A great culinary adventure into non-traditional Italian cuisine. Chinato is a vision of chef Zack Bruell's approach to flavor and what Italian cuisine could be, perhaps should be.
Made reservations earlier in the week and they called to confirm. Parking was convenient on East 4th with their $15 valet.
Their host and hostess seemed detached, almost as if it was a bother for them to seat you. Mind you, it's freezing cold outside and we're in heavy coats. They didn't even offer coat check and we had to ask about that service. Ultimately they did hang our coats, and then they came back and threw the claim card on the table.
Our table server was fantastic. She had an excellent knowledge of the menu and wine list and we felt she made some great suggestions.
The food was really good. Started with their gnocchi that just melted in the mouth, next was egg battered chicken which was nothing short of amazing.
Desserts were disappointing. They depart from traditional cannolis to offer ones with a boring, bland cream and a citrus glaze. Bleh. Not a treat I could ever recommend.
Overall I was pleased and will definitely return.
The bathrooms are down stairs next to a party room. Wouldn't want to host a party there as the whole time you'll have restaurant patrons walking through to use the bathroom.