Gigi Trattoria
Owner Laura Pensiero calls the food here “Hudson Valley Mediterranean.” We call it refreshing.
Gigi Trattoria is so lively and chic no one would suspect there’s a dietitian calling the shots. Owner/registered dietitian Laura Pensiero calls the food here “Hudson Valley Mediterranean.” We call it refreshing. Just when you think you know the Italian restaurant repertoire by heart, along comes crispy calamari ($16); Turkish fish stew with scallops, shrimp, squid, potatoes, chick peas, and toasted pita points ($27); gnocchi with creamy basil pesto, broccoli, zucchini, tricolor cauliflower, heirloom cherry tomatoes, peas, Brussels sprout petals and Grana Padano ($18 or $24). For those who prefer the tried-and-true, there are thin-crusted “skizzas” (individual flatbread pizzas, $18), Don’don't be put off if the place looks packed. Somehow, they always manage to seat you in a blink. Gigi Trattoria 6422 Montgomery Avenue; 845.876.1007 Closed Wednesdays.
