ITRI – The List Eating and Drinking guide 2010

The List – Eating & Drinking guide 2010/2011

Itri HitList Eating&Drinking guide 2010

Named after the chef`s home town between Naples and Rome, Itri is run by three passionate guys on a mission to educate Edinburghers about the joys of genuine trad-meets modern Italian food. Recently redecorated, the muted browns, creams and brick suite the homely feel and neighbourhood location. Filippo and Gennaro flit around friends, couples and Italian with orderly children, effusively espousing Antonio`s dishes. Using local supplier – even the mozzarella is made in Scotland – the food is a joy.

An age-old-style mare nel piatto – a tomatoey coterieof clams, calamari and other sea food – sits well with a progressive, simple-yet-stunning risotto of butternut squash and smashed amaretti bisquits, while a springy rolle di mozzarella with Parma ham and rocket sets up a faultless spigola ripiena (sea bass with pancetta and scamorza cheese). Equally brilliant are desserts such as chocolate mousse and walnut, stuffed cannolo siciliano and two-tone, two temperature tartufo al forno, baked truffle ice cream.

And with their themed tasting menus, regional showcase nights, bargain lunch and food blog, it`s defintely top marks for ITRI.

• High point: That risotto
• Low point: Crumped toilets

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Written by Itri on 02 May 2010 | Posted in All News Entries