Ristorante del Sonno in La Villa has had a delivery of porcini mushrooms. A clever person found a hidden cluster deep in the forest nearby and rushed them into the restaurant.
With the recent rain there should be some more soon.
Now is the time for porcini mushrooms in our area. It has been very dry, not good for mushrooms, but some have been gathered in Garfagnana and have appeared at Ristorante Del Sonno in La Villa.
…just perfect for a delicious mushroom risotto.
The recent rain should have more growing in the forests…we wait patiently or impatiently as the case may be.
Local news…
Don’t miss the Pinocchio festival in La Villa this weekend…it is always a lot of fun.
One of our favourite places to eat in Bagni di Lucca is Del Sonno. The food is great and Jayne and Ilario are delightful….what more could you want?
I know I am boring, but I almost always order the same thing, saltimbocca. It literally means “jump in the mouth”. If you taste it you will know why. The dish consists of thinly sliced veal, topped with prosciutto and sage leaves.
I usually have grilled vegetables as a side dish.
They also do a great pizza and when I can force myself not eat the saltimbocca I have a gorgonzola and prosciutto pizza….or a salame piccante….or quatro stagione…..
The crust is thin and crispy and the toppings, just right.
I have, on occasion, been known to have pannacotta or tiramisu. Then I walk home to Ponte a Serraglio.
Jayne allowed me into the kitchen last year and showed me how she makes her saltimbocca. If you click here you will find the post.
Say hello to Ilario if you go to Del Sonno. He is always there with a smile and he knows everything about Bagni di Lucca. Jayne will be in the kitchen making my saltimbocca.
Del Sonno Ristorante….146/148 Viale Umberto 1, La Villa
Ph. 0583 805080
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