Lunetta Trattoria

Perched atop Red Hill, this neighborhood trattoria executes Italian classics with wood-fired precision at Lunetta Trattoria. The menu is anchored by a signature beer-brined chicken, roasted over open flames to achieve a lacquered, smoky skin while retaining succulent moisture. Technical finesse is evident in the handmade lumache alla vodka, where the snail-shaped pasta is specifically chosen to trap a velvety, nduja-spiked tomato cream. Spuntini offerings include airy gnocco fritto, served with a delicate drizzle of honey and sharp pecorino, providing a crisp, textural contrast to the smooth chicken liver parfait. Aromas of charred sage and woodsmoke permeate the dining room, emanating from sides of salt-crusted new potatoes. The kitchen’s commitment to seasonal integrity shines in the market fish, often John Dory, poached to a pearlescent finish and brightened by a verdant herb sauce and the subtle, fermented sweetness of soaked raisins. It is a masterclass in balancing rustic fire-cooking with refined Mediterranean elegance.