Day 43, Easter dinner at Salvatore's Restaurant in the Theatre district of Downtown Boston

 Deviled egg appetizer (sooooooo good)

CARBONARA* 19 pancetta, sage, peas, garlic, parmigiano, egg sauce, linguine, topped

with a fried egg 

 Baked haddock piccata with rice pilaf and asparagus 

 FILET il CUSCINO*

black angus filet, topped with a jumbo bleu cheese ravioli, port wine reduction, chef’s potato, vegetable 

 Whoopie Pies 

Well for the first time in my families history we decided to not to stay home and cook a big Easter dinner, instead we decided to go into the city (Boston)  and enjoy the beautiful weather and also to embrace the love that was in the air for the Boston marathon that was happening the following day.

We made reservations at several places, because we just couldn't decide where we should go.  But after much deliberation we chose to go to Salvatore's on Washington street in Downtown Boston and we definitely made the correct decision. What a wonderful atmosphere and the food was amazing.

The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating ( i can be slightly demanding). The prices are totally reasonable for Boston's theatre district. The bar has a great wine selection ( i had a glass of Pinot Grigio Zenato Veneto) , and is quite comfortable if you want to grab something to eat at the bar. 

I had the carbonara, i am a fanatic for this dish ever since i saw it featured on a Food Network program. A generous portion with a sunny side egg on the top , that when broken made a fabulous gravy and accompaniment to the extremely flavorful dish.

My dad had the Filet , and i have to say I would have a hard time finding a better steak in any "steak house" establishment. Cooked perfectly, beautifully seasoned (no salt or pepper needed) and the blue cheese ravioli…omg where has this been all my life. 

My mom had the haddock piccata, generous portion and served with a lovely sauce. The rice pilaf was the perfect side dish for this entree. ''.

For dessert they had a lot of incredible sounding options and we chose to share the whoopee pies,  the fresh whipped cream and moist and rich chocolate cake was amazing.  Good size portion perfect for sharing.  I would recommend a Baileys on the rocks to have with this dessert ( i did and it went very nicely together).

I highly recommend Salvatore's in Boston, and i can't wait to go back.  Also if you have plans to go to the Opera House in Boston, Salvatore's is right next door and this would be the perfect place to go before or after for a nibble or a cocktail.

Have a great night and a better meal.

Kevin B.

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