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f you find yourself in the heart of Midtown Manhattan enjoying the sights, smells and most importantly, savory plates of Southern Italy, it is almost certain that you are sitting in one of the bluehued banquettes at Casa Limone. By the time you have completed your culinary adventure, you will be relishing in the fact that life has given you lemons – at least during your dinner service at this intimate and sleek spot on East 49th Street which is a feast for both the stomach and senses. Michelin-starred Chef Antonio Salvatore makes his New York debut with this elegant bi-level space featuring mosaic tiles, a rich color palette and a forest of flowers lining the walls of the second floor. Officially opened in June of 2021, Casa Limone is meant to mimic the Italian Mezzogiorno. Part of the Monte Carlo Hospitality Group, which also includes the iconic Atlantic Grill as well as other well-known institutions, this sumptuous space embodies the authentic feel and flavors of the Mediterranean. Inspired by his upbringing in Basilicata as well as the neighboring regions of Puglia, Molise, Calabria and Campania, Chef
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Salvatore is proud to showcase the freshest imported ingredients available along with regional New York products. Mouthwatering menu highlights include an array of fresh crudi, as well as Burrata Pugliese, also known as the symbol of Southern Italy, plus fresh seafood, handmade pizzas, and dry pastas. Your tasty Italian tour includes Crudo di Salmone, made with wild salmon, sundried tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil, and Carpaccio di Polipo, thinly sliced octopus, arugula, cherry tomatoes, capers and Taggiasca olives. Other signature selections you won’t want to miss are the Polpettine della
Nonna Rosa, featuring house-made meatballs and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and the Uova del Cacciatore with Italian sausage, eggs, bell peppers, tomato sauce and burrata. Add some sweetness to your edible experience with their handmade cornetti, along with a selection of gelato. Enjoy an aperitif at their ground floor bar or sit upstairs while watching pizzas come out of their authentic wood-burning oven. You can also have a relaxing lunch or stop by for happy hour after work, weekend brunch bites or a special night out just steps from Rockefeller Center. Cheers to your culinary adventure with their classic Italian cocktails - think Negroni, Aperol Spritz, the Fiore Bianco or Sgroppino al Limone. They also offer a selection of both Southern and Northern Italian wines plus offerings from France, Argentina and America. With decadent delicacies you can live – or eat – La Dolce Vita, all day long with Casa Limone’s menus ranging from Midtown’s most appetizing brunch to aperitivo hour and everything in between. P casalimonerestaurant.com
