107 West 17th Street, New York, NY Tel:(212) 989 0303 About Us Menus Location Passion, vision, a love for food and wine and the desire to share it with people was what Umberto Assante set out to accomplish. In 1987, before Tuscan food was all the rage, his dream became a reality. As one of the pioneers of authentic 'Cucina Toscana" in America - Mr. Assante opened his renowned Ristorante, Da Umberto Today, over 20 years later, Umberto's son, Vittorio Assante continues with his fathers' vision to deliver the finest cuisine and impeccable service - all with contemporary sensibility.