Overview A comfortable enoteca-trattoria-osteria by cousins John Leggio and Robert Leggio (of Zuppa). The rough-hewn wood tables and brick walls give it a rustic look, making it a great place to dig in to a comforting bowl of pasta or share a platter of cured meats.
Amenities Take out,Accessible,Cocktails,Dine At The Bar,Jeans O.K.,Meet For A Drink,Private Room,Romantic,Seasonal Cuisine,Signature Dishes,Small Plates,Vegetarian Friendly,Wine List
Mima Vinoteca We began with salads: a flavorful Caesar with good Parmesan and a delicate organic lettuce mix with apples, walnuts and goat cheese. The name Mima refers to an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers, who, I'm sure, would have wanted us to eat our greens. Both salads showed great attention to detail. I predict the polenta with wild mushrooms, the brodetto of clams and mussels and the fritto misto would also have been great choices.
A special feature worth sampling at Mima as well is the list of cured meats and cheeses. You assemble a choice of one, three or five yourself from a range of Italian regional specialties. This kind of nibbling makes a good match for sipping a leisurely cocktail or two … along with a quartino, mezzo or bottle from Mima's well-priced, all-Italian wine list.
At lunch, there are crostini and panini (and a cheeseburger, too, by the way). I tried mayo-free tuna spread on crusty, toasted bread and supported by a small salad. Chef Daniel Van Etten's signature short ribs with chestnut-ricotta gnocchi were extremely tender and served with little soft baby carrots.... See all reviews
