Last week our friend Stephie invited us to dine with her at Roberto's as she lives so close but had never gone. We had not been in some time and were thrilled to return to the best Italian food in the area!
We arrived and in seconds had a glass of prosecco and the fabulous breadbasket with tasty focaccia, the super peppery breadsticks I can't resist and the amazing to-die-for cheese rolls! I was upset that they had run out of La Manina white blend from Mainor, but Nancy had us try a Stellato Vermentino 2022 from Sardegna that was super and refreshing.
Stephie started with Fior di Zucchini those wonderful now in season zucchini blossoms which were stuffed with ricotta, lemon, zucchini pesto and mint and then deep fried!
Will & I split an order of the luscious Agnolotti di Anatra, beautifully cooked ravioli with braised duck, poppini mushrooms and a duck jus. We, alas, cannot resist pasta when we come here!
Stephie and I felt the autumn chill in the air and went for the Arrosto di Cervo a perfectly cooked just past rare Cervena venison with celery root puree, potato tort with friend cauliflower and a rich red wine sauce. Will opted for the opulent Involtini di Vitello Siciliana, a rolled cutlet stuffed with parsley, pecorino cheese, garlic and bread crumbs with an eggplant caponata and fried cauliflower as well. We both had a super glass of Amarone Tenuta del Sarto which is poured from a fabulous double magnum bottle!
Alas, we had so much of the fab bread, I could not face dessert, but a glass of limoncello sent us merrily on our way with plans to return in April as soon as we return from our winter overseas!
