A Gourmet Paradise on East Palmetto Park Road
As one of Chef Angelo Elia’s flagship restaurants, Casa D’Angelo in Boca Raton has become a landmark on Palmetto Park Road. The restaurant is a magnet for food aficionados looking for the ultimate in Italian cuisine. The Chef is a devotee of style, whether it be cuisine, service or décor.
Al fresco accommodations feature an elegant covered patio with an untrammeled view of fashionable downtown Boca. The vibrant interior features well spaced tables that sparkle with napery, glass and silverware. Off to one side, a spacious bar dispenses premium beverages through out the evening. All the spaces are enlivened by accents of white and illuminated by soft light emanating from above.
An award winning Wine Spectator wine list provides enjoyable reading with page after page of superlative Italians supplemented by other vintages from around the globe. Our Falesco Merlot ($10/glass) and Zenato Pinot Grigio ($9/ glass) were outstanding. This is definitely a collection for the bona fide wine lover.
The openers are worthy of superlatives. Each is graced with extraordinary flavor, taste and texture The Salmon Carpacchio ($15) brings together wafers of blissful salmon, shaved fennel, lemon and capers citronette. The texture of the Grilled Octopus ($18) contrasts perfectly with the crunch of glistening green asparagus parked along side.
Burrata from Puglia ($17) is the crowning glory of a platter overflowing with prosciutto, arugula, roasted beets and peppers. If you enjoy starters as much as I do, then round out the opening festivities with the prodigiously delectable Meatball, Sausage, Roasted Peppers and Eggplant ($17) united splendidly with a heavenly red sauce.
None of this stupendous culinary Odyssey would have been possible without the expert guidance of our waiter, Tommy, who was able to recite from memory the ingredients of twenty or so daily specials being crafted by the outstanding kitchen captained by Chef Ricky. This impeccable service is the standard supervised by General Manager Armando who together with the Chef often appeared tableside Sophisticated mains, beautifully presented, are the norm. The sixteen ounce Bone-In Filet Mignon ($54) is a masterful cut, buttery soft, capped with gorgonzola and accompanied by a cluster of ravolini stuffed with fresh pear and ricotta cheese. Yellow Tail Snapper ($34) serenely entrances the taste buds with an uplifting puttanesca sauce. Bucatini with Wild Mushrooms ($18) captivates with a dynamic parmesan infusion.
Homemade decadent desserts include the Apple Tart topped with vanilla and/ or cinnamon ice cream (both crafted in house). Leave a little room for the luscious Tiramisu and incomparable cappuccino. If you want a private party or catered affair to be an outstanding success, call Casa D’Angelo or contact the staff via the website at www.casa-d-angelo.com.
