Il Posto

North County Italian Spot Opens Offshoot in South Park | Eater San Diego

"Opening in the former Fern Street home of Eclipse Chocolate, Il Posto is the second venture from the trio behind Maurizio’s Trattoria Italiana—Maurizio Carbone and lifelong friends from Naples, Fabio Montagna and Antonio Pappagallo. Their aim is to offer affordable handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza, aided by pizzaiolo Alfredo Pappalardo, a decorated pizza chef who earned an award for best traditional Napoletano pizza at the International Pizza Expo. A grand opening is scheduled for Friday, December 15, with giveaways including complimentary bites and desserts; the restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner. The menu ranges from antipasti like mortadella and burrata with pistachio cream and Roman-style roasted artichokes to larger dishes such as cioppino and chicken marsala. Pizza offerings include a classic Margherita and a white pizza riff on spaghetti alla Nerano featuring zucchini cream, a mix of cheeses, pancetta, crispy zucchini, and basil, and the pasta program includes an extensive list of shapes, sauces, and toppings for build-your-own plates; both pizza and pasta are available in gluten-free and vegan options." - Candice Woo