A classic pairing from Lombardy
Osso Buco di Maiale - Served over creamy mashed potatoes with pan juices and gremolata
& Garda Classico Rosso - a medium-bodied red with scents of spice and exuberant red fruit with a soft, round palate balanced by the lively acidity.
Tagliatelle ai "Furbo"
Rhode Island Calamari and Littlenecks with Mexican white shrimp simmered in a sauce of garlic, shallots, white wine, and shrimp stock tossed with our house-made tagliatelle pasta
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The weekend's special pizza
Neapolitan Crust with mozzarella, garlic, spinach, bacon, ricotta
This weekend get a slice of our famous Olive Oil Cake
From the “Mad Butcher” of Panzano, recreated with real Italian vanilla and fresh oranges. Light & delicious.
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Taking Reservations for Valentine's Day!
Join us! We have a special menu and an extra special wine for you and your sweetheart on Valentine's day.
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We will be serving our full menu in addition to the specials.
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https://alforno.net/valentines-day/
For the health and safety our of staff, their families, and you, our devoted customers, we have made the decision to temporarily close Alforno for the month of January.
We sincerely appreciate the love and support and we look forward to serving you again.
We WILL re-open when we feel it is safe to do. Check our website for updates and follow us on social media.
Be safe! We will see you soon.
Flounder Livornese
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Pan roasted Atlantic flounder with a sauce of tomatoes, green and black olives and white wine over sautéed spinach
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Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle
served over wild mushroom risotto with a lemon caper reduction
Available in Single and Family-Sized Portions
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Our weekend line up...
Roasted Beet Salad
Butternut Squash Soup
Four Cheese Ravioli
Asiago and Horseradish Crusted Cod
and of course or full regular menu
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DATE NIGHT? WHY NOT!
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It can still be date night—just at home. Put down your devices. Set the table. Open the wine. Plate your dinners. Enjoy!
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Because we want you to have the full Alforno experience even when you eat at home, our dinners come with focaccia, olives and Alforno's famous bread. Add a salad and a nice bottle of wine (we have the Scaia Rosso on special this weekend) and you'll have a lovely dining experience.
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
Pork Shank Osso Buco
served over creamy mashed potatoes with pan juices
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and don't forget a bottle of Scaia Corvina. Yum Yum.
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When you just realized it's Valentine's day and have not made a special meal. How about some House-made Gnocchi!
House-made gnocchi tossed with your choice of a parmigiana cream sauce or a fresh Pomodoro sauce. Pair it with a bottle of Santa Christina Sangiovese from Antinori.
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Eat in or pickup with curbside delivery.
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Gorgonzola Walnut Salad
House greens of Romaine, Green Leaf, and Radicchio tossed with balsamic dressing and topped with Gorgonzola and walnuts
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Swordfish Francese
Fresh filet of swordfish, egg battered and pan seared, served with spaghetti tossed with a white wine reduction and wilted spinach
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Don't make Mom cook!
Set a pretty table. Put out the good wine glasses. Bring home dinner. Make it an event!
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And if you can’t be there to enjoy dinner with her, drop it off and have a family video call. Use this occasion to celebrate the closeness of family even if you’re physically apart.
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You can also order any item from our To Go Menu.
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We re-open tomorrow, Friday January 29th, for lunch & dinner starting tomorrow.
Lunch from Noon to 2:30 and Dinner is 5pm to 9pm.
We have our full menu prepped and waiting for you! Come and eat in our heated and protected outdoor patio or our socially distanced tables indoors.
- or - order dinner to go with curbside delivery
- or - check out our gourmet-to-go section for the best of Alforno in your freezer for those nights you want a great meal without having to venture out.
We missed you and cant wait to see you again!
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It may be cold and dreary outside but this will warm you up!
Braised Lamb Shank Osso Buco served over risotto milanese and gremolata.
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Resolve to have a delicious new year — beginning with this dish that’s got everything going for it!
Starting with a light house-made pasta crepe, our Cannelloni Florentine is filled with a blend of veal and beef, shallots and spinach, set on a bed of fresh pomodoro sauce, and topped with béchamel.
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Wine Dinner - Tue. June 4th
Join us for a four-course dinner highlighting a paired sampling of 5 wines from Tuscany, Sardinia, and Sicily.
Head to the website link in our profile to see the full menu and to reserve your seats.
#alfornoct #winedinner #italianwine
Closed for dinner tonight!
send us a picture of your snowman!
See you tomorrow for lunch or dinner
Weekend Special! Grilled Boneless Idaho Trout
Served over mushroom risotto with a lemon caper butter reduction
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What’s for dinner? How about a beautiful piece of salmon - fresh and delicious
Pan-roasted Atlantic Salmon served over wilted spinach with a warm salad of sweet corn, grape tomatoes, and grilled asparagus.
Pair it with a drink from our new summer drink menu!
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Perfect drink for the end of a hard day... I’m Here for the Boos
Kahlua, spiced rum, half & half, pumpkin puree with pumpkin spice
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Ben was on The Food Schmooze with Faith Middleton! “Also this week, local chef Ben Zemmel from Alforno in Old Saybrook talks to Faith about what it’s like to take over a successful family restaurant.” Ben’s talk starts at about 20min mark but listen to the whole show and get that Moist Crispy Meatloaf recipe too!
http://ow.ly/Hkr450p4vlZ
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Pizza Napolitana with Figs, Prosciutto & Gorgonzola
Our special Neapolitan crust lends itself perfectly to this exceptional combination of Black Mission figs paired with prosciutto di Parma and gorgonzola cheese.
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What’s your food mood this weekend?
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We are serving filet mignon served over sweet potato and pancetta hash with a mushroom cream reduction
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Treat your Sweet Valentine to a special dinner...
Spaghetti with Littleneck Clams.
Spaghetti with Rhode Island Littlenecks in a white wine or red sauce. Add a bottle of Vermentino from La Cala to complete the meal.
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Toasty warm on the outside. Happy belly on the inside.
Cannelloni Florentine.
Our famous Alforno bread.
and HEATERS!
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