If I had written this review after the first time I came here, I would have told you that this place was one of the best restaurants I had ever been to. That first meal that I had was probably one of the most perfectly constructed and executed meals I had ever had. That day, we had ordered the appetizer (consisting of some cured meats, cheeses, two jams, and olives), a shrimp gnocchi with burrata, a duck secondi, and a crema catalana all served with the most buttery and delicious homemade bread.
The appetizer was a perfect start. Everything was well balanced and flavorful.
The duck was well cooked and well seasoned.
The Gnocchi was by far the star of the meal. The combination of the perfectly cooked Gnocchi with the flavor packed shrimp sauce controlled by the creamy burrata and fresh shrimp on top...absolutely unbelievable.
Finally, the Crema Catalana came out and it just solidified the meal into our brains. After cracking into the thin layer of sugar on top, we arrived at the warm, sweet, creamy custard which was still so amazingly light. Spectacular.
Every other time I've come to this place, I haven't had anything even close to that experience. As the menu changes, the pastas since haven't been at the same level...and each time I order the crema catalana, it always comes out a little cold.
Thank you La Pecora Nera for giving me one of the best meals of my life. But, consistency is important. read more