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Name: Fornino Williamsburg
Address: 291 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11249
Telephone: (718) 384-6004
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

Fornino Williamsburg

4.5

35 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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A pizza is much more than just its ingredients. A great pizza blends historical traditions with scientific subtleties. That's what Chef Michael Ayoub brought to Brooklyn when Fornino opened its doors in 2004. Dubbed the "First Chef of Brooklyn" by the New York Times, Ayoub draws from the Neapolitan style of pizza making while appreciating the formulaic approach to crafting pizza. The science behind Fornino's dough allows for each of our pizzas to come out perfectly every single time, no matter the day, weather, or topping. The Fornino namesake was borrowed from Ayoub's mother's maiden name, a nod to his family's history of baking through the generations.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 12:00am
Phone number
(718) 384-6004
Website
http://www.fornino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
291 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Genovese$13.00
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Parmigiano
Napoletana$13.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Anchovy, Oregano
Ortolana$14.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Eggplant, Zucchini, Roast Pepper, Broccoli Rabe, Parmigiano
4 Formaggi$14.00
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola Dolce, Fontina, Ricotta, Parmigiano
Siciliana$14.00
Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Anchovy, Red Onion, Eggplant, Caper, Calamata Olive, Oregano
Monseze$14.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage, Parmigiano
Pugliese$15.00
Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Parmigiano
Rustica$15.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Guanciale, Shiitake Mushroom, Shaved Parmigiano
Trevisana$15.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Pancetta, Radicchio, Goat Cheese, Cherry Tomato
Calabrese$15.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Sopressata Picante, Parmigiano
4 Stagioni$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Kalamata Olive, Shiitake Mushroom, Eggplant
Lombardi$16.00
Mozzarella, Wild Arugula, Prosciutto, Shaved Parmigiano

Fornino / The Third Generation

Melanzane$13.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Eggplant, Basil, Parmigiano
Bianca$13.00
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Wild Arugula, Red Onion, Olive Oil, Parmigiano
Gorgonzola$14.00
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola Dolce, Caramelized Onion, Rosemary
Funghi Misti$15.00
Mozzarella, Mixed Wild Mushroom, Caciocavallo, White Truffle Oil
Spinach$15.00
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Pecorino, Spinach, Pine Nuts, White Truffle Oil, Parmigiano
Salsiccia di Pollo$15.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Chicken Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Parmigiano
Funghi e Prosciutto$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Bel Paese, Pecorino, Shiitake Mushroom, Prosciutto
Asparagi e Prosciutto$16.00
Mozzarella, Tomatos, Fontina, Asparagus, Caramelized Onion, Prosciutto, Parmigiano
Al Roker$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Fontina, Caramelized Onion, Roast Pepper, Sopressata, Piccante, Rosemary
Carciofo e Salsiccia$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Fennel Sausage, Artichoke Hearts, Parmigiano
Spinacio e Sopressata$16.00
Mozzarella, Pecorino, Spinach, Sopressata Piccante, Cherry Tomato
Tartufo$35.00
Mozzarella, Fontina, Ricotta, Black Winter Truffle, Olive Oil

Antipasto

1 for $5 / 3 for $12 / 5 for $19 / Complete Tasting Platter $25

Marinated Olives
Chickpeas & Parmesan
Portobello Mushrooms & Goat Cheese
Roast Peppers & Capers
Beets & Ricotta Salata
Eggplant Caponata Crostini
Artichoke Hearts with Herbed Aioli

Other

Buffalo Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomatoes$10.00
Sopressata Salumeria Biellese$10.00
Prosciutto di Parma$10.00

Salad

Caesar$10.00
Romaine, Croutons, Shaved parmesan, Caesar dressing
Kale$10.00
Beets, Apple, Pistachio, Pecorino dressing
Chopped Salad$10.00
Romaine, Cherry Tomato, Fennel, Red Onion, Cucumber, Carrots, Chick Peas, Ricotta Salata, White Balsamic
Arugula$10.00
Radicchio, Pear, Gorgonzola Dolce, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Not Pizza

