An intimate boutique dining experience in the heart of Bronxville where elevated design, warm hospitality, and globally inspired cuisine come together for an evening worth remembering.

Café Nelo — A plated gourmet dish featuring a layered savory pastry on top of a slice of cured meat, accompanied by cooked greens and a crispy, golden croquette. In the background, two glasses of wine, one with white wine and one with red wine.
Café Nelo — Pizza with pepperoni slices on a white table, two glasses of white wine, and a blurred background with chairs and wall art.

Located in the heart of Bronxville, Café Nelo offers a modern, chic dining experience where global flavors meet refined craftsmanship. Our intimate boutique setting blends elevated design with warm hospitality, creating an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and inviting. The menu is led by accomplished Executive Chef Giuseppe Fanelli, known for his refined technique and thoughtful approach to flavor. Each dish reflects a balance of creativity and precision, highlighting high-quality ingredients and globally inspired influences. Complementing the kitchen is a curated wine list and handcrafted cocktail program designed to enhance the overall dining experience. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, and elevated evenings out, Café Nelo brings a polished yet welcoming energy to the Bronxville dining scene.

Café Nelo — A plated gourmet dish featuring a piece of fish topped with green pesto and pink peppercorns, surrounded by scattered pomegranate seeds and small droplets of orange-colored sauce on a white plate.
Café Nelo — Baked macaroni and cheese with a serving of beef and vegetable stew on top, garnished with chopped green onions, in a small black cast iron skillet on a wooden board.
Antipasti
Arancini Carnaroli rice, trio of wild mushrooms, pistachio crema, topped with aged pecorino
Spring Pea Flan Spring peas, onions, mint & parmigiana fonduta topped with prosciutto crumble
Cacio Pepe Anellini with a five-cheese blend, toasted black pepper, prime tidbits, caramelized onions & truffle dust
Salmon Tartare Sushi grade salmon, avocado, ginger syrup, white balsamic
Meatballs for the Ages Prime aged beef & pork, cave aged pecorino & aged Spanish sherry with natural reduction
"Bang Bang" Shrimp Moretti battered & fried, topped with our bang bang aioli, gochujang, shaved jalapeño & tomato salt
Insalate
Pear & Manchego Arugula, julienne bosc pear, manchego, sherry vinaigrette
Warm Brussel Diced butternut squash, shaved green apple, candied walnuts & goat cheese vinaigrette
House Greens Baby greens, grape tomatoes, tarragon vinaigrette
Shrimp Rémoulade Poached shrimp, shredded iceberg, shaved radish, tomato, pickled onions & house made rémoulade
Pasta
Bucatini Carbonara Guanciale, pancetta, spring peas, caramelized onions, organic egg yolk & fresh cracked pepper
Cannelloni Filled with spinach & fresh ricotta, house made bolognese — san marzano tomato, beef, pork & veal ragù topped with cave aged pecorino
Spring Ravioli Fresh ricotta, nettles, ramps, asparagus, peas — brown butter & sage topped with young pecorino
Spicy Rigatoni Bianca napoli tomato, shallots, cream, calabrian chili
Linguini Clams Little neck clams, nduja, trebbiano white wine, alice panko crumble, toasted garlic & extra virgin olive oil
Oxtail Ravioli "Quinto Quarto" Slow braised, natural reduction, pecorino di fossa & black truffle
Rotelle "Wheels" Pan seared Nantucket bay scallops, whipped lemon ricotta, julienne pears, brown butter & poppy seeds
"Twisted Sister" Fusilli, jumbo shrimp, blistered tomatoes, charred scallions, pesto, feta cheese & rocket arugula
Pizza
Classic Bianco di napoli, fresh mozzarella & basil
Tomato Pie Imported ciliegini pomodorini, fresh garlic, pecorino, extra virgin olive oil
Pepperoni House made vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella & calabrian honey
Carbonara Guanciale, pancetta, crème fraîche, caramelized onions, peas & topped with a fried organic egg
Mains
Shrimp Scampi Jumbo shrimp, meyer lemon, tomato, garlic confit over pork fried rice
Deconstructed Wellington Prime filet, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto topped with puff pastry & natural reduction
King Salmon Pink peppercorn salmoriglio, lentils, pomegranates & blood orange
Spicy Chicken Parm Organic chicken breast, spicy vodka sauce, pepperoni cups & calabrian honey
Prime Dip Thinly sliced prime rib, gruyere cheese, horseradish aioli, natural dipping jus & thin tallow fries
Double Smashed Burger La Frieda / Nelo beef blend cooked with tallow & sautéed onions, house made butter pickles & shoestring fries
Café Nelo — A decorative bowl with a cracked glaze pattern, containing a creamy soup garnished with green herbs and topped with shrimp.
Café Nelo — Interior of a modern cafe or restaurant with wooden chairs, white tables, patterned cushions, and decorative lighting fixtures with globes hanging from the ceiling. There is a window showing cars outside and a striped awning.
Café Nelo — A bar with shelves of assorted liquor bottles and a sign that says 'BAR' in the background. There are pendant lights hanging from the ceiling and seating with woven rattan chairs with cushioned seats in the foreground.
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