"Sunday Sauce began as a tribute to co-owner Amanda Winquist's late mother, who made old-school Italian American classics in the typical North Jersey way: heavy on flavor, light on pretense. The initial pop-up was a hit, and in 2025, Amanda and her husband, Judson Winquist, went all-in on a cozy corner spot on North Killingsworth. The result is one of the city's best Italian restaurants, a millennial-era neighborhood joint designed to spark intense nostalgia for both East and West Coasters, but the menu has some unexpected twists on the old classics."
"It's probably been a long day so you should treat yourself to an extremely dirty martini ($15) to start. There's options, too: Parmesan and pepper, tomato and dill, even one with garlic bread-infused vodka. The 'Cini 'Tini, with pepperoncini brine, is especially good at cutting through all the molten mozzarella coming down the pipe."
"There's really no better mutz delivery system than the eggplant Parm ($22). There's a big slice of crispy-fried eggplant in there somewhere, buried under an avalanche of melted cheese and tangy red sauce. Cap the evening off with Amanda's Birthday Cannoli Cake ($12), an elegant deconstruction of the classic Italian pastry (and ubiquitous Godfather quote). Creamy cannoli filling is interspersed with thick sponge cake."
"This is family-style all the way, so go with a squad and pass the breadsticks. An easy way to fill the table with fun stuff is to order something off every section of the menu, each of which is designed to scratch a different comfort food itch."
Sunday Sauce started as a tribute to a co-owner’s late mother, who made Italian American classics with heavy flavor and minimal pretense. A successful pop-up led to a permanent cozy corner restaurant in 2025. The menu pairs nostalgic neighborhood comfort with modern twists, including an extremely dirty martini with multiple flavor options such as Parmesan and pepper, tomato and dill, and garlic bread-infused vodka. The eggplant Parm delivers crispy-fried eggplant under melted mozzarella and tangy red sauce. Dessert features an elegant Birthday Cannoli Cake with creamy cannoli filling and thick sponge cake, served with a candle. The restaurant emphasizes family-style dining and encourages ordering across menu sections to satisfy different comfort-food cravings.
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