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Reviewers rave about the Cantuccio, calling it a standout dish, and the overall vibe is warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“This is the cantuccio — almond cantuccio dipped in liquoroso wine. It's very particular with the wine. We have a rule: me and Berta always finish everything on the table. This is good.”
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1 creator has covered Ristorante La Cavallina. Most active: Giovanni Fois
Ristorante La Cavallina is a famous and slightly expensive rest stop on the Milan-Rome highway, offering excellent Tuscan cuisine, especially fresh pasta and high-quality steaks, with a cozy, no-frills atmosphere.
Dishes mentioned
Cinghialaio
This is the Cinghialaio, a Tuscan antipasto platter with fiocco di cinghiale, salamella, salame di cinghiale, prosciutto di cinghiale, and mortadella di cinghiale. It's all incredible — the fiocco is probably the best so far. The bread is sciocco, not too salty, perfect with the salty cured meats. I'd say it's a great starter.
Fettuccine al Capriolo
These fettuccine with capriolo ragu bianco are fresh pasta made in-house. The cinnamon is very strong — you can smell it right away. The pasta is perfectly balanced, the salt is mellowed by the pasta, and the capriolo is the star. The texture is perfect, the pasta is like Gianni Pinotto — they go together like Bonnie and Clyde. Honestly, this might be one of the best Tuscan pastas I've ever had. I've never had fresh pasta this good.
Sashi Diamond
This is a beautiful Sashi Diamond steak — very fatty, with filet and sirloin. It's like a ultra-flavorful butter cube. The fat melts in your mouth, all the juices come out. Berta said he hasn't had meat this good in a long time. It's a bit heavy for a lunch break, but damn, it's good. I usually love Chianina for Fiorentina, but I don't regret changing cut today — this is much more flavorful and strong. Perfect for two.
Carciofo Fritto
This is a fried artichoke breaded with corn flour. It's very good — 90% of the taste is the frying. I'm a Roman and I have to confess I don't like artichokes, but these are really good.
Tiramisù
This is the Tiramisù. I usually think tiramisù is the most overrated dessert — it's easy to make, every restaurant does it. But this one is objectively good. The cream is incredible. I've had it before and it's fortunately good.
