Melt

TAKEOUT + CURBSIDE PICKUP

Catch a glimpse of behind-the-scenes kitchen magic on the lively social media pages of Melt, the voluptuous Italian sister of Paxos Restaurants. To showcase new house-made pastas, a mesmerizing video of fresh fettuccine being crafted is nearly “impastable” to stop watching. Should this mini food show spark cravings, those hunger pangs can be fed with seven signature pastas offered in three sizes each: “piccolo,” a perfect appetizer portion; “entrata,” entrée sized; and “famiglia,” a shareable family-sized bowl. Sumptuous preparations include Bucatini Carbonara, Ravioli di Formaggio, and Capellini e Gamberetti, and more. For those who prefer to pass the Pappardelle al Vitello around a home table—along with a few classic Margherita or lavishly-topped pizzas, enticing and diverse antipasti options, and salads bursting with bright flavors—online ordering makes takeout a snap.

A stone fireplace glowing in the dramatic dining room beckons guests to get comfy with a sensual meal best launched with a seductively complex cocktail such as a Tuscan Keys. A new—and quite popular—main course, Petto di Pollo alla Romano, stimulates the palate with layers of flavor and tantalizing fragrances. A marinade starring oregano, lemon, and garlic infuses the chicken breast with intense tastes before being grilled to order. Roasted peppers, tomato, capers, chopped prosciutto, and oregano then complement the juicy meat with sensational savory nuances. For a side dish with indulgent mouthfeel, mashed Yukon gold potatoes are unsurpassed. An expansive wine list supplies optimal choices for pairing with this gratifying meal.