Floor-to-ceiling windows always enhance the atmosphere (in my opinion) and MIDA had plenty of them. Neutral tones keep the decor tasteful and trendy. Inside the restaurant, the color scheme is nice, simple, and calming. Some things I want to try next time I go are the crispy polenta and focaccia on MIDA’s sides menu, the eggplant parmesan, and the Alba Siesta cocktail. The simple white dishes kept the food as the star of the plate - no extra details to distract from how fantastic the meals look on their own. It was a subtle reminder of their interesting spins on Italian classics. When the pizza arrived at the table, it was placed on a large can of tomatoes, which I thought was very easy and clever. MIDA’s simplistic approach to plating kept the food authentic and did not take away from the flavors at all. None of the meals had crazy detailed plating, because the rustic Italian food needed no extra frilly details.
The short rib lasagna and gnocchi cacio e pepe at MIDA I am a sucker for a thin crust pizza and, knowing now that they offer take-out, I will be going there way too often. The toppings were so unique - it was an amazing blend of artichoke, mushroom, and house-made porchetta with, of course, mozzarella. There was no tomato sauce on the pie, but it was brushed with olive oil, garlic, and a delicious pop of spices. The crust was somehow just crispy enough but also soft all at the same time. This artichoke pizza was baked to perfection. Just as we finished oohing and aahing over our pasta dishes, the pizza came to the table. I could have almost had just the sweet, yet savory tomato sauce and some bread for my entire meal. The short rib lasagna had so many layers and a tomato sauce that was just amazing. MIDA did a great job making a “trendy” yet classic gnocchi to entice Gen Z’ers. I love the idea of gnocchi, a classic Italian staple, combined with cacio e pepe, which seemed to be all over Tik Tok during the pandemic. The gnocchi were little ricotta clouds and they were perfectly seasoned with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Who can say no to fried balls of cheesy rice?Īfter the arancini arrived at the table, my group went big by ordering the gnocchi cacio e pepe, the short rib lasagna, and the artichoke pizza. It was warm, crispy, cheesy, and delicious. Smelling the aromas of an Italian kitchen while sipping on a tart Aperol Spritz is how I would love to spend all of my evenings.Īs an appetizer, we ordered the arancini. We sat right near the kitchen and caught whiffs of pizza dough the entire time it was a dream come true. A lovely orange rind was twisted in the glass as well, to add a sophisticated flair. The sweet bubbles of prosecco paired perfectly with the bitter citrus flavor of the Aperol. The Aperol spritzes were everything you could ask for in a pre-meal beverage.
#MIDA NEWTON FULL#
My group ordered a full spread - including an appetizer, pasta, pizza, lasagna, and drinks - it was a regular Italian feast. MIDA’s arancini: warm, crispy, cheesy, and delicious The food
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