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.
When the honey-do list includes "making" dinner on Valentine's day, choose Tagliatelle Bolognese.
House-made tagliatelle with our famous Bolognese sauce
Serve this with a bottle of Sagrantino Colpetrone from Tunute del Cerro
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Eat in or pickup with curbside delivery.
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#valentinesathome #valentinesdinnertogo #valentinesdinnerinyourpajamas #openfortakeout #diningatadistance #dinnertogo #hunkerdownfood #TheGreatAmericanTakeout #winetogo #beertogo #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook
Have you had the peaches this year?
This is one of those epic peach seasons where the juice drips down your chin!
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We were so excited that we put them with heirloom tomatoes for a salad, best had with a Summer Sangaria (burgundy, citrus, peach & pineapple) and a peach torta for dessert.
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#ctpeaches #heirloomtomatoe #summersalad #summerdrinks #pizzabiancaromana #sangria #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
Grilled Idaho Trout
Served over wild mushroom risotto and sauced with a lemon and caper beurre blanc
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and a Special Dessert
Linda's House-made Bread Pudding
with Vanilla Ice Cream
#trout #openfortakeout #diningatadistance #dinnertogo #hunkerdownfood #newhavenpizza
Gnocchi with our famous Tuscana Sauce
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#? #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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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#valentinesathome #valentinesdinnertogo #valentinesdinnerinyourpajamas #openfortakeout #diningatadistance #dinnertogo #hunkerdownfood #TheGreatAmericanTakeout #winetogo #beertogo #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook
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
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
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
Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle
served over wild mushroom risotto with a lemon caper reduction
Available in Single and Family-Sized Portions
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#newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
You make your Valentine's heart sing. Make their stomach happy too by serving them Hanger Steak “alla tagliata”.
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Italy’s most popular steak, sliced and served with french fries and garnished with grilled asparagus. Pair it with a bottle of Dolcetto di Dogliani from Pecchenino.
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Eat in or pickup with curbside delivery.
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#valentinesathome #valentinesdinnertogo #valentinesdinnerinyourpajamas #openfortakeout #diningatadistance #dinnertogo #hunkerdownfood #TheGreatAmericanTakeout #winetogo #beertogo #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook
It's a Butternut Kind of Weekend!
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Butternut Squash Ravioli - House-made ravioli filled with butternut squash and served with a butter-sage sauce
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Butternut Squash and Golden Delicious Apple Bisque
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#butternutsquash #butternutsquashravioli #butternutsquashsoup #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook #italianfood #italianbread #boulebread #baguette #cocktails #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #bar #bacari
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
Dinner with Wine & Beer to go!
With Curbside Pickup, dinner from Alforno is safe and easy.
Delivery is also available — through Doordash.
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We’ve been working diligently to make sure our standards stay high. Lasagna with our famous Bolognese sauce, our House-made Veal and Ricotta Meatballs, and House-made Pasta will help ease the stress of a surreal week. All entree orders come complete as if you were in the restaurant with bread and olives to start your meal.
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The full menu is available this weekend along with our house-made desserts.
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And for a bit of good news...
The State of Connecticut has allowed us to offer wine and beer along with your takeout orders, so for those of you who need a drink (I know I sure do), we are offering our selection of wines & beers by the bottle at 25% off the menu prices. One-stop dinning!
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We are also still making our bread, so let us know when you call and we'll add a loaf to your order.
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We'll be closing (a bit earlier than usual) at 8:00 pm Friday and Saturday night.
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Our full Take-Out Menu is available daily for lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 pm and dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, including everything from soup to salads to pizza and entrees. And we will continue to offer selections from the Specials page (subject to availability).
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Stay healthy!
~Ben, Bob, Linda, Michelle, Suzanne, Molly and the Alforno Team
Since it's still wintry in April, come enjoy this heartwarming dish. And why is it still this cold?
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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. .
Available as a single dinner or family sized portions
#openfortakeout #diningatadistance #dinnertogo #hunkerdownfood #TheGreatAmericanTakeout #winetogo #beertogo #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #alfornoct #alforno #alfornooldsaybrook
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
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.
Please stay safe and have a Very Happy New Year!
~Ben, Bob, Linda, Michelle, Suzanne, Molly and the Alforno Team
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
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
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
Lasagna Bolognese - to warm your body and keep your soul happy!
Layers of fresh egg pasta, béchamel and our famous pork and beef Bolognese sauce, topped with plum tomatoes & mozzarella and then finished in the oven. An Alforno classic! #lasagna #lasagnabolognese #newhavenpizza #naplitanapizza #italianfood #cocktails #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #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.
Heads Up - It's that time again!
Wait - do you know about Zucchini Blossoms? One of the most awaited times of the spring! From blooms to tempura goodness.
Tempura Zucchini Blossoms
Locally grown blossoms lightly battered and fried tempura-style, served with Asiago aioli and pomodoro sauce. Yum Yum Yum!
We never know how long they will last so come early and order quickly!
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
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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#cannelloni #cannelloniflorentine #newyearsresolution #newhavenpizza #pizzanapoletana #italianfood #cocktails #weekendspecial #oldsaybrook #oldsaybrookct #alfornooldsaybrook #alfornoct
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
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
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
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