Less than a block from the gastronomic Rua dos Pinheiros, in São Paulo, is the new Rosso Cucina , located in a townhouse, one of those typical of the neighborhood that are disappearing little by little in the region, but that the chef Mario Rosso gave it a nice makeover, giving it a younger and more relaxed look.
The proposal is for a bar and restaurant, focused on groups happy hour even families and couples looking for a tasty meal accompanied by good drinks.
The drinks, by the way, shine on the menu. Even before enjoying Rosso’s recipes, the tip is to start with the classic Negroni with Campari, gin bull dog, 1757 vermouth and orange perfume (R$ 39), or the Negroni Sbagliato version, made with Campari, brut sparkling wine. , vermouth 1757 and orange (R$32).
Upon entering the lounge, you can see the kitchen with the homemade sauces boiling, the fresh pasta and the beautiful oven where Neapolitan pizzas come out. In the background, a room with a retractable ceiling, exposed brick wall and a long red leather sofa welcomes diners.
On the second floor, there are two big stars: the bar specializing in classic cocktails and the balcony with high tables, great for a drink at the end of the day or enjoying a sunny Saturday with friends – and even your dog, as the space is pet friendly.
A painting by the plastic artist completes the environment. André Clemente who told the story of the Negroni through his work, mentioning the Camillo Negroni who is considered to be the creator of the cocktail.
“We made a balcony so people can drink outside. The idea is that, just like in Italy, customers leave work, come here for an aperitif or two, have a snack and then return home”, says Mario.
On the menu, served on both floors of the house, the fried Gnhocco starter is one of the great attractions: the pizza dough is fried and covered with raw ham, arugula, watercress, breaded grana, pickled red onion, fresh ricotta and gremolata. ; or the bologna version with pistachios, arugula, watercress, breaded money, lemon zest and balsamic reduction (R$69). Another starter that deserves attention: the pastrami croquettes with mayonnaise and breaded money (R$ 34).
Among the main dishes are dishes such as rigatoni alfor with mushroom ragu, gratin cheese and truffle oil (R$ 64), mare monti, one of the most popular dishes of the house, which comes with fresh fettuccine, filet mignon, shrimp skewers rosa in pangratato, bisque and gremolata (R$89), the tasty spaghetti with fresh pasta in tomato and basil sauce (R$52) or a steak parmigiana with rice and fries (R$69 – served only at lunch).
The individual (and huge) pizzas are served both for lunch and dinner, with light dough and long fermentation and a plump rim – as a Neapolitan pizza should be.
Some of the filling options are the zucchini with mozzarella, provolone, grilled zucchini, grana padano and pistachio farofa (R$ 48); the 4 formagio with fior di latte, provolone, gorgonzola and breaded money with a touch of cane molasses (R$ 58); and the diavola with pomodoro sauce, chef’s sausage, mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola dolce and japalene pickles (R$54).
Finish the meal with the Rocca dulce de leche gnocco, fleur de sel and grana padano (R$ 34).
Rosso Cucina
Rua Simão Álvares, 31, Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP / Tel.: (11) 3037-7304 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 11:30 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 11 pm, Saturday, from 12 pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 23:00, Sunday, from 12:00 to 17:00. It does not open on Mondays.
Source: CNN Brasil
