Giacomo’s Ristorante Menu:

Food:

Arancini: Crisped risotto balls filled with cheese, peas, and mincemeat.

Pizza al taglio: Rectangular- and square-shaped slices of pizza, available as cheese, pepperoni, or sausage.

Panzerotti: Deep-fried turnover filled with tomato and mozzarella, also available with prosciutto or pepperoni.

Panino con Lampredotto: Cow stomach cooked in a tomato broth with herbs, served on a bun.

Piadina Romagnola: Flatbread sandwich containing prosciutto, squacquerone, tomatoes, and arugula.

Panelle: Fried chickpea polenta served on a bun.

Dessert:

Cannoli: Tube-shaped fried pastry dough containing ricotta.

Zeppole: Deep-fried dough ball filled with cream, chocolate, or jelly.

Drink:

1. Non-Alcoholic

Coke products (Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange)

Orange juice

Water

2. Alcoholic

Miller Lite

Bud Light

Peroni Gran Riserva

La Regina del Adriàtica

By Imagineer Brandon

Villa Capra La Rotonda (left) and Santa Maria dei Miracoli (right), two buildings used as inspiration for the restaurant's exterior. ​

La Regina del Adriàtica is the queen of Venetian cuisine. World renowned for its atmosphere and menu, the restaurant is a favorite of everyone from high-powered crime bosses to conspiracy theorist cryptologists to suave spies. Beholding the magnificent building, 90 feet in all, it is a treat in itself. The building was constructed in the late 15th century, with interconnected towers, domed roofs, and shimmering spires. Much of the building is a stark white, the result of many restorations, but the domes are crimson red and the spires are a striking silver. Engraved onto the building are several patterns of hearts, raindrops, and laurel leaves. Let’s head inside, why don’t we?

Casinos from Casino Royale (2006) and Dr. No (1963), respectively. Used by Universal designers as inspiration for the bottom floor.

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The two-story building appears quite different on the inside, at least at first. The bottom floor is a relic from when the building was used as a casino. Thus, the insides reflect a distinctly 20th century idea of elegance. The rooms are warmly lit, with glistening chandeliers and romantic candlelight at every table. The walls are painted a dark red, with a matching smooth carpet floor. Guests may wish to dine at small, intimate tables, handcrafted from mahogany wood. Larger groups will prefer booth seating, with Italian leather cushions. For the bachelors among us, the Concord Bar serves specialty drinks with a smile.

Michelangelo's David (left), a direct inspiration for the Veronica statue, and Veronica Franco (right), the woman used as the basis.

Up the spiral staircase, the second floor is a remnant of the building’s original purpose as a palace. Carpet turns to smooth stone, the walls made of sleek white tiles. Large windows give a beautiful view of the gondolas outside - these are the most difficult tables to secure. The centerpiece of the room is Veronica, a 10 feet tall Renaissance era sculpture of Veronica Franco, a famous Venetian poet and advocate for women. Surrounding her is a small fountain which runs throughout the day, providing an ambient backdrop for dining. The tables, booths, and chairs of this dining area match the surroundings, with sharp, bold lines and a smooth stone texture. No matter where you sat, we hope you enjoyed dining at La Regina de Adriàtica, and that you'll consider becoming a regular.

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