Bettolino

It has been 2 months since my last visit at Bettolino.  Sandi and I thought it would be a good idea to renew our friendship with the various pastas. I was anxious to see if they had honored my humble request in bringing back the Lasagnetta, a dish that was outstanding but was changed to Pappardelle, the same ingredients but different pasta. See previous blog:
http://solittlethyme.blogspot.com/2015/05/dinner-at-bettolino-kitchen.html

We got there very early, in fact they gave us the lunch menu which was not as extensive as the dinner menu so we asked to see the dinner menu. Since we got there before 6 p.m., our server handed us the "Crostini Hour" menu wherein 4 crostini plates were $5 (2 pieces). We tried the Gorgonzola. Fresh pears, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese. That was very good. Prior to that they served warm bread with olive oil.

We wanted to try something new besides the Pappardelle so we ordered the Lasagna di Noci; layered pasta sheets, gorgonzola sauce, walnuts, zucchini and red pepper puree.  We also ordered the Tortelli, fresh artichoke & mushroom stuffed pasta, butter, sage and parmesan. We were disappointed in both dishes. They simply lacked flavor. We were told earlier that this was the last day they were serving this lasagna since it was on a rotation. The next one to come will be bolognese.

I have been excited about Bettolino since they opened and have spread the word that this is the Italian restaurant to follow.  I am hoping that Chef Fabio put his creative hat back on soon, so I can get excited again.