More Italian Food

Dad and I got ourselves the First Dorset Weekly pass today and were exploring the Portland area by bus as we were thinking of heading to Portland Bill. The weather got bad as we got closer and everyone on that bus decided to head back to Weymouth. Once we got back, I told dad I wanted to go look for the other Italian restaurant I was thinking of eating at, and that we could also explore the area as it was supposed to have some interesting shops. 

We take the bus to the town bridge and take a walked a short distance to get to Brewers Quay, and before I could point out Il Porto, dad saw the sign for a D-Day Museum and HAD to go in. It obviously was a small museum as he came out in about ten minutes. I wondered if his stomach was growling, as he should have taken a much longer time in that museum.

Anyway, we get into Il Porto, which has a really badly lit entrance, and were greeted by a pair of really happy wait staff even though it was almost time to close for their mid-day break. We end up ordering the Prawn and Crab Penne, White Wine Mussels and a Tiramisu from their special menus, and only the Fusilli Arrabiatta from the main menu. 

Everything was awesome! The mussels were really fat and sweet, and their flavours blended perfectly with the onions, white wine and samphire. The penne had me wondering if there was any crab in it, but with every mouthful, you were guaranteed that it is THE main ingredient in the sauce. I have a feeling they used a whole crab for each plate of pasta. The two prawns on top did end up looking like decoration on the dish though. The fusilli was really flavourful and I could taste the bit of spice in it. I thought was much nicer than the one from last night, and dad agreed but I think it was because they used bacon here instead. 

Had to finish the meal with a "standard" Italian dessert and this one came looking quite standard, like a piece cut out of from a big tray in the refrigerator. However, ladyfingers were well soaked and full of flavour, the rich mascarpone still soft and creamy, and well balanced. The whipped cream on the side would help make it lighter if you preferred it as such, but I liked it nice and rich as it was. 

Definitely coming back. Om Nom Nom...