Archive for April, 2010

April 29th, 2010 Specials

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Burrata di bufala

Imported bufala’s burrata with baby spinach, roasted peppers & spicy extra virgin olive oil

16

Fettuccine allo spada

Homemade fettuccine with swordfish, cherry tomatoes & arugola

20

Risotto zafferano e animelle

Saffron risotto with sweetbread & sweet peas

18

Zuppetta di pesce

Tilapia, scallops, clams, codfish & tuna in a scallions & sweet corn sauce with homemade focaccina

24

porchetta

all you can eat roasted suckling pig with your choice of side orders

and a glass of colli romani wine

30 (tax included)

Pizza caprese

Fresh Tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto

14

April 28th, 2010 Specials

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Vitello tonnato

Sliced roasted veal with tuna creamy sauce

13

Cannelloni agli spinaci

Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with tomato & basil sauce

16

Risotto al pomodoro e mozzarella

risotto with tomato, mozzarella & basil

18

Tilapia all’acqua pazza

Tilapia fillet in a light tomato & extra virgin olive oil broth with assorted vegetables & potatoes

24

Costoletta di maiale alla milanese

Breaded Pork chop with tomatoes & balsamic marinated scallions

22

Pizza al guanciale, fichi e gorgonzola

Tomato, gorgonzola, guanciale & figs

14

Testaccio Ristorante featured in New York, Italia – by Olivia Lentucci

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

A Long Island City come a Roma. Ristorante Testaccio e la sua partita vincente

Dopo pochi mesi che i soci del Ristorante Testaccio hanno aperto questa gemma in pieno Queens, hanno gia’ ottenuto una serie di importanti riconoscimenti, diventando sicuramente  uno dei “place to eat” della citta’ di New York. Per una volta non parleremo di Manhattan e neanche di Brooklyn.

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April 27th, 2010 Specials

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Vitello tonnato

Sliced roasted veal with tuna creamy sauce

13

Cannelloni agli spinaci

Spinach & ricotta cannelloni with tomato & basil sauce

16

Risotto al pomodoro e carciofi

Crispy risotto with tomato & artichokes

18

Zuppetta di pesce

Assorted seafood stew with cherry tomatoes & pistachios pesto served with homemade focaccia

24

Costoletta di maiale alla valdostana

Pork chop with ham & fontina with new potatoes salad & cucumbers

22

Pizza agli asparagi e caprino

Tomato, mozzarella, asparagus & sundried tomato

14

Trentino Alto Adige Tasting – Wednesday, April 21st – Sunday, April 30th

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Treat your palate to a night of exploration through the diverse white wines of Trentino-Alto Adige!

Join us at Testaccio Ristorante
Wednesday, April 21st – Sunday, April 30th.

White grape varietals Gewurztraminer, Kerner, Pinot Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau -native to the Trentino- Alto Adige region, will be featured by the glass, in addition to a cheese and salumi pairing.

~ON THE MENU~

Trentino-Alto Adige

 Trentino- Alto adige is a region in Northern Italy consisting of two provinces, Trento and Bolzano-Bozen.  Due to its location, German varietals including Sylvaner, Gerwürztraminer, and Müller-thurgau are widely planted throughout the region.  Other popular varietals are moscato giallo and Pinot Bianco.  

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Pinot Bianco, Caldaro  2008 – $11

100% Pinot Bianco ~

 Medium-bodied, light fruitiness and crisp acidity.          

Moscato Giallo, Caldaro 2008 – $12

100 % Moscato Giallo ~

Aromatic, powerful scents of spice, fruit and roses.

smooth and velvety finish.

Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2008 – $15

100% Kerner  ~

Dry and refreshing, ripe flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit.

Great balance and fresh acidity.

Muller Thurgau, Maso Michei 2007 – $13

100% Muller Thurgau ~

Scents of apple skin, white peach and honey.

Crisp and refreshing.

Gewurztraminer, Abbazia di Novacella 2008 – $16

100% Gewürztraminer ~

Elegant and aromatic.  Hints of citrus fruits and spice.

Pair your glass of wine with a taste of asiago cheese and speck- $7

Typical of the region!!

4/28 Strega Liquore event on Foodista

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

 April 28th, Testaccio Ristorante in LIC will be hosting a “Bewitching Party” in honor of the 150th Anniversary of Strega Liquore, an Italian herbal liquor.

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April 24th, 2010 Specials

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Mozzarella di bufala

Bufala’s mozzarella with tomatoes, speck & raw mushrooms

15

Carpaccio di spada

Swordfish carpaccio with orange segments, fennel & pink peppercorn

15

Rigatoni al ragu’ alla bolognese

Rigatoni with beef ragu’

18

Risotto alla mela verde e asiago

Green apple Risotto with asiago cheese & black pepper

18

Filetti di sogliola ai pomodori gialli

Pan seared sole fillet with yellow tomatoes & scallions, roasted garlic mashed potatoes & zucchine

24

Stinco d’agnello ai porcini

Braised lamb shank with porcini sauce, celery roots pure’

24

Pizza al granchio

Tomato, crabmeat, ricotta & dill

15

Testaccio Ristorante reviewed on Nuok

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

di Olivia Lentucci

Dopo pochi mesi che i soci del Ristorante Testaccio hanno aperto questa gemma in pieno Queens, hanno già ottenuto una serie di importanti riconoscimenti, diventando sicuramente uno dei “place to eat” della città di New York. Per una volta non parleremo di Manhattan e neanche di Brooklyn. Read more

April 23rd, 2010 Specials

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Mozzarella di bufala

Bufala’s mozzarella with wood oven roasted tomatoes & prosciutto di parma

15

Carpaccio di spada

Swordfish carpaccio with orange segments, fennel & pink peppercorn

15

Maltagliati alla salsiccia d’anatra

Homemade maltagliati with duck sausage, fresh tomato, spinach & pinenuts

18

Risotto ai frutti di mare

Risotto with langoustines, scallops, tuna, salmon, clams & fresh tomato

19

Filetti di sogliola fritti

Breaded sole fillet with arugula, tomato, red onions & tartare sauce

24

Ciccia al Barolo e gorgonzola

Grilled skirt steak with Barolo reduction & gorgonzola crumbles

French fries & spinach

24

Pizza alle acciughe e olive

Mozzarella, anchovies, black olives & capers

15

April 22nd, 2010 Specials

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Salsiccia d’anatra

Grilled duck’s sausage over cannellini

14

Raviolone aperto

Homemade open raviolone with langoustines & sweet corn, dill & butter sauce

17

Risotto ai vegetali e caprino

Risotto with wood oven roasted vegetables & goat cheese

17

Duo di spade e tonno

Combination of tuna in salmoriglio & swordfish with orange glaze & capers with roasted garlic mashed potatoes & asparagus

25

Porchetta arrosto

All you can eat roasted suckling pig with your choice of side orders from the carving station

Includes a glass of colli romani red wine

(tax included)

30

Pizza ai fichi e prosciutto

Hand stretched focaccia with figs & prosciutto di parma

14