Great catching up with Carmen and Adelaide Food Central at Paladino’s Cucina last night. They are dishing up authentic Calabrian cuisine - the kind of food that makes you feel right at home.
Joe, the owner, kindly took us through a delicious feed me menu, beginning with an Antipasto Platter. A generous platter with tasty produce featuring a mix of cold cuts, pickled veggies and hot items. A promising way to start our meal.
Next came pasta, which was cooked al dente; packed full of flavour. We got to try their Penne Calabrese and Linguini Granchio (Crab). Our nostrils peaked with delight with the scent of rosemary when the mains came out. The hand-cut potatoes and juicy assorted meat platter paired with Insalata was so aromatic!
Our second stomachs came alive at the sight of the chocolate mousse and tiramisu. (We prefer desserts that aren’t overly sweet) and these really hit the spot! The mousse was thick, yet airy and tasted creamy with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. The tiramisu had the perfect balance without feeling too heavy.
Italian food the way it’s meant to be - simple, yet satisfying to the palate and wallet. We look forward to our next visit as the Cucina Vecchia menu is calling our names - sporting dishes such as Beef Tripe, Gnocchi Polpette Al Forno & Chicken Liver!!!