MAIALINO

Maialino is a new Roman-style trattoria from award winning Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. It serves lovingly prepared Roman-style cooking from Executive Chef Nick Anderer and will be open throughout the day, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In April 2009, USHG was selected to crate a new, original restaurant at the landmarked hotel, as well as operate all of the food and beverage concepts including Gramercy Terrace which serves breakfast, lunch and brunch on the weekends.

Thoughtfully designed by Rockwell Group, Maialino captures the warmth and comfort of a traditional Roman trattoria, re-imagined for present-day New York City. "Maialino is a dream come true," said restaurateur, Danny Meyer. "Bringing this project to fruition has given me a heartfelt opportunity to recapture my deep feelings for Rome, where I was privileged to spend nearly two formative years of my early adult life."

Upon entering Maialino, guests are greeted in a bustling bar area that serves as a local coffee bar throughout the morning, later transforming itself into a lively wine bar serving small plates of food throughout the afternoon and evening. As in Rome, some of the kitchen activity can be seen in the dining room itself. In the center of the restaurant is Maialino’s cucina, featuring a salumi, cheese and antipasto station on one side; with a coffee, dessert and bread station on the other. Glass enclosed marble and metal cases are filled with a rich selection of cured meats and Italian cheeses, as well as freshly made tarts, cakes and pastries.

The private dining room serves family style, multi-course feasts on its long, wooden table for up to 22 people. The room is flanked by wine cases that permit a connection into the trattoria and a broad window with a view onto Gramercy Park.

The menu draws its inspiration from the classic dishes found throughout the trattorie of Rome, and features fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the Greenmarket and other local farms. The dishes are prepared with straightforward Roman cooking techniques and bold Roman flavors. Antipasti include Carpaccio di Polpo (Octopus and Heirloom Potato Salad) and Carciofi Alla Romana (braised artichokes); the Primi section of the menu features classic Roman pasta dishes such as Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Malfatti alla Maialino (suckling pig ragu, torn pasta and arugula), and Spaghettini alle Vongole;main course highlights include Fritto Misto and Coda alla Vaccinara (Oxtails, Tomato & Celery).

Reservations: 212-777-2410
Bar Maialino welcomes guests on a walk-in basis.

Bar Maialino:
Mon-Fri 7am–Midnight, Sat-Sun 10am-Midnight

Trattoria:
Breakfast: Mon–Fri 7:30–10, Lunch: Mon–Fri 12–2
Brunch: Sat–Sun 10–2
Dinner: Sun–Th 5:30–10:30 / Fri–Sat 5:30–11