San George is the sophisticated cousin of the famous George Family, or so says this press release — that means that it joins a small group of Dutch eateries with George in their name; three in Amsterdam (S.G. making it four), one in small town Laren, and one in beach resort Zandvoort. Ranging from deli shop cum diner to NYC-inflected French brasserie, the latest George retains a bistro vibe, but glams things up with a seductive Italian influence.
Burrata di bufala to Bistecca Taglia, San George’s menu is a mouthwatering Venetian-inspired run through of authentic Italian sharing plates; the interiors (Framework Architects) follow suit, sating your visual appetite with a regal old European cadence. Natural stone; subway tiles; vintage stools from Monaco; brass and steel; photography by jet-set-obsessed American photographer Slim Aarons; it all comes together like an old Italian socialite who can’t help but step out in style. Swish.
