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| - Each year we pass through Newmarket on our way up to the cottage. Usually by the time we are here, our stomachs are rumbling, however their are so many chains, and few independents. One year my sis saw Mamma Mia's, and even though it is in a strip mall, once you taste the food, you would swear that you were in the Italian countryside. This restaurant is massive in size, and they also have a nice patio as well, we decided to take advantage of the warm weather, and occupy it. We started with the arancini, which is one of my favourite Italian dishes. One word to sum up Italian cooking is resourceful. Arancini uses left over risotto, and then it is combined with cheese, and it is battered, then fried. There were three of us dining and the order comes with three so we each got to have one, and they were scrumptious. They were lightly breaded making for a super crispy exterior. They had the right amount of cheese without being greasy, They were served atop a delicious marinara, a perfect accompaniment. Normally rice balls tend to be $1.50 to $2 each, so these were a bit pricey, but were well worth it. We also split their primavera pizza which had grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, and mushrooms. I normally order my pizza with meat, but since all of the vegetables were grilled or roasted it added an extra depth of flavour.
Overall, the atmosphere is very relaxed and casual, combined with the traditional fare, the whole dining experience is quite enjoyable.
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