And then of course, there are the desserts!!! There are nine dessert selections on the menu, and we usually run two to three dessert specials. All of the desserts are great, but I've picked the top five sellers. Like everything else in the restaurant all of the desserts, and all of the components are made in house. First up is the Tortino Cioccolato con Sorbetto di Banana(chocolate souffle with banana sorbet). A chocolate soufflé with a molten chocolate center served with creamy banana sorbet that is made to order in the Paco Jet.
Up next is Chef's take on coffee and a cigarette. Terrina al Caffe con Salsa Inglese al Profumo di Tobacco. Frozen coffee mousse with creme anglaise flavored with tobacco. Pretty cool, and really good.
Il Semifreddo al Limone e Aneto is next, and it one of the only lemon flavored desserts that I have had anywhere that I actually liked. I guess it is because the lemon is really subtle. It is a frozen custard with lemon and fennel fronds served with creme anglaise flavored with Varnelli which is an anise flavored liquor. Great flavor, and like I said, not over powering.
Following the Semifreddo is the Creme Brulee al Caffe con Sorbetto al Baileys. An amazing coffee flavored creme brulee served with Baileys gelato, again, made to order in the Paco Jet. Outstanding, and my favorite!!!
Rounding out the dessert menu is the workhorse and staple of any Italian dessert menu, the Tiramisu. The Tiramisu at L'Osteria is really fantastic and unlike any other Tiramisu that I have had. I am used to more of a mousse like consistancy when it comes to Tiramisu. This one is really creamy and cheesy. Really great.
Between the desserts and all of the pasta I have been on the anti Atkins diet since I have been here.....all carbs, all the time!! But I'm lovin it. I don't think that I have put on too much weight, but I can't wait to have my cholesterol level and my blood pressure checked when I get home!!
