Fay K.
Yelp
Bread and Stone is a charming new establishment located within the East Village two months young. Upon arrival we were immediately greeted by the affable bartender who connected us with attentive Carlos to take care of us at a table in the back. Walking through the narrow space with warm lightning and soothing decor amply garnished with holiday furnishings felt like a veritable hug! Carlos with his genuine smile and genteel manner was so lovely throughout the evening! He kept our water glasses full, let us mull over the menu, expertly served our food, quickly supplied cutlery as needed and waited for us to request the check never once rushing us - my friend and I ended up closing the place so you know we sincerely enjoyed ourselves! Now to talk about the food, I was suitably impressed!! We sampled the pizza fritta (deconstructed fried pizza appetizer), focaccia con marmellata (served warm with rosemary toasted pistachio apricot jam, herbed honey butter, and house garlic confit), margherita pizza, Penne Alla vodka (made with Absolute vodka), and brown sugar bourbon pecan pie. The fried pizza dough blew my mind - so soft and fluffy, it could have been a donut pizza! I was very grateful the sauce was so well balanced as far too often I'm served too acidic sauces at other venues. I especially loved the jam that came with the focaccia as I was drawn to its perfect sweetness level, but the herbed honey butter and garlic confit were uniquely delicious as well! The penne served with garlic bread was incredible! Fresh pasta, hefty portion, delicately flavored vodka sauce and toasted prosciutto. Hmm, hmm, hmm! The pecan pie was a cute little mini pie served with vanilla gelato. Not only was all the food great, but they have snappy accordion music playing live! The talented performer played old school Italian music, music of the 2000s, and even holiday classics such as Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey! A fun night out on the town is pretty much guaranteed at this new cool hotspot!