Artful Eating
If there’s something that the Italians know how to do really, really, well, it’s eat. So, if you’re in for that classic Italian conviviality, look no further than L’Artusi, the rustic Italian follow-up to acclaimed West Village restaurant Dell’anima. The new eatery is even named after Pellegrino L’Artusi, the author of the classic Italian cookbook The Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well. “The atmosphere is intimate yet comfortable and the open kitchen and bar seating make for a festive atmosphere,” explains owner and beverage manager Joe Campanale.
Chef Gabriel Thompson’s menu juxtaposes elements of classic and modern Italian cuisine in dishes like Fluke with Ginger, Yuzu, Apple, and Chives; Roasted Mushrooms with Fregola and Sarda and Anson Mills Polenta; and Octopus with Zeppole, Mantecato, and Celeries.
L’Artusi features a private dining room called The Wine Cellar, which seats up to 16 people for sit-down tasting dinners (4 courses for $75 per person, 5 courses for $90 per person, or a 9 course customized menu for $150 per person), and requires a $1200 food and beverage minimum. Also available is the entire upstairs mezzanine area, which includes the private dining room and seats up to 45 people for family-style dinners, or passed hors d’oeuvres and a buffet-style dinner, which require a $5000 minimum. Family style dinners begin at 3 courses for $65 per person, 4 courses for $85 per person, or 5 courses for $95, while passed hors d’oeuvres like the tasty crudo or arrancini are priced at 3 types for $15 per hour, 5 for $20, or 7 for $35. Full buyouts of L’Artusi are also available on a case-by-case basis.
The Italians have a saying, “A tavola non si invecchia mai,” which means, “At the table, one doesn’t grow old.” New Yorkers are in for a treat then, as we predict L’Artusi is here to stay.
L’Artusi is located at 228 W. 10th Street, New York. To host a private event, contact Jen Lucia at 212-255-5757.
Lauren Shockey is a food writer who has contributed to publications including The New York Times Magazine, Gastronomica, Brides and ELLEgirl.
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of L’Artusi.
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