Faccia a Faccia

4.6

98 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 64 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Gluten-free-friendly

Faccia a Faccia is the new coastal Italian restaurant from award-winning chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer. Led by Chef de Cuisine Alex O’Connor, the restaurant focuses on seasonal dishes highlighting the diverse cuisine of the coastal Italian region, drawing inspiration from their travels across Liguria, Sicily, Sardinia, and more.

Faccia a Faccia features an expansive outdoor patio with lush greenery, inspired by al-fresco dining in Italy.

Located below Faccia a Faccia is a natural wine bar called Bar Pallino. Helmed by Beverage Director Jodie Battles, Bar Pallino showcases an extensive list focusing on organic, natural and biodynamic selections.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 991-1080
Website
https://facciaafacciaboston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ken Oringer, Alex O'Connor
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a business dinner for 12 or a retirement party for 100, we’ll help make your event memorable. From plated dinners to cocktail parties, our team will help you customize every detail of your event. Curate your own menu from our coastal-Italian offerings and snacks, and create a fully customized menu of select cocktails, wine and beer.

Location
278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427
Area
Back Bay
Cross Street
Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Marathon Monday Party
US$1.00 per person
21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025
Faccia will be celebrating Marathon Monday in style with light bites, snacks and grab and go specials. We will be serving a lunch/brunch menu from 11am until 3:30pm. Booking gets you a table in the main dining room space. If you would like to add Unlimited Raw Bar access and two glasses of Rosé please select and purchase the suplementary add on.

grandma breadUS$8.00
tomato, opal basil pesto V
stuffed olivesUS$12.00
anchovy, pork sausage, red pepper GF
potato chipsUS$22.00
caviar, green goddess, seaweed salt GF
carcioffi frittiUS$18.00
fried artichokes, modern roman style GF V
whipped ricottaUS$17.00
smoked beets, apple, meyer lemon V
mozzarella sticksUS$24.00
ossetra caviar GF

CRUDO

bluefin tuna tartare*US$21.00
jicama, nasturium, calabrian aioli GF
hamachi*US$23.00
green tomato, chanterelles, olives GF?
sicilian*US$24.00
tuna, hamachi, pacifico bass, uni, red onion, caper, olive oil, sea salt GF
island creek oysters*US$9.00
prickly pear GF

SMALL PLATES

farmer’s market saladUS$17.00
creamy italian dressing V
heirloom chicoriesUS$17.00
persimmon, kohlrabi, pinenut, pecorino sardo GF?
burrataUS$21.00
roasted pear, prosciutto, mint walnut pesto, grilled sourdough
octopusUS$22.00
black rice, guanciale, romano beans, charred leek vinaigrette GF
lamb ribsUS$21.00
date bbq sauce, marjoram salsa GF
grilled nantucket bay scallopUS$31.00
veloute, caviar, chive oil GF?
iberico sausageUS$23.00
lentils, heirloom pepper relish, pickled onions, hazelnuts GF
cappellettiUS$36.00
koginut squash, taleggio crema, swiss chard, pine nut, pepitas V
maltagliatiUS$41.00
oxtail ragu, soffritto, scotch bonnet
squid ink trottleUS$35.00
uni, melted leeks, calabrian chili
risotto alla vongoleUS$36.00
littleneck clams, crab butter, furikake
paccheri bologneseUS$38.00
beef & nduja sugo, peccorino
rigatoni cacio e pepeUS$29.00
black pepper, pecorino, warm spices V
tajarinUS$95.00
4grams white alba truffle, cultured butter, parmesan?
seasonal pasta tastingUS$96.00
cappelletti, bolognese, tajarin with white truffles?

