We have returned again - like a siren's song, it calls us.
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Bread |
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Prosciutto, Salami, Secret Cured Meat |
As always the cured meats are always delicious but the "secret cured meat" is especially good
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Eggplant Parmigiana |
Although Paalo is not a huge lover of eggplant, he could easily have eaten an oven full of this parmigiana. The eggplant is sliced finely which gives it a much lighter texture - it's soft, cheesy and bursting with rich tomato flavours.
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Battered Sage leaves with anchovies |
White anchovies are sandwiched between two sage leaves, battered and then deep fried - you'd think that with such strongly flavoured elements the end product would be overpowering but it isn't.
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Polenta with Beans |
Borlotti beans have been tossed through polenta and allowed to set - it's then sliced and sauteed until golden and served with squacquerone cheese.
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Arancino |
Saffron risotto serves as the base of this Arancino, stuffed with cheese and served with a rich meat ragu.
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Inside |
How could anyone resist that?
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Tagliatelle with asparagus and lardo |
A "carbonara style" dish topped with irresistible lardo.
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Mint and Rhubarb Semi Freddo |
n unusual combination but very refreshing.
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Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart |
Dark chocolate - semi set resting upon a base of roasted hazelnuts - delicious!
As we've come to expect it's another fantastic, authentic meal and we can't wait for our next visit.
The details:
Osteria La Passione
486 Bridge Road
Richmond
Phone: 9428 2558
Open:
Dinner Only - Tuesday to Saturday
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