Lello Arpaia
Lello Arpaia Set the Table for Italian Fine Dining in New York
From Delmonico’s to La Tavernetta, Lello, Scarlatti, and Fiorini, Raffaele “Lello” Arpaia gave Italian dining in New York its polish and its swagger.
August 19, 2026
Olympia Arpaia’s Italian Cheesecake
Lello Arpaia’s mother brought this ricotta cheesecake recipe from Naples and baked it at the family’s La Tavernetta restaurant on Long Island.
August 18, 2026
