Dara Klein’s Italian vision finds a permanent home on Columbia Road, offering an ever-evolving menu in a Victorian setting.
◆The Brief
- Tiella Trattoria & Bar opens on Columbia Road in a Victorian pub
- Dara Klein brings regional Italian cuisine with a seasonal menu
- Enjoy dishes like passatelli in brodo and bay leaf panna cotta
- Try the house aperitif 'kumquatcello' for a unique experience
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The Concept
Dara Klein, celebrated for her tenure at The Compton Arms, brings Tiella Trattoria & Bar to Columbia Road. Occupying a former Victorian pub, Tiella is a homage to regional Italian cuisine. Klein envisions a space where authenticity meets evolution, with a menu that reflects the seasons. The aim is clear: to transport diners to Italy through both palate and ambiance, offering a taste of Klein's refined approach to Italian dining.
What to Expect
Step into Tiella and find buttermilk-yellow walls illuminated by candlelight. The open kitchen is the heart, where dishes emerge with a flourish. Begin with warm bread, a perfect partner to Sicilian olive oil, and ricotta drizzled with Sardinian honey. The passatelli in brodo presents a rich, comforting broth paired with al dente pasta. Maria Pia’s polpette in a tomato sauce are essential, as is the bay leaf panna cotta with Campari rhubarb. The room buzzes with warmth, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.
The Verdict
Tiella stands as a testament to Dara Klein's gastronomic ethos, melding tradition with a seasonal edge. Order the 'kumquatcello' for a distinctive house aperitif. Opt for a bar stool for spontaneous dining.
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