The menu is comprised of an extensive selection of eclectic offerings: Antipasti, Primi Piatti, and Secondi Piatti from different regions in Italy. In addition, there is a section for the health-conscious, prepared by nutritionist and raw-food-gourmet chef Andree El Garrahy, which includes gluten-free and whole-wheat pasta dishes.
Executive chef-partner Dennis Franceschini conjures savory dishes that are light, well-balanced, and not salty nor oily. Examples include Polenta Gratinata ($15) (polenta with mushrooms), which my friend loved, and my favorite, Tuna al Balsamica ($22), seared slices of tuna, fennel, and balsamic dressing so artfully displayed that it appeared as if it had jumped out of a canvas.
I strongly recommend you start with a cocktail prepared by mixologist Rafaella Passuello: her creation of either a Caprese Martini ($17) made with organic tomato vodka cocktail, cherry tomatoes, basil and fresh grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt and balsamic vinegar surrounding the rim; or, should you prefer a lighter cocktail, try the refreshing Il Bellini ($16).
From the pasta selection, try the heart-warming and extraordinarily delicious Orecchiette al Ragu’ di Vitello ($22) with veal ragu or the Gnocchi di Patate con Taleggio e Perre ($24), potato gnocchi with teleggio pears). Those two dishes are reminiscent of great times spent with my Italian friend and her family during my childhood.
