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| - While the clouds poured buckets of rain outside, La Bettola di Terroni's rustic-yet-modern interior made me feel warm and cozy inside. Trendy yet unpretentious, La Bettola's menu offers a unique selection of wines and Italian comfort food at its best. Service was very attentive and informative, as our waiter offered great advice when asked about the various dishes. My friend and I shared the following plates:
*Grilled octopus: tender and grilled to perfection, well complemented by the roasted eggplant, olives, peppers and celery.
*Involtini di Melanzane (Slices of eggplant stuffed with buffalo mozzarella): flavourful, but could have been served warmer; the cheese should have been a little softer and melted.
*Parmigiano in Crosta con Salvia Fritta (fried parmesan cheese): absolutely delicious, served with a sweet balsamic reduction. Reminded me of my childhood when my sister and I would roast hard cheese over the fire (it's a Greek thing I guess - and way better than marshmallows).
*Gnocchetti alla Norma (potato gnocchi with eggplant and ricotta in tomato sauce): melt-in-your-mouth bundles of joy! Very filling, so definitely share if you plan on sampling a lot from the menu.
*Frittelle di Nutella con Gelato (Nutella-filled fritters:) I had read an article in the Toronto Star devoted to these, and they did not disappoint. Move over Cafe Crepe, because together with the homemade hazelnut gelato, these fritters are easily the best nutella-based desserts in the city.
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