In a tiny walled town of Torre del Colle outside of Bevagna we encountered a new restaurant - Serpillo, truly off the beaten path. The restaurant run by a young brother and sister is established in what used to be an olive mill. With a very tasteful menu highlighted by an antipasti buffet, like none we have previously encountered.
The wide variety of tasty epicurean treats, each unique and as tasty as the next. The buffet started with small toasted walnut bread, then began the jars with variety of pickled treats ... small onion, garlic, caper berries, anchovies, etc ... pate, mortadella canapés, sautéed salad with arugula, radiccio & walnuts; shaved cucumber with a lemon vinaigrette .....
.... fried polenta, anchovy canapés, baked chipolini onions, fritata with herbs, pears with cinnamon and walnuts, the most wonderful morsel with dried plum wrapped with a small piece of bacon; a sweet and salty burst of flavor!
The buffet also include a cheese selection of 8-10 choices from Europe; Italy, France, & Switzerland. This of course included a well aged parmigiana that could be accompanied by a local honey or a fig jam. This also included a yellow Italian cheese that was made with saffron and pepper (very interesting).
So many choices, so little time! If you are ever in the vicinity of Bevagna don't pass this place. Open for Lunch and Dinner on Sunday; Dinner Tues - Saturday.
www.serpillo.it
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How come we don't do a spread like this instead of Prime Rib or Turkey for Christmas? I'm going to speak with the people in charge!
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