Date Visited: 28th of October, 2011
Name:
La Giara
萊嘉樂
Address:
2nd Floor, No. 352, FuXing S. Rd. Sect. 1, DaAn District, Taipei City
台北市大安區復興南路一段352號2樓
Hours:
Mon-Sun Lunch 12:00PM~2:30PM (Last call at 2:00PM)
Mon-Sun Afternoon Tea 12:00PM~5:00PM
Mon-Sun Dinner 6:00PM~11:30PM (Last call at 10:00PM)
Ho fame…ancora! *insert hand gestures*
Slightly tricky to find this place. Even though it’s listed at No. 352, the entrance is located closer to No. 348/No. 350.
Already loving the interior
Very romantic setting. According to Stinky Tofu, lots of proposals take place in this restaurant!
What’s better…foccacia weave or bacon weave ? Haha
Compliments of the chef~! Beef plus rice, deep-fried.
Insalata di Spinaci (380NT)
Calamari alla Trapanese, Serviti con Salmoriglio (490NT)
So we ordered an appetizer and salad. They split it for us.
The salad consists of fresh spinach leaves tossed in a dressing of olive oil, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger. Highly recommend it!
Stuffed squid topped with breadcrumb, served with salmoriglio olive oil dressing, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and parsley.
I want to like it more but I don’t. It’s a unique item on the menu but for some reason it didn’t do it for me. The flavor was too foreign, thought the stuffing didn’t do the calamari any justice.
Risotto Quatro Formaggi (530NT)
Risotto in four cheese sauce .
You know how I said the risotto at Luna d’Italia was a “real” risotto? I take it back…THIS is a REAL risotto!!!!! So amazing!!! Just lo0k at it!!!
Risotto Gamberi e Cappesante (530NT)
Risotto with shrimps and scallops.
Another solid dish.
Gnocchi di Patate al Gorgonzola (530NT)
Potato dumplings with gorgonzola cheese.
“Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!” So…uhm…I’m in love with this gnocchi. This is why I’m using this loving font color. Softest gnocchi I’ve had up to date in Taipei. Once you take a bite, it melts in your mouth, literally! I can’t believe potatoes can be made into such a creamy texture! Sooo much goodness in one little dumpling. The gorgonzola never fails as a good sauce for gnocchi. The quantity may seem small for the price but, trust me, you will feel full before you finish the plate.
Semifreddo di Mandorle con Cioccolata (250NT)
Semi-frozen almond cake with chocolate.
How can I make semifreddos at home?! I want to eat the whole damn cake!! This cake is less icy and more almond-y than the semifreddo from Luna d’Italia. Couldn’t get enough of this cake.
Was going to get the pistachio semifreddo but they were out for the night. Oh well, until next time.
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Check out I Love Stinky Tofu ‘s blog post about La Giara! We’re both fans of this restaurant!
Someone buy this for me…I swear I’ll learn how to read French one day!!
I Am Gourmand 