It may be hard to believe that the cuisine served at Tortino Mare originated right in the eatery's Manassas Park kitchen, not Italy. The dishes are so authentically Italian that, if you close your eyes while you eat, you'll actually be transported to a bistro in Old World Italy. That's because Executive Chef Noe Canales has actually traveled to Italy—his ancestors' native country—to learn all about the flavors and cooking techniques of the nation.
He brings his knowledge to the kitchen at Tortino Mare every day. You can taste his expertise in dishes like Mama Lidia's pizza, smothered with fresh basil pesto, goat and fontina cheese, fresh tomato, and a dusting of parmesan. The house-made pasta also impresses eaters with options like the seafood linguini (linguini frutti di mare) and rigatoni with meatballs. Italian steak and seafood round out the list of entrees at Tortino Mare, a go-to spot for authentic Italian food near your apartment.