Aperitivo is one of the easiest ways to move from day into evening. It does not need to be formal: a good drink, something small to eat and enough time to slow down are often all it takes.
Start with the kind of evening you want
If dinner is the main event, choose a drink that opens the appetite rather than dominating it. If you are meeting friends and dinner will come later, a more expressive cocktail can set the tone.
Classics and house choices
A strong bar list should give you both. Classics offer familiarity, while signature drinks create room for something more personal. Wine and beer are equally valid when you want the food to remain the focus.
Stay for dinner
If the first drink turns into a full evening, the Menu is ready with starters, pasta, pizza, seafood and desserts.
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