Ok, I know you’re probably wondering what on earth is she doing blogging about an Italian restaurant in a town like Santa Fe. Well, you would be as surprised as I was when I found some interesting dishes at this charming eatery where Italian and New 
Mexican cuisine are married and rather happily!
This is not just any restaurant, it’s a farm to table one. Food comes from organic farms to ensure the freshest and most wholesome experience, a dining luxury at a very reasonable price…a true gem in the Santa Fe dining scene.
The atmosphere was perfect, low lighting and tables busy with happy patrons who filled the quaint dining room with lively chatter. Lovely waitress Zina was eager to recommend some very tempting choices but I must say that the star on the menu was the homemade red chile linguine with Prince Edward Island mussels in a light yet velvety saffron cream sauce for $13.79….unbelievable! Spicy and creamy, plump meaty musles and perfectly cooked spicy pasta…what else do you want? Of course, a nice bottle of Domaine Brunel Côte du Rhône 2011 for $35!
Also, on this creative menu was the grilled duck breast with mushrooms, marsala and creamy polenta for $27.79… pricey? Yes, maybe! But well worth it, it is duck after all. Also delicious was the spicy homemade Keyser pork meatballs and spaghetti for $12.79. For desert, the Anjou pear over phyllo dough drizzled with caramel and fresh whipped cream was the perfect way to end our New Mexican-Italian meal! New Mexican Italian, what a concept!
*You have the option of ordering appetizer or entree portions on some of the menu items.
Il Piatto
95 W Marcy Street
Santa Fé, New Mexico
(505) 984 1091
http://www.ilpiattosantafe.com
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