Savona Closed in Scarsdale

Savona, a popular restaurant in downtown Scarsdale has closed its doors after almost three years in business. Chic and urban, the restaurant was a favorite with locals who drank at the bar, enjoyed the food and the vibe inside and also dined outside in warmer weather.

It was often difficult to get a table, so many are puzzled as to why the restaurant could not make a go of it in Scarsdale.

According to owner Evan Lambert, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights were bustling but weeknights and lunchtimes were challenging. Without a full week of business, it was difficult to make the business profitable.

Lambert said, "It was a good restaurant with a good atmosphere, but we were simply not busy enough. We had quality chefs and staff and a good relationship with our guests but the weekend business was not enough to sustain us." He believes that in suburban communities like Scarsdale, many stay home on weeknights, making it difficult for local restaurants to do enough volume throughout the week.

Lambert said neither the rent nor the parking was a problem and he is thankful and grateful to his customers for their support. A Scarsdale resident himself, Lambert said "I love the people and the community."

Lambert owns another restaurant in Philadelphia that has been operating for 18 years. He's not sure of his own next steps but said another restaurant will open in Savona's place.

When one 10-year-old boy heard the news, he cried. He loved the spaghetti and ricotta meatballs.