Why was six afraid of seven?
Because seven eight nine.

What did the one cute girl say to the other cute girl?
“Holy cow. Have you tasted this mortadella paté?!”

There’s nothing to laugh at — but lots to cheer about — at Centro Vinoteca, which opens this Sunday.

The latest from the owners of Gusto occupies two floors of a triangularish building where Seventh meets Barrow. Downstairs is a lively white-tiled room with an amoeba-shaped bar, vintage light fixtures, and French doors that open onto the street. Upstairs is an airy, third-date dining room.

Chef Anne Burrell (Savoy, Italian Wine Merchants, and Mario’s spiky-haired sous on Iron Chef America) has created an everything-looks-amazing Italian menu. Piccolini (“smalls”) starters include zucchini and Parmesan fritters and truffled deviled eggs. Apps: grilled scallops with watermelon. Primi: lamb bolognese with crispy gnocchi, spaghetti with tuna belly. (Drooling yet?) Secondi: red snapper with cauliflower ragu, pancetta-and-rosemary-crusted chicken with polenta.

What did your table say to the waiter?
“Can we come back tomorrow night?”

No joke.

Centro Vinoteca, 74 Seventh Avenue South, at Barrow Street (212-367-7470).