Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia & Gia Miller
Blue Dolphin, Katonah (Tie)
In 1987, two brothers from Italy took over a Greek diner on Katonah Avenue with the goal of transforming it into a trattoria-style Italian restaurant. The changes came slowly; first, they added freshly squeezed juices, then they began offering a few Italian dishes at lunch. Soon, they started serving dinner, and a few years later, they stopped serving breakfast. Today, their regulars run the gamut from residents and commuters to weekenders from Manhattan and even folks who drive north for the summer/south for the winter and make a point to stop in for a meal along the way.
Blue Dolphin imports their flour from Italy so they can make all their pastas and bread in-house. In fact, almost everything is made from scratch, allowing customers with allergies or sensitivities to safely customize their dishes. And while it seems everyone loves Blue Dolphin, now that their seating spills into the parking lot (it’s heated in the winter), on most nights, the wait is only between 10-20 minutes, but on Fridays, it could take up to an hour.
Insider Tip
They make their stracciatella soup on Tuesdays, and it typically sells out the same day. The white bean soup is made on Wednesday and they make osso buco on Thursdays. Their ricotta cheesecake, a crowd favorite, is made daily.
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
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Gia Miller is an award-winning journalist and the editor-in-chief/co-publisher of Connect to Northern Westchester. She has a magazine journalism degree (yes, that's a real thing) from the University of Georgia and has written for countless national publications, ranging from SELF to The Washington Post. Gia desperately wishes schools still taught grammar. Also, she wants everyone to know they can delete the word "that" from about 90% of their sentences, and there's no such thing as "first annual." When she's not running her media empire, Gia enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, laughing at her crazy dog and listening to a good podcast. She thanks multiple alarms, fermented grapes and her amazing husband for helping her get through each day. Her love languages are food and humor.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
