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La Lanterna Da Gas

Where? La Lanterna Da Gas (Santa Croce, Venice, Italy) Map

When? Wednesday March 29, 2017

Who? Me

Food Style? Italian

This cosy little restaurant off the beaten track is well rated on various websites, and is a stone's throw from my hostel, so it's a goer. Instantly greeted by a free glass of prosecco - I foresee a good time. I've ordered a platter of deli meats and cheese for starters, and first course is black tagliatelle with prawns.

Antipasto


Selezione di Affettati e Formaggi - selection of cheeses and sliced meat
Oh my goodness. The platter arrives and there are three kinds of meat, three kinds of cheese, olives and pickled onion. I am in Italian heaven. This is so good. I greedily devour everything by myself, even though this has obviously been designed to share. I really like the intensity of the gruyere; that was the best thing on the plate.

Primo Piatto


Tagliatelle Nere con Gamberi Verdura di Stagioni - black tagliatelle with prawns and seasonal vegetables
Moments later, the tagliatelle arrives. What a wonderful aroma of onion, spices and seafood. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the prawns are seasoned well. The dish is rich with classic Mediterranean flavours and I'm so happy right now.

Dessert


Tiramisu
I've already had a tiramisu today but that was so six hours ago, so I order another one, especially since my mains were so impressive. I love it. It's got that home feel to it, and the flavour and texture is spot on.

As I go to pay, I'm given a free shot glass of limoncello. My head explodes. This is the best meal I've had in Italy so far.