Palio

[Bob_and_Dawn]

Palio Restaurant Review

Thursday 8th December 2005

Diners:- Bob and Dawn
Meal:- Dinner

The Palio Restaurant is situated in the Swan Resort to the left of the entrance from the bridge leading to the Boardwalk. It has an Italian theme with Italian food being served.
Our ADR was for 7pm but after walking around for a while and after meeting Buzzlightbeer we were soaked, as it had not stopped raining all day. Dawns long skirt was so wet that it was trailing the ground making it even wetter and heavier.
We decided to try and get dinner at 5.30pm so off we headed to Palio past the beautiful Christmas decorations.



On arrival we saw the sign indicating that dinner was served from 6pm but someone was at the entrance taking bookings so we managed to change ours to 6pm then headed off to sit and wait whilst attempting to dry a little.

At 6pm we arrived back at the restaurant and were seated in the furthest away place in a dark alcove, I wasn’t sure if this was for a romantic purpose or because we looked a mess with our soaking clothes and flat hair (guess which one of us suffered from this).

The Restaurant




Our server Nancy was very nice and she brought us a free small cup of house wine, which was poured, into a Palio mug. We ordered coffees and asked for a glass of Blackstone Merlot each.



Italian breads and a tomato/garlic dip were brought to our table and we both agreed that both were very tasty.

MENU

Appetizers
Bruschetta Mista - garlic toast with marinated tomatoes and fresh mozzarella $8.50 Calamaretti Alla Toscana – sautéed with tomato, garlic, oregano, thyme, garlic croutons $8.25
Risotto Con Porcini - Italian arborio rice with porcini mushrooms, parsley and Parmesan cheese $8.50
Fiocchi Al Gorgonzola In Salsa Di Spinaci - Fiocchi Pasta stuffed with Gorgonzola, in a Garlic, Spinach Cream Sauce $ 8.75
Torre di Melanzane - Layered Roasted Eggplant, Baby Portobello, Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella, Baked and Served with Red Bell Pepper Sauce $ 8.75
Carpaccio Alla Parmigiana - Thinly Sliced Tenderloin of Beef with Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Capers and White Truffle Oil $ 10.50
Aragostine Con Sorbetto - Chilled Langoustines, Avocado and Papaya, Served with Blood Orange, Basil Granita $ 15.00
Gamberi Con Erbe Aromatichie - Sautéed Shrimp in a Garlic, White Wine Sauce over Cannellini Beans, Finished with Truffle Butter $ 9.75
Minestrone Con Pesto - traditional Italian vegetable soup with pesto and extra virgin olive oil $6.00
Insalata Caesar - Romaine lettuce with traditional Caesar dressing, olive tapenade and shaved parmesan cheese $9.00
Insalata del Palio - red oak leaf salad with black olive vinaigrette topped with toasted pine nuts and gorgonzola cheese $7.00
Insalata Caprese - Sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic vinaigrette $8.50


