Showing posts with label Restaurant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurant. Show all posts

Friday, September 17, 2010

Il Trio



For a restaurant I have been to around 5 times in the last few years, I am still impressed every time! I havent had one bad meal here. It is an italian restaurant but always choose their meat or fish dishes as they are so good!

It has a very calm atmosphere with both inside and outside seating.
It is owned and run by 3 gentlemen who are the faces of the logo of Il Trio and they are also the waiters.
Very attentive and welcoming! Their prices are very reasonable and they are in a very accessible location.

The menu has a wide selection and I always struggle to decide what to have.
For the couvert they bring warm fresh rolls with a side of Feta cheese, Tuna mayonnaise paste and calamari.  Although delicious, I wish I had given it a skip as by the time I had finished my main, I was full!
Last night we had mussels to share which were very large and covered in tomato and cheese! Delicious and fresh!
For the main I had slices of sirloin steak, filled with Parma ham and covered in Mozzarella cheese and Marsala wine sauce. The flavors were great and not too overpowering. It was served with Spaghetti in tomato and veg (parcels of beans and carrots), (spinach and mushrooms).  It was well presented and didn't want to leave any.
My Fiance had the rack of lamb, which was the softest and tastiest lamb I have tasted in a very long time.

One of the highlights for my meal at Il trio is the desserts, but last night I couldn't manage one as much as I wanted to.
The trio of desserts is a great choice, with a selection of tiramisu, pana cotta, profiterole cake and an expresso.  The  chocolate cookie is also a must!

This is definitely a restaurant to try! I haven't met anyone that hasn't enjoyed it!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

O'Victoria

This has to be one of my all time favorites! The first time I visited this restaurant, was my first date with my now fiance on Valentines day.  At this time it was called Pipa Rota, it has now moved across the street and also changed names.
It is owned by a french chef who works the kitchen himself.  In the 6 years that I have been going there I have not been disappointed once.
I have tried most of the menu and everything is great, but I still have my favorites that I have on a regular basis!

My suggestions would definitely be :
Starter - Chicken and mushroom crepe
Main - Filet of Lamb with potato croquettes and spinach
            Roquefort filet steak

All the meals come with a side of veg for the table which consists of carrots, flat green beans and aubergine covered in breadcrumbs (absolutely delicious).

The prices are very reasonable and great value for money.

Definitely a must try!