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Verdicchio Restaurant and Wine Cellar

Friday, August 28th, 2015

Reviewed by Peter Stemmet

Verdicchio Restaurant and Wine Cellar at Montecasino offers amazing ambiance, fantastic food and superb service. The dim lighting makes for a romantic setting which is perfect for dates and special occasions - my wife is on my case for us to return! Unsurprisingly the eatery is a popular one and you might have to wait for a table. Not to worry as you can either relax with a pre-drink or walk around the complex and the staff will call you when a table opens up. That is what happened to us but in fairness that was the last thing I could complain about. The waiter was always on hand, made great suggestions and was very passionate - how rare to find a waiter who loves his job these days! The food itself was perfectly prepared, using fresh ingredients and after starting with incredible Italian bread and butter, I had a wonderful wild mushroom & duck soup followed by a glorious pasta a la med (shrimps, calamari, & mussels in a creamy white wine sauce) as a main and then came the piece de resistance - coppa di chocolate! My wife opted for il cocktail di prawn, duck picasso (roasted in black pepper, red wine and black cherry sauce) and magnificent malva pudding. We exchanged a bite from each other's respective dishes to confirm we were indeed in heaven. I could feel the angels in my mouth! Prices are quite reasonable too in spite of the upmarket setting, which is good when you know you have to take the wife back for more! But even if prices rose significantly, it would still be worthwhile as it is a true treat. In additional to the al a carte offering, Verdichhio also offers set menus that can be viewed on their website: www.verdicchio.co.za
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