Gourmet Magazine October 2005 Restaurant Guide
Even the best restaurants in "The City Different" seem reluctant to change their menus. So it's a thrill to encounter Nelli Maltezos's passionate, of-the-moment cooking at Trattoria Nostrani. (Last March 13, the restaurant was French in name and cuisine; two days later, the name and the menu were Northern Italian.) Her tender gnocchi are flavored with aged Asiago, and she has a light touch with delicate fish and a strong hand with hearty meats. Does foie gras belong on an Italian menu? When it's this good, absolutely.



Insalata Di Arugula Nana $11.
Baby Arugula Salad with Pea Tendrils, Sweet Pistachios & Raspberry Vinaigrette

Endiva Belga e Pesche Fresche al Gorgonzola $12.
Belgian Endive Salad with Peaches, Gorgonzola & Mint

Pomodori Con Burrata $12.
Heirloom Tomatoes with Burrata, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Basil

Fiori Di Zucche e Carciofini Fritti $10.
Fried Squash Blossoms & Baby Artichokes with Salsa Verde & Griddled Montasio Cheese

Fritto Misto Di Mare $14.
Fried Calamari, Shrimp & Whitefish

Antara In Porchetta Con Cetriolini $15.
Duck Porchetta, Duck Liver Pate & Wild Boar Ragu with Pickled Cucumbers & Black Olives

Prosciutto e Fichi $15.
Parma Prosciutto with Black Mission Fig Puree

Bistecca Alla Tartara $12.
Steak Tartare with Shaved Asiago