A new Italian restaurant is putting the finishing touches on a prime location in Little Italy, with a goal of opening next month. Roman Wolves will land at the intersection of Farr and Ketner streets in the Broadstone Building, replacing The Heights, a short-lived modern European restaurant that took over the space from Cafe Gratitude, which closed in early 2023.
The 4,000-square-foot venue has been completely redesigned to include a larger bar and lounge area, with a focus on cocktails made with Italian spirits and a variety of low-alcohol spritzes. For those who can’t help but think about the Roman Empire, the decor incorporates elements of ancient Rome and contemporary details inspired by the Italian capital.
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Owner Nino Cusimano also runs Rusticucina, an Italian restaurant on Park Boulevard with a menu that reflects his Sicilian heritage. At Roman Wolves, he and chef Enrico De Santis create the classics that define their gastronomy, from cacio e pepe and pasta carbonara to saltimbocca, pinsa alla mortazza, or Roman flatbread centerfolds. We are building a menu dedicated to Roman cuisine, including classic dishes. Around Mortadella, and onigiri called sapuri, a popular street food snack.
When it opens in February, the restaurant will serve dinner every night, lunch on weekends and happy hour every afternoon.