Now his legacy will live on in Amedeo’s Ristorante in Suffolk—a tribute to the man who loved good company and great food. In fact, some of the recipes used at the restaurant are actually family recipes brought over from Italy that were originally scribbled on scraps of paper and photocopied for prosperity.
The Whole Branzino is one menu item, for example. The pan-seared sea bass served with asparagus and roasted red pepper nage is a traditional dish that was frequently served at the Obici table in Orderzo. Diners can either carefully pick at the dish, or have the kitchen expertly debone it.
As for the rest of the menu, the pastas and the pizza dough are made fresh daily at Amedeo’s Bakery, located right next door to the restaurant. Popular dishes include Linguini and Clams, Lasagna, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Spinach Ravioli, Bucatini Carbonara, Tagliatelle Bolognesi, Penne Alla Vodka, and Sausage and Peppers. Other dinner dishes include Veal or Chicken Parmigiano, Veal or Chicken Francese and Filetto Di Manzo Agliato.
Do yourself a favor and order a side of the Risotto Con Radicchio, too. Other side dishes include Grilled Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms in garlic, butter and herbs, and Spinach & Radicchio
Then there’s the brick pizza oven. On a chilly afternoon or evening, you can sit at the well-stocked bar and bask in its warmth while waiting for your custom-made pie to be delivered in just a matter of minutes.
Walking around Amedeo’s, diners may notice a couple of things. For one, Mr. Obici loved to play bocci, and there are authentic bocci balls utilized in the decorative furnishings throughout the restaurant. Another thing keen eyes may observe is a plethora of greyhound sculptures. Amedeo was a huge animal lover. In his honor, for every greyhound cocktail (grapefruit juice and vodka) ordered at the restaurant, money is donated to a local greyhound rescue group.
For corporate meetings and special occasions, the Obici Room is a private dining area separated from the main portion of the restaurant. Photos on the walls were donated by the family and capture the essence of the restaurant’s namesake, including a portrait taken right around the time he arrived in America. Visitors can get a true sense of the larger-than-life Obici, who stood only about five feet tall but with a presence that could fill any room.
Dinner reservations are highly recommended for Amedeo’s, located in Bridgeport Norfolk Suffolk and open for lunch and dinner daily and take-out during normal business hours.
Learn more at Amedeos.com.
Barrett Baker
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