| Lucciola | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2017 (2017) |
| Head chef | Michele Casadei Massari |
| Location | 621 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York, 10024, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°47′25″N73°58′22″W / 40.79028°N 73.97278°W /40.79028; -73.97278 |
| Website | lucciolanyc |
Lucciola is an Italiantrattoria restaurant that servesItalian cuisine inNew York. It was founded in 2017 in New York City by Michele Casadei Massari along with Alberto Ghezzi.[1] It serves typical food from the Italian city ofBologna located in the area ofEmilia Romagna.[2] The name "Lucciola" meansfirefly, and was inspired byPasolini article.[3]
Lucciola is the second restaurant by Michele Casadei Massari, withPiccolo Cafe being the first one.[4] It pays homage toFesta di Laurea directorPupi Avati.[5] Lucciola focuses on Emilia Romagna cuisine, wines, and traditional Italian desserts such asTortellini,Albana di Romagna,Tiramisu, andPasta al pomodoro.[6]