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After having an amazing meal at Enoteca Sociale over a year ago, I felt I was due for another visit. This time around, there were six of us... and let me tell you, it ain't easy getting a weekend reservation at this small restaurant for six people!
What went into my belly:
House Cured & Hand Sliced Tamworth/Berkshire Prosciutto ($12). The prosciutto had been cured in-house for 15 months! Sounds like an awfully long time but it certainly paid off. The prosciutto was delicious and had silky texture to it. If you're a fan of cured meats, this is not to be missed!
Arancini - with mozzarella di bufala and 'nduja ($12). In my opinion, they make the best arancini in the city! Each risotto ball was perfectly crisp on the outside and oozing with cheesy goodness on the inside. Oh, and make sure you get some of the amazing tomato sauce with each bite. Perfection!
Lamb Crudo - with flat bread and house made hot sauce ($14). The crudo tasted quite a bit like beef tartare and didn't have that strong lamb flavour which could be a good or bad thing depending on your preference. It was well seasoned and the hot sauce gave it a nice kick.
Toasted Spaghetti - with bottarga, chili & garlic ($17). It came highly recommended by our server and it certainly lived up to expectations. Everyone at the table loved it.
Linguine - with side striped prawns, fennel and tomato ($21). The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and was lightly coated in sauce. It's not quite as exciting as the toasted spaghetti but it was a simple dish done very well.
"Hooked" Lingcod - with linguica sausage, chickpea and tomato broth ($30). It came in the form of a hearty stew. The bite-sized chunks of fish were well cooked and the sausage gave the stew a nice saltiness. Another tasty dish!
PEI 14oz Grass Fed Striploin - with spinach, pine nuts, raisins and mascarpone ($36). The meat had a nice sear on it and was well seasoned. The raisins provided a nice sweetness and the mascarpone gave the dish a bit of creaminess.
Caramelized Banana-Ricotta Parfait - with a chocolate pizzele and walnuts ($10). If you're on the fence about ordering dessert because you're too full, I'd recommend ordering this...you won't feel (too) guilty about eating it! Loved it!
Sticky Toffee Pudding - with cardamom syrup and vanilla bean ice cream ($10). Another killer dessert. I enjoyed the cardamom syrup and could've easily eaten the entire thing myself.
I enjoyed Enoteca Sociale the first time around and the food was just as good as I remembered!
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