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Testaccio Ristorante

Cuisine Type
Italian
Northern Italian
Full Description: Testaccio is an Inspired Restaurant.

It's "A-number-one" for ambiance, food, and wine. With a spectacular menu, gracious service, and a warm and friendly atmoshphere ~ Testaccio Ristorante welcomes you.

Being there is a pleasure to the senses.

The Chef works magic with the hearty and plentiful Roman-Style cuisine ~ Braised Oxtail, Saltimbocca, beautiful pastas, gnocchi and many other wonderful dishes including the perfection of pizza in their wood burning oven.

All of this is complemented by the decor ~ wooden farmhouse beams, textured walls, lovely artwork, Roman artifacts, and candle light. Authentic pieces have been shipped from Italy to establish the comfort and character of old world Rome.

It is charming and sophisticated....romantic and trendy. That is hard to find.

The creators behind this exciting new restaurant have spared no expense and have much to be proud of as they bring their vision alive. This is a welcome addition to Vernon Blvd in Long Island City.

Executive Chef Ivan Beacco is quietly changing the way we think about Italian food, and how we eat it. Coupled with his devotion to fresh ingredients, flawless technique and a passion for Roman food, Ivan is shaping the concept of Contemporary Roman cuisine. His is a unique dining experience, which comforts with familiar, flavorful food while it transports one to old world Italy - an absolute necessity for anyone who truly loves Italian food.


From the Testaccio web site:

Testaccio, a Roman-style ristorante, is filled with the warmth and exuberance that embodies the true, locals-only Italian dining experience. An evolution of cuisine, the kitchen serves up Italian fare that is authentically Roman, created with the freshest ingredients, some imported directly from Italy. The menu comforts and inspires, drawing from classic recipes brought to life with innovative cooking techniques and a brilliant mix of local and authentic Italian ingredients. Testaccio is the perfect marriage of old world charm and modern sophistication, a setting that suits midday gatherings, family meals, romantic dates and late night bites.

Contemporary Roman Cuisine will be dished up by head chef Ivan Beacco from Borgo Antico in Union Square. Owned by Carlo Bordone, Paul Bordone, and Alviero Pirani, the restaurant is scheduled to open in September. Carlo & Paul Bordone immigrated from Italy to Astoria. They are real estate developers and own a contracting company. They owned and designed Pepolino Ristorante in Tribeca and are looking to bring some more flavor & ambience of Manhattan to LIC!

Buon appetito!

MENU ITEMS

Antipasti

Antipasto Testaccio
15 pp
Assortment of cold cuts, cheeses, house appetizers and traditional Roman starters (minimum for 2 people)

Crudo di manzo con carciofi
13
Thinly sliced filet mignon wrapped around artichokes hearts, arugola salad & shaved pecorino romano cheese

Bruschette assortite
10
Assortment of toasted bruschette with anchovies and mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil, duck's pate & a special of the day

Assaggini di suppli'
10
Selection of mini rice croquettes, artichokes & truffle, tomato & mozzarella and sweet corn & pecorino

Terrina di coda alla vaccinara
12
Oxtail terrine with celery & mushrooms pure

Carciofo all giudea
11
Crispy artichoke with black olives tapanade

Pasta e fagioli
8
Cannellini beans soup with fresh maltagliati pasta

Selezione di salumi e formaggi
6
Selection of typical cold cuts and cheeses with homemade marmalade, honey & nuts served with specialty breads

Insalate

Insalata di puntarelle
12
Roman chicory salad served within a hollow bread bun

Misticanza
9
Ancient Roman mix salad with radish, cucumbers & fennel

Insalata di spinaci
9
Baby spinach salad with gorgonzola, walnuts & pear

Insalata di pomidori
10
Red, green & yellow tomato salad with fresh oregano & basil, goat cheese, red onions & crushed red pepper

Insalata di fagioli giganti e porchetta
10
Giant beans salad with roasted porchetta & grilled vegetables

Zuppe

Stracciatella alla romana
6
Traditional egg drop soup with spinach & parmesan in a chicken broth

Zuppa di legumi, funghi e pecorino
6
Legumes & potato's soup with mushrooms & pecorino cheese

