‘Tis the Season

 Escape to Italy for the holidays, in either our Houston or Austin location. The atmosphere of the Italianate touches captures the Italian way of life. Carmelo Mauro, the owner of the restaurant, makes Carmelo’s more than just an ordinary restaurant with his warm hospitality, authentic freshly prepared Italian cuisines and their extensive collection of wine.

 This holiday Carmelo has personally picked some of his favorite cuisines and paired them with exquisite wines.

 One of Carmelo’s favorite dishes is the PESCE SPADA AL POMODORO. The mixture of the Pacific Sword Fish flanked with Involtini of Eggplant filled with spaghetti and topped with crab meat pairs well with the Castello Banfi Pinot Grigio “San Angelo.” The rich taste of the wine accompanies well with fish and light dishes. The fruit flavors of the wine combined with the fresh fish will make you want to take another sip.   

 Two of their Signature cuisines are also on top of Carmelo’s list this season, the BISTECCA DIANA and the FETTUCCINE CARBONARA. If you’re a huge fan of steak, you must try this fabulous Filet Mignon sautéed lightly in garlic and butter served with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo. The Barolo “Bricco Rosso” has a delicate, but well-balanced full-bodied taste making it a fine companion for red meats. The other, authentic dish is for all pasta lovers. The fettuccine is lightly tossed with cheeses, speck, and mushrooms. This simple yet flavorful dish is matched with Banfi Chardonnay Fontanelle with its tasteful sensations of apple, peach, and apricot makes a nice balanced whole.

 This restaurant is the place to be-your home away from home for the holidays.