This traditional Italian osteria and wine bar, perched on the edge of Yorkville like a bandit, is all about la dolce vita. The ambiance here is old country, writ large, but the clientele is hipster new. The combo works, with a legion of fans applauding the success of a restaurant whose efforts make them feel like they're at a private dinner party. L'Unità's loyal following is also drawn to the place's pitch-perfect offerings of handmade pastas, thin-crust pizzas, grilled meats and fish, all prepared with the finest of ingredients and the most exacting of touches. There are more than 300 wines to smooth digestion here, including many enomatic picks, available by the glass. And on Tuesday, the whole lot gets slashed to half price.more...See more text
This Italian osteria & wine bar is the perfect combo - a fun and casual atmosphere with serious food and wine.
And the twists on classics are a must – Salt Cod Bruschetta ($12) instead of the usual tomato; Sweet Pea Arancini ($12) add a fresh sweetness to the dish;
Miriam Echeverria heads up beloved Italian osteria L’Unita, a Yorkville fixture for modern-Italian and some urban-in-the-best-way vibes. The Mexico-born chef has won critics and diners’ hearts alike with L’Unita’s dazzling menu, stacked with burrata, meatballs and polenta, fior de latte, unique charcuterie, and intriguing pizza and pasta dishes. Seasonal meat and fish plates with locally sourced vegetables (think: braised lamb shank with cannellini beans and bufala yogurt, and arctic char, black kale and almond gremolata) round out the secondi dishes. Interior? Old world charm in the way of exposed brick, chandeliers, and intimate twosome tables.
$35 dinner. This low-lit Yorkville enoteca is known for combining local Canadian ingredients and authentic Italian cooking – and this year’s Winterlicious menu is no exception. Think roasted chestnut zuppa and lamb carpaccio to start, followed by an entrée of grilled duck sausage (doubled down with a duck egg accent), or a red beet risotto with sorrels and smoked ricotta. Pasta lovers: L’Unita does it right, and their tagliatelle carbonara is the gourmet comfort food you’ve been craving all winter. For those with a sweet tooth, may we suggest the white chocolate budino (pudding) with espresso ganache?