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With Impasto being owned by two of Montreal's many best known chefs(Stefano Faita and Michele Forgione) It explains why my lunch was done to perfection. These two guys along with their wonderful staff, they certainly know what they are doing and it shows.
Stepping into the restaurant, do look around. It's a beautiful, lovely, and modern ambiance. Especially during night time. With great little touches throughout the restaurant.
Comfortable chairs, and spacious simple marble tables. Just beautiful!
When going for dinner and sitting at the bar, there is these lovely touches such as your own little copper light and with a wide open view of their open kitchen. Great concept! Very kind chefs who take their time to speak with you from time to time.
When sitting down, this is where my eyes and mouth begins to work!
Right away we were greeted by a lovely, kind and well spoken waitress. Our menus were presented to us as she explains a bit as to how it works. Due to the fact it was my first visit there. Certainly not my last!
After a few minutes, a lovely dish of their homemade bread sticks and focaccia was served to our table. Followed by our drinks. For those that enjoy butter and bread. There is no need for the butter, the bread speaks for it's self. Believe me!
When looking at their menu which changes from time to time, I was very pleased that for once a restaurant that does not have a strong focus on slathering large amounts of tomato bathed dishes or typical American dishes. Their menus has nothing but a strong authentic Italian emphasis on it. Thank you for that!
However... This is where I will be upfront about my one and only negative criticism. For the entrees there is only two choices. Both equally very delicious. Yet only two choices!
As for their main course.. again only three choices.
Followed by dessert, only two choices. I do not need an encyclopedia size menu of choices, yet I did find that it lacked variety. Mainly because I know these guys and their staff can do magic in the kitchen and I would have liked to see more choices of their wonderful meals.
Their menu has a bit of a concept. An entree + main course(Two services) $21 per person. Or a main course with the addition of appetizer followed by the dessert(Three services) $27 per person. As always, drinks are not included!
So we begin with the appetizer. A warm octopus salad served with tender, fresh leaves of radicchio and a delicious vinaigrette. Absolute perfection in every bite.
The octopus which is quite easy to overcook and change it's texture from tender to rubbery, our was perfectly tender, only very few delicate movements of the knife was necessary.
Followed by two dishes of Fusili cacio e pepe(Fusili in a very light cream sauce, that stuck perfectly to the pasta without having a puddle of sauce at the bottom of our dish. With freshly grated and very tasty aged Parmesan cheese, finished by a potent taste of freshly grated black pepper! As for the pasta it's self. Simply and perfectly al dente. How it should be!
Our meal was finished by a delicate and delicious Panna Cotta. Which is none other than heavy cream infused with vanilla bean, sugar, gelatin. It has the texture of a firm, but silky smooth, delicate custard. With a fresh, and tangy compote of strawberries. Fantastic!
More often than not, I look for restaurants that has a strong focus on quality over quantity. As their portions may not be big much less massive(Which I love that in a restaurant!) Impasto hit the spot beautifully. You can truly taste the hard work, passion, and love they have for food. Especially since everything is freshly made by them. From their bread, to the bread sticks and pasta. True hard talented work pays off. My taste buds and I appreciate it very much so.
I look forward in returning!
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