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| - Roaming around the Old Port and looking for a spot that offers delicious italian cuisine with no pretension, stuffiness or formality? Well look no more - you're in for a "sweet" deal at Dolcetto & Co!
After a long but productive day at the office, and under the pressure to find a-close-by-yet-delivers-great-tasting-yet-not-too-filling-dishes-and-offers-a-great-wine-selection, I remembered a great tip from a friend and hurried the whole executive team down to this vibrant yet unassuming restaurant on St-Paul street.
Upon entering we were greeted by the friendly and attentive hosts who promptly seated us at the center table (perfect for big parties or bachelorette parties I was told) and helped us put together the beginning of what would be a fantastic italian tapas dining experience!
It all started with a basket of mixed bread which included slices of Italian flat bread, buns, and grissinis served along fragrant olive oil & balsamic vinegar pairing. Added were a variety of olives. This was then followed by the Panzanella, a Tuscan salad made with bread and tomatoes topped with Burrata, a fresh italian cheese made out of mozzarella and cream. Then came the homemade porchetta, a savoury, fatty, slightly salty & juicy slow roasted pork loin with crispy edges. Then we had the ultra-creamy gnocchi, little clouds of soft dough dumplings lightly doused in truffle oil. Following was the Lobster & Fennel Cannelloni, a true explosion of flavours and party in your mouth.And then there were the Pizzettes: small handmade pizzas with different toppings! We had the spinach roasted garlic, parmigiano & ricotta.Followed by the rich yet light foie gras, fig & fleur de sel focaccia. Finally we ended with the margarita with burrata. To seal the evening, most of us opted for italian coffee prepared in different ways but my friend and I went the extra mile to sink our teeth into a delicious the molten chocolate cake - which was surprisingly not too sweet!
Overall, the service was excellent, the timing of the dishes was impeccable, the chianti wine married all the flavours, and our ability to share everything made us feel just like at home! If you can, stop by and ask for Alessandro and Samir - they will treat you ultra-well, just like family.
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