Friday Fun|Pentolina in Brook Green
I can now say: 'I know this great little Italian place..'
(Image Source: Pentolina Restaurant)
As soon as you enter Pentolina, in Brook Green, there is a feeling of envy.
You know when you go to someone else's house and you immediately are taken ill with house-envy.
Just knowing the place is tidier, better co-ordinated and oozing more effortless sophistication than you could ever create yourself. Yep. I was suffering from it.
(Image Source: Pentolina)
The inside appears small but we were led downstairs into a welcoming dining room. It felt almost as if we'd been invited over for an intimate dinner party...only with various other people as well.
To give you an idea of what is on offer, here is a little sample menu:
Starter
Vellutata di Piselli con Gamberoni Rossi Siciliani Saltati in Padella e Olio al Dragoncello
Peas Veloutee with Pan Fried Sicilian Red King Prawnsand Tarragon Scented Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crostini con Sgombro Affumicato, Cipollina e Scorza di Limone
Crostini with Smoked Mackerel, Spring Onion and Lemon Zest
Prosciutto Crudo di Desulo e Mozzarella di Bufala Campana
Desulo Cured Ham with Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella
Tomino delle Langhe al Forno con Miele e Mandorle
Baked Tomino Cheese with Honey and Almond Flakes
Insalata di Finocchi, Rape Rosse e Arance con Olio alla Menta e Aceto Balsamico
Fresh Fennel, Beetroot and Orange Salad with Mint Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Insalata Caprese
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad
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Here we had liver pate on bruscetta.
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Main Course
Spaghetti con Coda di Rospo, Capperi, Olive e Pomodorini
Spaghetti with Monk Fish, Capers, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
Paccheri con Ragu di Capretto dei Pirenei alle Spezie
Paccheri Pasta with Spiced Pyrenees Kid Goat Ragout
Pappardelle con Carbonara di Asparagi e Fiore Sardo
Pappardelle Pasta with Fresh English Asparagus and Sardinian Pecorino Carbonara
San Pietro Saltato in Padella con Vignarola
Pan Fried John Dory Fillet with Spring Vegetable Vignarola
Controfiletto ai Ferri, Patate al Forno e Fagiolini
Sirloin Steak, Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Costata d’Agnello al Forno con Friarielli e Pure di Patate Roasted Rack of Lamb with Neapolitan Style Turnips Top and Mashed Potatoes
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If you're a fan of the subtle Italian flavours on fish then I'd give any of Pentolina's fish dishes a try.
If you're feeling game, and find it on the menu, then why not go for a dish with rabbit?
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Dessert
Torta di Ricotta e Pere con Panna Liquida
Pear and Ricotta Cake with Cream
Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Semifreddo al Torrone con Salsa al Cioccolato
Iced Nougat Parfait with Chocolate Sauce
Tenerina al Cioccolato con Salsa all’Arancio
Soft Chocolate Cake with Orange Sauce
Ananas Fresco con Menta
Fresh Pineapple with Mint
Selezione di Formaggi Regionali Italiani
Selection of Italian Cheese
Cantuccini di Prato con Vinsanto
Almond Biscuits with Vinsanto
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When we went, there was also a panna cotta on offer & chocolate cake...
...both of which I'd recommend!
All in all, this place is beautiful in surroundings, ambience and food.
Perfect for a quiet evening dinner or even take advantage of their set menus at lunch time.
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Can't wait to try Pentolina?
Address: 71 Blythe Rd, London W14 0HP
Phone: 020 3010 0091
Hours: · 12:30–3:30 pm, 6:30–11:30 pm
Tube: Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)/Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City Line)
Website: http://www.pentolinarestaurant.co.uk
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