependable lasagna and standout value.
Notable Picks
8.5
Open since 1960, Compari's Trattoria is a neighborhood institution where Northern-leaning Italian plates, including a well-loved lasagna, share menu space with pizzas and creamy pastas at friendly prices. Reviewers consistently praise warm service, reliable execution, and a cozy, slightly retro room that feels very local Westchester.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken, House Special Pizza
What Makes it Special: Decades-old local trattoria with dependable lasagna and standout value.
8.4
A Westchester standby since 1971, Italy's Little Kitchen does crowd-pleasing, red-sauce Italian with a notably hearty meat lasagna and housemade pastas that locals treat as weeknight staples and casual celebrations alike. Portions are generous, the room is bustling, and the lasagna is classic in style—layered, saucy, and baked until the edges caramelize.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna (layers of pasta, ground beef, meat sauce, ricotta & mozzarella), Lobster Ravioli, Chicken Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Long-running neighborhood Italian spot with old-school, saucy lasagna and housemade pastas.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Better known for pizza but quietly strong on baked pastas, The Good Pizza LAX offers both meat and vegetarian lasagna options alongside slices, salads, and Italian comfort food in a casual, sports-forward space. It’s an easy in-and-out choice for travelers or locals wanting lasagna with beer and a game on.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna alla Bolognese, Vegetarian Lasagna, Supreme Pizza
What Makes it Special: Casual pizza-and-pasta joint where lasagna shares top billing with slices and sports.