Spring has officially sprung, and at I Trulli that can only mean one thing: the return of our Spring Garden Parties!

Since 1994, I Trulli has been a favorite among New York diners not just for its delicious pugliese-inspired dishes and famed all-Italian wine-list, but also for its lush back garden, one of Manhattan’s most unique and secluded outdoor restaurant spaces.

Each week our Spring Garden Party will be themed around a particular region of Italy, giving you the chance to savor local wines and foods as they were meant to be enjoyed. The series begins next Tuesday, May 4, with a celebration of the distinctive flavors of Emilia-Romagna.

Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mortadella, Aceto Balsamico: some of Italy’s most exported products hail from this culinary heartland. Such strong specialties require a wine to match, which is where Emilia’s refreshing sparkling wine, Lambrusco, delivers. Yet this oft-overlooked wine region also produces some of the country’s most interesting blends. Sample some of our favorites at I Trulli next Tuesday, each paired with Chef Patti Jackson’s special selection of classic Emilian antipasti!

Wines:
Lambrusco Labrusca Bianco NV Lini
Lambrusco In Correggio Rosé NV Lini
Lambrusco In Correggio Scuro NV Lini
Lambrusco Metodo Classico 2003 Lini
Ageno 2004 La Stoppa
Macchiona 2003 La Stoppa

Chef Patti Jackson’s Antipasto Table:
Grilled Mortadella
Erbazzone
Chicken Liver Pâté
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Piadine with Spring Vegetables
Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma

SPRING GARDEN PARTY
at I Trulli
Tuesday, May 4
6-8pm
$35* (plus tax and 18% gratuity)

Upcoming Parties:
May 11: LAZIO
May 18: PUGLIA
May 25: PIEMONTE
June 1: TOSCANA

For more information and reservations please contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

After last week’s appearance in the Village Voice, Chef Patti Jackson’s Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe has gotten another press mention this week, this time on influential Danyelle Freeman’s New York City dining blog, Restaurant Girl. Click here for the full recipe!

The origins of La Festa di San Giuseppe date back to the middle ages, when at the end of a severe drought Sicilians prepared a lavish feast in honor of their patron saint. A San Giuseppe banquet is still enjoyed today by Sicilians, Italian-Americans and lovers of Italian food and heritage.

As a child in Puglia, I Trulli owner Nicola Marzovilla grew up with two uncles named Giuseppe, with whom he would enjoy typical fried zeppole and other specialties on this popular holiday. Who better to host his own San Giuseppe celebration?

Join us on Thursday, March 18, as we explore the culinary and cultural traditions of San Giuseppe. Chef Patti Jackson’s delicious menu will feature some of the Marzovilla family’s favorite San Giuseppe dishes, paired with Sicily’s classic local wines. And in true San Giuseppe style, we’ll even be presenting our own tavola di San Giuseppe, a decorative altar featuring a bounteous spread of typical breads and cakes!

La Festa di SAN GIUSEPPE
Thursday, March 18
7:30pm
$75 plus tax and gratuity

Book now!

For more information and reservations please visit our website, contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Since the 17th century visitors in costume dress have descended upon the Venetian capital for what is today Europe’s most famous and extravagant carnival. This year carnival fever has reached I Trulli, where on February 24 we’ll be hosting an exclusive Venetian dinner celebrating all the magic and mystique of this lavish event.

Chef Patti Jackson’s Venetian menu features some of Venice’s favorite dishes and delicate specialties which capture the exotic essence of this unique city. If you couldn’t make it to Venice this year here’s a chance to don your mask and bask in the masquerade of Carnevale at I Trulli.

And in the spirit of this festive season, Astrid and Nicola Marzovilla will generously match a suggested $20 (per person) donation to Buddha’s Smile School, a not-for-profit school in northern India that teaches and nurtures some of the poorest and most disadvantaged children in the world.

CARNEVALE
Wednesday, February 24
7pm Cocktail Buffet
8pm Dinner
$85 plus tax and gratuity

Book now!

For more information and reservations please visit our website or contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com. We look forward to seeing you soon at I Trulli!

BUDDHA’S SMILE SCHOOL
Buddha’s Smile School is a non-denominational, not-for-profit school located in Varanasi, India. Its mission is to teach and nurture hope for some of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged children. Since 2003 Buddha’s Smile School has served children from local slums and villages in north India, delivering primary education with love, care, and motivation. Astrid and Nicola Marzovilla’s son, Domenico, spent time at working with students at the school last year. A suggested $20 (per person) donation to Buddha’s Smile School will be generously matched by the Marzovilla family.

Treat your Valentine to our four-course prix-fixe ($78)!

Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching, and if you’ve yet to make plans you’re not alone. On this most romantic of holidays many are often torn between a candlelit restaurant or a cozy meal at home. At I Trulli we offer the best of both worlds: delicious dishes inspired by the flavors of Southern Italy served in a warm and intimate setting. Whether you’re enjoying a first date or celebrating years of wedded bliss, I Trulli is one of New York’s favorite destinations for Valentine’s Day.

Chef Patti Jackson has prepared an exclusive four-course San Valentino prix-fixe dinner menu guaranteed to get you in the mood for love. And with I Trulli’s famed selection of luscious wines there’s no better way to dine with your Valentine. Book now!

SAN VALENTINO
Sunday, February 14
Dinner $78

For more information and reservations please visit our website or contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com. We look forward to seeing you soon at I Trulli!

NYC Restaurant Week is back! I Trulli is excited once again to be a part of New York’s biggest restaurant event, which this winter features over 260 participating establishments!

Chef Patti Jackson has prepared exclusive three-course lunch and dinner menus featuring some of the traditional flavors and delicious Puglia-inspired dishes for which I Trulli is so renowned. Book now!

I Trulli NYC Restaurant Week Menus
Lunch $24.07
Dinner $35

For more information and reservations please visit our website or contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com.

We look forward to seeing you soon at I Trulli!

© James Taylor 2010.

With the holidays in full swing, I Trulli is warming up for two of the most memorable and festive evenings of the year! As is tradition, we are excited to announce our special menus for The Feast of The Seven Fishes and New Year’s Eve! Chef Patti Jackson has prepared two special menus reflecting the holiday traditions of both the restaurant and the regional cuisine from which we draw inspiration. We hope to see you soon!

Wednesday, December 23 – Thursday, December 24
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
$65 / Four courses
Chef Patti Jackson interprets the traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner with a classic seafood-based menu. The Feast of the Seven Fishes will also be available family style on December 24! Complete menu available here!

Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve
Celebrate the New Year at I Trulli! Chef Patti Jackson’s exclusive menu will help you welcome 2010 in true Italian style. Click here for Patti’s menu!

First seating: 5:30-7:30pm
$65 / Four courses

Second seating: 8:00pm onwards
$85 / Five courses plus sparkling toast

Chef Patti Jackson’s Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings
$150

For more information and reservations please visit our website or contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!