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From the brains of New York Times-acclaimed Chef Matthew Kenney comes Sestina - an elegant East Village jewel that serves up the most authentic, fresh, exquisite, handmade Italian pastas your taste buds have ever experienced.
Grab your $55 pulse (an $88 value) for a 3 Course Dinner For Two that includes 1 Appetizer, 2 Entrees, 1 Dessert, and 2 Cocktails, Glasses of Red, White, Rosé, Orange, or Sparkling Wines, and Beers.
Repping "a sexy, indulgent energy" according to Condé Nast Traveler, Sestina uses the highest quality ingredients, honoring traditional styles - while constantly experimenting with new dishes, which is exactly what makes this neighborhood jewel so unique.
Chef Kenney is considered one of the world’s leading chefs at the forefront of plant based cuisine, earning multiple awards, twice nominated as a Rising Star Chef in America by the James Beard Foundation, and having graduated from the French Culinary Institute, among other accolades.
Start with a Limoncello Margarita or some Domaine La Suffrene Bandol Rosé, moving on to starters like Stuffed Peppers & Arancini, followed by gorgeous servings of Tagliatelle Truffle (truffle crema, lemon, pine nut parmesan) and Pumpkin Ravioli Alfredo with pumpkin purée, thyme, roasted garlic, and orange zest.
Some Pistachio Gelato or a Chocolate Hazelnut Budino will wrap up this delicious festa - buonissimo!
For a taste of something spectacular, look no further than Sestina. An East Village treasure of epicurean greatness, Sestina is not only a stupendous pasta bar - it's a local hub of conviviality, charm, amazing cocktails, curated wine, and, of course, the most exceptional pasta you'll taste outside of Italy itself.
A French Culinary Institute graduate applauded by the James Beard Foundation, Esquire, & Harper's Bazaar, Chef & Owner Matthew Kenney has earned several awards, including being named one of America’s Best New Chefs by Food and Wine Magazine, appearing on numerous food & talk shows, and earning celebrity devotees like Venus Williams.
Kenney brings a heavy dose of contemporary flair to Sestina, boasting superb handmade pastas & drool-inducing recipes sure to elevate your palate, especially when paired with wines like a 2017 Querciabella Chianti Classico, or cocktails such as the Grapefruit Negroni with Aperol, gin, grapefruit juice, & blood orange juice.
Start with some refreshing Caprese Salad, followed by plates of Spaghetti Vongole (black pepper pasta, shiitake "clams," dashi, white wine, chili flakes) and Bucatini Puttanesca adorned with shallots, capers, a light pomodoro sauce, olives, and lemon preserve.
A dessert of dreamy Panna Cotta or Strawberry Balsamic Gelato will finalize this glorious night - your taste buds deserve something sensational...
All selections will be made from the restaurant's full dinner menu.
Your $55 For A 3 Course Dinner For Two (an $88 value) Includes:
Sestina blows everyone away, repping 5 Stars on Yelp from 115+ reviews including:
"Neighborhood gem for pasta with a friendly staff. Such tasty food that you can't even believe. Portions are a good size and filling. Favs are the caprese salad, Tagliatelle Truffle, which I can eat everyday, Bucatini Puttanesca is also very good. I've brought so many people here and they love it as well. Highly recommend."
"Absolutely incredible. Tried the shells & vodka and the tagliatelle truffle. Both excellent. Especially the truffle pasta is a must try. Very nice and informative staff. You must come here. Definitely one of my new favorite places, came in and was amazed so came back 3 days later.The drinks are so good. Totally try the Rossa Margarita, so so good!!"
"Amazing amazing food, we had the caprese salad, stuffed peppers, spaghetti vongole, tagliatelle truffle pasta and panna cotta. They just kept on getting more and more yummy!"
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Multiple vouchers may be combined for larger groups.
Tax & tip not included; reservations required.
Expires on Friday November 18, 2022.
