Named after a former owner with a checkered reputation, today this graceful historical residence wards off any hint of reproach with ample charm and warm hospitality. Beyond the accommodating service and handsome setting (which includes outdoor firepits ideal for enjoying well-made cocktails), diners here will be disarmed by the flavorful cooking that opts for substance over style.
The small, ingredient-driven menu draws upon French and Italian elements, seen in hearty, satisfying dishes like the maltagliati pasta in prosciutto-parmesan broth, or duck confit with roasted apples and quince agrodolce. Comforting desserts, like an apple-pear crumble with vanilla ice cream, are a great excuse to linger—while sipping from a tempting array of after-dinner drinks.