Canaletto Ristorante Newport Beach

Canaletto Ristorante located in the heart of Newport Beach embodies an elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is an exquisite treasure that few can match with their modern Tuscan elegant ambiance. When dining at Canaletto last weekend, we were immersed into an epicurean experience at their Italian retreat.

Insalata Caprese

The evening began with their Insalata Caprese with warmed vine-ripened tomatoes that tasted like they had just been hand-picked from a vine in the rolling hills of Italy. It was topped with creamy mozzarella, basil and drizzled with the perfect amount of olive oil.

Insalata Di Pere

Our senses were then tantalized with their Insalata Di Pere featuring arugula, radicchio, frisee, grilled pears, grapes, Belgian endive, blue cheese and toasted pecans blended perfectly with a pomegranate dressing.

Casonzei Con Stracchino E Pere

We discovered Italy’s best kept delectable meal for our Secondi at Canaletto. Casonzei Con Stracchino E Pere was a treat to our palate. The dish introduced our senses to the secret of authentic Italian cuisine with housemade ravioli. With the first bite, our tastebuds savored in the combination of the roasted pear and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The ravioli were blended with asparagus and stracchino cheese sauce before being topped with toasted walnuts.

Salmone Alla Griglia

My husband savored their Salmone Alla Griglia with a grilled Scottish salmon filet with lemon-oil and parsley sauce. It was served with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes and sauteed seasonal vegetables. The fish boasted with fresh tastes like it had just been caught out of the Meditterean surf.

Tiramisu In Gondola

Our palate was tempted by their captivating array of delectable desserts. We began with the Tiramisu In Gondola that was prepared Treviso-style with ladyfingers soaked in rum and espresso, layered with mascarpone and topped with a dusting of cocoa powder.

Crespelle DI Mele

Our evening was complete with their Crespelle Di Mele crepes filled with granny smith apples and pastry cream. It was topped with caramelized walnuts, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and creme anglaise.

You are invited to la dolce vita (enjoy the good life) at Canaletto Ristorante for Newport Beach Restaurant Week from January 17th through the 26th. All of the sumptuous delights that we savored at Canaletto are on the special menu for restaurant week. The 3-course prix fixe menu is available during the select dates for $40 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

Reservations are recommended by calling 949-640-0900. Canaletto Ristorante is located at 545 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.

We dined at Canaletto Ristorante as a guest of Newport Beach Restaurant Week