Brunch at Locanda Verde

The Sheep's Milk Ricotta with Truffled Honey and Burnt Orange Toast was a revelation. Creamy and rich, the ricotta flavor was offset perfectly by the honey. The citrus notes on the toast added another layer of deliciousness, but I would have dipped my fingers into the cheese if I thought that I could get away with it unnoticed.

Hazelnut-Crusted French Toast with Sicilian Citrus Salad was just as remarkable as the ricotta. If you think you've had french toast, you are wrong. You don't know how delightful french toast can be until you try it at Locanda Verde. There wasn't actually a crust, but a little bit of a crispiness on the outside. French toast can sometimes be dense and soggy, but not so at Locanda Verde. It was moist and delicate, and the citrus salad only made the dish feel lighter. Still, it was unbelievably satisfying and I would call this a perfect breakfast.

377 Greenwich Street, NYC 10013. (212)925-3797.