Langolino

Langolino 50c Clinton St 416 530 4710

Megan Davies is a most amazing person. She owns Langolino. She is the chef. She works every day preparing the superb cuisine in this favorite restaurant.

I love the warm homey atmosphere. This is not a high tech glitzy restaurant. It has the feeling of a restaurant in a small Italian town. The old wooden armoire speaks of the past. The twinkling lights on the outside patio beckon you inside. On summery days the patio is filled .I love the fact this restaurant is in the heart of ‘Little Italy’ but it is a few doors north of the popular College St. You have all the fanfare of being in this viable neighborhood but you are watching from the side.

I was meeting a very special couple for dinner. They live in my former condo and I haven’t seen them for a while. We commented all evening that even thought the restaurant was filled it was never noisy. We were able to have a stimulating conversation and enjoy each others company.

We also had a special treat on this evening. It was the first day on the job for our server, Hicham. He has recently arrived from Morocco and couldn’t do enough to help out. He was charming and looked after every table on this busy evening. He certainly has a future.

The food is consistently delicious. I was so happy to return to a place I have enjoyed so much. Daily specials are listed on a blackboard. The regular menu offers a large variety of tempting food.

The bread was so delicious. We asked what bakery made this amazing bread. Apparently a very good friend of Meagan bakes 12 loaves at a time for this restaurant. I suggest a visit to Langolino just for the bread is worth the trip.

The Special Soup of the Day was a Pureed Squash. The bowl was enormous and all three of us shared the hot flavorful portion. It was outstanding.

The special dish of Grilled Salmon was chosen by one of my friends. The fish was beautifully plated and there were an enormous amount of freshly cooked vegetables. It was a winner in every way.

There are many choices of appetizers to begin your meal. On a former visit I enjoyed the Warm Mushroom Toasts. Sautéed mushrooms, herbs and garlic are on that wonderful toasted bread.($8.00) Steamed PEI Mussels are served with garlic, tomato, fresh herbs in a white wine broth.($10.50) Roasted Peppers are prepared with feta cheese, capers and is drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.($!2.00)

The Roasted Grilled Vegetables is served warm and drizzled with homemade goat cheese dressing.($13.00) Warm Mushroom Salad is served over baby greens with roasted red pepper, tomato and feta cheese.($13.00)

The Pasta dishes are superb. I ordered the Linguini Irina, with mushrooms and shrimp. I changed the pesto cream sauce for the tasty olio. ($15.00) It was so flavorful. The linguine was perfectly al dente. There were so many mushrooms and shrimp. It was a gourmet feast.

My other dining companion opted for the Special Pasta. Linguini was served with chicken, spinach, tomatoes and was topped with goat cheese.

Main courses are always available offering meat, chicken or fish. Grilled chicken Breast is served with a tart lemon butter sauce ($16.00) The food is amazing. It is priced so fairly. The service is impeccable. We had a great evening.