Tesoro D’Italia Ristorante is a cozy and welcoming Italian restaurant located in Pleasantville, New York. It’s a favorite place for those who enjoy hearty regional Italian dishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Owned and run by Peter Lucaj, a seasoned restaurant professional, the focus is on providing old-school attention to detail.
The menu features a wide range of Italian favorites, inspired by both northern and southern Italian regions. The restaurant’s elegant yet casual setting is lively and comfortable, perfect for any occasion. Its spacious, open layout makes it a great spot for various events:
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or a fun family meal, the main dining area offers a cozy vibe, complemented by a fully stocked bar. Tesoro D’Italia also features several private and semi-private spaces, including a charming wine cellar that accommodates up to 25 guests and boasts an impressive wine collection. There’s also the Semi-Private Fireplace Room, which accommodates up to 40 guests, and a large Banquet Room that can host gatherings of up to 130 people for weddings, holiday parties, or other special events.
Known for its friendly, attentive service, the staff treats everyone like family. Guests often praise the professional yet warm attitude of the team and owner. Plus, the restaurant offers valet parking and customizable catering options for big groups. It’s a lovely spot to enjoy great food with friends and family alike.
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Selections From The Tesoro D’Italia Restaurant Menu
- Hot Antipasto for Two: baked clams, fried calamari, shrimp oreganata, grilled portobello.
- Seafood Cocktail: 2 pcs shrimp, 2 pcs clams, 2 pcs oysters, colossal crabmeat.
- Tesoro Salad: Chopped lettuce, cucumbers, chick peas, roasted peppers, cannellini beans, and tomatoes.
- Arugula Salad: Goat cheese, marinated portobello mushrooms, tomato, and balsamic vinegar.
- Black Linguini Pescatore: Homemade linguini with lobster, scallops, shrimp in a brandy pink sauce.
- Fusilli Melanzana: Fresh tomatoes, basil, eggplant, Parmigiano cheese, and fresh mozzarella in a meat sauce.
- Mushroom Ravioli: Homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini and portobello mushrooms, ricotta, and served with a light truffle cream sauce.
- Chicken Melanzana: Breast of chicken with white wine, shallots, fresh tomatoes and basil, topped with mozzarella, prosciutto and grilled eggplant.
- Chicken Della Nonna: Pan-seared breast of chicken topped with prosciutto, broccoli rabe, and mozzarella in a pesto cream sauce with two jumbo shrimp.
- Veal Tesoro: Veal scallopini with white wine shallots topped with plum tomatoes, prosciutto, fontina cheese in a homemade veal gravy sauce.
- Veal VSOP: Veal scallopini with porcini and shitake mushrooms served in a garlic sage and cognac sauce.
- Veal Chop Valdostana: Stuffed veal chop with fontina cheese, prosciutto, parsley, white wine shitake mushrooms and truffle oil.
- Lobster Champagne Risotto: With champagne, cream, wild mushrooms and seared chunks of lobster.
- New York Strip: Boneless 16- ounce shell steak.
- Filet Mignon: Boneless 12-ounce filet mignon.
- Ribeye: 24-ounce bone-in rib steak.
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