The menu was not extensive but the selections were varied. The wine list was extensive and it took me some time to come to a decision. After deciding on my dinner selections I requested a 1999 Brunello di Montelcino “Poggio all’Oro” from Banfi. I had enjoyed the lush red wine before and knew it would be good.
The evening began with a delicious bit of flan on a bed finely sliced cabbage, which had been spritzed with citrus. It was a very tasty starter.
Next was the “Trilogy ai Funghi con Flan, Strudel e Manzo Marinate ai Porcini”. The thinly sliced salumis were delicious alone and even better when combined with the mouthwatering porcini wrap. The strudel was well spiced and had an excellent sauce. This was one of those servings where I tried each part separately and then began to combine them to expand their tastes. The first individual tastes were good but the combinations were excellent. I enjoyed this slowly and was certain to take a sip of wine between each taste to further expand the enjoyment.
The next serving was “Quadrucci di Ricotta di Le Ora Allen wellie (?it just doesn’t look right) nere con Orecchiette ai “Finferfi” e Rombo”. The pastas were outstanding. The sauces were rich and delicious. The textures were varied and each taste was like an explosion of enjoyment. Here I hesitated many times to make sure that my taste buds would not miss one dimension of each bite.
Lastly, there was “Tagliata di Filleto di Manzo ai Sapori dell’Orto”. The meat was soft and moist and perfectly seasoned. The surrounding vegetables were lovely and al dente. The serving was beautifully presented and very enjoyable to consume.
This had been an excellent dinner capped with a simple espresso accompanied by a plate of sweets. It is no wonder that Michelin likes this place (1 star). I had a nice, serene felling as I took the short stroll back to the hotel.
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