31 May 2018

Mezzalira Civic 30 May 2018

 
Diners:
Ron, Andrew, Megan, Jim, Karen and Kim
Primi:
Capesante Saltate – seared sea scallops, smoked eel, artichoke and pea velutatta – sweet pea puree was delicious with the salty scallops.  We liked the smoky flavour of the eel.
Pasta E Risotto:
Tortellini di Zucca – buffalo milk ricotta, pumpkin and leek tortellini with burnt sage butter – lovely combination of pumpkin and ricotta, the pasta was al dente and all worked well with the burnt sage butter and crisp sage leaves (though some got more sage than others)
Pappardelle – smoked duck breast, porcini mushroom and Pinot Grigio – generous serve of pasta and nice flavours (but our favourite was the tortellini)
Piatti Principali:
Tagliata di Manzo – salt and pepper crusted Rangers Valley Fillet of Beef “Tagliata”, potato and pancetta gratinata, salsa verde, horseradish cream – very tender beef complimented by the bitterness of the salsa verde and the creamy texture of the horseradish cream.  We liked the potato and pancetta gratinata very much!
Dessert:Caramelised Lemon curd tart with tea infused  citrus fruit compote and marscapone sorbetto – delicious lemon tart, very generous serve.  Beautiful with the fruit compote which had sour and citrus flavours (mandarin, limes, ruby grapefruit)
Accompaniments:Focaccia with rosemary, salt and olive oil
The restaurant was a bit noisy, but not too much.  Service was good.  Voted by all as the best meals we've had for ages.
 
 

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