OUR STORY
“Uno non può PENSARE bene, AMARE bene, DORMIRE bene, se non ha MANGIATO bene.”
“One cannot THINK well, LOVE well, SLEEP well, if one has not DINED well.”
OUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY
At the heart of Italian cuisine is a simple truth: food is love. It’s a way to bring people together, to celebrate the everyday, and to honor tradition while embracing what’s fresh and new.
Our philosophy is rooted in authenticity, simplicity, and passion. We believe that great food doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs to be made with care. That means using the best ingredients we can find: ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, golden olive oil, hand-rolled pasta, and cheeses aged with patience and respect.
We cook the way Italians have for generations — by hand, by heart, and by instinct. Every dish tells a story: of a mother’s Sunday sauce simmering on the stove, of long lunches that turn into dinners, of laughter echoing over a shared bottle of wine.
We honor the regions of Italy, drawing inspiration from the rustic flavors of Tuscany, the bold spirit of Naples, the coastal brightness of Sicily, the elegance of the North, and of course our beautiful Calabria. But no matter where the influence comes from, every plate is created with the same intention: to nourish, to comfort, and to delight.
This isn’t just food. It’s tradition, it’s memory, it’s joy. And we’re honored to share it with you.
Buon appetito — from our kitchen to your table.
OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF & OWNER
Frank Salvi
Frank Salvi immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1963. He always enjoyed cooking ever since he used to cook alongside his mother, Giovanna when he was a child. This inspired him to become a chef. He returns to Italy several times a year for the latest recipes and new creations.
Mr. Salvi trained with Francesco Santarella, one of Italy’s top Chefs who was his chef at Di Nardo’s for 10 years.
After 51 years, Frank Salvi still does all of his own food buying, grows herbs and cooks all the dinner specials himself, which change every Friday to give customers a chance to sample the variety of his tastes.
Shortly after celebrating his restaurant’s 36th year anniversary, he received the Member of the Year Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Business Community from the Pound Ridge Business Association.
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