I've only been to Sette Luna in Easton three times, but each visit makes me want to go back for more food more often. My most recent experience bolstered my opinion that this is one of the best authentic Italian restaurants in the region.We started with an outstanding cheese plate, which my former cheesemonger friend, Michele, deemed excellent. The tre colore (three color) salad of Belgian endive, raddicchio and arugula had the bitterness of the tender greens offset with olive oil and lemon with pepper and sprinkles of sea salt. "Delicious" doesn't do it justice. My entree, a simple pasta with bolognese sauce, demonstrated the kitchen's ability to make even the most traditional dish sublime. The meat sauce was thick and rich (obviously from hours of gentle simmering) and studded with diced aromatic vegetables.
I must add that our waitress was affable, knowledgeable and attentive. You come to a restaurant like Sette Luna expecting good service, which makes exceptional service that much more impressive.
I could eat here once a week and not tire of the experience.
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This is quite easily the best restaurant in the valley-though my recent experience at Valenca puts that restaurant at a close second. I might also point out that down the street are the best Cupcakes in the Valley as well. I would like to ask the question---what is it about Easton? With upscale eateries like Sogo, Sette Luna, and Valenca along with some of my favorite affordable atmospheres like Touch of Thai and the Quadrant(best three bean chili)-Easton is getting all the Valley's top quality eats. Why?
Cupcakes? Please explain.
I'd argue that Easton is getting all of the area's top-quality eats. Certainly, it's getting a bigger share than the two other downtown areas. My opinion: willingness of a small number of investors (aren't Valencia and Ocean owned by the same people?), arts anchor (State Theater), nearby development (Two Rivers Landing), proximity to New Jersey, and availability of good, original space. Individually, none of these are compelling reasons. But together they have created excellent momentum and a gravity of their own.
What was the pricing like? Do they have a bar?
Pricing is more up-market: $13-$25 for entrees, salads and other items a la carte. It has a full bar with a wide selection of Italian wines by the bottle or glass. The bar has seven or eight seats, I think. The two times I've had a glass of wine there, the bartender and other patrons were extremely personable.
Best cupcakes at Suzies Mixing Bowl---I recommend choc with vanilla icing. Sit with glass of milk in kitschy 50's decor. Nothing else in the valley compares, though I have never tried Haikas so I can't be totally sure.
Michael - firstly I'm glad you recommend this restaurant so highly, my boyfriend and I have been meaning to go but haven't had a chance yet. I'm excited to try it!
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Just an update--if you want to test out Suzie's great cupcakes Easton you have to do it by Saturday because she is headed to the Pacific Northwest and closing up shop
Had the bolognese there last month and it was awesome! They add a little cream to the sauce so it's rich and slightly pink but still plenty saucy and meaty . And the spiced pear martini I had with it totally rocked! It was a house special that evening. I try to get there about once every 2 or 3 months when I can afford it!
I add 1% milk to my bolognese sauce at home, so it always tastes more decadent at a restaurant. I don't usually have heavy cream in the fridge. When I do, it's look out artery walls!
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