Centro Vinoteca welcomes guests with cozy booths, a lively bar and chalkboards scrawled with the daily specials. The airy, bi-level space features white brick walls, black tables and large French windows and draws an equally stylish clientele. On weekend mornings, West Village shoppers refuel with brunch items like eggs Tegamino (with polenta and a Bolognese ragu) and mushroom frittatas.
In the evening, Sicilian-born chef Salvatore Fraterrigo serves up tasty Italian fare like piccolini and rustic pastas made with organic ingredients from local markets. Dishes like ricotta and spinach ravioli and potato gnocchi pair well with the over 200 Italian wines on offer, many available by the quartino. When classic Italian cuisine mixes with seasonal flavors, the results are near-irresistible.
Antipasti
Zucchini & Parmesan Fritters
Le Marche, Biachello, Claudio Morellio, ’09
Primi
Frittura Di Calamari E Gamberi
Piemonte Gavi La Zolla, ’10
Orechetti
sautéed broccoli rabe, chili, garlic & bread crumbs
Salice Salentino Riserva, Taurino, ’07
Secondi
Grilled Ribeye Tagliata
Veneto Dugal, Tinazzi, ’10
Dolci
Pannacota
Pimonte Moscato Colli Euganei
Insalate/Antipasti
Caponata Siciliana
sweet and sour eggplant ratatouille, chickpea friters & goat cheese
Soup of the Day
Lemon Ricotta Fritters
fresh strawberries & mint
Fritto Misto
shrimp, calamari & spicy marinara
Smoked Salmon Crostini
red onions, capers & crème fraiche
Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, mustard croutons & white anchovies
Sautéed Shrimp Livornese
local shrimp, light tomato thyme, roasted polenta
Baby Arugula And Parmesan
fennel, green apple, cherry tomato, caramelized pecans, shaved Parmesan and balsamic dressing
Organic Eggs Benedict
soft poached eggs, smoked salmon, potato rosti, mix green, homemade fries, hollandaise
Secondi
Organic Eggs Bolognese Tegamino
baked eggs, soft polenta, bolognese ragout & Parmesan
Italian Eggs Benedict
soft poached eggs, crispy pancetta potato rosti, mix green, peperonata, hollandaise
Steak & Organic Eggs
ribeye steak, poached eggs and fries
Mix Mushroom Organic Frittata
Fontina, bacon & mix green with citrus vinaigrette
Maker’s Mark Vanilla Bean French Toast
maple syrup, vanilla gelato, berries
Pollo Arrosto Con Peperonata
pan roasted French chicken breast, peperonata, lemon risotto cake
Contorni
sautéed escarole, mix grilled vegetable, broccoli rabe, peperonata, fries, smoke-house bacon
Pasta
Potato Gnocchi
with traditional bolognese beef & pork ragu
Orecchette Cime Di Rapa
broccoli rabe, garlic, anchovies, bread crumb
Spaghetti Carbonara
home made spaghetti with crispy guanciale, parmesan, organic eggs
Fettuccine Ai Funghi
portobello, porcini, cremini, champignon,shitake, mushrooms
Pici Con Salsiccia
sweet & spicy sausage, tomato-fennel ragu
Soft Polenta Mushroom & Truffle Sauce
soft polenta, mix sauteed musrooms, black truffle sauce
Pasta
Prosciutto Cotto Panini
roasted red pepper & Fontina
Buffalo Mozzarella Panini
basil pesto, sea salt & tomato
Wild Mushroom Panini
baby arugula & Fontina
Centro Burger
organic angus beef, Fontina cheese, pickled zucchini & fries
These selected items represent a sample of the full menu.
Antipasti
Zucchini & Parmesan Fritters
Le Marche, Biachello, Claudio Morellio, ’09
Primi
Frittura Di Calamari E Gamberi
Piemonte Gavi La Zolla, ’10
Orecchiette
sautéed broccoli rabe, chili, garlic & bread crumbs
Salice Salentino Riserva, Taurino, ’07
Secondi
Grilled Ribeye Tagliata
Veneto Dugal, Tinazzi, ’10
Dolci
Pannacota
Pimonte Moscato Colli Euganei