Cipriani

not a great value, to be honest
but there’s really no complaint about the food itself.
in fact, i loved the appetizers and the menu, which did in fact remind me of the cipriani in new york.
when we went it was absolutely empty. i mean no one went there and in fact a couple others said not to go.
however, who can resist a truffle extravaganza, personal service by waiters who have nothing else to do but make you happy, and timely service. i can’t expect anything else
a mushroom truffle pizza — nicely crispy bread without being charred
pumpkin soup, truffles and truffle oil on top
a burrata caprese (fall apart cheese)
salamandered mozzarella over a vegetable ragu (reminded me of something in my childhood — wouldn’t explain here on Unilocal)
a vegetarian risotto, specially prepared with a lightly gooey stringy cheese and brocolli florets (blended down to pulpy goodness)
branzino, simply prepared, which was unpretentious and did remind me of italy
tiramisu, which, however cliché for finishing a meal at an italian restaurant, was on the top of my tiramisu list