great risotto, osso bucco, bread and wine
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Went there because my son likes their lasagne, red merlot wine, and local bread.. He recommended their specialties, so I tried the osso bucco (gourmet veal shank). It was a melt-in-your mouth, flavorful delight cooked to perfection. The risotto rice that came with it was creamy and had the right amount of cheese. Agreed with son that bread and merlot were great. Sampled his lasagna, but I prefer the osso bucco, reminded me of the best of my mom's Sunday farm cooking. We had a reservation; service was prompt and attentive. Our waitress (Suzy?) was cheerful and professional. Other waiters glanced at our table when they went by to see if all was OK (it was!). Love Little Italy-- Guarino's, Presti's and Mama Santa's are the three of the seven I've tried there that I would visit again. Family recipes are often used, so what pleases one person may not please the next. I recommend buying at least one specialty and sharing at the table so everyone gets something they like.
Pros: great specialties, in Little Italy, good service