Fiore (Flower) is the name of Chef Roberto Aita’s restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I was just introduced to Roberto by a good friend, the architect and writer Matteo Pericoli, www.matteopericoli.com. Fiore has been open since January and Matteo and Holly’s daughter Nadia is a regular. She really appreciates the food at Fiore and frankly although she is only two, she has a good palate. Roberto is originally from Calabria and has been cooking in restaurants in the United States for 22 years. This is his first restaurant venture on his own and it is a real success. Fiore is a somewhat upscale trattoria. The wooden credenzas and black and white checked floor were handmade by Italian artisans. All of the objects and the decor were brought over from Italy and contribute to making you feel like you are in an Italian home . The food is delicious, the wine list is reasonable and the atmosphere warm and friendly. Last but not least, Roberto’s prices are well below the average for Italian fare in New York. This cash only restaurant aims to be the type of place you come back to again and again. Don’t miss the pizzas, the antipasti and some of the salads. Wines by the glass are very reasonable, $6. Roberto is partial to some southern varietals like Ciro from his native Calabria and Primitivo from Puglia and has interesting touches on his list. My favorite dish was the light and crispy fried zucchini. I actually had a spritz before dinner and just drank water. The spritz, originally from the Veneto, is a combination of Aperol, Campari or Cynar mixed with white wine or prosecco and sparkling water. It was delicious and refreshing. Following the meal, Roberto serves a number of desserts, digestivi and coffee in a glass-my favorite. I wish I lived closer. Fiore would be my neighborhood restaurant. Fiore deserves attention.