Moderately Priced Italian restaurant Watertown| Stellina
Posted on Sat, May 16, 2009 @ 07:13 AM
Last night the Boston Food Critic made it out to dinner in Watertown. A nice walk down the street to the patio at local Italian restaurant Stellina. Stellina is a moderately priced Italian restaurant next to Not Your Average Joe's. They have a nice patio out back which was perfect for last night's cool breeze.
After a long week, it was time to start off with a nice bottle of sparkling Italian wine from Veneto. I was pleased that the Prosecco they brought to the table was not the usual one they sell in every liquor store in Boston area.
We started off the meal with their famous "3 Time Best of Boston" Warm Tomato salad, a perfect mix of tomatoes, basil, goat cheese and olive oil drizzled toast. Plenty for 2 people to share at $13.
For the dinner entree, I was super tempted to try the soft shell crabs that are delivered fresh daily, Here is the description: First of the year Maryland soft shells sauteed with garlic, parsley, capers, white wine and lemon. served with asparagus and fresh fettucine. I decided upon the Boar Ragu having been reminded of some wonderful meals in Tuscany consisting of wild boar ragu. Now I was not expecting Tuscany, but I must say they came pretty damn close. This dish was amazing and I could not stop eating even though the portion could have fed a small family!
At $19, this was a great value as well. Here is the description: robust sauce of farm-raised boar simmered with garlic, chopped vegetables, olives, fennel seeds, cream, herbs and Sangiovese wine. Tossed with fresh Speccatella pasta and parmesan cheese. I added some crushed red pepper flakes for good measure.
The lady had one of their seafood specials, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp that also sounded and tasted delicious. Here is the description: Extra large marinated shrimp served with garlic, lemon, white wine, sweet peppers, broccoli, baked parmesan risotto and a cool salsa verde.
I must say I was really impressed with last night's meal at Stellina. The food was super fresh, served warm and the price was right at just over $100 including tip and a $30 bottle of prosecco.
check them out online: http://www.stellinarestaurant.com/dinner-menu
They also do many special events including wine tastings, beer tastings, etc. during the week.
Enjoy!
Brian aka The Boston Food Critic