Cardellino

Showcasing the ideals that have made TRUST Restaurant Group an icon in the city - Chef Brad Wise’s Mission Hills establishment blends cuisines and traditions - a midwest chophouse and an Italian trattoria, while melding methodology - a Tuscan stone heath and all-American Big Green Egg, to create a restaurant that embodies Chef’s passion for culinary adventure. The menu draws from the northern cities of Umbria and Piedmont - housemade pasta, and traditional antipasti, but the main attraction is the meat. The mighty Bistecca Fiorentina, Cardellino’s signature dish, means serious business. Grilled over charcoal, the 38 oz steak is sliced and then reassembled before being presented to the guest on a custom-made mahogany board. A Pork Osso Bucco and a Salt Baked Branzino add more Italian-ish proteins to the chophouse-style menu. Pastas and sides are bold and meant to pair alongside each cut - the way to dine here is to order a steak, a pasta topped with truffles, a few sides, a bottle of Barolo. For those looking for the ultimate Cardellino Chophouse dinner, the Tuscan Experience offers guests an impromptu four-course meal, with each dish chosen by Chef Brad Wise based on what he is particularly passionate about or loving at the moment.