Helen RandellLunch at Osteria Sanso
November 20th 2008 19:31
It is now just a few days since we actually went there.
Upon arrival, before we even ventured into the restaurant, I was in awe of the huge veggie patch which they had growing out the back. Peering through the carpark fence I could see lots and lots of herbs, as well as fruit trees and some climbing beans. I could not see any tomato plants, which leads me to believe that they had an even large veggie patch around the back somewhere out of view. As a believer in fresh, seasonal produce, this was certainly an auspicious start.
We were quickly seated in the verandah area where we enjoyed the warmth of the day and the gentle breeze. As an entrée we ordered an antipasto plate and a trio of crostini topped with a baked mushroom puree, chicken liver pate and fresh tomato and basil. The antipasto platter featured cured meats, roast capsicum, cheese and olives, as well as picked vegetables, which we obviously picked from their garden and home-made. Everything was delicious, and I’m sad to say I ate too much of these delicious morsels and then couldn’t eat all of my main…
The list of mains included a large pasta selection as well as grilled meats and some lighter options. I was tempted to order the quail, but decided that as I had heard excellent reports on their pasta I should go with what the restaurant is famous for.
I ordered a fettuccini with prawns dish which came with a light cream sauce. The boy ordered the macaroni ragu. Both dishes were melt-in-your-mouth sensations. The pasta was again, hand made and cooked to perfection. The richness of the ragu was fantastic and you could really taste the slow cooked meat, permeated throughout the sauce. The cream sauce was also very rich and very tasty – although, I was not able to finish it all.
….. but after a small intermission I was able to persuade my stomach to handle some gelati (it melts into the wholes you know…) I ordered two scoops of the baci and one lemon all over which were rich and refreshing at the same time.
My only disappointment with the meal was the choice of wines by the glass. Although Osteria Sanso boasts an extensive wine list, most of the choices are by the bottle only. My Longview Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, although delicious, was my only option for a glass of white wine (excepting the house white). But, this just adds to my desire to visit the restaurant again and being with me a group of gourmets.
Highly recommended.
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