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| - We finally had a chance to get over to Scopa after always talking about trying it, but never getting around to it.
The space really has transformed, without being that drastic. It's a much better use of the space than the previous tenant. It's cozy without being to crammed in tightly.
We started with appetizers. First, the Polpette (beef meatballs) were large, succulent and tender. I particularly enjoyed the spicy little kick the sauce had. Next up was the arancini (risotto balls). These were larger than others I've had, crispy on the outside but overall a little boring. I've had better, I've had worse. I think I prefer the type with a little meat or cheese stuffed inside.
My main was beef & mushroom ravioli. The menu described the sauce as a chestnut cream. Chestnuts!? How original - yummy. That sounded scrumptious. Although, not noted on the menu, our server did mention to me that this dish has prosciutto sprinkled on top. That was fine by me but at this time I did advise the server that I can't eat much onion. 'Not a problem' she said. So imagine my surprise when I dug into the lovely creamy chestnut sauce only to taste a creamy onion sauce! I picked around a little thinking... no big deal, I can eat around a few onions. But they started piling up, amounting to at least a good half cup. Unfortunately, it completely overpowered any chestnut taste. When our server checked back, I mentioned my disappointment that despite advising her of my onion aversion this was in fact, an onion sauce. Her reply was.. "well the chef didn't tell me". There was no offer to make another, or order a new main - only to put blame on the kitchen. So sadly, after eating just 3 ravioli, which were very tender, containing generous amounts of beefy filling, I had to quit eating or risk having a belly ache. Luckily my table-mates were happy to sample the remaining. At my expense of course!
My friend ordered the lasagna. It was served in a little baking dish, very deep with a lot of meat sauce. I believe the pasta was fresh - which was a nice surprise. Very enjoyable but not enough cheese for me.
The dessert board was a marvel! Two of us decided to share it but it was massive. The board included a little of everything; mini pumpkin panna cotta, rum cake, chocolate ganache cake, tiramisu and cannoli. They all tasted delicious. I don't think I could pick just one. They were all stellar. Unless you are really hungry or have large appetites, I wouldn't recommend this as a dish for two.
We may give it another shot, especially on Tuesday 1/2 price wine bottle nights!
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