EaterWire: Da Silvano Swaps Cantinetta for Bistecca

WEST VILLAGE—The space next to his celeb-swarmed flagship that papa Silvano has operated as Da Silvano Cantinetta since 2002 will become Da Silvano Bistecca next week—starting on Monday, 12/22, if the current debut schedule holds. In a sea of restaurant concepts that won't work in 2009, this one might: it's comfort food at soft prices, from a guy who already has a following. Leyla Marchetto, Silvano's daughter and the champion of their up coming restaurant across the street, Scuderia (opening Jan/Feb-ish), tells us that they've swapped out the neutral colors of the Cantinetta for more steak-appropriate reds throughout. The menu perusal offered here, just below, where burger crazies will want to note the new West Village entry. [EaterWire]

Da Silvano Bistecca
Antipasti

Grilled Shrimp $9.50
Rocky Mountain Oysters (Goat) P/A
1?2 Dozen Oysters $18
Mixed Green Salad $6.50
Hearts of Lettuce & Gorgonzola $8.50
Mussels & Beans $ 8.50
Spinach Salad with Pancetta $7.50
Tomato Royale $6.50
Lamb Ribs $7.50

Secondi

Grass-Fed Sfilacciona (Hanger Steak) $24
Bison Skirt Steak $24
Grass-Fed Hamburger $12.50
Double Steak (for two) $28
Fiorentina (for two) $75
L’Entrecote $16.95
Rolled Paillard w/ Mozzarella $16.95
Mixed Grill P/A
Fish of the Day P/A

Contorni $5.50

Creamed Spinach
Baked Potato (sour cream add .50)
Potato Croquettes
Chickpeas & Onions

Dolci $6.50

Ricotta Cheesecake
Cre?me Brule?e
Chocolate Mousse
Panna Cotta
Gelato

We use homemade Ketchup.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS