#CANDELA RESTAURANT SOUTH FL FREE#

My friends loved their food, but agreed that mine was the least tasty, though it still wasn’t bad. Together with the overflowing Gorgonzola this made for an extremely filling meal – I would’ve preferred something lighter.

Our server suggested that I ask for a “touch of cream”, but the result was a sauce that was extremely rich.

I ordered the Fettuccine with Sfiziosa sauce, which is like a Pesto. The four of us ordered different dishes for our main course so we could all share. The bruschetta was good, but the Gorgonzola was absolutely overflowing…we had to use a fork and knife to eat it! However, the flavor was good so no complaints. The salad was delicious – the tomatoes were a rich red color, the basil was crisp, and there was just the right amount of mozzarella. When we were seated at our table, we learned that Pasta And… stands for Pasta And…sauce! This turned out to be very appropriate since the menu includes four different types of pasta and a whole host of different options for the sauce to go with it.ĭinner began with a Caprese Salad and a Spinach and Gorgonzola Bruschetta. However, once we got there we were pleasantly surprised by the friendly and comfortable environment and neighborhood-restaurant feel. Three friends agreed to go up with me to Margate and try Pasta And… Finding it was a bit of a challenge since it’s located in a strip mall and Mapquest couldn’t quite locate it. One word of warning – if you are not a true Italian connoisseur who appreciates your pasta el dente and knows that cheese never goes on fish, you might want to think about trying the Olive Garden instead. They also make a good homemade cheesecake. We don’t often indulge in dessert, but the one time I tasted the specialty of the house – “Berries on a Cloud”, it earned the title of Pasta And’s reputation for excellence and uniqueness. Our personal favorites are the Gamberi Regina and the ravioli with butter and sage sauce. Either way, it adds to the overall experience.Īnother reason this restaurant stays high on my list of favorites is because of Francesco’s refusal to cut costs or compromise quality, which adds up to a consistently delicious meal every time we go. The chef, Francesco, has the heart of a true Florentine when it comes to his creations and you can easily mistake his passion for purity in the recipe for a bad temper.

As well, the menu reflects the more contemporary cuisine of Italy, rather than the turn of the century, heavy cooking style considered by most Americans to be Italian. Although the décor is not the “wow” of an American mindset, it does foster the feeling of an authentic Italian café for those of us who have visited the less traveled streets of Sienna, Citta de Castillo, or Montebelluna. Paid $144 for dinner for two, including tip and the watered down virtually flavorless sangria.Pasta And… is one of my favorite restaurants for a couple of reasons. Nor will I ever suggest anyone try the place. Needless to say, I will never go there again. He even followed me out into the parking lot and told me to perform a lewd act on him. I just wanted out of there and the owner wouldn't stop running his mouth, run my card, and let me leave.

#CANDELA RESTAURANT SOUTH FL FREE#

Instead I was told it was my fault for using complimentary instead of free because very few people know what that word means. If she didn't understand the word that her own restaurant posts in multiple places, she should have asked what it meant. The server didn't correct me and brought it. When I ordered, I said I will have the complimentary. The way the web site displayed it was misleading. OpenTable web site (not the app) shows something is complimentary. Then he was upset when I finally gave his attitude back at him. I couldn't complete a sentence without being dismissed. What was a minor issue turned into 20 minutes of blaming the customer, continuous insults and accusations.

Candela restaurant south fl