The Italian Menu is structured more or less in the same way all over Italy, with antipasto (starters), primo (first course), secondo (second course) and dolce (dessert) but since Italy has been strongly influenced by history, each region has its own specialities.

So, even if Italians are known throughout the world mostly for pizza, pasta, and tomato sauce, the national diet of Italy is very different from north to south. Before the spread of the cooking practices among different regions, it was possible to distinguish Italian cooking simply by the type of cooking fat used: butter in the north, pork fat in the center of the country, and olive oil in the south. The main dishes in the north were rice and polenta, and pasta and pizza were more popular throughout the south. Pasta is more likely to be served with a white cheese sauce in the north and a tomato-based sauce in the south. Italians are also known for their use of herbs in cooking, especially oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, marjoram and sage. Cheese also plays an important role in Italian cuisine. There are more than 400 types of cheese made in Italy, with Parmesan and mozzarella among the best known worldwide.

Oltre Mare Italian Restaurant is a small and cozy place just two blocks away from the chaotic Garnet Avenue. Here You are going to experience the real atmosphere of the true Italian “Trattoria” where you can taste good food made with all the love and passion that a real Italian can use. We offer you the warmth of your living room and the feeling of being among real friends eating good food.

Oltre Mare Italian Restaurant proposes to guide you in the discovery of the Italian traditions from north to south.

Come visit us and you will come back soon!