Step into this charming trattoria and you’ll instantly feel like part of the famiglia. A glass-walled pastificio provides a behind-the-scenes view of the production—from fusilli to Tortelli, while a tableside tiramisu brings the show right to you.
A stylish destination with a terrace serving traditional Italian dishes, with a vegan menu. We are Cesarina, a HAPPY Italian trattoria driven by AMORE, passion, faithful hospitality and the pursuit of the best Italian cuisine. Opened in February 2019 by three CRAZY Italian natives (Niccolò Angius, Cesarina Mezzoni and Giuseppe Capasso), our restaurant honors the Italian matriarchy within the fabric of its mission: to create a convivial atmosphere that nurtures the community as a mother would. Cesarina Mezzoni, the muse and savvy chef behind our trattoria’s culinary program, together with Mariapia and the culinary team to offer a lineup of daily fresh pastas, regional Italian entrées, plentiful vegan options and a tableside dessert program inspired by our ‘everything made in house’ credo.
The heartbeat of our restaurant is found in the open-air PASTIFICIO (pasta factory), where you BELLISSIMI can see first-hand the authenticity of our food as you are surrounded by colorful ingredients, the fresh churning of dough and creation of beautiful pastries. Our charming venue offers a mix of bistro-style tables and custom-built booths indoors alongside two dog-friendly garden patios for al fresco dining.
There’s a warm, boisterous atmosphere here, accented by the hand-painted, mismatched pottery on each table, and a musical Italian lilt will make a glass of Valpolicella all the more enticing. Most of the menu is mix-and-match, with a selection of pasta shapes and sauces that can be paired to your liking (though the friendly servers may nudge you away from a bad combo). Those on a quest for indulgence should look no further than the truffled gnocchi with a cream sauce, served in its own copper pot.
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