What I Order: Piatto

This Saturday, my mom kindly watched T so that Greg and I could go out and celebrate my birthday. We chose one of our favourite casual places - Piatto. It was a delicious and fun meal with my dream date, what more could a girl ask for? Thank you Gregory for a beautiful birthday.

Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca, 377 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NL
Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm / Friday - Saturday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm / Sunday - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Antipasti
Olive Brushetta
Prosciutto Pacchi - fresh mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto and baked in tomato sauce

Pizze Rosso
Della Terra - fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts + grana padano

Drink
San Pellegrino

Dessert
Limoncello Tart

Images via Piatto.

What I Order: Bivver

Bivver, Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, Cavendish Square, St. John's, NL
Sunday - Wednesday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am / Thursday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 am

Meal
Club Sandwich with home fries and chipotle aioli

Drink
Dreamsicle

Images courtesy of Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland.

What I Order: Chinched

Chinched Bistro, 7 Queen Street, St. John's, NL
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00 pm to Close

Appetizer
Potato Bisque with bacon and cheddar fritter and chive sour cream

Entree
Flatbread with olive oil poached local cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and arugula

Dessert
Chinched Pavlova: Swiss meringue, poached pears, chocolate sauce and walnuts

Images courtesy of Chinched Bistro.

What I Order: Aqua

Aqua, 310 Water Street, St. John's, NL

Dinner: Monday to Sunday, 5:30 - 10:00 pm

Raw Bar

Salmon Sashimi - wasabi miso dressing, pea sprouts, soy beans, pickled carrots and tempura crisps

Appetizer

Pear and Rocket Salad - red onion pickle, candied walnuts, blue cheese and honey curry dressing

Meat

Southern Fried 1/4 Chicken - old fashioned potato salad, collard greens, buttermilk biscuits and spiced cajun honey

Dessert

Roasted Parsnip Cake - caramel cream cheese icing and crispy parsnips

Cocktail

Sweet Apple Martini - vodka, Disaronno and granny smith juice

This post is the first in a new series of entries detailing my favourite meals at my favourite restaurants around St. John's that will appear periodically on the blog. I'd love to hear your recommendations as well. xo Images via Aqua Restaurant.