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Casa Romana 23 Cheltenham Parade Harrogate N.Yorks HG1 1DH tel: 01423 568568 fax: 01423 521533 |
| The Rich Taste of Sophia
Loren |
| A review from Eating Out with Oliver,
Yorkshire Evening Post. |
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"I Think I will have
snails," said a nearby precocious tot, with as much conviction... as a three
year old. Maybe informal Italian restaurants have that effect on youngsters.
They certainly feel comfortable enough to play to the gallery. Casa Romana is a cosy restaurant in Harrogate's culinary quarter, vying with the less intimate Gianni's across the road, and a French and Indian on either side. Fishing nets hang from the ceiling, wine racks cling to the whitewashed walls, and the standard Three Tenors tape pumps out from the speakers. Through a semi-circle hatch you can see the chefs at work. I like that - the ability to see what is going on. There is a varied menu pandering to just about every taste - pasta, pizza, steaks, fish, chicken, veal. "What's Pollo Sophia Loren?" I asked the waiter, glancing up at the blackboard. Spring chicken perhaps? "Chicken with a brandy cream, and prawn sauce," came the reply. Very rich - yes, I think she is. Hors d'ouvres was a good tasty starter with a good selection of Italian hams and salamis. Seafood salad was substantial, but only contained squid, mussels and prawns with lettuce, although the sauce was nice and light. Pollo a la creme was chicken breast in a mushroom, wine and cream sauce and was tender and succulent. A side salad and saute potatoes were extra - but the potatoes were a delight and done perfectly. Scampi provencale - in tomatoes, herbs and served on a bed of rice - was equally satisfying. Again, the potatoes and side salad were plumped for as the accompaniment. Pizzas are massive with a wide selection of toppings, and tasted fresh and light - the restaurant owner insisted on the personal touch of cutting it into quarters.There is a good selection of sweets from a range of ice creams to the delightful diet-busting chocolate fudge cake. We had a carafe of the house Italian white wine (£9.60) which seemed to last forever, and was crisp and not too dry, although perhaps a shade pricey as a "house" selection. A meal for four came to £60, but you can eat much cheaper if you concentrate on pizza and pasta. Click here to see some pictures of our restaurant |
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