Arianna's Is Going Through the Wall

This week has been unusually hectic (worse than usual) and forced me to eat on the fly. That turned out to be a good thing last night as I picked up yet another incredible pasta dish at Arianna's and confirmed a rumor I heard last week - Arianna's is going through the wall.

The tattoo parlor next door has packed up and moved a few doors down Sheppard St. and Arianna's is planning on knocking out the wall and expanding its dining area, which will be a big relief valve on weekends for the already crowded Museum District Italian-seeking diners.

Not that there aren't other options nearby, but Arianna's has made quite a name for themselves. Everyone feared another Italian place like Mary Angela's, which is great, but Arianna's has its own style and its menu is certainly not like all the other Italian places.

There eggplant parmesan pizza is out of this world, as is the Pasta Siciliana, which comes with clams, artichokes, and sundried tomotoes. Get it with the spicy marinara for a real treat.

Last night I had the Penne Amatriciana with bacon and onions in marinara sauce and it was lights out loaded with flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly. It was so good I plan on it for lunch but thought about having it for breakfast.

The rest of the menu is pretty mouthwatering and on my radar more and more, especially once the construction is completed in September.

Now, if only they could get a rooftop deck.......
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