THE ITALIAN ROOM
The Italian Room is Chef Todd English’s most personal and elegant culinary love letter—an homage to his roots and a return to the timeless romance of Italian dining. Steeped in the spirit of la dolce vita, The Italian Room feels as though it has presided over the glittering elite of Rome for two centuries. With a deep reverence for regional traditions, meticulous attention to service, and the magic of tableside rituals, this restaurant is not merely a place to eat—it is a place to indulge, connect, and celebrate the enduring beauty of classic Italian hospitality.
CULINARY CONCEPT
The Italian Room is built on the foundational pillars of traditional Italian cuisine—simplicity, seasonality, and soul. Chef English draws upon his training in the kitchens of northern and southern Italy, crafting a menu that ranges from hand-rolled pastas and delicately braised meats to vibrant coastal crudos and rustic wood-fired dishes. Every ingredient is sourced with care, every dish a nod to the generations that came before. The experience is elevated by tableside service: fresh mozzarella stretched before your eyes, Caesar salad prepared with theatrical flair, and bespoke cocktails mixed from roving bar carts. This is cucina classica, made unforgettable.
AMBIANCE AND DESIGN
Timeless yet cinematic, The Italian Room transports guests to a grand Roman dining salon—complete with marble floors, velvet banquettes, gilded mirrors, vintage chandeliers, and the quiet clink of fine crystal. The interiors are rich in Old World charm, evoking the patina of a space that has hosted poets, movie stars, and aristocrats for generations. Warm, low lighting and hushed tones set the mood for refined conversation, while soft jazz and Italian classics drift through the air. It is a setting designed for long, languid meals and meaningful moments—the kind that linger long after dessert.
SIGNATURE DISHES
Tavola Antipasti – A curated tableside presentation of imported salumi, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and housemade grissini.
Tagliatelle al Tartufo – Hand-cut pasta with shaved black truffles, butter, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Salt-Baked Branzino – Cracked and served tableside with lemon, fennel, and olive oil.
Osso Buco alla Milanese – Slow-braised veal shank, saffron risotto, gremolata.
Tableside Zabaglione – Whipped warm with Marsala wine and poured over fresh berries.
Negroni Affogato – A refined blend of cold brew, Campari gelato, and dark chocolate biscotti.
The Italian Room is not a reinvention. It is a reverent return to tradition—a rediscovery of the textures, flavors, and rituals that define what it means to dine Italian, the Todd English way.