Tempura Eggplant Rigatoni
Eggplant batter dipped and fried then sautéed with shallots, cherry tomatoes and spinach, then tossed with rigatoni in a raspberry balsamic reduction
Yum yum yum
#fallfood #eggplant #tempura #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
What to have for dinner on a chilly spring night? Oxtail Ragù of course.
Slow-braised Oxtail tossed with fresh spring peas and house-made tagliatelle pasta
#blusterynightdinner #ragu #oxtail #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
We've updated our wine list with a fantastic collection of reds - perfect for Italian food and fall.
Dolcetto from Vietti - black cherry, raspberry, and with a hint of blueberry, this un-oaked wine is medium bodied with soft tannins, moderate acidity, and good balance.
#redwine #italianwine #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Curbside Pickup - dinner To-Go from Alforno is safe and easy.
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#stayhomeandhealthy #dinnertogo #lunchtogo #comfortfood #hunkerdown #selfisolation #winetogo
Chicken Parmigiana it's what you need for dinner.
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We use only Bell & Evans® tender chicken breasts then lightly bread them, pan-browned and topped with housemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with rigatoni and our famous Tuscan red sauce.
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#chickenparmigana #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Come and try our new Charcuterie Board
Imported Italian prosciutto, coppa, and salumi, with 24 month aged parmigiano reggiano, toasted alforno bread, whole grain mustard, giardiniera (Italian mix pickled vegetables) and sweet and spicy zucchini chips.
Available Sunday thru Thursday. #bacari #cicchetti #charcuterieboard #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Tomatoes! The first heirlooms of the season. Ripe and delicious. I just love summer!
#alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Swordfish Francese
Fresh filet of swordfish, egg battered and pan seared, served in a white wine reduction tossed with spaghetti and wilted spinach
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#swordfish #francese #swordfishfrancese #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Shots from our Wine Dinner featuring Jacques Pépin and his art.
Be sure to come in and view Jacques’ wonderful artwork displayed in the bar area. It is a varied and “Jacquesfully” charming collection of pieces, each of which can be purchased framed or unframed.
@jacques_pepin_art @jacquespeppin #jacquespepin #jacquespepincollection #jacquespépin #jacquespepinart #jacquespepinartalfornoct #winedinneralforno #winedinner #alfornoct
Pappardelle al Ragù Cinghiale
Wild Boar ragù tossed with house-made pappardelle pasta and finished with a touch of cream and Parmigiano Reggiano
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#pappardelle #cinghiale #summerdrinks #summerdrink #cornsalad #trout #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Tempura Zucchini Blossoms
Our locally-grown organic zucchini blossoms are lightly battered and delicately deep-fried. We serve them with homemade aioli and Tuscan tomato sauce for dipping.
These Alforno summer favorites are a sell-out every time we make them, so come early and get your order in quickly!
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#zucchiniblossoms #crabcakes #blueberrytart #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Goat cheese with a crushed walnut crust, baked until golden, served on a bed of fresh greens with our housemate creamy balsamic dressing & croutons
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#italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Introducing our Winter Cocktails... Autumn Mule
Tito’s Vodka, pear puree, local honey with fresh citrus #wintercocktails #winterdrinks #autumnmule #foroldthymessake #imherefortheboos #noreaster #rosalita #whattodointhewinter #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Dining in the restaurant, but outside (and some inside tables too). Ahhh Summer!
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Join us this weekend (or any day really)
Lunch Noon-2:30, Dinner 5-9
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#diningatadistance #dinnertogo #openfortakeout #zucchiniblossoms #newhavenpizza #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook
Caprese Salad with a twist
Zucchini Caprese with Native Tomatoes
Grilled zucchini filled with native grape tomatoes and “ciliegine” mozzarella, drizzled with a balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil
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#caprese #capresesalad #heirloomtomatoe #heirloomtomatoes #tomatoesalad #summersalad #summersalads #summerdrinks #summerdrink #summerfood #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Warm happy belly food!
Slow-Roasted Berkshire served over wilted spinach with roasted root vegetables
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#porchetta #roastedpork #roastedveggies #fallfood #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Pizza Napolitana with Prosciutto & Spinach
True Naples Original Pizza. We are “certified” as producers of this original 250-year-old version. It has a light tasty crust, simple tomato sauce, Prosciutto, Red Onion, Garlic and Spinach
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#italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Brodetto
Our version of this famous Fanese fish stew is a transformative marriage of Rhode Island calamari and littleneck clams with Gulf Coast white shrimp and Pacific flounder simmered together in a flavorful tomato broth and served with toasted Alforno bread. You’ll be soooo glad you tried this if you haven’t already!
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#brodetto #fishstew #boulebread #baguette #italianbread #boule #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Fried Calamari - as an appetizer or snack. Just yum!
We use only Rhode Island Calamari, lightly battered and fried, served with our Tuscan tomato sauce and housemade asiago aioli
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#calamari #friedcalamari #justasnack #barfood #bacari
#cicchetti #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Boneless Stuffed Guinea Hen
Stuffed with carrots, onions, shiitake mushrooms and spinach, then layered over warm farro salad and served with roasted Brussel sprouts #guineahen #farrosalad #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Pan-seared Jumbo Scallops served with sweet pea risotto and a charred tomato reduction. #scallops #risotto #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Ben’s Famous Crab Cakes
Jumbo lump crab mixed with lemon, dijon mustard and parsley and served with a lemon aioli. Served over a salad of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, radishes, fennel and walnuts in a white balsamic vinaigrette.
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#zucchiniblossoms #crabcakes #blueberrytart #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Food Thoughts From Italy - Our Ragu Bolognese Recipe!
Turn to page 70 of INK Publications February issue (in stores now) for Bob’s latest article.
https://issuu.com/inkpublications/docs/february_2019_ink_magazine_/70
#newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #foodthoughtsfromitaly
Feels like a pizza kind of night!
Have you had our Chicken, Broccoli & Ricotta Pizza?
Fresh broccoli, ricotta, mozzarella, chicken, garlic, thyme and oregano hot and bubbling.
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#newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook
Our new sign!
Join us for a favorite cold night dinner...
Bone-in Short Ribs of Beef
Served over creamy mashed potatoes with pan juices.
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#shortribs #mashedpotatoes #meatfordinner #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Aperol Spritz and great art! Thank you to Mionetto Presco for the drinks
Pizza Napoletana with Prosciutto & Arugula
Neapolitan crust with garlic, mozzarella, arugula, smoked prosciutto and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
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#openfortakeout #diningatadistance #dinnertogo #hunkerdownfood #TheGreatAmericanTakeout #winetogo #beertogo #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook
SUMMER!
Zucchini Blossoms and Brodetto - what a great start to the summer!
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#zucchiniblossoms #brodetto #summerdrinks #summerdrink #summerfood #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Lasagna Bolognese
Layers of fresh egg pasta, béchamel and our famous pork and beef Bolognese sauce, topped with plum tomatoes and mozzarella and finished in the oven.
#bolognese #lasagna #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari