With Mario’s gone, Tarantino is the train station’s go-to restaurant. It’s worthy of its Saugatuck location: They grow their own olives in Italy, to bottle their own oil. (But this is 2020. They also offer gluten-free and whole wheat pasta.)
Here are some healthy dining picks at the Railroad Place favorite, from Westport-based nutritionist Heather Bauer.
Vegetarians
Appetizers
- Di barbabietola (beet/goat cheese salad)
- Tricolore salad
Entrees
- Caprese di bufala (buffalo mozzarella and tomato)
- Grilled eggplant parmesan (not breaded). NOTE: This is not on the menu, but they will make it upon special request.
Sides:
- Add broccoli rabe, wild mushrooms or spinach with either entree
Tarantino, across from the train station.
Fish Lovers
Appetizers
- Di barbabietola (beet/goat cheese salad)
- Tricolore salad
Entrees
Note: If you are sharing a few appetizers and want a lighter dinner, consider choosing a second appetizer for dinner with a side vegetable.
- Grilled calamari
- Octopus carpaccio with arugula
- Tuna tartare
- Plain grilled salmon with your choice of veggies on the side
- Swordfish (ask for sauce on the side)
- Zuppa Di Aragosta (the mussels take time to get through, but they’re worth it)
Carnivores
Appetizers
- Caesar salad (no croutons; ask for dressing on the side)
- Tricolore salad
- Caprese
Entrees
- Beef carpaccio plus 1-2 shared side veggies
- Pollo Margherita (request without brandy cream sauce)
- Veal Milanese (ask for this grilled, not breaded)