Lula Trattoria

Lulu Trattoria in Mineola is one big tasting of little plates. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Lula's Trattoria, which is packed on the weekends, is finished with plenty of polished wood. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Lula Trattoria's had a fireplace mid-restaurant. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Chef Tom Gloster, who has cooked at Rothmann's in East Norwich and Zim Zari in Massapequa Park, offers a menu divided into a dozen sections. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Lula Trattoria's sole gratinata in a lemon, butter and white wine sauce. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Lula Trattoria's gnocchi bolognese. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Lula Trattoria's linguini pescatore. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Branzino at Lula Trattoria is filleted and grilled, then accented with lemon and pine nuts and served atop spinach. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Before diving into the full-flavored stuff, try the refreshing salmon crudo with shaved fennel, chives, apple, olive oil and lemon dressing. (Dec. 22, 2012)

Lula Trattoria Parma thin-crust pizza is topped with a fig compote, gorgonzola cheese, arugula and prosciutto di Parma. (Dec. 22, 2012)