Lunch at Enoteca Corsi

Yesterday was our third delicious lunch at Enoteca Corsi, via del Gesu', 88, between Corso Vittorio and Piazza della Pigna. Mary settled us at our table and took our order. We both wanted their incredible roast veal, which I had enjoyed on my first visit, with side salads and wine and bubbly water.

I noticed that Claudia was making a chocolate torta. We had enjoyed her chocolate mousse on our last visit, so I jumped up with my camera to document her at work.

Her aunt was setting up for the soon to come lunch rush but had time to pose for me.

 Claudia hopes to open her own pastry shop someday. "I'm glad you are my official photographer." I am happy to accept the honour.

I suddenly remembered that my lunch must be ready so ran back to the table to find everything in place -- Bill's steamed bieta, my mixed salad --

and our veal with roast potatoes. Look how thinly sliced the veal is! It's served under a thin layer of delicious gravy. The roast potatoes are crispy at the edges but soft inside and soak up the gravy. The French couple at the next table were so impressed by the presentation and by the aroma, that they ordered exactly the same thing for themselves.

We had to try the chocolate cake for dessert. Sarah, the other daughter of the house, treated us to some dessert wine to compliment the food. We've seen Sarah in action on our previous visits, assuring customers that there is no hurry in the Enoteca. We must stay as long as we like to savour and enjoy.

Here is our table, set for dessert, with our espressos.

Here is a slice of the chocolate cake. Those are wild strawberries in a layer of chocolate mousse. The French couple immediately ordered a slice each for themselves, and Sarah came by with the complimentary dessert wine for them as well. The meal had turned into an occasion.

Bill and I were sensationally happy. We'll be back many times, we hope, during our time in Rome.

Claudia is also the cashier. We congratulated her on her cake as we paid. If you are in Rome, in the historic center of the city, do try to get by for lunch. Highly recommended.