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| - When the sign went up advertising Dal Moro's coming soon, I immediately recalled my experience with them in Venice. You can't go wrong with fresh pasta! Especially served piping hot in take-out boxes!
My team and I popped in mid-week on a whim, changing our minds as we left the office in search of lunch fare. We got there just before noon and the shop was empty, leaving me worried and excited at the same time. Did the initial crowds pass judgement and deem the place unfit for lunch? Did we beat the crowd? It was a mixed situation it turned out, and to our benefit we got enough tables to comfortably sit and enjoy our meals.
I went for the rosé sauce with penne pasta, chicken, and the other usual included toppings. The wait was short for my food, and it smelled great. I was negligent and immediately burnt my tongue on the first bite (slightly) but was happy with the flavours. Unfortunately, the cream sauces (including the relevant half of my rosé sauce) were grainy and lumpy when cooling down, and the red sauces did not come in to compensate. The pasta that I tasted was fresh but not the freshest - felt like prep work was done some time ago (in the morning before lunch rush), or the pasta did not warm up properly over enough time (did not sit in the boiling water evenly, or for that extra 30 seconds). The toppings come at a steep price - $1 for bacon or chicken, $1 for mushroom or green pepper, $3 for other premium items, etc. etc. This really put the cap on what could've been a gourmet customized combination, and it was unfortunate. Nonetheless, fresh pasta does hit the spot on some days, and I didn't feel horribly ripped off for the portion, quality, and quick service I received.
I later found out that via app Ritual, they promote a Create Your Own pasta option where the add-ins appear to be no extra charge. A colleague tried this out and verified, but I don't know if that will change over time. With this being an option, I'm sure to be back!
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