Official Restaurant Magazine of the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau SPONSORED BY THE PUERTO RICO TOURISM COMPANY
By
Joanne Curcio-Quiñones Who says you have to be in
gastronomic capital of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico has become a mecca for food connoisseurs and a proving ground for all types of ethnic foods-especially Italian. The island is home to a fabulous array of Italian restaurants, from small family-style eateries with flavorful classic recipes to elegant dining rooms with masterful and creative twists on old world Mediterranean dishes using only the finest ingredients. The most difficult task aside from listing all of those that are worthy of mention, is choosing among them! With that said, here is some "Italian food for thought"…
Just outside the tourist district in the city of
Perched high atop the Diamond Palace Hotel and Casino is yet another of the island's premiere spots for enjoying traditional Italian cuisine. Overlooking the tourist district of Condado, Porto Bello wins high marks for its romantic and elegant ambiance, as well as its world class Mediterranean cuisine. Its signature dishes include the tableside prepared Mona Lisa Filet, which consists of two exquisite pieces of beef pan seared in red wine and then a flambé of brandy and meaty mushrooms. Another favorite of the house is the Seafood Supreme, with shrimp, lobster and calamari atop a mountain of linguini with a choice of red or white cream sauce. Veal fans love the Vitello Vesuvio, a colorful combination of veal and shrimp sautéed with lemon, parsley, white wine and a hearty beef stock. There are several other very good Italian restaurants in the Condado area, including DaLuigi's, where chef/owner Luigi Sanguinelli serves up his flavorful renditions of authentic Italian recipes and makes guests feel right at home in his cozy house-style ambiance. He has a magic touch with classics such as his zesty Puttanesca and fantastic handmade raviolis. Gusta di Italia in the Condado Plaza Hotel is another good choice for those who yearn for straightforward flavorful traditional dishes like a good old-fashioned plate of spaghetti and meatballs or a big chunk of meaty lasagna.
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