Zuppa del giorno
p/a
Soup of the day

Paste

Bucatini ala amatriciana
11
Hollow spaghetti with pancetta, onions, spicy tomato sauce

Tagliolini cacio e pepe
10
Homemade tagliolini with ground fresh black pepper & pecorino romano

Fettuccine alla ciociara
12
Fettuccine with wrapped in Prosciutto, peas & mushrooms in a garlic & oil sauce

Gnocchi alla romana
10
Semolina gnocchi gratin with tomato & basil sauce & parmesan cheese

Spaghetti alla carbonara
12
Spaghetti with roasted guanciale in an egg yolk sauce & ground fresh black pepper with parmigiano & pecorino cheese

Tagliolini alle vongole e bottarga
17
Tagliolini with clams, white wine & garlic sauce with shaved salted mullet roe

Trittico di pasta
17 pp
Choice of any three pasta combination (minimum for 2 people)

Risotto del giorno
p/a
Risotto of the day

Secondi

Galletto intero al forno
16
Wood oven roasted whole cornish hen with assorted vegetables, peppers & potatoes

Costatina con le patate e cipolline agrodolci
22
Grilled prime 14 oz steak with bone served with caramelized baby onions & roasted new potatoes

Coda alla vaccinara
18
Braised oxtail in red wine, roasted vegetables & tomato sauce, served with caramelized baby onions & mushroom's heads

Saltimbocca alla romana
20
Veal scaloppine rolled with prosciutto & sage in a white wine sauce, stuffed tomatoes & eggplant

Trippa in umido
16
Braised veal tripe with tomato, Roman mint & shaved pecorino

Costolette d'abbacchio scottadito
24
Grilled organic lamb chops with chicory & grilled polenta with lamb reduction

Filetto di manzo ai porcini e pepe verde
30
Pan seared 8 oz. aged fillet mignon with porcini mushrooms & green peppercorn with soft polenta gratin

Capesante gratinate
22
Baked sea scallops in their own shell with breadcrumb, crabmeat scallions & tomato

Seppioline ai carciofi e patate
18
Stewed baby cuttlefish with white wine, artichokes & roasted new potatoes

Baccala in umido
17
Salt cod in a fresh tomato broth with onions, capers & black olives

Tonno lardellato al lambrusco
24
Seared yellowfin tuna wrapped in pancetta with lambrusco sauce, zucchine & mint

Pizze

Margherita
10
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil

Con acciughe
10
Tomato, anchovies & oregano

Bianca
10
Hand stretched dough with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt & rosemary

Rughetta, prosciutto e parmigiano
14
Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma & shaved parmesan cheese

Quattro formaggi
14
Tomato, mozzarella, stracchino, gorgonzola & fontina

Con i funghi
14
Tomato, mozzarella, cremini, shitake & porcini mushrooms

Con i fichi e prosciutto
14
Hand stretched dough with fresh figs & prosciutto di Parma

Testaccio Kids

Pasta in bianco o al pomodoro
6
Your choice of pasta with tomato sauce, butter or extra virgin olive oil

Cotolette impanate di pollo
10
Breaded breast of chicken with salad or vegetables

Polpettine della nonna
10
Beef meatballs fried or in tomato sauce

Patatine fritte
6
Homemade French fries

Gelato vaniglia e cioccolato
6
Chocolate & vanilla ice cream

Dolci

Tortino di cioccolato e caffe
7
Dark chocolate & coffee flan with caramel sauce

Torta di ricotta e visciole
7
Roman ricotta pie with amarena cherries

Crostate assortite del giorno
8
Selection of the homemade daily pies

Cappuccino di ricotta
6
Scoop of fresh ricotta drawn in espresso with toasted nuts & raw cane sugar

Profitterol al gelato e cioccolato
8
Puff pastry bigne filled with vanilla ice cream & covered with warm chocolate sauce

Focaccia alla Nutella
8
Pizza with Nutella hazelnut cream

Trionfo di frutta
7 pp
Assortment of local and exotic fruit (minimum 2 people)



Address: 47-30 Vernon Blvd
City: Long Island City
State: NY

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