Erlangen has a plethora of Italian restaurants. So I went to my trusty Yelp app and searched for favorite Italian eateries. La Pergola was near the top of the list and nearby so we went there to see if we could get a table without a reservation.
Luckily, there were tables available and we were immediately seated by the M.D/Waiter/Owner.
Once he saw that I was of Italian descent he asked were my family was from in Italy. Turns out all my descendants are spread from Piedmont in the north to Sicily. He laughed and this set the tone for the evening. We started with the buffalo mozzarella appetizer and then opted for the night's varied specials. We drank a liter of the house Red which was very palatable and reasonably priced. while he poured my wine he asked if I wanted water, to which I replied Acqua mi fa male e il vino fa cantare, the line of a song my G-Grandpa would sing when he drank. He laughed and It soon became like on home week. The food was incredible, the service excellent. When we were ready to go and I prompted him for the bill he insisted that we share a glass of Grappa. I had a memorable meal in a very quaint pleasant restaurant. If ever I find myself again in Erlangen I will definitely go back. read more