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Crabtree's Kittle House World renowned restaurant and Inn, a white plantation-style mansion set in the rolling hills of Chappaqua, New York, Crabtree's Kittle House has an unsurpassed reputation for providing the most meticuloulsly orchestrated celebrations of all sizes, both on and off premises for more than thirty years. One of the top 5 'Meccas of Food and Wine Pairings' in the country, as selected by Food and Wine Magazine, April 2010. Let our professional culinary and hospitality team take care of the details, and rest assured of stellar results, and a lifetime of wonderful memories.
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Nestled down a quiet, tree-lined road in Chappaqua, Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant & Inn is a unique estate that transports all who visit to a rich, elegant past. Join us for a taste of Old New York, where unparalleled hospitality and service meet a rich tradition of excellent food & wine. In our kitchen, we remember our roots.
We are proud to collaborate with many initiatives that promote and raise awareness for sustainability. Owner John Crabtree is no stranger to restaurants. Growing up in his father's kitchens and rising through the ranks to become a manager and now owner of the Kittle House in 1983, his passion for the hospitality industry has driven a career based on learning and growing a community of local growers and producers.
Beginning with just one small room, our selection has grown over the years with wines from every wine region, of every variety, each with their own story, history, and viticulture. Our desire to learn and appreciate the art of winemaking, alongside our voracious appetite for delicious wine, has led us on a journey across the world to gather and collect our favorite, most incredible wines known to man.
Whatever your vision, our expert wedding staff can help you achieve a celebration to remember. Our weddings, held either in the daytime or the evening, have a runtime of approximately five hours. The Inn has ample space for the ceremony, cocktail hour & reception, with elegant indoor and outdoor spaces to suit your needs. Plan your reception meal with the help of our staff, prepared by a kitchen praised internationally for its excellent cuisine.
Enjoy views of the lush green hillside in our famous large dining area, with seating for up to 120 guests. Access to the outdoor patio and garden area is available through a sweeping staircase, as well as access to the Carriage Room and the Tap Room. A tavern-esque space with historic fireplace, cozy wood paneled walls, and bright windows overlooking our manicured gardens. With seating available for 70 guests and 100 guests cocktail style. The garden off of the Tap Room is also available, weather permitting.
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Ram Imagery
Jun 12, 2022
I guess we can say this place is cute but far from chic. It has great potential but I was unimpressed to be honest. Food was pretty basic, some poorly presented & plain. The ambience is nice. Cool little theme rooms. Overall they need a good decorator & some good table ware. It had a dinner feel to it. The prices, considerably cheap for what the place pretends to be.

The service was good, tho servers felt rushed and overwhelmed at times. I get it, we were 18 ppl. We were oddly accommodated in 2 different tables and they could've done better, without a doubt. I was actually shocked to see how ppl dressed to come here. One lady came in her pj's. Would I come back? Maybe if I'm really hungry and If it is on my way. Maybe lunch or dinner are a better culinary experience.
Elizabeth Dan
May 12, 2022
We had a very disappointing meal, which is so sad because it's a lovely looking inn. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, and it was so bad I had to send it back. It was layers of mushy eggplant with a sauce that was more like ratatouille gone bad than tomato sauce. There was no cheese except for a couple sprinkles of park on the top. The Caesar salad looked like it had been mixed earlier in the day, and it was soggy with too many croutons and a meh dressing.

And they gave me the wrong beer that I ordered. My son's steak, which he ordered medium rare, was raw and also had to be sent back. For the exorbitant price we paid, it was a disgrace. Hopefully they'll get a better chef. The positive was the very gracious wait staff.
Dabe James
Apr 20, 2022
As with most of the places that I tend to visit or do business in, the staff is outstanding and very helpful. This is especially important to me when setting up equipment for a client and their presentation. The menu is varied and very impressive. I chose to eat on the lower end that's my docking of one star because while it was palatable the mixture of flavors with the Angus beef and the cheese was overpowering. Other than that a pleasant experience. It is high end and is often frequented by the Clintons because they live in the area.
Karissa Teekah
Apr 05, 2022
Totally unimpressed. I don't count pennies when paying for delicious food, but I hate being charged premium prices for mediocre food. That's what we received at this restaurant on Easter Sunday. Based on this experience I wouldn't revisit this restaurant. Our food was cold. The steaks were not cooked the way we ordered it. It was almost like the chef did not know the different among well done, medium, medium well, or rare temperatures.

The eggs were obviously from a box and arrived cold as ice. We weren't served the potatoes that were supposed to accompany or steak and eggs dish. Some people salmon which I was told was also cold and rather bland. Our desserts were served with the ice cream completely melted into a puddle in the plate and the coffee arrived cold. We waited almost 30 minutes to place an order for fresh drinks.

