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
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
BRODETTO is back!
We are celebrating the annual International Festival of Brodetto held in the beautiful Italian seaside town of Fano.
Ours is a bit closer in Old Saybrook! We make ours with Rhode Island calamari and littlenecks with Gulf of Mexico shrimp and Pacific flounder. If you got to have this last year you know why we are so excited to have it again.
Squid Ink Tagliatelle Aglio e Olio
Housemade Squid Ink pasta tossed with calamari, garlic, oil, and parsley
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#squidink #squidpasta #alfornoct #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Zucchini Blossoms
That special time of the year when we turn blooms into the best food!
The unusually cold and wet spring delayed the start of zucchini blossom season this year, but we are officially kicking it off today! A limited number of the first blossoms of the season are finally here. But come early — they probably won’t last the night!
#zucchiniblossoms #summerdrinks #summerdrink #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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
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
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
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
Gnocchi with our famous Tuscana Sauce
Blah blah
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#? #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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
Osso Buco - to warm you from your soul to your toes! #ossobuco #wildmushrooms #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #bacari #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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
Bianca ala Romana Pizza
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Caramelized onions, European bacon, mozzarella, fresh thyme and a whole lotta yum!
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#biancaalaromanapizza #pizzatime #pizzabiancaromana #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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
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
Reserve your bread for Christmas!
Our bread is great on any table but essential for Christmas.
Available for pick-up between 12:00 Noon and 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve (Monday 12/24). We will be closing for the day at 3pm - so don’t be late!
Reserve by this Saturday evening, the 22nd. 860-399-4166
#boulebread #baguette #italianbread #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
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
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