Pentimento

December 11, 2014

Pentimento in Stony Brook, for years among Long Island's leading Italian restaurants, is at a new peak under chef Massimo Fedozzi. Fedozzi has transformed the dining room into a destination for regional Italian fare with the taste of authenticity. The look is the same, sporting a soft glow, light hues, dark wood, decorated with vintage food posters, and service is attentive and efficient throughout. Start with well-sourced cheeses and cured meats, but order small plates and save room for the exceptional pastas.

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Pentimento, a veteran Italian restaurant in Stony Brook, earns its highest rating under new chef Massimo Fedozzi.

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Pentimento is a veteran Italian restaurant in Stony Brook, now with Massimo Fedozzi as executive chef.

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

Pentimento in Stony Brook is a veteran Italian restaurant with a new chef, Massimo Fedozzi. The look is the same, sporting a soft glow, light hues, dark wood, decorated with vintage food posters.

Credit: Bruce Gilbert

At Pentimento in Stony Brook small plates, or piattini, and pastas are exceptional.

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Massimo Fedozzi is the chef at Pentimento in Stony Brook.

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Cured meats and cheeses are served on a slate at Pentimento in Stony Brook.

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Tortelli filled with roasted butternut squash in a butter-and-sage sauce is served at Pentimento.

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Sliders with meatballs, oysters and lamb are among the appetizers at Pentimento.

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Peconic Bay scallops star with herb fettuccine at Pentimento in Stony Brook, where Massimo Fedozzi is the new chef.