Langolino

It was like returning back home. There is something so soothing about the atmosphere at Langolino. The outside looks like a quaint inn. At night the little light bulbs give it a magic charm. Inside it is cozy, casual and warm in atmosphere. I am getting tired of the glitzy high tech restaurants. This restaurant makes me feel so comfortable.

I am also inspired with Wendy, the chef. With no formal training I can honestly state that she is a first class chef. She is creative. The food is tasty. I am impressed that she likes to use local produce and Ontario raised meat. The presentation of the food is always so inviting. The web site states that the food is a ‘delightful sensual taste experience.’ That is absolutely correct. The service is always perfect. Often Wendy’s son is attending. On this evening a very charming server was outstanding. He couldn’t do enough to please us.

My friend Nadia lives in the west end of the city. I live centrally. We try to find central locations for our frequent visits. We always have a great time and often relate stories of our ridiculous antics when we taught together. Nadia had heard me rave about this restaurant and it was her choice to try it. I, of course, was delighted.

We started with an appetizer special. The Smoked Salmon was served on Potato Rosti and tasty mixed greens.($12.00) It was so beautifully plated w e hated to disturb the dish. Once we started we couldn’t stop eating this most generous portion. It was so tasty and pleasing to the palate. That dish would have made for a meal on its own.

I was tempted to start with the Shrimp Mignonette.($14.00) Jumbo shrimp are prepared in garlic, butter herbs and a touch of tomato. This is a signature dish.

Soups and salads are also choices as a starter course.

Nadia chose the Linguine Pescatore for her entrée. It was a generous sized portion and beautifully arranged. Nadia agreed that we had made the right choice for dinner this evening.

I was so plt was crispy on top and moist and flavorful inside. There was a healthy portion of julienne vegetables and some little potatoes. It was all sitting on a bed of red pepper puree. Oh my goodness! Delicious.

I noticed that there is a reasonable fixe prix at $25.00. choose between the House Soup or Mussels.

The main course offers Baked Salmon or a Pasta dish. Desserts include ice cream or a slice of one of the selected cakes. What a bargain!

Sunday Brunch is very popular. Classic egg dishes are listed as well as yogurt and pancakes.

Now that the weather is nicer many will want to enjoy the patio. It is special because it faces Clinton Street and only looks onto the busy College St.

What value! We had a spectacular meal and felt so comfortable in the surroundings.