Zero Otto Nove
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If you’d like to get out of town without risking a flight, drive south, but not too far south to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. I first discovered the neighborhood after a trip to the New York Botanical Gardens. I wanted to find the source of the crusty Italian bread and fresh pasta I often purchase here in Scarsdale. Using my nav, I threaded my way through the Bronx and happened into authentic Italian shops such as Casa Della Mozzarella and the Terranova Bakery. Several times I brought home creamy cheeses, prosciutto and bread, but then I was tipped off to a restaurant that uses these local specialties on their own menu. Why cook I thought, when I could be served a superior Italian meal right on Arthur Avenue?
Zero, Otto, Nove (089) is the area code for Salerno, Italy, home of Roberto Paciullo who is the owner and chef of the famed Roberto’s and his newer Trattoria Zero Otto Nove at 2357 Arthur Avenue that opened in 2007.

Pasta Al Forno
Zero Otto Nove (089) is famous for their thin crust pizza, and you must try a slice. Share a pie with your companions – there’s a long list of choices from the traditional Margherita to a Caprese with mozzarella, cherry tomoatos, arugula and parmesan cheese to the Diavola with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and spicy soppresatta. More adventurous diners might try the Pizza La Cirilo with butternut squash puree, cream of truffle, mushrooms and mozzarella or the La San Matteo with mozzarella, sausage and broccoli rabe. Whatever you try, limit yourself to a slice so that you’ll have room for antipasti, pasta or an entrée.

Cavatelii in Tegamino
Though we didn’t have room for the tiramisu, cannoli, ricotta cheesecake or profiteroles, we sipped our cappucino’s and savored the relaxed ambience at 089. Even though we were sure someone eagerly awaited our table, we were welcome to stay as long as we liked. The handsome waiters were helpful and charming, and as we left we debated whether or not to share the info with readers of Scarsdale10583.
Trattoria Zero Otto Nove
2357 Arthur Avenue
Bronx, New York 10458
718-220-1027
www.roberto089.com
Lunch: Tuesday- Saturday Noon- 2:30 PM
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 4:30- 10:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 4:30- 11 PM
Sunday 1:00 – 9 PM