PHOTOGRAPH : COURTESY OF BELLINI .
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Bellini
Whether you ’ re staying at the Beatrice Hotel or just visiting , Bellini invites guests to indulge in authentic , rustic Italian cuisine with a contemporary flair . Taking a modern approach , Bellini offers grilled specialties , pastas and seafood for any time of day . It ’ s the ultimate setting for pre-dinner drinks , appetizers or a relaxed nightcap . Select from the top-notch list of wines , bubbly and cocktails , such as the Bellini ( of course ) made with Prosecco and fresh peach puree , an Aperol Spritz and the Special Roger with vodka , white peach and orange juice .
Ease into your appetite with heirloom tomatoes or Italian charcuterie and cheese served with sliced bread . Leave just enough room for the entree — on the seafood section , the roasted Chilean sea bass contains roasted artichokes , capers , potatoes , tomato and lemon butter , and the land section has free-range , grass-fed beef Milanese alla parmigiana . You can always fall back on the pasta options , including spaghetti alle vongole and fusilli alla Norma .
WHAT TO EAT : A signature eggs Benedict Florentine for brunch , and for a later meal , indulge in a Mediterranean branzino served with tomato confit , fennel puree and olive powder . WHO TO BRING : Pals who love a sophisticated setting and fine Italian dining . WHAT TO WEAR : No matter what day of the week it is , lounge in your best Sunday brunch attire . THE DRINK SITUATION : The iconic Bellini is a given , but also give the Italian Paloma or Paper Plane a stir . INSIDER ’ S TIP : Members get exclusive access to the rooftop of the Beatrice Hotel , where they can get a view of the city ’ s skyline . THE DETAILS : Open Mon .– Fri . for lunch and dinner , Sat . and Sun . for brunch and dinner . 50 Westminster St ., Providence , 331-4050 , bellinirestaurant . com / providence . $$$ 🆁
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