Plado Tasting Bar, Glen Cove is a Mediterranean-inspired tapas bar in Glen Cove, New York, offering a shared dining experience centered around small, seasonal tasting plates crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu features a variety of dishes across garden, sea, butcher, and carb sections, including charred octopus, zucchini flatbread, seared sea scallops, and house-made pasta, all prepared in an open kitchen. Guests can enjoy a curated tasting menu by appointment, reserve private dining events, or host gatherings in the dedicated event space. The bar serves cocktails, wines, and gelato from a vintage cart, available for on-site or off-site events. With a 4.60 rating, it is well-regarded for its authentic flavors and inviting atmosphere. The business serves the greater Glen Cove area and is known for its emphasis on community and connection through food.
The concept of Plado originates from the Esperanto word for “plate,” reflecting a mission rooted in global unity and shared experience. Chef German Rizzo, born and raised in Turin, Italy, brings decades of culinary training and international experience to the kitchen. After studying at the Culinary Art School U. Ubertini in Turin and working across Italy, Denmark, Sweden, and Canada, he joined the Cipriani group in New York before opening his own restaurant, Vite Vinosteria, in Astoria. In 2019, he launched Plado Tasting Bar in New York City, later expanding to Glen Cove, where he continues to lead a team focused on seasonal menus, authentic Mediterranean techniques, and personalized service.
Located on Glen Street in Glen Cove, the bar sits just a short walk from the Ernest J. Pascucci Memorial Soccer Field and the Glen Street train station, with public artworks of Jesus and Mary nearby. The site is also within a quarter-mile of the R.R. Station memorial, placing it in close proximity to key community landmarks.
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In the heart of Glen Cove, Plado Tasting Bar offers a refined, communal dining experience that honors Mediterranean traditions while reflecting the local spirit of shared celebration.