Spaghetti Club, a new restaurant in Richmond, offers a delightful twist on the traditional Italian cuisine. While the name might suggest a focus on spaghetti, the menu surprisingly features only two spaghetti dishes: spaghetti vongole and squid ink spaghetti. Instead, the restaurant takes diners on a journey through Italy, showcasing a diverse range of dishes. The concept behind Spaghetti Club is rooted in the weekly Monday night family dinners hosted by Mamas co-owner Lucas Gugliandolo's nonna and nonno, emphasizing the importance of family gatherings and traditional Italian recipes. The menu, inspired by the orange recipe book of Mario Gugliandolo, a pastry chef from Messina, Sicily, includes dishes like maccheroni alla norma, nonno's lasagne, and ricotta-filled cannoli. Head chef Michael Flemming, known for his work at Totti's Bondi and Press Food & Wine, brings his own creative flair to the kitchen, utilizing an open-flame oven and wood-grilled ingredients. The restaurant's interior design captures the homey atmosphere of the Gugliandolo family home, with orange tiles and yellow-tinted windows, while incorporating modern elements such as a sleek marble counter. Spaghetti Club is a unique addition to the dining scene, offering a blend of traditional Italian recipes and modern culinary techniques, creating a memorable dining experience.
