Capri Bay La Trattoria
Had a quick read of the big specials board as we entered. Soon we were at the table and studying the multi page menu, a little bruschetta already delivered to nibble on as we made up our minds. Not easy with such a choice.
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| Calamari |
I had noticed the Cannelloni with Meat and Mushrooms on the Specials and picked that as my Secondo Piatto. But was told that the Amarone Risotto served with smoked pork, my choice of Primo Piatto, would take longer to cook so I started with the Cannelloni. It was flawless, really overflowing with flavour.
CL also enjoyed her first dish, the Fried Calamari served in a lemon and lime mayo,
that came from the Antipasti list. This was vibrant, full of flavour and a great way to start the meal.
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| Cannelloni |
She was also thrilled too with her main course: Pollo Riesling, served in a grape and Riesling wine sauce, with a stuffed apple prominent on the plate. The chicken itself was juicy and perfectly cooked and the sauce was a great complement.
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| Pollo |
Must say that the three side dishes delivered with the main plates were really eye-catching and proved quite a highlight in themselves. Owner Chef Gerald Esposito has a stone oven for his huge range of pizzas and one of the dishes had a couple of slices of the gorgeous bread, soaked in olive oil. Another dish contained the vegetables, haricot vert and red cabbage (both beautifully cooked), and the third had some flavoursome rustic potatoes from the oven along with that stuffed onion, its hinged “cap” revealing a cache of spinach when lifted.
It was quite a meal all told and no room for dessert. But we did have a cup of coffee each and enjoyed a complimentary mini meringue before saying ciao and thanks for a lovely meal and service.
Capri Bay details
55 South Main Street
Youghal
Co. Cork
Opening hours
Mon - Thu: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sun: 12:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Phone
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02490262 or 0872251298
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Email
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capribay@hotmail.com
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Website
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