Let it not be said that we have become complete old fuddy duddies who never go out anymore. When the weather isn't below-zero horrendous, we do still like to enjoy a restaurant splurge. And we have the whole Jersey territory to explore so there are lots of new options.
One place that caught our eye is Arturo's Osteria and Pizzeria in Maplewood. Folks online raved about their pizzas and mushroom ravioli. So we checked it out on a quiet weekend afternoon. The space itself is small by suburban standards; reminded us a lot of the cute bistros you'll find in the city. But once you can score a table, the service is prompt and the food lives up to its reputation!
salumi misti (mixed plate of cured meats) and salad
wild mushroom ravioli
penne with sausage ragu
As you can see from the pictures, the restaurant space may have reminded us of the city but the portions (and prices) are definitely suburban! We had no clue we would get so much food on each plate. Then we looked around and saw that most people were sharing one bowl of pasta. Oops! We'll know for next time. Although we're thinking next time we'll check out the pizza. We'll keep you posted!
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