For an occasion brunch charging a premium rate I really would look at some other options. There are so many places to eat who knows what they charge but maybe you'll get something tasty. You won't get that at Kittle House's Easter Brunch. Buyer beware.
Erika Mercado
Mar 27, 2022
I love this restaurant. The food is amazing and the service is great. We celebrated my best friends birthday tonight, two of our friends have never been here. They absolutely loved the food.
Catherine Pascucci Berrettini
Mar 21, 2022
Best "away" for working parents- or anyone! Food is delectable. Service is incredible. We wanted dessert in our room- no problem. And the rooms are sumptuous- deep comforters; perfect pillows- a keurig & fridge. Amazing bartender; staff.
Paul Chez Sanchez
Mar 07, 2022
Absolutely fantastic restaurant. The food was amazing, I had the Pork Shank and the meat just fell off the bone. The restaurant setting was very nice and well stated. The staff could not have been better. They were right there with everything we could want, but NOT hovering or intrusive at all. Our main waiter Lenny was so nice and accommodating, we we're having a b-day party for my Aunt, Lenny was great in taking our family pics for us. Also, when I go to bars & restaurants, I am always hesitant to ask if they have any single malt scotch, and maybe they'll have a 12yr Glenlivet or Macallan, this place had at least 25 different single malts from all areas of Scotland & excellent distillery's across the board. And the prices were not anywhere near what I expected. Worth every penny. 1000% recommend for any special event.
Jose Almejo
Feb 27, 2022
I was able to book a stay for my girlfriends birthday and paid a visit to the restaurant. The room was very spacious but I will say, the inn is an older accommodation. You will hear normal house noises like radiators going off but the restaurant is updated. We ordered the tuna steak and the filet mignon with both kinds of french fries (regular and truffle fries) along with the kit bar for dessert.

All our food was delicious but I'd definitely like to the try the pub side of the restaurant as it was less formal and has ample seating. I even got the pecan pie to take back to our room just to snack on which was also good. I'd definitely go spend another night if I could but would choose the pub side of the restaurant for my next sit down meal. They even had a great fireplace!
Furqan Tejani
Jan 27, 2022
A gem tucked away where the setting is magical and the food is delicious. Staff is friendly and drinks are a plenty. A great place for brunch or dinner. Just the ride up to the restaurant is worth it. The food has always been good and the service is impeccable.
Tom Hardy
Jan 26, 2022
If you are looking for a relaxing weekend stay - do not come here. Our first night we were consistently woken up by the rattling and shaking and radiators. Our second night, there was a wedding reception (which we were not told about upon booking). The day of, after asking, we were told the event would end at 11PM. Music was blasting all evening, Not only did it end much later than 11, but the guests all congregated in the hallways for hours - well beyond 1AM.

We tried speaking to the hotel staff and the guests directly to keep it down with no luck. On top of this, the hotel staff all leave at 5PM. This is not a service-oriented hotel. Spend your money elsewhere.
Irene Chrysafi
Nov 04, 2019
We had our wedding reception here and everything was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The charming ambiance, the rustic decor, the magnificent food, the impressive service, the attention to detail — we could not have envisioned a more perfect place for our wedding celebration. The events coordinator, Kimberly, truly went above and beyond to give us exactly what we wanted.

She created a gorgeous rustic romantic feel with lanterns, candles, ruscus leaves, wine barrels, etc. She was so thoughtful, kind, accommodating, and just amazing throughout the entire planning process. Every bride needs a Kimberly! We are so thankful for the manager, Leo, who made the events of the night run so smoothly. He was by our side the whole reception and thought of EVERYTHING.

At the end of the evening, he even arranged extra plates of food and dessert for my husband and I as we went up to our room for the night. We felt so very well taken care of and received glowing comments from all our family and friends.
Adrienne lederer
Beautiful surroundings. Extremely attentive staff. Creative and delicious dishes. Have been here several times and it is always a special evening.
Liane Tomasetti Byrne
We held our rehearsal dinner for our wedding here and both the food and service were incredible. The private events team was very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Anon M.
Beautiful place from the 18th Century. I went for Restaurant Week but will definitely be back for the regular menu. Excellent food and wonderful service.
Michael Stewart
From the moment my [now] wife and I stepped foot in Crabtree’s Kittle House, we felt taken care of, and having our wedding there was one of the easiest choices we made in the wedding planning process. It really seemed too perfect. The breath-taking view we took in as we exchanged our vows our in the garden will not soon be forgotten. Everything we ate was delicious.

A fully-stocked open bar for our guests and excellent wine selection. The decor has an understated elegance and a touch of country chic. And, perhaps most of all, the service was excellent, both on the day of the wedding as well as during the lead-up. We were blown away by the Event Coordinator, Kimberly. She was our point-person for all things Kittle House, and she took away any and all worries with her responsiveness, her calmness, her flexibility, her enthusiasm—I could go on.

The Maitre’d Leo took over on the wedding day, and we were equally blown away by how he anticipated our needs before we even knew we needed something. He seemed to be everywhere and inserted himself at exactly the right times. We couldn’t recommend Crabtree’s Kittle House enough!