MEATS & FISH

branzino "christmas style"US$44.00
salsa verde, pesto alla trapanese, fingerlings GF
chicken milaneseUS$42.00
shaved artichoke salad, black truffle, chicken jus GF
black garlic skirt steak*US$48.00
koji, romanesco cauliflower, gooseberry, cipollini, shishitos GF
burger & friesUS$21.00
american cheese, pickled red onion, gochujang aioli
black garlic skirt steakUS$48.00
fennel crema, broccolini, sunchokes GF
chicken milaneseUS$41.00
shaved artichoke salad, black truffle, chicken jus GF
grilled scituate lobsterUS$61.00
manila clams, chorizo, spicy lobster brodo, fregola, chili butter

Crudo

sicilian*US$24.00
tuna, hamachi, pacifico bass, uni, red onion, caper, olive oil, sea salt GF
island creek oysters*US$9.00
pink peppercorn and rhubarb migonette GF

Snacks

stuffed olivesUS$12.00
anchovy, pork sausage, red pepper GF
potato chipsUS$22.00
seaweed salt, caviar, green goddess GF
whipped ricottaUS$17.00
smoked beets, apple, meyer lemon
carciofi frittiUS$18.00
fried artichoke, modern roman style GF V
mozzarella sticksUS$18.00
pomodoro GF?

Small Plates

farmer’s market saladUS$17.00
creamy italian dressing V ?
burrataUS$21.00
pear, prosciutto, mint walnut pesto, grilled sourdough
octo dogUS$22.00
octopus sausage, brioche, aioli, spicy relish, tomato, crispy shallots

BRUNCH-ISH

cacio e pepe scrambleUS$18.00
guanciale, parmesan, toast?
breakfast sandwichUS$17.00
two eggs, mortadella, provolone, green garlic salsa, aioli?
eggs in purgatoryUS$19.00
two eggs, roasted tomato sauce, spicy coppa, polenta, fried shallot GF
pancakeUS$15.00
apples, meringue, caramel GF V
eggs & baconUS$14.00
two sunny side eggs, bacon, sourdough, mustard sauce GF?
spaghetti carbonaraUS$26.00
pancetta, black pepper, egg yolk
squid ink trottoleUS$35.00
uni, melted leeks, calabrian chili

SWEETS

baked sorrentinaUS$16.00
vanilla gelato, yuzu cream, meringue, candied citrus GF
tiramisuUS$16.00
ladyfingers, cardamom cream, coffee liqueur, espresso GF
affogatoUS$10.00
vanilla gelato, carraro crema espresso GF
baci di damaUS$9.00
italian almond cookies, nutella GF
formaggioUS$13.00
fried walnuts, citrus honey, tomato sorbetto, brioche

SCOOPS

gelatoUS$12.00
Vanilla, Panettone, Sesame Brownie, Sassafras
SorbettoUS$12.00
Pear

DESSERT COCKTAILS

espresso martiniUS$18.00
vodka, cardamaro, st. george coffee liqueur, vanilla, espresso
soleroUS$16.00
vodka, passion fruit, cream, limoncello
caffe correttoUS$15.00
espresso and select spirit

SPRITZ

spa dayUS$17.00
italicus, cucumber, mint, lime, bubbles
slice of sorrentoUS$17.00
aperol, limoncello, raspberry, prosecco
drop the beetUS$18.00
jalapeño infused tequila, beet, lemon, bubbles, lambrusco
when in romeUS$18.00
gin, peach, thyme, lemon, bubbles
meant fuyuUS$18.00
sông cái gin, persimmon, lemon, bubbles

ORIGINALS

calabrian heatUS$16.00
xicaru mezcal, calabrian chili, lemon
beekeeperUS$17.00
ginger infused vodka, honey, chamomile, lemon
la dolce vitaUS$17.00
amaro lucano, grappa bianca, mint, strawberry, lime
cane and kompaUS$18.00
coconut, navet1804 clairin, aloe, lime
sardinian sour
hibiscus bourbon, silvio sarta rosso, lemon, egg white, cannanou

NEGRONIS

rosa - on draft!US$16.00
st george terroir gin, cocchi rosa, luxardo bitter bianco, peychauds
let’s be frondsUS$18.00
junipero gin, bianco vermouth, pineapple, olive oil, salers aperitif?
1794US$18.00
rye, campari, sweet vermouth, xocolatl mole bitters?
big fig energyUS$17.00
ten to one dark rum, fig, averna, punt e mes, grapefruit swath

