Gino Angelini, wife Elizabeth McLaury, chef-partner Gianluca Sarti and Girolamo “Little Gino” Rindone debut Minestraio. Their more casual Italian trattoria specializes in cuisine from Emilia-Romagna and replaces La Terza on the ground floor of West Hollywood’s Orlando Hotel. The partners derived the name from “minestra” which refers to pasta and soups in Italy.

Designer Mary O’Grady refurbished the space to include an orange and chocolate color scheme, wood beams and chandeliers for soft lighting. The walls of the bar area now sport Italian words and phrases to promote discussion.

Food-wise, Sarti drew inspiration from his favorite Bolognese restaurant, Osteria Minestraio. The extensive menu features no dish over $20. Sarti is preparing over 20 pastas, more than half handmade. Pastas include Tortelli di Zucca, butternut squash-filled tortelli in butter sage sauce; Al Limone, tagliolini with lemon zest, parsley & cream sauce; and Rigatoni all’ Amatriciana with spicy tomato, guanciale and Pecorino.

You’ll also find options like Polpette, meatballs in tomato sauce; Chicken Breast alla Bolognese with prosciutto, shaved Parmigiano & light cream sauce; Beef Tagliata, dry-aged rib eye with balsamic reduction sauce, mashed potatoes & sautéed vegetables; and Torta al Cioccolato, black & white chocolate mousse & almond cake.

Minestraio offers 18 Italian wines, six by the glass, with no glass over $9.