This past Saturday, we had a craving for Italian food. A quick search on our list pointed us in the direction of Bartolino’s, a classy family-owned Italian restaurant that has been around for years, serving the greater area of St. Louis. The Saracino family at Bartolino’s aims to provide an experience to each guest that makes them feel as family. With the motto: Cook good food and give plenty. Basta! (Enough said), we feel that they accomplish this hands down, minus the hugs of course, because…social distancing, duh!
Our dining experience came to life in the RV, the place we hang our hats currently. As we opened each container and plated the food as closely as it was presented in the box, the smell was oh, delicioso. The dinner salad was crisp and fresh with a tangy, spicy, tantalizing house dressing. The toasted ravioli is a St. Louis original and this example is a must try. Rumor has it toasted ravioli was a mistake as someone accidentally dropped one in hot grease.
Manicotti, for those that do not know, is a tubular pasta stuffed with ricotta and parmigiano cheese. Our order of Manicotti consisted of four large servings, swimming in the most delicious red sauce and cheese. The fork easily sliced the delicate pasta and yes, our mouths watered at the anticipation of the first bite. It did not disappoint.
After such a good meal, it is only right to have something sweet, right?
Our norm is to order dessert to go. Hence, the chocolate lava cake was enjoyed a little later and was a perfect end to the day. It consisted of a chocolate buntini cake, slathered in chocolate sauce and garnished with ice cream. Needless to say, there were no left overs and the plate was licked clean!
Check Bartolino’s out and tell ’em @stevenSMOKED sent you!