FIZZ

Monzio Compagnoni “Saten”
Chardonnay, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy ‘18
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Alice "Ose"
Brut Rose, Veneto, Italy ‘20
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00

ORANGE & PINK

Cellario “E! Orange”
Nascetta/Moscato, Piedmont, Italy ‘22?
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Centovigne "il Rosa"
Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy ‘23
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$64.00

WHITE

Guy Allion “Les Mazelles”
Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Loire, France ‘21 ?
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Ca’ di Sopra
Albana, Emilia-Romagna, Italy ‘22?
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Agnanum
“Sabbia Vulcanica” Falanghina, Campania, Italy ‘22?
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Alphonse Mellot
Chardonnay, Cote de la Chartie, Loire, France ‘19
- GlassUS$20.00
- BottleUS$80.00
Angelo Negro Unfiltered Arneis, Piedmont, Italy '20US$60.00
Gurrieri Moscato Bianco, Sicily, Italy ‘21US$62.00
Domaine Zafeirakis Assytriko, Tyrnavos, Greece '22US$64.00
Iniceri "Abisso" Catarratto, Sicily, Italy '21US$62.00
Sybille Kuntz Riesling, Mosel, Germany '21US$72.00
Diego Curtaz Chardonnay, Vallée d'Aoste, Italy '21US$90.00
Cirelli Trebbiano, Abruzzo, Italy '20US$62.00
Agricola Punica "Samas" Vermentino/Chardonnay, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy '21US$58.00
Marco di Bartoli "Vigna Verde" Grillo, Sicily, Italy '20US$67.00
Vignoble Dauny "Clos du Roy" Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Loire, France '22US$98.00
Regina Viarum “Kleopatra” Falanghina, Campania, Italy ‘21US$68.00
Yves Leccia “Il de Beaute” Vermentino/Biancu Gentile, Corsica, France ‘22US$82.00
Frank Cornelissen “Munjebel Bianco”, Grecanico/Carricante, Sicily, Italy ‘21US$118.00
Domaine Matassa “Cuvee Alexandria” Muscat, Languedoc-Roussillon, France ‘21US$88.00
Punta Crena “Vigneto Isasco” Vermentino, Liguria, Italy ‘21US$70.00
Bussoletti “Colle Murello” Trebbiano Spoletino, Umbria, Italy ‘22US$72.00

RED

Las Jaras
“Nouveau” Carignan/Zinfandel, California ‘24 (chilled)
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Sa Raja
Cannonau, Sardinia, Italy ‘21
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Iuli “Umberta”
Barbera, Piedmont, Italy ‘21 ?
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Cru Monplaisir Bordeaux Superieur Blend, France ‘21US$18.00
Cru Monplaisir Bordeaux Superieur Blend, France ‘21US$72.00
Poderi Cellario "Galli" Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy '20US$64.00
Chateau de Grand Pre "Cuvee Spaciale" Gamay, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France '20US$82.00
Fossil & Fawn Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon '21US$72.00
Guglierame “Ormeasco di Pornassio” Liguria, Italy ‘21US$80.00
Occipinti “SP68 Rosso” Frappato/Nero d’Avola, Sicily, Italy ‘22 (MAGNUM)US$168.00
Terre de L'Elu "Maupiti" Gamay/Cabernet Franc, Anjou, Loire, France '21US$78.00
Rabasco “Cancellato“ Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy NVUS$80.00
Castello del Ama Sangiovese Blend, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy '20US$96.00
Fatalone "Gioia del Colle" Primitivo Reserva, Puglia, Italy '19US$65.00
L’Arco “Rosso del Veronese”, Corvina Blend, Veneto, Italy ‘20US$84.00
Gelsomoro Montepulciano Blend, Marche, Italy ‘19US$70.00
Alain Graillot Syrah, Croze-Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France '20US$110.00
Pian dell Orino "Rosso di Montalcino" Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy '19US$180.00
Barone Di Villagrande “Etna Rosso” Nerello Mascalese Blend, Sicily, Italy’19US$74.00
Osa Major "Mataro" Mourvedre, Clarksburg, California '21US$80.00
Signoraginni "Darco" Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy '21US$82.00
Monte Rio Cellars “Royal T” Zinfandel, Lodi, California 2021US$88.00

