Lucciola (restaurant)

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Lucciola (restaurant)
Restaurant information
Established2017 (2017)
Head chefMichele Casadei Massari
Street address621 Amsterdam Avenue
CityNew York
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10024
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 40°47′25″N73°58′22″W / 40.79028°N 73.97278°W / 40.79028; -73.97278
Website lucciolanyc.com

Lucciola is an Italian trattoria restaurant that serves Italian cuisine in New York. It was founded in 2017 in New York City by Michele Casadei Massari along with Alberto Ghezzi. [1] It serves typical food from the Italian city of Bologna located in the area of Emilia Romagna. [2] The name "Lucciola" means firefly, and was inspired by Pasolini article. [3]

History

Lucciola is the second restaurant by Michele Casadei Massari, with Piccolo Cafe being the first one. [4] It pays homage to Festa di Laurea director Pupi Avati. [5] Lucciola focuses on Emilia Romagna cuisine, wines, and traditional Italian desserts such as Tortellini, Albana di Romagna, Tiramisu, and Pasta al pomodoro. [6]

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References

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