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| - I was looking for restaurants near an airport hotel, and this gem showed up on Yelp. Upon arriving, we were kindly greeted and taken to our seats. The decor is clean, fresh, and modern without seeming sterile.
However, as you know, the most important part of any restaurant is the food. I chose to order the Veal Osso Bucco. It was served with penne pasta, a tomato sauce, and simply cooked vegetables.
The flavor was great, and the veal itself was fork-tender. The pasta was well-cooked. Although the vegetables were slightly al dente, it did not take much away from the overall dish. The sauce was perfectly seasoned, not too oily, and had a richness that forced me to use the bread at the table to clean my plate. I also enjoyed eating the marrow left in the bones.
Along with my meal I enjoyed a half-bottle of the house red wine. It was quite nice, with a hint of fruitiness and a light effervescence. It was not very dry, which was to my liking, and paired well with the veal.
On the way out I took an order of tiramisu with me. It was a little different than the traditional version, with a hint of lemon flavor. This lightened it up a bit, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
To top it all off, they have a shuttle service that will take you to and from the nearby hotels. You simply have to call in and they will come pick you up for no charge. This is extremely useful during the frigid Canadian winters.
If I ever get the opportunity to come back to Montreal, I will certainly do my best to return to this dining institution. I hope that they remain in business for a long time, because they are serving excellent food for a reasonable price. Even though I had no idea it existed before today, I will never forget the meal that I enjoyed. You could do a lot worse than to dine at Focaccio's!
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