SPARKLING

Valli Unite "Il Brut & Beast" Cortese/ Malvasia, Piedmont, Italy '21US$64.00
Bibi Graetz “Bollamatta” Sparkling Rose, Tuscany, Italy NVUS$78.00
Allesandra Divella Blanc de Blancs, Doaggio Zero, Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy NVUS$118.00
Christophe Mignon "ADN Meunier" Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France NVUS$138.00
Bodet-Herold "Physis" Cremant de Loire, Extra Brut, Loire, France '18US$82.00
Podere il Saliceto "Albone" Lambrusco Salamino, Emilia-Romagna, Italy '21US$62.00

PINK

G.D. Vajra "Rosabella" Nebbiolo Blend, Piedmont, Italy '22US$64.00
Gerard Boulay "Sibylle" Pinot Noir, Sancerre, Loire, France '22US$86.00
Arnot Roberts Grenache Blend, California '22US$74.00
Scribe "Una Lou" Pinot Noir, California '22US$65.00
Lamoresca Nero d'Avola'Frappato, San Michele di Granzario, Sicily, Italy '21US$78.00
Salvo Foti "Vinudilice" Field Blend, Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy '19US$80.00

SKIN CONTACT

Venica & Venica “Jesera” Pinot Grigio, Collio, Friuli, Italy ‘20US$72.00
Rocco di Carpeneto “PTR” Pigato Blend, Liguria, Italy ‘21US$76.00
Lamoresca Vermentino, Sicily, Italy ‘21US$86.00

RESERVES

Domaine de la Mondeliere “Mont de Milieu” 1 er Cru, Chardonnay, Chablis, Burgundy, FR ‘20
GD Vajra "Bricco delle Viole" Nebbiolo Barolo, Piedmont, Italy '18US$180.00
Foradori "Granato" Teroldego, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy '20US$192.00
Sasonniere "Les Fouchardes" Chenin Blanc Loire, France '19
Cigliuti "Vie Erte" Nebbiolo Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy '18US$170.00
Padelletti Sangiovese, Brinello di Montalcino Tuscany, Italy ‘17US$185.00
L’Arco “Rubeo Veronese” Cab Franc Blend Veneto, Italy ‘18US$185.00
Quintarelli "Primofiore" Corvina Blend, Veneto, Italy '20US$226.00

DRAFTS

Maine Lunch IPA ME 7.0%US$14.00
Oxbow “Luppolo” Pilsner 5%US$14.00

BOTTLES & CANS

Night Shift “Santilli” IPA MA 6%US$12.00
Allagash White Witbier ME 5.2%US$9.00
Shacksbury Dry Cider, VT 5.2%US$10.00
Athletic Brewing Co. Hazy IPA, CT 0.5%US$10.00
Hero 95 Lager, MA 4.5%US$8.00
Glutenburg GF IPA, Canada 6%US$8.00

ZERO PROOF

via della setaUS$9.00
kiwi, basil, lemon
G-RatedUS$11.00
black tea, vanilla, passion fruit, egg white
almost aperol spritzUS$8.00
blood orange, san bitter, bubbles

What 98 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Faccia a Faccia delights with a vibrant atmosphere and "exceptional" gluten-free options, ensuring guests with dietary restrictions feel "safe." Diners rave about the "best" mozzarella sticks and "inventive" dishes. While some find portions small and prices high, the "delicious" food and "friendly" service create a memorable dining experience.

