Stephanie T.
Yelp
During Splendor of Florence's Sott'Acqua Festival: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater from November 9-17, 2024, local chef Armando Bisceglia's new restaurant Dolce & Salato did a pop-up in the old Tilden-Thurber Building on Westminster Street that used to be the home of Yoleni's. There were rustic and elegant décor like statues and sculptures in Florence that brings an old-world feel to the dining experience.
Also, a special wine window was available outside with an area with a few cocktail tables. The charm of a wine window evokes nostalgia of old Florence and in the way it reflects Florence's deep-rooted wine culture.
I made a reservation through OpenTable for a table for 2 on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 5:30 pm. We arrived a little earlier, but were greeted by the host and seated right away. An authentic Tuscan menu was featured. A plate of bread in olive oil was brought to our table. The server was very friendly and asked for us to order appetizer, entrée, and dessert at one time. I ordered the gnocchi al tartufo and my husband had the ossobuco di maiale. The gnocchi was in a very creamy sauce and there were pieces of truffle. It was very good. The ossobuco di maiale was a huge piece of pork shank with carrots, celery, onion, potato, and vegetables. My husband enjoyed the ossobuco very much; it was so tender. For dessert, we shared the classic tiramisu. The tiramisu was light, fluffy, and no components were overpowering. I also had a glass of the Rossino Prosecco and it was such a great pairing.
Overall, great food and a great night. I felt like I was in Florence with the overhead music, decor, food, wine, and service. I can't wait to visit Dolce & Salato soon.