"Mezzanotte may be relaxed and approachable, but you can still throw down for the luxurious 8-plus course Nonnakase (a portmanteau of omakase and nonna, the Italian word for grandmother) that Jason Stratton started when he was chef here — if you can snag a reservation. Current chef Johnny Sullivan has since added a six-course family-style Piccolo Nonnakase option that starts at $90 and feels nearly as luxe as the full $150 version. There’s also an excellent a la carte menu featuring Piedmont region-inspired items like a fried octopus with hazelnut pesto and a black cod with celery root puree and maitake if you want dishes that will occupy your dreams without pushing the check into triple digits per person territory. There’s no sacrifice at Mezzanotte; all three modes amount to an undeniably special dining experience, one that’s even more special when capped off with any of the house digestivi (crafted by general manager Jayson Kochan and a must-try for amaro fans)." - Mark DeJoy, Harry Cheadle
