"Opened in 2019 in North Park by chef Accursio Lota and his wife and business partner Corinne Goria, this trattoria and pastificio channels the chef’s Sicilian upbringing and family-driven approach to food. Named in honor of Goria (and drawing on a Sicilian word for love), the restaurant emphasizes housemade pastas and a community-focused, neighborhood dining experience that helped establish the couple’s business within the eclectic fabric of the area." - Helen I. Hwang
"Since opening in 2019, this bright, cozy Italian trattoria has showcased Sicilian dishes from chef Accursio Lota. While the interior shines with sunny colors, the outdoor patio space is warmed with heaters and string lights. The house-made pastas are made on the premises each day with heirloom Sicilian grains and local seasonal ingredients. Try the lamb chops, crusted with pine needles, and eggplant parmigiana, as well as the award-winning seafood carbonara pasta. Well-received by locals as well as the international culinary community, this North Park treasure has a vegan menu and Sicilian desserts such as the ruota menfitana, a ruota shell filled with sheep ricotta, candied oranges, and prickly pear juice. Must-try dishes: Be sure to try the seafood carbonara pasta, made with ancient grains. It’s a dish that made chef Lota the winner in a global pasta competition." - Candice Woo
"Chef Accursio Lota, who is opening a new restaurant in the UTC area, greets every guest at his Sicilian trattoria as if they’re long-lost relatives. The warm, homey restaurant in North Park showcases dishes like wagyu beef carpaccio, squid-ink ditalini (arguably the cutest of all the pasta shapes), and the 18-hour-braised beef cheek. End with a Sicilian granita or tiramisu." - Helen I. Hwang
"This cozy Italian restaurant from Accursio Lota celebrates the popular chef’s Sicilian heritage and has been well-received by locals as well as the international culinary community. Located in North Park, it serves handmade pasta, including some made with ancient grains, and entrees like pistachio-crusted lamb chops and eggplant parmigiana." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang
"Chef Accursio Lota greets every guest at his Sicilian trattoria in North Park as if they’re long-lost relatives. The warm, cozy restaurant will host a Roaring ‘20s celebration with a six-course grand tasting menu for $118 or a four-course tasting menu for $89. Both options will feature favorite dishes such as the arancini, house-made plates of pasta, and tableside tiramisu. Sommelier Frederico Cavaller has selected vintage Italian and Sicilian wines for a pairing available for an additional cost." - Helen I. Hwang