The Trattoria's yellow front framed by flowering vines on Beach Blvd SGeraniums and vines against a yellow stucco wall and green shutterThe Trattoria's yellow front half-hidden by flowering vines, sidewalk tables beside the doorBougainvillea climbing the yellow stucco wall along the Beach Blvd S sidewalkThe Trattoria's yellow stucco front with dark green shutters and gingham tables on the sidewalkThe front steps of Pia's Veranda under palms on a sunny afternoonPia's Veranda at night, its yellow gable lit under string lights, papaya and palm trees overheadGuests dining in the Veranda's garden at night under string lights and a lit palmThe Veranda's gable wrapped in string lights, seen through the garden at nightThe Trattoria's front steps at night, strung with holiday lights and a decorated treeGarden tables at dusk under palms and string lights at Pia's VerandaGingham tables in the Veranda garden beside pink flowers and palm trunksA long white-clothed table set down the garden path under string lights
Inside
A round table under a chandelier, roses strung over the china cabinet at Pia's TrattoriaCandles and gold chargers down the wine-rack room's tableThe wine-rack room set for a long dinner with sunflowersRed checked tables on the brick floor of the covered patio at Pia's TrattoriaGingham tables under the timber roof of the covered patio at Pia's TrattoriaThe Trattoria's chandelier dining room, tables set with red napkins and framed pictures on yellow wallsA checked runner and a single candle on a long wooden table in the Trattoria's teal roomA candelabra-lit long table dressed for a Halloween dinner at the TrattoriaA single candle on a red gingham table in a dark corner of the TrattoriaA wooden wine cart and floor-to-ceiling wine racks inside the TrattoriaThe covered patio under its chandelierPlace settings with greenery under the patio chandelierA set table along the patio's yellow wallA long banquet table set with gold chargers and greenery under the timber roof of the covered patioThe covered patio under its timber roof, a chandelier and string lights over the tables
Plates
Insalata autunnale with roasted pear and pumpkin seedsGrilled broccolini on a long white platterA grilled portobello mushroom topped with herbs on a wooden boardCreamy polenta under braised meat and vegetables in a wide bowlFusilloni in a tomato cream sauce with almondsBurrata with heirloom tomatoesA seared fish fillet over risotto, the yellow stucco wall and flower baskets behindA roasted fish fillet over risotto and red cabbage on a gingham table outside the VerandaShrimp over polenta with roasted squash on a gingham table outside the TrattoriaWatermelon, greens and toasted nuts in a summer saladThin-sliced watermelon carpaccio with herbs and olive oilA salad served in a martini glass with grilled toast pointsSmoked salmon and roe on a potato cake with dillTwo crumb-topped stuffed artichokes on arugulaA salmon fillet with herbed cream over grain saladPasta parcels with sun-dried tomato in a light butter sauceA grilled fish fillet over arugula with grapefruit and olive oilA whole roasted trout with greens and a lemon wedgeShrimp in a saffron sauce with ribbons of leekGreens with chickpeas and grilled corn wheelsBurrata with sliced stone fruit and toasted flatbreadBurrata on arugula surrounded by golden gnocchi and tomatoesBruschetta with roasted carrots on a bright green spreadA crudo of thin-sliced fish with pistachio and herbs on a long plateRisotto topped with roe beside a nest of arugulaSeared rare tuna slices over couscous with a mango sauceA seared fish fillet topped with a fresh slaw and lemonA shrimp dish on a gingham table outside the Trattoria's yellow frontA pan-roasted fish fillet over polenta with pickled onions and tomatoesA roasted duck leg in a dark berry sauceGrilled eggplant with pesto over farroPan-fried gnocchi with crisp pancetta on greens
The people
The Trattoria's yellow front on Beach Blvd S with the whole staff gathered outsideThe Veranda team gathered under the Pia's Veranda sign
The Veranda crew gathered under the Pia's Veranda signThe whole staff lined up together on the Beach Blvd S sidewalkA cook at the Trattoria smiling as she shapes fresh doughA chef in a black jacket smiling outside the kitchen doorCooks working the line on a busy night in the Trattoria kitchenA cook finishing a plate in the Trattoria kitchenFresh pasta coming out of the pasta machine in the Trattoria kitchenA suited trio with guitar, violin and upright bassA guitarist and a bassist playing a set on the Veranda stageThree musicians with mandolin, guitar and upright bass under the Veranda's string lights
Dolci & drinks
A chocolate dessert with whipped cream beside a candleA plated dessert with ice cream and caramel by candlelightA slice of cake with orange and an espresso on a gingham garden tableA cream tart with berries and a red rose on a gingham tableA chocolate dome dessert with cream and orange on a garden table at the VerandaA layered cake with blueberry compote and powdered sugarCrème brûlée served in a lemon shell with fresh berries and creamA wedge of cheesecake with blackberries and creamPanna cotta with raspberries and chocolate sauceA platter of cannoliScoops of chocolate hazelnut gelato on a striped plateThree cocktails including a copper mule on an outdoor tableA red cocktail and a sugared-rim drink on a weathered table among flowersAn amber cocktail with a pink flower garnish on a garden tableA strawberry cocktail in a wine glassA bloody mary and a strawberry mojitoA red cocktail beside a bunch of grapes and vine leaves