We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Alle Darsene di Loppia in Bellagio. Our host, Jacquo, of Hotel Centrale recommended the restaurant and we were not disappointed.
When we first glanced at the menu we thought we'd have trouble finding something we would enjoy - it all sounded so foo-foo! But were we ever wrong.
Wonderful Grappa, a huge, beautiful bread basket with the most scrumptuous breadsticks we've ever enjoyed. Next came an appetizer of fresh prawns with avacado sauce. Nancy's first course was a pasta pancake with duck sauce. I told you it sounded foo-foo. But my gosh - it was amazing. Joe opted for steamed zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta - again, foo-foo! Let me tell you it was as beautiful a presentation as we've ever seen. But even better, it was soooo delicious. Next it was time for the second plate. Nancy enjoyed Sea Bass served on sauteed tomatoes and olives. It was amazing. Joe opted for the pork loin - sounds straight forward enough. It was anything from ordinary. The outside was seared crisp, roasted to perfection, sliced thin. The ruby center of the meat just glistened. The first bite was a bit chewy, but as you continued the flavors that emerged were incredible, unlike any pork dish we've ever enjoyed.... A beautiful house wine and to finish a sampler plate of candied lemon peel, chocolate truffle, bitter cherry coulis, white chocolate crisps, freshly baked coconut macaroon and some type of chocolate cookie. Just perfect! What a special meal. Oh yeah - the setting near the lake wasn't bad either.
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