Spuntino

February 11, 2015

Spuntino in Saint James is among the more attractive of its ilk, with a spacious interior brightened by an expanse of arched windows. Warm and friendly service adds to the overall experience here. And, much like it's Dix Hills location, you can get a pleasant meal here-- it's what you'd expect at a neighborhood spot that runs on familiarity.

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An exterior view of Spuntino in St. James.

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The bar at Spuntino in St. James is warm and inviting.

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The interior is spacious and bright at Spuntino in St. James.

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Brick-oven Margherita pizzette is crisp and puffy at Spuntino in St. James.

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A muffaletta panino at Spuntino in St. James is made with soppressata, imported prosciutto, Genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, baby arugula and a chopped three-olive spread.

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Chicken Sorrentino-- chicken medallions with battered eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella in a Marsala brown wine sauce -- is a good choice at Spuntino in St. James.

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Baby artichoke picatta with a Francese-style lemon and caper sauce at Spuntino in St. James, Feb. 5, 2015.

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Arancini al forno at Spuntino in St. James features house-made rice balls baked with meat sauce, peas, ricotta and mozzarella.

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The creamy, tipsy tiramisu is dusted with powdered sugar at Spuntino in St. James.