Italian eatery Maestoso has opened within The Hub Hillcrest Market at 1040 University Avenue, a chef-driven restaurant from Marco Maestoso. Look out for Italian concepts such as pinsa and passaggi to be introduced to thenSan Diego’s dining scene.
Maestoso is co-founded by Chef Marco’s longtime partner Dalila Ercolani as well as childhood friends Christopher Antinucci and Giulia Colmignoli, well known throughout San Diego for their successful Napizza restaurant group, and Christopher’s brother and professional race car driver Richard Antinucci.
Maestoso will be open daily at 4:30 p.m. offers a four-part menu comprised of:
-Pinsa, the Roman ancestor of pizza blending rice and wheat flour for a lighter, crunchy bite
-Build-your-own fresh pastas
-House favorites such as smokey beef tartare and cherry pork tenderloin
-Chef Marco’s own innovation: the Italian concept of passaggi, translating to “to pass by” and equating to daily chef’s whims offered directly by the chefs to guests’ tables.
Maestoso’s 2,000+ square foot interior will be centrally anchored by an open kitchen and showcasing a warm, modern industrial design. Outside, a 1,000 square foot wraparound patio features a fire pit.
To learn more, visit www.maestoso.com and socialize on Instagram at @Maestoso.
