We returned to one of the top restaurants in the DC area and Roberto's in Vienna still stands at the top of the Italian food list in our book. We joined two friends for dinner last night and it's always a fine welcome from the friendly staff and a glass of prosecco arrives faster than you can sit down! we ordered my favorite white wine, Manincor "La Manina" 2021 from Alto Adige in the Dolomites where we just visited 6 weeks ago!! This Chard/Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Blanc blend is truly one of the best white wines on earth!
The fab breads arrived, and we ordered our starters:
Polipo Grigliato Con Salsa Verde is a beautifully grilled baby Spanish Octopus wit potato foam, fingerling potato salas and salsa verde that is always a hit. I adored my Ghiandole al Porto which were the most tender and luscious sauteed veal sweetbreads with chanterelles, celery root and port, as well as polenta!
Main courses were the Fettuccini alla Parmigiana prepared tableside by Dimitri in the giant Parmesan wheel with a blow torch and always full of flavor and oh so rich. My Ravioli Verdi Con Anatra was gorgeous light cylinder-shaped spinach ravioli stuffed with tender braised duck and topped with Pioppini mushrooms and duck jus. The whole Branzino got raves as well with salsa verde with basil, parsley, anchovies & Garlic and sauteed spinach.
We moved on to another Dolomite red from Alto Adige 2018 Falkenstein Blauburgunder or Pinot Nero(aka Pinot Noir) that was medium-to-full bodied and loaded with flavor.
The Sfogliata Dolce was a Fig Tarte with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce that was out of this world and the Bugie are fun fried dough with chocolate sauce, honey drizzle and powdered sugar..think totally tasty Italian funnel cake, but way better!
What a great time was had by all as we always do. It is truly like going home when we head to Roberto's!!
