Spartico's Story in Pictures

Photo by Riki Altman

​As reported last month, the new Spartico opened in Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove. The menu is influenced by Jonathan Eismann. We didn't love the pies here as much as Pizza Volante's, but perhaps in time this resto will find its groove.

Photo by Riki Altman

This stairway leads to another kitchen and more seating.

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Photo by Riki Altman

The view from our table was inviting and relaxing.

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Photo by Riki Altman

Spartico's star items are the wood-fired, Roman-style pizzas, like this Margherita with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh local basil and Fior di Latte mozzarella.

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Photo by Riki Altman

The topping list includes proscuitto di parma (for a whopping $4 extra) and other unusual choices, including Grana Padano cheese, speck, chorizo, and marinated olives.

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Photo by Riki Altman

This warm bittersweet chocolate bomb wasn't served warm, nor was it "the bomb," but it did have a liquid center, as promised.

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Photo by Riki Altman

The cannoli was quite a bargain at $3.95.

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