Review

Da Antonio can be found in an attractive villa in the centre of town. As one approaches, the warm lighting from within, extending out over an attractive outdoor terrace, lends a romantic feel to this neighbourhood trattoria. The decor shouts out rustic Italian, with wall mounted plates and prints, the tables adorned with flasks of olive oil and balsamic. With Antonio at the helm, this is an authentic culinary experience. The menu offers traditional dishes covering antipasti, home-made pastas and pizzas and several fish and meat specialties. Before ordering, a complementary amuse bouche arrives of crunchy, refreshing, and piquant bruschetta. Begin with a classic vitello tonnato, slivers of melt in the mouth meat, in a creamy tuna sauce or a carpaccio of beef, topped with parmesan shavings and on the side an elegant rocket salad. Follow with home-made pasta, the ravioli al granchio, generously filled with crab, shallots, and ricotta cheese in a delicate pink sauce. Oven baked pizzas and lasagna are highly recommended, perfectly executed, with one senses, a dose of love. Favourites of chicken cacciatore and bistecca boscaiola are dotted throughout the menu. Complete your trip toItaly with a tiramisu. The drinks list has severalItalian gems, also available by glass.