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Casino brings a Touch of Italian sophistication to Dimes Square
December 3, 2024, 1:04.23 am ET

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Located in the heart of Dimes Square, Casino is an Italian restaurant with a sleek, retro vibe, featuring white tablecloths, red banquettes, and softly glowing lights that set the stage for an indulgent meal. The menu leans into Italian classics with a modern edge. Start with house-made focaccia with caramelized onions and aged balsamic. Other highlights include East Coast oysters with traditional accompaniments, creamy Baccalà Mantecato served on black pepper crostini, and fluke carpaccio dressed with Sorrento lemon and anise hyssop.

For heartier options, the Rigatoni all’Arrabbiata with tomato sugo, dried red chili peppers, and pecorino romano delivers just the right amount of heat, while the Bucatini with Clams offers a delicate balance of beurre blanc and chili. For a taste of fall, try the Ricotta Ravioli with honeynut squash, toasted pine nuts, brown butter, and sage. Seafood shines again in the grilled swordfish, paired with butter beans, escarole, and green garlic salmoriglio, or Grilled Prawns with chermoula and Calabrian chili.

Cocktails match the restaurant’s polished aesthetic. The "Caprese" Martini, with its olive oil, basil, and balsamic twist, offers a savory take on a classic, while the smoky "Medicinale" blends mezcal with honey and ginger for a bold finish. For dessert, there’s Brown Butter Budino with macerated strawberries and sea salt, or you can drink your dessert with a Tiramisu Cocktail.

Casino is located at 171 East Broadway and is open Tuesday through Sunday, making it a go-to spot for well-executed Italian fare and drinks with a touch of flair.

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