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| Interior of Doppio |
If you’re taking a break from shopping, or just want to enjoy a great meal, I recommend dining at Doppio, which is two blocks away from the busy Greenwich Avenue.
Doppio opened in June and offers an artisan brick-oven pizza and gelato. The contemporary Italian restaurant is owned by two brothers who have a passion for food. The name Doppio stands for “double,” or “two,” representing the concept of complementing artisanal pizza and authentic cuisine with handcrafted gelato to create the perfect pairing.
The menu at Doppio consists of small plates, paninis, salads, pasta, and pizza, with a selection of wine and beer to pair with the meal. Dishes range from $8.50 to $20.
There are about 16 items under the pizza menu. We were torn between the classic Margherita, Quattro Formaggi, Napoletana, and the Prosciutto Di Parma pizza. Our waiter recommended the latter, and with his facial expression, I was convinced it was a really good pizza. The Proscuitto Di Parma pizza is made of San Marzano Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, imported Prosciutto Di Parma, arugula and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. The crust was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The toppings were a perfect marriage and were delicious.
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| Prosciutto Di Parma Pizza |
The Fettuccine Bolognese was cooked perfectly. The meat sauce was rich and very flavorful. The pasta was fresh and soaked up all the flavors of the sauce. Divine.
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| Fettuccine Bolognese |
If you’ve got room in your belly, do try their gelato. The gelato is made daily, and they’ve got a selection of 8 flavors, plus a flavor of the week:
- Nocciola
- Cioccolato
- Pistacchio
- Té verde
- Tiramisu
- Vaniglia
- Fragola
- Passion Fruit – Sorbetto
They serve it several ways: gelato in a cup or cone, a gelato sandwich, or gelato sundae. We ordered a small cup (about 4 ounces) of Tiramisu gelato, and it was topped with biscotti. The gelato was rich and creamy, and you could taste all the elements of tiramisu.
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| Tiramisu Gelato |
Overall, we had a great dining experience. The service was excellent. The food was excellent. I’m glad we came in early because the restaurant was full by the time we had dessert. A good sign. I’m looking forward to dining here again, and trying more of their pizza. Would it be bad if I went two days in a row? =X
Doppio
41 E. Elm Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
Tel: (203) 340-9470
www.eatdoppio.com
