Amorina Cucina Rustica

Amorina Cucina Rustica is a beloved and lively Italian restaurant located in the heart of Prospect Heights on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.<br> <br>For years, owners Ellen Fishman and Albano Ballerini have been serving authentic, Roman-style thin crust pizza and hearty pasta dishes—all sourced from local and organic ingredients—in a casual setting. The menu showcases their dedication to Italian tradition and to the season with their carefully selected weekly “Will To Live” pizza and special pastas and salads.<br> <br>Amorina is open daily for dinner.<br> <br>The restaurant Amorina takes its name and inspiration from Albano’s grandmother, Amorina. She owned a cafe in post-war,1940s Italy in a small, bustling town along the Adriatic coast. Albano grew up in the family business working in the cafe into adulthood when he emigrated to New York.<br> <br>Walking into Amorina, you’re transported back to that time, as the nostalgic and cheerfully eclectic décor is accented with mementos from Amorina’s own café.