Aperol Spritz and great art! Thank you to Mionetto Presco for the drinks
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
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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#salmon #salmondinner #summerdrinks #summerdrink #cornsalad #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Slow Roasted Porchetta
Roasted for 24 hours, a hefty slice of this 24-hour roasted pork will be served over roasted root vegetables with wilted spinach and with a reduction of pan juices.
#porchetta #pork #slowroasted #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Check. It. Out.
Come see our new bar!
You can sit comfortably at the bar and have lunch or dinner (or a snack). We have a full bar and even some Alforno speciality drinks along with beer on tap. We have seats at the bar and a bunch of tall tables for dining.
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#cocktails #beerontap #fenwicksour #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #epibread #episbread #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Osso Buco - to warm you from your soul to your toes! #ossobuco #wildmushrooms #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Lasagna Bolognese is back!
While our menu might be limited during the kitchen renovation we did bring back a very much asked for dish - 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. An Alforno classic!
And if you don’t remember this from before but have enjoyed our house-made tagliatelle bolognese over the years, rest assured you can enjoy the same great house-made pasta and our famous bolognese sauce in lasagna form.
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#cocktails #beerontap #blueberrymule #wildboar #lasagna #lasagnabolognese #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #epibread #episbread #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Dinner tonight?
Oven Roasted Atlantic Salmon
served over lentils with carrots and caramelized onions and grilled asparagus
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#salmon #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
From our summer drink menu - the Doli.
Simple but REALLY good!
House infused pineapple vodka, shaken until well-chilled.
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Almost done…
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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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#newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Margherita Pizza
Fresh plum tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, garlic
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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
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
Arugula and Parmigiana Salad - Baby Arugula dressed with white balsamic vinaigrette and topped with thinly shaved Parmigiana Reggiani
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#arugula #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Alforno’s New Bar - comfortable seating for dinner!
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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
Pan-seared Jumbo Scallops served with sweet pea risotto and a charred tomato reduction. #scallops #risotto #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Reserve your table for Mother’s Day - a few seats left!
12-3 for lunch and 5-9 pm for dinner.
We’ll be cooking up a special menu to honor our collective favorite Moms, combining special menu items with our most popular dishes to ensure your experience will be the very best it can be. So plan to let us indulge your Mom and help make it a memorable Day!
See our website for the specials menu
Bruschetta
Native tomatoes and our famous house-made bread
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#bruschetta #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
SNOW DAY!
Schools are closed but we are open for lunch.
Bring everyone in for a pizza - sandwich - soup - salad - glass of wine (ok that’s for you)…
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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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#wintercocktails #winterdrinks #autumnmule #foroldthymessake #imherefortheboos #noreaster #rosalita #whattodointhewinter #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Mushrooms, fresh plum tomatoes, mozzarella, caramelized onions, garlic, and fresh thyme. #wildmushrooms #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Ahhh a nice summer rain Saturday. Makes all of the 'have to dos' fall right off the list.
Come in for lunch and a sip or two
#summerrain #pizza #martini #italianfood #italianbread #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bacari #alforno #oldsaybrook #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
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
Join us for Valentine’s Day!
We have a special menu planned (along with our regular menu)
Cannelloni Florentine — Boneless Idaho — Chocolate Chip Espresso Semifreddo & Franciacorta – Italian Champagne.
Reservations Recommended
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Rosalita
Four Roses Bourbon, Apricot Liqueur with fresh citrus
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#wintercocktails #winterdrinks #autumnmule #foroldthymessake #imherefortheboos #noreaster #rosalita #whattodointhewinter #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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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#ossobucco #lamb #risotto #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Join us for a five-wine, four-course Wine Dinner highlighting a paired sampling of wines from Northern Italian vineyards.
Check out the full menu and make a reservation from the link in our bio.
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#winedinner #winepairing #italianwines #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Rain may keep us off the beach today, but all the rain we have been having has given us a bounty of wild mushrooms.
And they are GOOD this year.
Wild Mushrooms over Tagliatelle
#wildmushroom #wildmushroompizza #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
We have a new dessert and it needs a better name. Any ideas?
It is currently “Orange Spongecake” but it’s so much better than that. Fresh oranges, real Italian vanilla and olive oil.
Light but packed with flavor and seriously delicious!
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Housemade Gnocchi PPF
A take on the classic combination of Prosciutto-Panna-Funghi. House-made gnocchi tossed in a rich cream sauce of sweet Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
#gnocchi #prosciutto #fallpasta #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Spaghetti all’Amatriciana
Derived from the small southern town of Amatrice, this classic Italian sauce is at the heart of Roman cuisine, eaten by everyone from the Holy See on down. Pancetta, onions, tomatoes and pecorino Romano are pulled together to transcend the simplicity of those ingredients. Since it’s still wintry in April, come enjoy this heartwarming dish.
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Join us on Facebook tomorrow night at 7PM (Nov. 27th) as we live stream Jacques Pépin opening up our Wine Dinner and talking about his new book “Menus: A Book for Your Meals and Memories”
The artist at work and the artists’ work.
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#jacquespepin #jacquespepincollection #jacquespépin #jacquespepinart #jacquespepinartalfornoct #winedinneralforno #winedinner
Shrimp Stuffed Flounder over wilted spinach with lemon beurre blanc
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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
Our Pizza Parmigiana has become a personal favorite of many of our regulars over the years. A white pizza with fresh sliced garlic, sliced plum tomato, tempura eggplant and a sprinkle of basil and Romano cheese, cooked to perfection.
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#tempuraeggplant #pizzaparmigiana #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza
Artichoke and Mascarpone Ravioli
Oversized house made ravioli stuffed with artichokes and Mascarpone cheese. Finished with our homemade Toscano sauce.
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The Fenwick Sour
A bourbon drink for even non-bourbon lovers. Bourbon with a dash of sweet and topped with floating Montelpulciano
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# bourbon #cocktails #beerontap #fenwicksour #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #epibread #episbread #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Fantastic art and a great showing
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
Cold rainy weather = comfort food
Housemade Pistachio Sausage tossed with Pacherri pasta in a light tomato sauce.
Add a glass of Dolcetto to complement the meal.
#pistachiosausage #comfortfoods #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
The Summer Wind, made with cucumber vodka, fresh basil, Cocchi Americano and a squeeze of lemon.
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#martini #rigatoni #wildboar #italianfood #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Fall weather brings the craving for hearty meals
Osso Buco
Slow braised pork shank over creamy mashed potatoes with a reduction of pan juices
Special for the weekend - don’t miss out!
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#happybelly #ossobuco #pork #fallfood #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
It just feels like fall so we made Slow Braised Boneless Shortribs over sinfully rich mashed potatoes with pan juices.
#alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food
Braised Short Rib Ragu
Beef short ribs gently braised for hours until beyond tender, tossed with house-made pappardelle pasta.
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#coldweatherdinner #braisedshortribs #ragu #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Alforno bread on your holiday table!
Every loaf of our raved-about bread has gone through a three-day process of fermentation before being baked into the delicious, beautifully crusty loaves we’re famous for.
Must be reserved by Sunday 12/22 to pick up on Tuesday 12/24 by 2:30. Call the restaurant to reserve yours.
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#boulebread #italianbread #boule #baguette #freshbread #bread
We did take some time today to take off the construction hat and test some new drinks!
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Did you know…
We are converting the porch to a bar with a new drink menu, small plates and a place to sit.
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