La Famiglia

La Famiglia Restaurant Review:

It may be on the expensive side, but La Famiglia manages to retain its neighborhood feel. Busy and friendly, with small tables and a blue and white tiled dining room, this is the place where wealthy local Chelsea diners go to re-create their Tuscany dreams. The cooking is consistently good, a lesson in classic Italian dishes using seasonal ingredients to create the likes of loin of venison with a chestnut purée sauce, deep-fried zucchini flowers, and fresh asparagus with a savory zabaione sauce. Much of the produce is organic. The outdoor terrace dining is popular in summer, so get there early (there's no special booking for the space). The wine list is pricey. Service is good.