Eggplant Rustica$10.00
Eggplant, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan
Anna Rose's Meatballs$10.00
Pork and Beef Meatballs with San Marzano Tomato Sauce and Shaved Parmesan

Calzones

Mozzarella$12.00
Tomato, Ricotta & Parmigiano
Prosciutto$16.00
Cherry Tomato, Mixed Mushroom, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Sopressata & Chicken Sausage$16.00
Ricotta and Mozzarella

Wine & Beer

Wine / White

Pinot Grigio, La Vendemmia, Veneto, Italy 2012$8.00
Gruner Veltliner, Forstreiter, Austria, 2014$10.00
Chardonnay, True Myth, Edna Valley, California, 2013$12.00
Bordeaux White Blend, Chateau Nicot, France, 2014$28.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Jolivet 'Attitude', Sancerre, France$48.00

Wine / Red

Malbec, "Organica" Santa Julia, Mendoza, Argentina 2015$8.00
Nero D'avola, Rapitala, Campo Reale, Sicily, Italy, 2014$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Milbrandt Traditions, Washington State, 2012$12.00
Chateau Roc de Segur, Bordeaux, France, 2014$26.00
Rioja, Bodegas El Coto "Crianza" Spain 2012$28.00
Chianti, Melini, Tuscany, Italy, 2013$32.00
Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2012$50.00

Wine / Other

Rose, Les Comtes de Flaugergues, Languedoc, France, 2014$10.00
Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy N/V$13.00
Sangria$9.00

Beer

Peroni$6.00
Moretti$6.00
Brooklyn Lager$6.00
Ama Biondi$9.00

Dessert

Brownies & Caramel$10.00
Warm double chocolate brownie, chocolate and caramel sauce, sea salt and caramel ice cream, whipped cream and a cherry
Lemon & Olive Oil Cake$8.00
Strawberry Sorbet
Affogato$7.00
Your choice of Blue Marble ice cream and a double shot of espresso

Scoop / Blue Marble Ice Cream

Vanilla$3.00
Sea Salt & Caramel$3.00
Chocolate$3.00
Strawberry Sorbet$3.00
Mint Chip$3.00
Coffee$3.00

Drinks

Coffee
Regular, Decalf, Hot or Iced
Espresso
Double Espresso
Latte
Cappuccino
Macchiato
Americano
Tea
chamomile, earl gray, green, peppermint
Hot Chocolate

