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We entered the restaurant at 3am expecting the place to be quiet or to be turned away. To our amazement, we were welcomed in with open arms and a glass of local Grappa to warm us up. We were seated in a cozy snug and mugs of hot chocolate were brought to us. The chocolate was beautiful, it was real chocolate, not powdered or condensed, but real. We ordered, by recommendation, a dish called gnocci, a pasta made from potato and not wheat as one of our party is allergic to wheat. It was to say the least a delight to taste and after completion the recipe was asked for and given freely.The entree was next. I ordered the hot stone meal which comprised of a red hot stone, slices of raw beef, an egg, onion
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The entree was next. I ordered the hot stone meal which comprised of a red hot stone, slices of raw beef, an egg, onions, and a clove of garlic. The idea is to cook the condiments on the stone and eat it as required.
After the main course came a selection of pastas on a large serving dish which we helped ourselves to. Then came a mix of traditional desserts - Cannoli, tirimasu, Italian ice cream, and pistachio biscuits.
We left at 6am full of food, wine, and a story to tell when we arrived home to our friend about a restaurant that served food and wine til the early hours.
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