An Italian in Paisley

Photos © R Murdoch & A Braidwood

Friends of mine who moved to Paisley last year have been telling me about a great local restaurant they've discovered.

Trattoria Genova is fast becoming their second home.

What a lucky girl I am. As part of my Christmas present from the two amichi I was taken for dinner here the Friday before New Year.

From the moment we arrived to bidding buona notte, the welcome, the service & the food were all impeccable.

Photo © R Murdoch & A Braidwood

To begin, Antipasto Genovese. This was a selection of Italian cured meats including Salami Milano, Parma Ham, Spianata Piccante & Wild Boar Salami. Also making the line up was Burrata, (nice with Balsamic Vinegar), Roasted Aubergines, Sweet Red Peppers & Breadsticks. The three of us also decided to go for Focaccia Aglio E Oglio, deliciously light, warm bread with Olive Oil, Garlic (plenty of) & Rosemary.

To the main event. Our choices ..

Photo © R Murdoch & A Braidwood

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare - Squid, King Prawns, Mussels & Baby Prawns in a spicy Tomato Sauce

Photo © R Murdoch

Pollo Saltimbocca - Chicken Breast Fillet in White Wine with a Sage & Cream Sauce topped with Parma Ham & Cheese served with Dauphinoise Potatoes

Photo © A Braidwood

Pizza Prosciutto Di Parma - Cheese & Tomato base with Parma Ham, Rocket & Parmesan Shavings

Too full for puds & we had some leftover pizza & focaccia to take home as well. A bottle of Gavi followed by one of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo also made the table.

It was a wonderful evening of great food, drink & friendly people looking after your every need.

Spero di rivederti presto Genova

Hope to see you again soon Genova

AMM