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  • Graziella Italian Restaurant: Gnocchi with a twist

    TAG : fine-dining italian old montreal Restaurants
    Posted by : Katerine in Where to Eat

    Gnocchi made out of cheese. Really! I first heard about if from my friend Gerry, who’s the concierge at Montreal’s Intercontinental hotel. I had to try it, so I immediately made dinner reservations at Graziella in Old Montreal.
    Served in a tomato sauce brimming with fresh cherry tomatoes and asparagus, the gnocchi were A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Between bites, I found myself wondering how I’d gone for so many years oblivious to the fact that this dish existed.

    Apparently cheese gnocchi is a classic dish from Northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Wish I had known that when I went to Italy. Oh well, the chef at Graziella (who makes all the pasta by hand) took my tastebuds back to the Old Country anyway. Actually, since the food at this restaurant is so good, I recommend going with a few friends and sharing several dishes, family-style. The strozzapreti white rabbit stew is astounding and the perfectly cooked osso-bucco with risotto is also a must. Oh, and if it wasn’t enough, Graziella also has the magic touch when it comes to dessert. The semifreddo (iced nougat) with pistachio and chocolate did me in.

    So thanks for sharing, Gerry. These kinds of tips are always welcome. If any of you readers know of great places for pasta in Montreal, post a comment here. I’m all ears (and stomach).

    Graziella
    116 McGill, Montreal, H2Y 2E5
    www.restaurantgraziella.ca
    Business Hours
    Monday to Friday
    12-3 pm and 6-10 pm
    Saturday
    6-10 pm

    Reservations recommended

    Average bill (before tax and tip) for 2 people: $50 for lunch, $100 for dinner

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    The food culture in Montréal is really unique. You can eat well at reasonable prices anywhere in town. Good food is really accessible here, and the quality of our local produce is outstanding. We’ve got that great French cooking heritage, but we put a laid-back spin on it. Plus, it’s about knowing that even if it’s minus 30 degrees outside, you can step out to your favourite local bistro and it will be full of people.

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