Julie Burelle

Review of Cardamom Cafe and Bakery

Cori Pastifico Trattoria is wonderful! Situated in...

Cori Pastifico Trattoria is wonderful! Situated in a walking area of North Park, the restaurant has the feel of a neighborhood, inviting, cozy place, with chef Accursio Lota welcoming customers and checking in at their tables. At first glance, the menu proposes familiar dishes (lasagna, ravioli, etc.) but Lota and his team take such obvious care in celebrating the ingredients they use that it truly feels like I was re-discovering ravioli (mmmh! the sage) or gnocchi (the chili really brought the dish together). The crudo in the antipasti offerings is a delight and I highly recommend the frittelle cacio e pepe. Judging by the reaction of my friend (who is from Milan), the frittelle managed to encapsulate warm memories of childhood. Comfort food brought to a brand new level and made by wonderful people! Yay!