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

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TraceyP
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
This restaurant is now closed. We got an email from Open Table saying they no longer dealt with this restaurant and when I phoned the number the guy on the phone said the Williamsburg branch was closed.
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DCDiner123
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service was poor at the beginning—only two other tables were occupied and it took nearly 10 minutes for our waitress to come over to bring us water and take our drink order. Thankfully it went up from there. We had the arugula salad, meatballs, and two pizza, all of which was very good.
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RKBmomof2
New York Area
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2018
overall3food3service2ambience3
Okay pizza. You certainly can find better pizza in the area. Had the sausage pizza. Needed more sausage, pizza crust was burnt.
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Jane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great tasting pizzas and salads!!! Nice atmosphere - beautiful space and good view of the Empire State Building.
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Mags5336
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had 5 kids with us and the restaurant was very accommodating. Food was delicious!
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PhilipK
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
came here on a sunday afternoon with 6 11 year olds on a birthday crawl. everybody loved the pizzas and went away happy.
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Adler
Frankfurt
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2018
overall3food3service2ambience3
Long wait for table despite reservation. Out of sparkling bottled water. Pizza oven is great but pizzas could have stayed a bit longer becoming more crisp. Service friendly but not very attentive. Great cobb salad. Very thoughtful bartender.
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Lovelynight
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2018
overall4food4service2ambience3
We order a table with appetizers, it was really good, very tasty!!!!
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Nicole
New York Area
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2018
overall3food5service3ambience3
The fried smashed potatoes and the dip was so good but the wait for the food was so long
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MichelleSmith
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
The pizza is absolutely amazing! Fresh ingredients and a wood fired oven make this place so Naples authentic!
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VinnyB
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome appetizers, salads were huge and delicious.
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ValeryS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Is a great place for families and friends. They have a wide variety of pizzas.
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AvelineG
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Pizza is delicious. The restaurant wasn’t busy though.
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maydar
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place food is excellent. Caroline is very sociable and friendly. I highly recommend the pizzas and meatballs. However everything is delicious.
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JacklynR
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
The pizza and salads are delicious. Highly recommend the Al Roker!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for a delicious birthday brunch!
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Family
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience3
We had a party of seven. Service was excellent. A little too load but otherwise an excellent experience.
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GilbertM
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great pizza and a delicious salad! I’m glad they reopened In this new location!
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MelanieV
New York Area
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meat and cheese board was huge ! And delicious. Marinated olives were disappointing but the pizzas made up for it. We will be back soon !
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mryanhyde
New York Area
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience4
Fornino is good - the pizza is delicious. I wish it was closer to the "L", as the location is a long walk from the subway. It's more for wine & beer - a few friends ordered cocktails and they had to send them back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was great!
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JacklynR
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience5
The waitress was a bit rude at first but we overall had a good time. The pizza is delicious.
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LauraBo
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
I have been following Fornino on Instagram for awhile and we finally had time to visit for dinner! Everything was delicious and the service was amazing! Definitely recommend the cheese board!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
I'm a lifelong New Havener and I throw my own pies. I am a pizza snob, so take the following with a grain of salt: - Very accommodating staff. Thumbs up. - Wines list was great. Perhaps add a Chilean Carménère on there for posterity. It would couple very nicely with the buffalo mozz'. - RE: Pizza ... good job. The sauce was just right, and the overall thickness of the pie was exactly as I like it. My only constructive criticisms are that I think the pies need a touch longer in the oven, and the 'mantle' of the pie crust was a little too thick for my liking (for example, on traditional Neapolitan pies and Wooster-style apizze, these are typically thinner and easier to hold). In instances where the 'mantles' are prepared in this manner, it's nice to have more options for olive oil on the table (our olive oil was spiced, which some people don't really like; I didn't mind it at all). Also, perhaps specify that the white spinach pie would have **uncooked** spinach. Overall, the pizzas are at least a 4.5/5; I think that pies at Fornino are better than those of Paulie Gee's (not to mention, Fornino has more locations, more room to spread out, better lighting, and less of a wait). Bravissimi. Will definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I reserved a table for 12 for my birthday celebration. This was a perfect choice for a birthday dinner, since it is spacious and has an elegant, welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. The food was amazing and not even too expensive, considering this restaurant is in the heart of Williamsburg.
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EVillageFoodie
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience3
Fornino was an amazing experience. The laid back yet elevated ambiance was cozy and lovely, and the staff was incredibly kind. I’m Italian and a New Yorker, so I’m very selective about my pizza. The pizza here was phenomenal, and I will have dreams about the crust (usually my least favorite part) for weeks. Highly suggest this amazing atmosphere especially for family and close friends. I will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The flavor and quality of this Brooklyn institution survives and thrives in its new home near the water. Same incredible flavors and uncompromising pizza and desserts with the addition of beautifully crafted cocktails and plenty of elbow room, not to mention friendly, motivated staff. Schlep to the river, it's worth it
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Loved the different pizzas available. We tried the classic, siciliana and one with eggplant. The dough was thin and well cooked. The toppings full of flavor. Wine list was decent and affordable. It got a little loud while the windows were open on a windy day but we enjoyed our dinner very much.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2017
overall4food5service2ambience4
A large (24-person) group seemed to throw the wait-staff and the kitchen off their game a little bit - I got the wrong wine, our appetizer came after our pizza, and our appetizer was actually switched with what another table near us had ordered. But, the wait-staff was apologetic and seemed to at least be aware of the issue. Food was excellent, prices are competitive, and it's a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit for date-night dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2017
overall2food5service1ambience1
Food was amazing! Great prices! but we received lackluster service as it seemed they were understaffed
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LaurenS
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience3
They were out of a lot of items
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Jule
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent place specializing in amazing pizza but also featuring wonderful appetizers & dessert. Everything is homemade with love. The owner, Michael Ayoub Isa true professional & is warm, friendly & very welcoming. Well worth the tri from anywhere. HIGHLY recommended
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KyleH
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding salads especially the faro. Pizza as always great.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The new location is very spacious and from some tables has a great view. The food and service were great! They've added some additions to the menu that definitely are worth trying.
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Margo
New York Area
255 reviews
vip
5.0
255 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food and ambience!
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Fornino Williamsburg is rated 4.5 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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291 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Additional information

Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Sunday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 12:00am
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.fornino.com/
Phone number
(718) 384-6004

Fornino Williamsburg

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Additional information

Pizza

Naples / The First Generation

Marinara$10.00

Margherita Extra$12.00

Margherita Classica$12.00

Margherita DOC$15.00

Italy / The Second Generation

Genovese$13.00

Napoletana$13.00

Ortolana$14.00

4 Formaggi$14.00

Siciliana$14.00

Monseze$14.00

Pugliese$15.00

Rustica$15.00

Trevisana$15.00

Calabrese$15.00

4 Stagioni$16.00

Lombardi$16.00

Fornino / The Third Generation

Melanzane$13.00

Bianca$13.00

Gorgonzola$14.00

Funghi Misti$15.00

Spinach$15.00

Salsiccia di Pollo$15.00

Funghi e Prosciutto$16.00

Asparagi e Prosciutto$16.00

Al Roker$16.00

Carciofo e Salsiccia$16.00

Spinacio e Sopressata$16.00

Tartufo$35.00

Antipasto

Marinated Olives

Chickpeas & Parmesan

Portobello Mushrooms & Goat Cheese

Roast Peppers & Capers

Beets & Ricotta Salata

Eggplant Caponata Crostini

Artichoke Hearts with Herbed Aioli

Other

Buffalo Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomatoes$10.00

Sopressata Salumeria Biellese$10.00

Prosciutto di Parma$10.00

Salad

Caesar$10.00

Kale$10.00

Chopped Salad$10.00

Arugula$10.00

Not Pizza

Eggplant Rustica$10.00

Anna Rose's Meatballs$10.00

Calzones

Mozzarella$12.00

Prosciutto$16.00

Sopressata & Chicken Sausage$16.00

Wine & Beer

Wine / White

Pinot Grigio, La Vendemmia, Veneto, Italy 2012$8.00

Gruner Veltliner, Forstreiter, Austria, 2014$10.00

Chardonnay, True Myth, Edna Valley, California, 2013$12.00

Bordeaux White Blend, Chateau Nicot, France, 2014$28.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Pascal Jolivet 'Attitude', Sancerre, France$48.00

Wine / Red

Malbec, "Organica" Santa Julia, Mendoza, Argentina 2015$8.00

Nero D'avola, Rapitala, Campo Reale, Sicily, Italy, 2014$10.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Milbrandt Traditions, Washington State, 2012$12.00

Chateau Roc de Segur, Bordeaux, France, 2014$26.00

Rioja, Bodegas El Coto "Crianza" Spain 2012$28.00

Chianti, Melini, Tuscany, Italy, 2013$32.00

Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2012$50.00

Wine / Other

Rose, Les Comtes de Flaugergues, Languedoc, France, 2014$10.00

Prosecco, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy N/V$13.00

Sangria$9.00

Beer

Peroni$6.00