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The venue was founded by two friends, Andrea and Alberto, who thought to bring a breath of New York or Paris in one of the capitals of the Northeast. As a result, an elegant en quiet space that immediately puts the customer at ease, where a few tables are distributed in a minimalist design, based on the contrast of three colors, the beige of natural resin, the black of stone, and harmonized by the warm tones of the oak wood.
The architects Aldo Parisotto and Massimo Formenton, known primarily as skillful creators of fashion spaces for brands such as Testoni and Ferragamo, have offered with enthusiasm their experience also in the field of catering. I n this way, unusual architectural details are created, like the perspective game at the entrance that connects harmoniously the wide veranda overlooking the avenue and from where you can see a green and relaxing garden of bamboo.
The lights and candles in the evening, along with the music background, always discreet, combine to create a feeling of balance, harmony and warmth. A real treat for the eyes and ears, accompanied, of course, by that of the palate: the kitchen is entrusted to the young chef Federico Cattoni, who comes from numerous experiences, both Italian and international, in particular from the collaboration with Chef Daniel Boulud in New York and Alain Solyveres in Paris, at the time in the "Les Elysees" Restaurant of Hotel Vernet, which boasted two Michelin stars.
Through a gastronomic journey, never boring, you will be guided to the rediscovery of the tradition of Mediterranean cuisine, reinterpreted with imagination and flair. They put attention to detail, starting from those apparently more significant such as, for example, the use of refined salt and spices that enhance a little bit more the flavors of the dishes.
A few years ago, the members owners had this idea. After gaining experience in the restaurant industry in northern Europe, the United States, Australia and various other parts of the world, they thought that the time had come to implement an original concept of steak–house even in Italy. Therefore, in 2006 the first Vig Grill Restaurant was opened in Vigonza and, then, after the rousing success of the format, the group opened a new place in March 2011.
We are closed on Sundays.
The dishes offered by the chefs Mauro Genero, Richard Guevarra and Dario Doria are mainly of fish, with attention towards less used types such as the Bluefish, that are offered in different variations. There is no shortage of specialties based on fine meats.
You can, for example, begin with scallops and grilled razor clams with crispy lobster wrapped in lard and kadaif pasta. To continue with Paccheri di Gragnano pasta with sardines of Sciacca, fresh tomato and rustic bread. You can taste also meat, here Pezzata Italiana beef is served with a spicy sauce and black truffle. Keep up some space to try the trifle or the delicate puff pastry with fresh fruit. Ask to Stefania Martinato, landowner and expert sommelier, for advice on the wine list.
The La Finestra restaurant was opened on July 4th, 2003 by Carlo Vidali and Hélène Dao. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, but with a superior service.
Hélène has extensive experience in the service in the dining room, which starts from a solid base due to her three–year collaboration with Gianni Cosetti of Albergo Roma in Tolmezzo, over the 80s, and has had the opportunity to grow through the experience with other prestigious restaurants, including San Clemente in Padua, Dolada of Pieve d’Alpago, Grisodi of Lecco.
She reached maximum gratification when, in New York, worked with the exclusive Italian catering company created by Viola Buitoni and Jolanda Garretti.
Carlo, after a lackluster university experience, decided to devote himself to his true passion, and so he began working as a kitchen assistant firstly at San Clemente and then at Dolada, since their professional and personal lives went hand in hand.
In 1996 they left for the United States to manage an Italian restaurant in San Francisco and a year later moved to New York where Carlo worked as an executive chef, first at the Sistina restaurant and then at the Coco Pazzo restaurant of Pino Luongo.
In 1999, Carlo opened a restaurant in Copenhagen, Casa D’Antino, achieving great success, while Hélène, after a year at his side, worked at the renowned venue of Bo and Lisbeth Jacobsen, Restaurationen, in the center of the city, until in 2002 they came back to Italy with the desire to open their own venue.
The kitchen of La Finestra is mostly based on the use of seasonal raw materials, not necessarily linked to the region, but also from other regions, and to Italian and worldwide cuisine. The kitchen of Carlo does not want to be pretentious, but it goes in search of natural flavors, always with a eye towards the Mediterranean tastes.
Andrea, the brother of Carlo and partner in the adventure of La Finestra, lives in New York, where he successfully manages his medical clinic.
The restaurant was reviewed in newspapers and magazines, local and national, and is present on the Gambero Rosso and Michelin as well as other local guides.
The paintings on the walls of the restaurant are the works of the artist and dear friend Marco Strano.
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