"A stable family, a good family who are probably looking for what I have to offer: real, homemade food. "They are classic American families, classic immigrant families," Pellegrini said. The community's spot as a central hub on Long Island is what made it ideal, as well as its residents. A long search eventually led him to 197 Terry Road, Smithtown. "It was my dream always to become owner of my restaurant," he said.Īfter the closure of Caci North Fork, Pellegrini decided it was time to search for his own location. Now, as a co-owner at Osteria Umbra, Pellegrini finds himself in an expanded role outside of just being the chef. He served as chef at Caci North Fork in Southold from 2014 through 2018, but the restaurant never reopened after closing ahead of winter 2018. Osteria Umbra's opening doesn't mark the first time Long Islanders have gotten to indulge in Pellegrini's cooking. Osteria Umbra in Smithtown (Courtesy: Osteria Umbra) I’m hoping we are not far away for the health and for the business." I really want to be sustainable and survive, and then maybe try to thrive after the pandemic. The 50 percent capacity limit and social distancing guidelines in regards to indoor dining have also been "very hard," Pellegrini said. But there are many less than before, and we have so many restaurants. "Every day, you had a set amount of people ready to go out, and now it’s so much less. "I’m feeling the people don’t go out as before," he said. With all the hard work he and the team have put into the restaurant, Pellegrini said opening it at a time when the country is still feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic is of "pretty high" concern. The menu, website and interior decor all needed designing. If he wasn't at the restaurant, his work would entail being home on the computer. Prior to the eatery's opening, Pellegrini would work 15 hours a day on preparations. I’m very proud to bring that to the U.S.A." When they come back here, they’re looking for the same stuff. You have so many Long Island people who go to Italy and they start to understand what is the real Italian food. Now, fortunately, many people travel so much more than before. Explore menu, see photos and read 1339 reviews: 'My husband and I sat in the outdoor patio for dinner. To really make people see what is modern food. Book now at Osteria Umbra in Smithtown, NY. Providing Long Islanders a taste of his home region in a restaurant named for it was Pellegrini's dream, he said. Maybe you should speak to Marco before he runs this business in the ground like he did at Caci's North Fork.A close look at the wood-fire grill in Osteria Umbra (Courtesy: Osteria Umbra) YOU ARE NOT THAT GOOD BUDDY!!Īs for Sabrina, You are an amazing pasta Chef. The difference is those Chef's are HUMBLE & respectful. Salt & Barrel, Sempre Vivolo, Casa Rustica, Blackbirds grille, Ristorante Gemelli, Piccola Bussola, and they all have amazing food. I feel bad for Daniel & Stephen and i'm sure they have had enough with the smug attitude CHEF.Ĭan you cook yeah, but so can many others. I am completely embarrassed and will never return or recommend a client again. "How are you supposed to pay bills when they don't spend enough money" it is completely unprofessional and disrespectful. Marco how dare you come out of the kitchen, and start complaining that they are not ordering enough food, and yell with your finger pointed in my sister in-laws face in front of my nephews. $150 steaks and the cheapest meal was $40. Since when is it ok to harass guest's because they are not purchasing enough food? Not everyone wanted an appetizer or pasta, but everyone was ordering a meal for dinner, as well as purchasing drinks. I had family come to dine tonight, exactly 14 people.
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