19/10/2025: We had a lovely dinner at Tolo Rasa on a Friday evening. We felt sorry for Chef Luca as we were the only guests that evening. Despite that unusual circumstance, the Chef and his two kitchen staff and a lovely waitress presented a wonderful selection of dishes we chose from two tasing menus.
Everything we tried reflected great care in preparation and presentation and was described by Chef Luca.
03/10/2025: We came to this restaurant as a couple, drawn by the excellent reviews. The restaurant is very beautiful, spread across two floors with modern furnishings. The staff immediately proved to be friendly, professional, and very attentive to their customers. We opted for the two-course fixed-price menu for €70 (€65 + €5 cover charge). For our first course, we both ordered risotto with chanterelle mushrooms, trout, and tobacco zabaglione. The menu looked interesting, but the flavor of the pieces of trout atop the risotto contrasted too much with the aroma and bold flavor of the mushrooms. I had to remove them from the plate to savor the risotto, which was good, but a bit too salty and unnecessarily spicy. I would also have avoided the sweetish taste of the zabaglione. It would be a shame to ruin the delicious chanterelle mushrooms with flavors that, in my opinion, didn't really complement that dish. For our second course, I ordered sea bass with creamed green beans and a caramelized cherry tomato. The cooking was too elaborate, which dulled the flavor of the fish, making it almost undeniable. My wife had the lamb with leeks and a piece of potato flake. Again, the cooking was overdone and weighed down by the oil and spices. She couldn't finish the dish. The potato was also too greasy and heavy. If the main ingredients (mushrooms, fish, meat) are fresh and authentic, they shouldn't be overpowered by overly intense, unbalanced flavors. We greatly appreciated the kind and attentive waitress who constantly refilled our water glasses; we ordered two bottles to counteract the overly salty flavors of the dishes. As you can imagine, we didn't enjoy the food, and considering the price, we strongly advise against this restaurant. We didn't feel like continuing with dessert (€15) and coffee (€7). Another criticism I have is the limited wine selection by the glass. The only positive was the courtesy and kindness of the staff, who at the end offered us a small glass of herbal tea, which was much appreciated, to change the taste in our mouths.
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