Located on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills, an upcoming Restaurant Row is La Vigna Restaurant featuring Chef/Owner Giuseppe Vitale’s masterful interpretation of Italian cuisine.

Chef Vitale, born in Naples, was a chef for Lidia Bastianich for many years, learning the mastery of her techniques at Felidia, Becco and at her original location in Forest Hills, Bona Via.

The Zuppetta di Cozze e Vongole, mussels and clams in white wine, garlic and tomato broth is typical of the appetizers, Many veal dishes are offered including a Costoletta di Vitello alla Vigna, a veal chop with grapes, walnuts, and aged Balsamic vinegar or in the pasta selection there is homemade gnocchi topped with a rich red veal sauce. Fish, chicken and beef offerings are original and unique such as an Italian version of bouillabaisse the Zuppa di Pesce Mediterrania.