Salumeria Rosi Restaurant Review: A jewel box of an Italian restaurant, located near the Beacon Theater, Salumeria Rosi offers salumi (cured meats) and Tuscan fare in a partnership between chef Cesare Casella (Beppe) and Parmacotto, the Italian meats impresario. Wearing a signature sprig of rosemary, which is also tucked into each place setting, the personable chef has selected the finest among prosciutto, speck, and other salumi to arrange a starter nibbling plate. Knowledgeable servers will inform you of daily specials, like a rare Iberico ham. Follow that with a parade of small bites including white sardines, olives, and lasagna with béchamel sauce, and you’ll have a Tuscan feast in what feels like your own dining room or kitchen. Wine choices are first-rate including a notable Barolo that’s worth your full-day’s salary. You’ll need to call and leave a message to secure a reservation. Because of the restaurant’s small size (only 32 seats), walk-ins are difficult, but the meat counter will gladly put together a to-go feast.
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