Many people have been saddened when Tasi Cafe closed earlier this 12 months, however the house hasn’t been empty for lengthy. The house owners of Pelino’s Pasta in Victorian Village and Piazza Pelino (which took over the previous Piece of Cake storefront shut by) have added a 3rd element to their companies: Caffe Pelino!
Anybody who was readily aware of Tasi will discover a acquainted vibe at Caffe Pelino. The seating is barely adjusted, however you continue to order on the counter and seize a quantity. There are a pair bigger tables however principally two-tops, together with on the former-parking-spots-turned-patio out entrance.
I began with the caffe al banco, a shot of espresso taken on the counter. Beth talked about that have in Italy a few years in the past, watching Italians order a fast breakfast of 1 or two photographs on the counter. It’s a enjoyable expertise. Each the espresso itself and all of the ceramics are sourced instantly from Italy.
We ordered a bit of breakfast, a pair cappuccinos, and a slice of limoncello cake for our meal.
The cappuccinos are served in colourful ceramic-ware with lids.
The carbonara toast is house-made focaccia topped with comfortable scrambled eggs, sliced of guanciale (pork cheek), and a pecorino romano crema.
The heirloom tomato toast makes use of the identical focaccia and tops it with whipped goat cheese, sliced heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and agrodulce fennel.
The breakfast menu is rounded out with French toast, a salmon pancake, a sandwich with braised duck, a biscuit comfortable scramble, and a monte cristo.
We loved the slice of limoncello cake as nicely. Very wealthy and moist!
Caffe Pelino is presently open Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Caffe Pelino
680 N. Pearl St.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 446-2181
Internet: caffepelino.com
IG: @caffepelino
