Classic Italian dining, a neighborhood staple. We ordered the tasting menu, and got a great sense of the food. Everything was fresh, tasty, and sometimes even reminded me of my mother's cooking.
The best is the rich duck and mushroom pappardelle. All of the dishes are carefully crafted, and unlike most high-class, traditional-fare restaurants, gluten/dairy free options abound. Read more
Artichokes. Pasta. Italian amazing wines. So happy to be French living in San Francisco and finding the taste and atmosphere of casual elegance and perfectly cooked Italian food. Go !
The basil panna cotta is light, fluffy and herbaceously refreshing with the hint of tart in the delicately chopped strawberries and a sweet accent with the crushed meringue. Truly heaven on earth.
My favorite Italian restaurant, pastas are out of this world. Glad they started the Veg tasting menu, but honestly, not worth it. The main dish of grilled asparagus was overlooked and dripping in fat.
#2 - IWalked NYC's Top 10 Italian Restaurants. Located in multi-level former townhouse. Exhaustive wine list. Specializes in dishes reminiscent of Northern Italy. Intimate setting since 1981.<LINK> Read more
Chef Fortunato Nicotra delivers Italian entrees that pay homage to founder Lidia Bastianich’s roots. Especially stunning are the sauces laced with exotic ingredients like fennel pollen.