Dolce & Chianti Cucina and Cocktails Awards

Dolce & Chianti Cucina and Cocktails Restaurant Review:

About the restaurant: After originally opening as Chianti, the restaurant reopened and was rebranded as Dolce & Chianti Cucina and Cocktails, a new name to match a revamped décor and menu for the Italian restaurant. The dining room is awash in white tones and lemon motif, with white walls, curtains and tablecloths; crystal chandeliers; pillows and chairs encrypted with lemons, and several vases filled with the citrus fruit. There is also a stage with grand piano in the main dining room, as well as a large circular bar.

Food & Drinks: The menu includes pizzetta Emiliana with pomodoro, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula; tuna crudo with olive oil, baby heirloom tomatoes, red onions, shaved fennel, micro arugula and lemon-caper vinaigrette; and seared salmon Tuscano with creamy garlic, artichokes, spinach, roasted veggies and lemon. End on a sweet note with housemade lemon ricotta cheesecake or salted caramel budino with butterscotch custard, caramel and sea salt. Weekend brunch features unique items such as blueberry spinach salad with spinach, blueberries, toasted sliced almonds, feta, mint and maple vinaigrette; and burrata avocado toast with avocado mousse, red onions, cucumber, baby heirlooms, house vinaigrette, greens and toasted pine nuts. The fine dining Italian fare is matched with a wine list of nearly 80 labels mostly from Italy, France and Napa, with 18 offered by the glass.