Arrigo’s of Fresh Pond Rd

Ridgewood · $$

Italian restaurant in Ridgewood

Arrigo’s on Fresh Pond is the kind of restaurant you end up talking about for years. Some places do one thing really well, a dish with insane balance (acid, sweet, salty, crunchy, soft) and combinations you don’t see anywhere else because most kitchens play it safe. Other places win you over with ambiance that instantly feels warm and familiar. Some have staff who actually remember you and treat…