Inoteca

is located at 98 Rivington Street in NYC's Lower East Side.

This rustic, cozy Italian restaurant serves small dishes which are easy to share. They also have a nice wine bar.

"T" and I shared the following:

- Mortada Affetati (mortadella which is like really good Italian bologna) $8 and served with toasted bread

- Mozzerella & Tapenade (crustless sandwich of fresh mozzarella and olive tapenade spread) $7

- Gamberone (fried giant prawns) $18

- Truffled Egg Toast with Borgatta (thick slices of bread topped with truffle butter and an egg with caviar) $12

- Costole Brevi (short ribs with broccoli rable and pan roasted potatoes) $18

- Budino di zucca (pumpkin pudding with whipped cream) $6

"T" had a glass of Schiava (very light red wine) $9 and I had a glass of Prosecco $8.

Everything was very good except we were disappointed with dessert because we could barely taste the pumpkin. Also, the choice of music played in the dining areas was, at times, too loud and hard core - not very conducive to enjoying talking and eating.