Tasty Tidbits: Matto
Matto (“crazy” in Italian), is an award winning authentic Trattoria offering inventive Italian cuisine in a casual yet lively atmosphere. The management team formerly of Cipriani Worldwide has created the five star diamond award winning restaurant with a dedication to quality, professional service and affordable prices. From the market style umbrellas on the patio to the rustic architectural elements inside, Matto is understated but elegant. Designed by kimberlyhallCREATIVE, woven leather chairs mix with Douglas fir flooring and millwork to create a vibe that is both inviting yet appropriate to a beachside community. The zinc-topped bar is positioned at the front of the space offering a view point for watching the chefs craft tasty pizzas heading into the large pizza ovens. Adjacent to the bar is a convenient take-out area offering a full menu with emphasis on pizzas. Upon approaching the dining room, one is be met by an airy cathedral ceiling draped in flowing white fabric, lending a soft and romantic quality day or night. The entire perimeter of the dining room is enclosed with French doors that open for a true al fresco dining experience. Banquette seating borders the entire dining area with tables in the center of the room topped with classic white tablecloths and craft paper for a practical yet authentic look. The French doors open to an outdoor patio featuring a garden of sophisticated plantings and outdoor tables for dining and enjoying a drink, before or after the meal.
Matto’s authentic Italian menu offers an emphasis on freshness and quality featuring homemade pastas and desserts, specialty pizzas, fresh inventive salads, fresh local fish and some of Matto’s famous dishes. Antipasti range from $8 - $17 and sample dishes include: tuna tartar $13 with pistachio nuts, zucchini and cilantro and Bresaola della Valtellina $15, dry cured beef with arugula, tomato and parmigan reggiano. Salad choices range from $10 - $14 with dishes such as Insalata Matto $13, with radicchio, endive, onions, cherry tomatoes, peppers and Gorgonzola with a splash of balsamic vinegar reduction drizzled with olive oil and Insalata di barbabietola $14, with red beets, asparagus, walnuts, grapefruit and goat cheese. Homemade pastas range from $15 - $23 and include: Tagliatelle alla Contadina $20, homemade tagliatelle with cherry tomato, zucchini and zucchini flower pesto; Pappardelle al funghi e rucola $21, homemade pappardelle with mixed wild mushrooms and arugula; and Tagliolini al gamberi $19, homemade tagliolini with shrimp and zucchini. Entrees are in the $15 - $38 range featuring grilled lamb chop with string beans and pearl onions $38; breaded chicken breast with arugula salad and roasted red pepper sauce $23; and wild salmon with leek sauce $27. All desserts are $9 and include tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake, homemade gelato and Gorgonzola cheese topped with a touch of honey, walnuts and a splash of Lagavulin 16 year old whiskey. Matto offers a full bar and also has a large of wine and beer, both international and local.
“Whether you eat there for lunch or dinner, or just take advantage of the takeout menu, you’re sure to like the wildly creative dishes at Matto,” says Hamptons Magazine. The East Hampton Star raves they are “mad about Matto.” Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until closing and lunch and pizza bar service is served on weekends from 12 noon until closing. Matto to go service is available during lunch and dinner offering the full menu and specialty pizzas. Specialty pizzas range from $10 to $24 and include: Matto focaccia, with Parma prosciutto, arugula, robiola and truffle oil and Pizza Capricciosa, with mushroom, prosciutto, olives, eggs, tomato and mozzarella. Happy hour will be offered daily from 5 – 6 p.m. with reduced cocktail prices. In season, starting at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, the late night pizza bar & lounge offers a bar menu until 2 a.m. The late night menu features pizzas, salads, bruschette, focacce, crostini and specialty cocktail such as the signature Venetian style Bellini.
Matto
104 North Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937
(631) 329-0200
www.mattorestaurant.com
Date Opened: June 2007
Seats: 24 with outdoor patio
Credit Cards: Master Card, American Express and Visa
Hours of Operation: Open seven days for dinner at 5 p.m.; Lunch on weekends beginning at 12 noon; Late night pizza lounge menu on Friday and Saturday 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Take out available
Concept of Restaurant: Eclectic Italian featuring homemade pastas and specialty pizzas
Decor: From the market style umbrellas on the patio to the rustic architectural elements inside, Matto is understated but elegant. The zinc-topped bar is positioned at the front of the space offering a view point for watching the chefs craft tasty pizzas heading into the large pizza ovens. The entire perimeter of the dining room is enclosed with French doors that open for a true al fresco dining experience. Banquette seating borders the entire dining area with tables in the center of the room topped with classic white tablecloths and craft paper for a practical yet authentic look. French doors open to an outdoor patio featuring a garden of sophisticated plantings and a relaxing fountain.
Owner: Lidia Buonanno
Executive Chef: Giovanni Zuanon
Executive General Manager: Pietro Molendini
Designer: Kimberly Hall of kimberlyhallCREATIVE...
Sample Dishes: Calamari fritti, fried squid with our own dipping sauces; Breasaola della
Valtellina, Dry cured beef with arugula, tomato and parmigiano Reggiano;
Tagliolini al Gamberi, homemade tagliolini with shrimp and zucchini; and
Spiedini di Pesce, mixed seafood on a skewer and grilled vegetables with
salmoriglio sauce
Signature Dishes: Insalata Matto, Radicchio, endive, onions, cherry tomatoes, peppers & gorgonzola
with a splash of balsamic vinegar reduction, drizzled with olive oil; Tagliatelle
alla Contadina, homemade fresh tagliatelle with cherry tomato, zucchini and
zucchini flower pesto; and Costolette di Agnello Scottadito, grilled lamb chop
with string beans and pearl onions
Signature Pizza: Pizza Matto, mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms, sautéed spinach, artichokes and
cherry tomato
Signature Dessert: Homemade tiramisu
Additional Comments: * Matto holds the Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
* Matto to go service is available during lunch and dinner offering the full menu and
specialty pizzas.
* Happy hour is offered daily from 5 – 6 p.m.
* On Friday and Saturday nights, the late night pizza bar & lounge offers a bar menu featuring pizzas, salads, bruschette, focacce, crostini and specialty cocktails from 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
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