So we stepped outside to a bright and breezy crisp day last Saturday and decided to do a little shopping and get dinner at a local restaurant. Spending time in Dallas for this assignment has allowed us to experience the unique areas of the Big D, it’s restaurant scenes, hotels, airbnbs, and shopping venues. After working up our appetite, we happened across a restaurant in Irving. Lamberti’s Ristorante was the name and we noted that they had a farmers market in front of the restaurant. This site thrilled us as we are big proponents of eating local and fresh. After looking up reviews we decided to give this place a try. Entering Lamberti’s we noted a quiet pleasant ambiance. It was soothing with dimmed lighting, dark wood detail, and clean lines. We were early diners, making seating ample, offering both tables and intimate booths. We asked for booth seating and were readily accommodated by our host. The menu offered the story of the Lamberti family oriented restaurant, along with cherished family photos.
The food list selection was quite expansive, offering Italian and Sicilian cuisine along with a vast selection of wine and spirits. For this particular occasion we decided to start with the Caprese salad. Bursting with flavor from fresh basil, mozzarella tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, the salad was a delightful treat! Fresh toasted bread with seasoned butter was offered by our host and was enjoyed immensely; the butter seasoning, a perfect addition to the crisp, light crust and soft bread. The main course, Ribeye Santo was chosen, cooked to medium rare. The preparation was amazing, seared to perfection with a perfect medium rare finish. Served as a side were parmesan garlic potatoes. The two complimented each other quite well. Looking at the desert menu we couldn’t pass up ordering the Tiramisu and the Chocolate Torte to go. I know, I know, two desserts? Well, I will tell you that I am very pleased that we couldn’t decide on which one to order. Ordering both allowed us the opportunity to experience a taste of authentic Italian dessert. Both deserts demanded ceremonial silence as we enjoyed them together. If you are ever in Irving and looking for some good Italian food, try Lamberti’s. You won’t be displeased.
