Carbo loading: Lupo.
Close to my hotel and on the edge of Yaletown. I wanted some Italian pasta before my ride to Whistler so this seemed like a good choice. I wasn’t disappointed.
Started with a wonderful roasted beet salad with goat cheese and oranges….very nice flavor add with the orange slices. I was torn for the main between the penne bolognese and the pappardelle with rabbit. I usually go with bolognese but my server recommended the rabbit which was excellent. It was done with a light white wine and garlic butter sauce with olives. The pasta was as expected…perfect and obviously house made. Â My wine choice was of course Italian….a rosso di montalcino which went well with the dish.
Finished with a classic tiramisu which was beautifully presented, and a glass of vin santo.
The space is special…a turn of the last century home converted to a restaurant. As soon as you enter you feel right at home….literally. Nice for that special intimate dinner…or a carbo load before a big ride. Service was attentive and excellent.
