Giovanni Novella, the executive chef and owner of Bar Corallini — which is one of 16 restaurants within the Food Fight Restaurant Group — is stepping away slightly to open an independent venture: Osteria Novella.
“Madison has embraced my food and heritage in ways I could have never imagined,” says Novella. “With Osteria Novella, I want to bring people even closer to the flavors, stories and atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast.”
The restaurant is set to open in November at 2903 University Ave., the former location of the pizzeria Novanta. Novella will continue overseeing operations as a consultant/owner at Bar Corallini to maintain its original vision…