Walking into the dining room at Nuovo Restaurant, you are greeted with a smartly decorated room that is stylish but not overbearing, with bold art hanging on the walls and an attention to detail that is very evident.
Choosing a dish at Nuovo was a difficult task as the extensive menu offered a huge variety but I finally settled on the Oven Braised Porchetta. Described on the menu as “slow oven roasted and served with a light tomato, garlic and wine sauce” the dish proved to be pretty much as described. My meal started with a tasty salad of mixed greens drizzled with a tangy herb dressing accompanied by hot and fresh bread. Next came the Porchetta which was two thinly sliced but generous pieces of pork, topped with a light tomato sauce. The sauce was seasoned with a variety of aromatic herbs and spices, with garlic and basil seemingly coming to the front. The slow cooked pork was tender and delectable and the meat melted in my mouth. The dish was served with an outstanding cannellini white bean salad served warm with an olive oil, garlic and a creamy parmesan sauce that complemented the pork main dish. The overall experience at Nuovo was great, the service was outstanding, the meal was fantastic and the visit from the chef/owner to our table showed how much he truly cares about his restaurant! -JG
