Saturday, March 19, 2011 (Part 7)When we were in Rome with Chris 18 months ago, we had a wonderful meal -- truly the best restaurant dining experience I have ever had -- at Il Convivio, a Michelin four-star restaurant located a few blocks north of the Piazza Navona. It was one of the highlights of our trip. So Dad and I decided that we had to return -- this time with Katherine. We were equally delighted and satisfied on this second visit.
It may have been a very long day, following a night of very little sleep, but knowing that a meal at Il Convivio lay at the end of the day was a beacon of encouragement for me. Since no one eats early in Europe, our reservation (the earliest of the evening) was at 8:00 p.m. We arrived promptly at 8:00 p.m. At the front door, we rang the bell (it's that kind of place), and the door was opened by no fewer than three young men who helped us with our coats and escorted us to our table.
I had to laugh. We were seated in the same room (out of three available) and at the exact same table where we sat before! And we recognized our waiter immediately. He was the same waiter we had 18 months ago. He claimed to recognize us, too, but he may just have been saying that to be gracious. Nonetheless, he made us feel like we were visiting old friends. It was so nice.
We all ordered the "tasting menu." Dad got the 6-course tasting menu while
Katherine and I restrained ourselves and went with the slightly smaller 4-course tasting menu. This turned out to be the perfect way to sample the greatest number of dishes being offered. Each portion was a bit on the small side, but they were more than filling in combination. Everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. We enjoyed several varieties of fish, and the "main" course was a thinly sliced filet. Dessert was great too, and we enjoyed two different wines during the meal -- a proseco to start and a red wine with dinner. Magnifico!
It was outrageously expensive, but I would go back again.
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