Barrotta's Supper Club opens in Huntington

A swank new restaurant is bringing live jazz to Huntington. Barrotta's Supper Club has opened in the heart of the village, offering patrons an upscale spot to have dinner and drinks with a backdrop of live music. It's from the same team that opened The Ivy next door just over three years ago in a town that's long been a destination for dining.

"We’re competing with 50-plus restaurants every night," co-owner Zack Barrotta said. "There was no loungey, New York City-style, jazz club in Huntington. It’s a little quieter, hits a different audience than The Ivy."

Located on the corner of Wall and Central streets, the space had lain vacant since the Brews Brothers Grille vacated in 2020. Walking into Barrotta’s feels exclusive, with valet parking, a door attendant, old-school, red-velvet booths and exposed brick. The lack of windows gives the place a hidden speakeasy vibe.

"We were going for upscale bites, but with a large format. I’m Italian, so the last thing I want is for you to go away hungry," Barrotta said. The small menu from chef Jack Grace will change seasonally.

Diners are welcomed with an amuse bouche — recently it was butternut squash arancini with sparkling wine. Starters include calamari fried in brown butter garlic and red cherry peppers ($24) and a street corn salad ($16) piled high with cotija cheese, jalapeños and spicy mayo. There’s also a wedge with house-cured miso pork belly, if you’re in the mood for something carnivorous. Pastas include truffle cacio e pepe ($43) as well as lobster squash gnocchi ($45) and tortellini carbonara ($40). Seared ahi tuna ($32) is served with carrots and raisins, and there’s also beef Wellington ($68) and a pork chop with a winter citrus salad ($28).

A handful of local jazz bands rotates throughout the week, offering musical ambience that doesn't come at a volume that precludes conversation. Barrotta said more music and a nighttime piano bar in the private room upstairs are in the works for 2025.

Barrotta's Supper Club, 69 Wall St., Huntington, 631-629-2229, barrottasupperclub.com. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

By Marie Elena Martinez

marieelena.martinez@newsday.com@mariesworlds

A global freelancer who has checked her suitcase to raise her young daughter on her native Long Island, Marie Elena will always make time for good mezcal, even better tacos and killer conversation. Preferably, in a corner bar seat. She can be found on Instagram at @mariesworldeats.