We are told that official photography of Tesori chef Andrew Deuel is forthcoming, but we have to admit we like this somewhat messy kitchen snapshot— this is a guy who’s definitely working hard on his menu, like a composer at the piano surrounded by balls of wadded-up paper. Tesori is the name for the restaurant in the former Rhapsody space next to Symphony Center, which opened Wednesday, with Deuel, a veteran of Le Cirque and the Rainbow Room in New York and holder of a Masters in Italian Cuisine at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. The food will be pan-Asian… just kidding, as the menus show, it’s very much Mediterranean flavors built on local ingredients. While Deuel’s in the back, in the front will be Amanda Su, a longtime Lettuce Entertain You staffer involved in the growth of Big Bowl, who also worked at Custom House before joining Rhapsody in 2010. We’ve got lunch, dinner and desert menus below.
LUNCH
antipasti
warm citrus marinated olives 6
ahi tuna tartare, yellow beefsteak tomatoes, cauliflower puree 12
grilled octopus, roasted cauliflower, capers, cherry tomato confit 14
sea scallops, braised leek, jumbo lump crab, white truffle cream 16
beef carpaccio, pickled chanterelles, shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, baby greens 12
braised veal cheeks, anson mills organic polenta, fall mirepoix 11
insalata
roasted red & yellow beets, aged goat cheese, white balsamic, toasted walnuts, mache 9
burrata, tomato salad, gaeta olive pesto 12
baby spinach, honey roasted pears, pine nuts 8
grilled rib eye, baby arugula, endive, mache, cherry tomato, parmesan 14
caesar, baby romaine, crispy polenta croutons, parmesan-peppercorn 8
smoked salmon, caper berry, shaved fennel, mache, citrus vinaigrette 12
sandwiches
lobster club, pancetta, sundried tomato, basil, shaved mango, baby arugula salad 16
ahi tuna bruschetta, grilled sourdough, kalamata, marinated artichokes, ricotta salata 18
caprese bruschetta, heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, crack pepper, basil 14
short rib burger, oven dried tomatoes, taleggio, red leaf, crispy pancetta, house fries 12
paste and entrees
spaghettini, puttanesca, creamy buffalo mozzarella, micro basil 15
lasagnetta, oven roasted eggplant, smoked mozzarella, roasted tomatoes 14
tagliolini, new zealand clams, white wine, piennolo tomatoes, parsley, pepperoncini 15
spit roasted cornish hen, celery root and branch, toasted barley 19
halibut, artichoke barigoule, baby carrots, pearl onions 32
branzino, pistachio crust, new potato, baby vegetable 28
salmon, wilted spinach, gaeta olives, sundried tomato-caper relish 19
filet of beef, marinated heirloom tomatoes, crispy potato straws 22
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DINNER
antipasti
warm citrus cured olives 6
ahi tuna tartare, yellow beefsteak tomatoes, cauliflower puree 12
grilled octopus, roasted cauliflower, capers, cherry tomato confit 14
sea scallops, braised leek, jumbo lump crab, white truffle cream 16
beef carpaccio, pickled chanterelles, shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, baby greens 12
braised veal cheeks, anson mills organic polenta, fall mire poix 11
insalata
roasted red and yellow beets, aged goat cheese, white balsamic, toasted walnuts, mache 9
burrata, tomato, gaeta olive pesto 12
baby spinach, honey roasted pears, pine nut 8
radicchio, cracked pepper-parmesan vinaigrette, sourdough croutons 8
roasted artichoke, celery root, arugula, oven dried tomato, lemon 10
primi
spaghettini, puttanesca, creamy buffalo mozzarella, micro basil 15
tagliolini, new zealand clams, white wine, piennolo tomatoes, parsley, pepperoncini 18
lasagnetta, oven roasted eggplant, smoked mozzarella, roasted tomatoes 14
tortellini, fontina fonduta, toasted sage butter, tomato concasse 15
cavatelli, braised beef cheeks, borolo, caciocavallo cheese 16
agnolotti, duck confit, foie gras, truffle butter 18
secondi
spit roasted cornish hen, celery root and branch, toasted barley 19
branzino, pistachio crusted, new potato, baby vegetable 27
striped bass, spicy tomato broth canellini beans, braised cabbage 28
duck two ways, confit-roasted breast, concord grape, potato puree 28
bone in ribeye, truffle baked potato, broccoli rappini 36
halibut, artichoke barigoule, baby carrots, pearl onions 32
lamb shank, white wine, cippolini onions, fava beans 26
grilled Berkshire farm pork chop, fennel pollen, roasted root vegetables 28
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DESSERT
sweet polenta fritters
poached blueberries, popcorn gelato 8
honey and ginger panna cotta
roasted figs 8
double chocolate budino
pistachios, balsamic cherries 10
caramel apple tiramisu
ricotta pound cake, baked apples, mascarpone mousse 11
affagato
freshly brewed espresso, vanilla bean gelato, sweet and
salty hazelnuts, lemon and white chocolate shortbread 8
brown butter cake
butternut squash, cranberries, mascarpone 8
trio of gelatti & sorbetti 8
