Valentino’s on the Green restores the romance and brings fine Italian cuisine to a neighborhood rich in history, culture, and style. This elegant venue pays homage to Italian-born silent film legend & former resident, Rudolph Valentino, and is his only surviving residence here in the U.S. Rudolph Valentino’s legacy to the world is that of being America’s first sex symbol, an image derived from his mysterious and provocative roles in films such as The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) and The Sheik (1921). His on-screen persona was that of a man of desire, scandal & art, and his ability to deliver romance & intrigue has drawn in audiences for almost a century. Forever enigmatic, Valentino helped launch the new era of film and film stars, and his adoring fans have made him one of the most iconic figures in Hollywood. Valentino’s on the Green combines this romantic history with culinary expertise to offer a one of a kind dining experience where the ambiance is opulent, the wine plentiful, and the superior service and cuisine unmatchable.