FOOD 4 THOUGHT

Pietro italian ristorante 41 Fourteenth st, Warragamba

I love Italian food, so I was pretty excited to try Pietro Italian Ristorante with Luke. Only a short 20-minute drive from Penrith, this hidden gem is located in the beautiful township of Warragamba.

We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation, but the staff were instantly accommodating and happy to seat us ahead of our booking time. We were served complimentary meatballs in Napoli sauce as we were seated, and they tasted divine.

The menu had a great selection of food ranging from pizza, pasta, risotto, salads, and chef’s suggestions. We decided to order an entrée of arancini, followed by pizza and gnocchi for mains.

The crisp arancini balls were served quickly. Each plate had one large, crumbed rice ball filled with bolognaise and mozzarella cheese. Served with a delicious addition of Napoli sauce and parsley, the arancini had an amazing crunch and was served at a perfect temperature. Overall, it was a great start to our meal.

Soon after, our pizza was served. We ordered the Vinni traditional pizza, which was topped with ham, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, pineapple, onions, and olives. The base was perfectly crunchy and cooked to perfection. All of the toppings balanced each other out perfectly and the cheese was not too overpowering.

The gnocchi came out soon after and was served with parmesan and chilli on the side. It smelt amazing and our stomachs were rumbling just looking at the dish. The gnocchi were cooked al dente, with a light, squidgy texture. It was complimented beautifully by the smooth and creamy mixed red and white sauce.

While we were eating, the owner of the restaurant, Anthony, made sure to say hi and ensure we were enjoying our food. I watched and he continued to interact with almost every table in the restaurant which was very nice to see.

Overall, our experience at Pietro Italian Ristorante was exceptional. Not only was the food amazing but every single staff member was friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere was great. With ample serving sizes it is well worth the price. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.