Crispo

There are so many things to love about Crispo. 

Attentive service: check

Delicious food: check

Italian Garden for outdoor seating: check

Crispo offers a lively atmosphere and oozes with Italian charm, making it a terrific restaurant for dinner with friends or a date night.  The servers and busboys stop by your table frequently throughout your meal to ensure your dining needs are satisfied.  I've been dining at Crispo for years now and have never left disappointed.

Crispo's menu features dozens of choices.  They are known for their Spaghetti and Meatballs but all of the pasta dishes are fantastic.  And don't neglect the specials. Occasionally a creamy burrata appetizer will pop up or a sensational branzino will be featured.

What to Eat:

Start with the Mozzarella Risotto Balls.  I recommend cutting into one first and making sure it isn't scorching hot (they usually are).  The cheesy risotto balls are incredibly savory and go well with the marinara sauce served on the side.  If you like Marinara sauce as much as I do, plan on asking for an extra cup of it.

Tonight was all about the duck dishes for us.  And when you visit, you should consider doing the same.  Order the Fettuccine and Duck Bolognese if you are very hungry.  This large portion of pasta features homemade fettuccine noodles and is very satisfying for a ravenous diner (aka me).  It was a bit salty for me but I eat my food with little to no salt so I have a hunch it is just right for the average diner.

If you are looking for something lighter, try the Duck Breast with Fig in a Port Reduction.  The duck is tender and the port reduction sauce is heavenly.  I would pour their port reduction sauce on just about anything if they would bottle it up and sell it to me. Make sure to include a slice of the figs and caramelized shallots in every bite.  The dish is also accompanied with fried pureed cauliflower balls but they are seriously upstaged by everything else on this plate.

Taking advantage of outdoor dining season? I sure am,

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Insider tip: Pass on the Sangria if you want a drink with a kick.  It tends to be on the weak side.  Instead opt for Crispo's large Italian focused wine list.