I love the Gramercy Park Hotel- I love the look and feel of Rose Bar and Jade Bar and I love Maialino. We had dinner with friends last night and I'm always pleasantly surprised by how much I like not only the atmosphere, but the food here! The service is impeccable, our waiter able to speak fluent "menu" which allowed him to help with food pairings and drink suggestions beautifully. We started with a grilled octopus salad and caprese salad...the former was good, the latter amazing! The heirloom tomatos were chunked, rich and juicy under the drizzle of pureed olive oil / basil and the mozarella was a lovely, creamy counter to the sharper flavors. We shared the amazing suckling pig (shoulder) with it's crispy skin scented with rosemary, fennel seed, salt and pepper...the roasted potatos underneath, soaking up the incredible broth. And for desert a great olive oil cake (I'm seriuosly addicted) and a shaved espresso ice. Not full, just satisfied...perfect!
Where? 2 Lexington Avenue at The Gramercy Park Hotel
What? Roman-style Trattoria
When? Dinner is Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-10:30, Friday through Saturday, 5:30-11
(but check out the link for brunch hours- it's wonderful!)
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