Korean-Italian fusion: refined artful plates, kalbi, banchan
Via Roma, 23, 21047 Saronno VA, Italy Get directions
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"Led by chef Jennifer Kim, this restaurant was profiled in The New York Times Magazine as part of a nationwide look at chefs who adapted during the pandemic; the feature highlights her pivot away from the conventional dining model toward direct-service approaches that help sustain community ties and support hospitality workers." - Naomi Waxman

"Passerotto.Two is noted as one of the four restaurants from the previous Bib Gourmand list that have closed." - Ashok Selvam

"Among the newer arrivals on North Clark Street is Passerotto, described as a sparkling Korean-Italian hotspot from Eater’s 2018 Chef of the Year Jennifer Kim." - Naomi Waxman

"An inventive eatery noted for bold flavor mashups, whose ddukbokki lamb ragu was honored by Food & Wine as the publication’s “mashup of the year,” underscoring the kitchen’s playful fusion of cuisines." - Daniel Gerzina

"Widely celebrated and frequently cited as one of the buzziest new restaurants, Passerotto’s menu is super-creative and interesting, and critics repeatedly singled it out as a must-try." - Elizabeth Atkinson