Joe Campanale and Erin Shambura, a sommelier-chef team, who used to work at Italian institution L’Artusi, run this Italian restaurant in Brooklyn.

Housed in the former Franny’s space, the duo has redesigned the space with Venetian-plastered walls and a marble bar. Billed as an “Italian restaurant with an Italian soul”, the heart of the restaurant is centered on two wood-burning ovens. But there’s no pizza on this menu. Instead entrées like black sea bass with tomato-braised Tuscan kale, or grilled lamb loin chop with confit potatoes, salsa verde will enthuse the italophiles among U.

The wine list is focused on natural and biodynamic wines, offering a good selection by the glass and half bottle.

When two talented hospitality professionals like Campanale and Shambura team up to open a restaurant, it’s definitely worth a try.

Ideal For

Italian feasting

Signature Dishes

Elevated Italian cuisine, with house-made pasta dishes, grilled seafoods and meats from the wood-burner and indulgent desserts

Signature Drinks

Aperitivo cocktails and Italian wines with a focus on natural and biodynamic varieties