We wanted to order something with squid for appetizer and there were several choices. We asked our very patient and helpful server, Fernando what he would recommend other than the Octopus salad with artichokes. He suggested we should leave it to him and he would prepare something for us. Being our last night, we thought it best to live dangerously and succumb to his creation. We saw the fried artichoke on the menu and we got excited and ordered that since the last one we had from Flavio al Velavevodetto Ristorante was outstanding. The octopus salad was so delicious and Fernando's creation was also wonderful. It was not on the menu, a Millefoglie of squid, endive and anchovies. We couldn't believe our luck! I was so proud of my friend Sandi who only eats calamari if it is fried. She enjoyed both. I guess the little girl is starting to grow up.... The fried artichoke was not nearly as good as the ones we had from Flavio. This was smaller and though very crisp, it lacked flavor.
The pasta dishes we ordered as our entrees were Tonnarelli Pasta with ham, thyme and lemon and the Strozzapretti all' Amatriciana style. The Tonnarelli was light, refreshing and full of flavor. The Strozzapretti was great with the fresh tomatoes and bacon. Since Sandi and I split both, it was really the way to go; a bite of the amatriciana then a bite of the tonnarelli followed by a sip of red wine.
For dessert we ordered Tiramisu and Sandi wanted the Lemon sorbet. Ferando, again asked if he could make something else. We just informed him, anything would be fine except coffee. He understood and he brought a mixed berry sorbet which was a perfect way to end a wonderful meal. The tiramisu was good but was a bit too sweet for my taste.
All in all this was a wonderful dinner and great way to end our last supper in Roma.
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