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| - Surprisingly the south Etobicoke neighbourhood of Longbranch, while up and coming, still doesn't have many "nice" places to go for a date night, so when we discovered Pulcinella for the first time after moving near the area we were thrilled!
It's located near 37th and Lakeshore and is trendy looking spot that doubles as an event space with a main dining room and a smaller private dining space in the basement.
It's the type of place where the owner or one his son personally come around each night to ensure you're having a good time. An element of service that isn't as common these days.
Occasionally on the weekend you might be lucky enough to catch some live entertainment in the form of classic Italian guitar or accordion music. Again a GREAT date night spot for you and your special someone.
Every menu item I've had here has been fantastic (and I've only had appetizers, salads and pastas). My favourite pasta is the CINGHIALE ($19.00 ) which is
3 hr braised ragu of farm raised Boar meat and red wine, with fresh rigatoni & shaved cacciocavallo cheese. Mamma Mia what a dish! That fresh rigatoni literally bounces across your tongue and the rage is so flavourful I typically continue to eat 5-10 bites after I'm full!
Admittedly I'm a creature of habit so I've had this dish on 2/3 of my visits but this past weekend we went for a special dinner out and I stepped outside my comfort zone and went for their Atlantico ($25.00) which is fettucini "alla Carbonara" with pancetta, egg yolk, parmigiano & black pepper with Fresh Atlantic Lobster Meat. Yes. Lobster meat AND Italian Bacon in one of the creamiest sauces I've ever had in Carbonara dish. Omg. It's so good I've been feverishly scouring the internet for a duplicate recipe so I can make it at home for friends and family... but until I find one, I'll just bring them here.
One last item of note is their Caesar salad, which is uncut full pieces of Romain lettuce which is less creamy and more... fresh, if I had to use a word to describe it, than any other Caesar salad I've ever had before.
They do have an extensive wine list as well and I think in future that I might just order bottles because the per glass prices are a bit expensive for 6 oz. Which is odd because the rest of the menu is such good value for money.
Good news as well, they took over the restaurant next door and after a length renovation are about to open a wine and tapas bar with small sharing plates. I can't wait.
Eatcrest Out
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