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| - The bread basket alone would bring me back! That stromboli is amazing! I love salami and bread, so put the two together.....FUGGETABOUTIT!
We had the tasting menu:
- Duo of Yellowtail and Tuna "Susci": melt in your mouth delicious!
- Roasted Sea Scallops, Cauliflower, Bottarga, Chili and Caper Salmoriglio: Sea scallops can be rubbery and chewy if not cooked properly, but at Scarpetta, they were cooked to perfection. They had the consistency of flaky, firm fish and the roasted cauliflower was a perfect pairing.
- Spagetti Tomato Basil - simple and good, but not memorable.
- Black Cod, Caramelized Fennel & Concentrated Tomatoes - The fish was nice and flakey and the tomatoes added a nice acidity to the fish. I'm not a fan of fennel as they are too "licorice-y" in flavor for my taste.
- Spiced Duck Breast, Endive, Preserved Orange and Cippollini - DELICIOUS! I love duck, but I hate when its not cooked properly or tastes overly fatty. This was a perfect balance. The preserved orange cut through the richness of the duck. Yum!
- Amedei Chocolate Cake & Toasted Almond Gelato - Toasted almond gelato & salted caramel sauce. SELF EXPLANATORY....IT WAS HEAVEN!
What made this experience special was that the chef brought out a few mini appetizers with every dish served, so it was like having an "extended" tasting menu. He brought out:
- CRISPY FRITTO MISTO - seafood, vegetables, artichokes, herbs & lemon
- CREAMY POLENTA - fricassee of truffled mushrooms: By far my favorite dish at Scarpetta. Upon first glance, it looks like it would be too heavy and rich, but it was AMAZING!
- SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTI - brown butter horseradish & toasted breadcrumb.
- ZEPPOLE - nutella center, vanilla sauce and candied hazelnuts. Need I say more?
I loved the ambiance and service of this restaurant. We were seated by the window facing the fountains of Bellagio. A beautiful place to take someone on a date!
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