98 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Interesting menus. Varied tastes. Great dining room and atmosphere. Unfortunately the service was really poor. Unfriendly, deliberately unhelpful and unwelcoming. Really rather odd!
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Christina VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone loved the food and enjoyed our evening. The manager was flexible with our reservation that went from 10 to 6 and back to 8. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Joseph
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t wait to go back!! One of our favorites in Boston.
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Laura VIP
Orlando10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience. They are very accommodating to gluten allergies. Amazing food and I appreciated the servers telling us when they delivered the food that it was safe for my food allergies.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really really excellent food but the prices have really gone through the roof
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vanna
Washington DC29 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I both loved the 3 dishes we tried last night! Fresh ingredients, prepared in innovative ways, simply delicious! Service was excellent, friendly, ambience, great choice!
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Gilbert VIP
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Excellent variety of small plates and entrees full of flavors and textures for sharing family style.
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Kimberly VIP
Greater Boston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time & it was excellent. Will definitely be back. The food was amazing, staff was polite & attentive. Portion sizes were perfect.
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ouihungry
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I used to love Faccia a Faccia but my latest experience— something felt off and there were a few tweaks done with their staple dishes. The Bolognese was very very salty, my favorite the Sorrentina dessert was all meringue and not standing like before. It look like a pile of goop in a bowl. The service was also a little different this time, we waited for our entrees for a long time, long enough to notice that it’s been a while. And my risotto was served 10 minutes later than everyone else, at room temperature. The only thing that was still good was the grandma bread. Not sure if I would still recommend, and this is sad because it was my favorite restaurant in Boston.
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KASM
New Orleans14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our annual trip to Boston from ATL & AL. Faccia a Faccia was a MUST book. The staff and chef accommodated our gluten free needs. The GF squid Ink trottole and mozzarella sticks are the BEST! Ranks up there with one of the best dishes we’ve ever had. We have been looking forward to this meal for a year! The chef and Sarah made today awesome! Thank you!!
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2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 64 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

278 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116-2427

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Gloucester St. and Newbury St.
Area
Back Bay
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ken Oringer, Alex O'Connor
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://facciaafacciaboston.com/
Phone number
(857) 991-1080
Private party facilities
Whether it’s a business dinner for 12 or a retirement party for 100, we’ll help make your event memorable. From plated dinners to cocktail parties, our team will help you customize every detail of your event. Curate your own menu from our coastal-Italian offerings and snacks, and create a fully customized menu of select cocktails, wine and beer.

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SNACKS

grandma breadUS$8.00

stuffed olivesUS$12.00

potato chipsUS$22.00

carcioffi frittiUS$18.00

whipped ricottaUS$17.00

mozzarella sticksUS$24.00

CRUDO

bluefin tuna tartare*US$21.00

hamachi*US$23.00

sicilian*US$24.00

island creek oysters*US$9.00

SMALL PLATES

farmer’s market saladUS$17.00

heirloom chicoriesUS$17.00

burrataUS$21.00

octopusUS$22.00

lamb ribsUS$21.00

grilled nantucket bay scallopUS$31.00

iberico sausageUS$23.00

cappellettiUS$36.00

maltagliatiUS$41.00

squid ink trottleUS$35.00

risotto alla vongoleUS$36.00

paccheri bologneseUS$38.00

rigatoni cacio e pepeUS$29.00

tajarinUS$95.00

seasonal pasta tastingUS$96.00

MEATS & FISH

branzino "christmas style"US$44.00

chicken milaneseUS$42.00

black garlic skirt steak*US$48.00

burger & friesUS$21.00

black garlic skirt steakUS$48.00

chicken milaneseUS$41.00

grilled scituate lobsterUS$61.00

Crudo

sicilian*US$24.00

island creek oysters*US$9.00

Snacks

stuffed olivesUS$12.00

potato chipsUS$22.00

whipped ricottaUS$17.00

carciofi frittiUS$18.00

mozzarella sticksUS$18.00

Small Plates

farmer’s market saladUS$17.00

burrataUS$21.00

octo dogUS$22.00

BRUNCH-ISH

cacio e pepe scrambleUS$18.00

breakfast sandwichUS$17.00

eggs in purgatoryUS$19.00

pancakeUS$15.00

eggs & baconUS$14.00

spaghetti carbonaraUS$26.00

squid ink trottoleUS$35.00

SWEETS

baked sorrentinaUS$16.00