May 28, 2019 | Jaxx Artz
After several days of soft opening, the neighborhood Italian restaurant il Bracco opened to the public May 28 inside The Plaza at Preston Center.
A project of Robert Quick, CEO of Western Addition, and Matt Gottlieb (COO) – who together have 25 years of restaurant experience – il Bracco offers a craveable menu in a chic but comfortable environment. With 74 interior seats and an outdoor patio, it is the perfect restaurant for the whole family to enjoy this summer.
“il Bracco offers a fresh take on classic Italian dishes with everything made from scratch including bread, pasta, and sauces; fresh fish is delivered daily and all proteins are butchered on-site,” Quick said.
The Food
The menu includes Italian favorites, such as house-made Focaccia with whipped ricotta cheese, roasted garlic, and thyme; Crispy Artichokes made with baby artichokes and olive aioli; and Meatballs with a blend of beef, lamb, and pork topped with a house tomato gravy and Reggiano.
To honor their new home in Dallas, il Bracco also hosts The Plaza, a roasted chicken dish with golden beets, pancetta, and Marcona almonds.
Other salads and sandwiches include the Burrata Salad with fresh burrata cheese and dressed market vegetables; the Fried Chicken Sandwich with an Italian twist using sundried tomato, provolone, and dressed arugula with fennel to the Classic Italian Combo with artisan charcuterie, mozzarella, hot pepper relish, oil, and vinegar.
Pasta made in-house include Spicy Gemelli – Gemelli, spicy vodka sauce, basil, and Reggiano; Marsala Trumpets with trompetti, trumpet mushrooms, garlic, and marsala; and several more.
For Entrees, seafood lovers can indulge in the Mediterranean Sea Bass, pan roasted, topped with mint gremolata, served with snap beans; and more traditional offerings include the Porchetta, thick-cut over whole grain mustard sauce and topped with herb salad, or a Chicken Piccata with lemony chicken served with a kale salad.
Roasted Chicken, Center Cut Tenderloin, Eggplant Parm and more are also available for entrée choices.
The Drinks
An interesting and diverse wine list aids guests in a tasting exploration of Italy from a comfortable booth right here in Dallas. il Bracco has also put a spin on classic Italian cocktails to complement the food, such as with The Bracco, made with New Amsterdam, Aperol, and fresh grapefruit.
il Bracco is open daily for lunch and dinner; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
A version of this article originally appeared on the website for People Newspapers.
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