Mike B.
Yelp
Wow! Excellent Italian fare at this waterfront spot.
The restaurant itself operates from what was formerly a lakefront house. White linen service, with tables placed far enough apart to mute conversation and not feel crowded even when every table full. We were seated at the window overlooking the lake, tranquil until a squadron of jet skiers took turns jumping wakes. Thanks to the double pane windows, the action on the water was a silent side show as we enjoyed our food.
An extensive wine list accompanies a half dozen specials, plus the full menu. Service is professional yet relaxed - we weren't rushed. Orders, including special requests, accommodated with a flourish.
Started with burrata. A ball of burrata is served surrounded in roasted tomato & garlic with a sprinkle of Kalamata olives and slices of crunchy grilled ciabatta. The cheese is luxuriously smooth and creamy, perfectly complemented by the sweet roasted tomato, salty olives and crunchy bread.
I tried Fettucine al'Aragosta e Gamberi. Outstanding house-made fettucine is cooked perfectly al dente and tossed with alfredo sauce uniquely enhanced with saffron and green onion. Then topped with beautiful shrimp and lobster meat. They shrimp are huge, halved, curled and succulent. A nice crunch to each bite, they aren't rubbery or mushy. Lobster is a tad disappointing because it's more slivers than chunks but still sweet and tender, perfectly complemented by the rich, creamy sauce. YUM!
I tried a bite of vegetable ravioli. House-stuffed ravioli are stuffed with a
mix of perfectly seasoned mix of ricotta, chicken and spinach, then boiled to al dente perfection. Topped with a wonderful red sauce, slightly sweet and flavored with veal. Delicious!
Also sampled Bucatini alla Enzo. Bucatini are thick, hollow spaghetti, served topped with a light cream sauce and then tossed with prosciutto, bacon, mushrooms and peas. It's a hearty mix with the distinct flavors of each ingredient in each bite. Bucatini is a unique texture - you're expecting spaghetti but it's hollow. Really good!
Even though there was no room for dessert, a plate of cookies tops off the meal. Outstanding ginger snaps and powdered sugar wedding cookies were the perfect end to an excellent meal. Recommended!