We dined at the Ristorante La Corte at Villa Abbazia on the night of our 10th anniversary. It was a very special evening. The candlelit dining room was lovely.
Our table had a large gardena plant, a heart-shaped vase with a rose, candles, and two bird figurines.
Our meal began with an assortment of breads, and a cream of cauliflower soup:
Then we were served an antipasto of zucchini flowers stuffed with buffalo mozzarella and anchovies.
The pasta course was a delicious risotto with fresh porcini and parmagiano.
At this point we were full, and ready to stop eating, but of course, this was Italy, so the courses continued! Our entree was braised veal cheeks. We finished our bottle of local Tocai.
Then came the dolci! Puff pastry layered with pastry cream and berries, then meringues and dried fruit, followed by coffee, grappa and chocolate! God help us!
While we were at dinner, small vases of gardenias were placed in our room.
It was a very special anniversary dinner!
Comments (5)
This looks wonderful. The two of you certainly do live la dolce vita!
Posted by LisaF | September 21, 2010 6:42 AM
Posted on September 21, 2010 06:42
What a memorable anniversary dinner! But you had me at the gardenias - I love them!
Posted by nancyhol | September 21, 2010 8:14 AM
Posted on September 21, 2010 08:14
Palma, I have so enjoyed your blogging from Italy. Thank you, especially for the fabulous food photographs. And happy anniversary!
Yrs, Robert
Posted by Robert Santa Monica | September 21, 2010 2:49 PM
Posted on September 21, 2010 14:49
A lovely romantic night for a very special couple. I love Nancy's remarks...lol...Happy Happy 10th Anniversary.
Posted by Barb Cabot | September 21, 2010 3:09 PM
Posted on September 21, 2010 15:09
Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip with us.
Nancy L
Posted by Nancy Laneri | September 21, 2010 10:31 PM
Posted on September 21, 2010 22:31