"My mom always told me not to play with my food," said chef Jason Goddard. Fortunately for Barbatella's diners, he turned his play into innovative culinary art.

Working with Chef-Owner Fabrizio Aielli, he helped create our new bar menu, served at our bar and in the wine room from 11:30 a.m. till close. He recently treated diners to a few yummy dishes from the new menu.

Focaccia Bread with Eggplant caponata, toasted pine nuts	Beef Tenderloin carpaccio , olive oil pretzel, tomato-olive tapenade	Prosciutto wrapped Grissini-Soft baked bread sticks, fig cream (back by popular demand)
Smashed Italian sausage sliders, stone ground mustard, pretzel roll	Charred cauliflower bites, 'ndjua spiced vinagrette	Pizzette Vongole- Pesto sauce, clams in the shell, French fries, pickled mustard seeds.

Barbatella is a spirited Italian trattoria located on Third Street South in Old Naples, serving cuisine that represents Italy's diverse regions.  The restaurant features an expansive courtyard anchored by one of Third Street South's iconic fountains; a wine room known for its community table and stunning emerald green wall and ceiling medallions; and a dining room with an open kitchen, pizza oven direct from Naples, Italy, and retail shop selling unique, artisan food-related items.