Join us for our Wine Education Series
Tuesdays @ 6:30 starting 3/19 through 5/21
Come take a wine-tasting journey through the hills and valleys of Italy’s wine regions and those of neighboring areas. In each of eight delicious hour-long sessions, Ben Zemmel will call on his ten years of immersive experience in enology (the science and study of wines and winemaking) to guide you through the characteristics of each region’s wines. And you’ll enjoy small bites paired with each wine.
Head to the link in our profile for our website with all the details.
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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
Tagliatelle with Lamb Ragu
Slow-braised lamb shoulder, pulled and mixed with carrots and fresh peas, tossed with our house-made tagliatelle pasta
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#tagliatelle #ragu #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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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#flounderlivornese #flounder #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Celebrate Summer! Come in and try our Fenwick Sour
Bourbon, fresh lemon, simple syrup & a Montepulciano red wine float
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#fenwicksour #negroni #summerdrinks #summerdrink #summerfood #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Swordfish Francese
Fresh swordfish egg-battered and sautéed in a lemon white wine sauce, tossed with spaghetti and spinach
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
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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#newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Stop by and try the Nor’Easter
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, grand marnier, fresh lemon, Downeast hard cider
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#wintercocktails #winterdrinks #autumnmule #foroldthymessake #imherefortheboos #noreaster #rosalita #whattodointhewinter #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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.
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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#italianfood #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook
Spaghetti “Furbo” ai Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, clams, and calamari simmered together in a white wine reduction, tossed with spaghetti and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh parsley
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#summerbythesea #summerfish#alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
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
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
It's National Pizza Day!
Eat in or take out our New Haven style pizza is the best on the shoreline.
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#national pizza day #naplitanapizza #pizzaparmigiana #biancaalaromanapizza #pizzabiancaromana #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
It’s a soup kind of night!
Our signature soup, Alforno’s Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty potage of Great Northern white beans, carrot, onion and European bacon in our house-made chicken stock.
#chillintheair #fallsoup #beansoup #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
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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#saladfordinner #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
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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#valentinesday #franciacorta #semifreddo #italianchampagne #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Please stay safe and have a Very Happy New Year!
~Ben, Bob, Linda, Michelle, Suzanne, Molly and the Alforno Team
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
Summer’s Bounty! Fresh blueberries turned into Linda’s amazing house-made Blueberry Shortcake!
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#blueberries #blueberryshortcake #summerfruit #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
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
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
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
From our summer drink menu - the Doli.
Simple but REALLY good!
House infused pineapple vodka, shaken until well-chilled.
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#alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
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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#newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #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
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana
The sauce of pope's and kings: sweet red onion, European bacon, and garlic simmered with tomato and tossed with Romano cheese and spaghetti. Modeled after the great trattorias of Rome.
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Open today (Monday Sept. 7th). Closed Tuesday Sept. 8th for our end of season recovery day! Back in the kitchen on Wednesday the 9th.