Entrees
Pizza Fiorentina - Fresh Tomato, Smoked Chicken, Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella and Pecorino Cheese $ 15.00
Pizza Capricciosa - Ham, Marinated Artichokes, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce $ 15.00
Pizza Margherita - Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil $ 14.00
Pizza Vegetariana - Roasted Bell Peppers, Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Pesto Sauce $ 14.00
Linguine Alla Pescatore - with shrimp, scallops, basil and spicy red sauce $23.00
Fettuccini Del Palio - Egg Fettuccini tossed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Broccolini in a Parmesan Cream Sauce $ 19.00
Ziti Con Pollo Al Pesto - Ziti Pasta tossed with Marinated Chicken Breast and White Asparagus in a Pesto Sauce $ 22.00
Linguine Alle Vongole - Linguine Pasta Tossed with Steamed Clams, Served in a Spicy Garlic White Wine Sauce $ 21.50
Fazzoletti al Formaggio e Tartufo in Salsa di Fung - Fazzoletti stuffed with Farmer's Cheese and Black Truffles in a Wild Mushroom Broth $ 21.50
Tortelloni Con Aragosta - Sautéed with Lobster, Garlic, Basil and Cream $ 23.50
Mahi Mahi Con Pomodori E Carciofi - Pan Sautéed Mahi Mahi served over a bed of Roasted Yellow and Red Tomatoes, Marinated Artichokes $ 28.00
Cioppino Del Palio - Seafood Stew with Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp, Lobster, Clams, Mussels and Vegetables $ 32.00
Dentice In Crosta Di Olive - Yellowtail Snapper topped with Black Olive Tapenade and Herbed Breadcrumbs over Haricot Verts and Leeks in a Vernaccia Wine Sauce $ 28.00
Tonno Bianco E Verdure Alla Griglia - Grilled White Tuna Medallion served over Mixed Grilled Vegetables, Finished with Red Onion and Fresh Tomato $ 28.00
Piccantine Di Vitello Al Marsala - Veal Scaloppine with Marsala Wine Sauce, Mushrooms and Sage Gnocchi $ 24.95
Pollo Alla Valdostana - Chicken Breast filled with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese, Served over Broccoli Rabe with a Pinot Grigio Sauce and Roasted Baby Roots $ 23.50
Agnello Alla Romana - Rack of Lamb, Wood Oven Roasted on a Bed of Fresh Mint, Served over Bell Pepper and Chanterelle Mushroom Ragoût $ 36.00
Bistecca Alle Cipolle - 9-Ounce New York Strip Steak Grilled, then sliced, served over Herbs Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus with a Caramelized Red Onion Sauce $ 33.00
Costoletta Di Maiale Con Fichi Secchi E Mele - Pork Chop Oven Roasted with Dry Figs and Apple Compote Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potato and Spinach $ 23.95
Osso Buco Alla Toscana - Braised Veal Shank with White Wine Vegetable Sauce, Served over Saffron Risotto
$ 28.95

Dessert
Crème Brûlée - Lemon Flavored Crème Brûlée Paired with Lemoncello Sorbet $ 9.00
Bigne'Ripieni Di Gelato E Mele Con Cioccolato Cald - Profiterole filled with Vanilla Gelato over Caramelized Apples and finished with a Warm Chocolate Sauce $ 8.50
Soufflé Al Mascarpone Con Sorbetto Al Frangelico - Cheesecake Soufflé served with Berry Coulis and Frangelico Sorbet $ 10.50
Cioccolati Di Siena - Chocolate Mousse Cake filled with Chocolate Cream on a Chocolate Sable $ 9.50
Palio Tiramisu - Homemade Lady Finger Soaked with Espresso, Finished with Mascarpone Cream and Cocoa Powder $ 10.50
Sorbetti Del Giorno - Chef's Selection of Refreshing Flavor $ 5.95

Our Selection

starter
Dawn:- Minestrone Soup.

Bob:- Ministrone Soup.




Entrée
Dawn:- Ziti Con Pollo Al Pesto

Bob:- Piccantine Di Vitello Al Marsala





Dessert
Dawn:- Crème Brulee

Bob:- None.



The Minestrone soup was quite tasteless especially after eating the wonderful breads an the accompanying dip plus there was not a salt or pepper cellar to be seen and neither of us fancied asking for one then offending a mad Italian chef.
The main course was OK to put it at it’s best and I felt that I could easily have made the same at home as it was quite a simplistic course. The marsala sauce was very understated whether on purpose or not I was unsure of so my meal consisted of thin cut veal cooked quickly on a skillet and bedded on pasta (spaghetti) with slight tomato and cheese grilled on top.
Dawn’s meal was also quite simplistic with cooked chicken tossed in with pasta and pesto sauce added.
I must admit that I am getting the taste for crème brulee and certainly enjoyed nicking some of Dawns dessert.

Rating:- 6.5/10 Good service, peaceful surrounding and an OK meal.

Bill:- $81.34 including a 20% DVC discount but not including tip.


Bob

[Villainlover]

Was gonna say that the Creme brulee looked gorgeous ..what was the small glass at the side of it with what appears to be a chocloate coin in the top?

[Bob_and_Dawn]

It was sobet and chocolate Shelly.

Dawn really enjoyed that part.

Bob

[Villainlover]

Mmmmm creme Brulee and sorbet and chocolate ..what more could you ask for .. thanks bob .. wasn't sure if it was cream or white/dark choclolate or what it was ..

[Guest]

creme brulee, one of my favs, shame about the soup

Tracy

[Guest]

Excellent ~ Thanx for posting.

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