Eugene and I have made another discovery - Casareccio in Hout Bay, Cape Town. It baffles me that it has taken us so long to discover what hordes of people have known about for ages! A place that serves English breakfasts, divine Italian pizza and pasta, Portuguese specialities, perfect pastry and more. A Cucina Italiana with a real Italian Mama in command of the kitchen, a restaurateur whose experience, energy and enthusiasm is daunting and delicious food that invites one to return again and again.
Friends
introduced us to Casareccio. All eight of us trooped in on a busy week
night. Actually, I think that every night is busy at Casareccio. But
the friends had booked and we were immediately taken under the warmly
hospitable wing of Jorge Ferreira, the owner and his excellent team of service
staff. Eugene and I were quite bowled over by the vast array of
pizza and pasta choices. There are also a number of salads and 'Speciality
Dishes', which reflect Jorge's Portuguese heritage and are star turns at
Casareccio. To further complicate matters, there are specials displayed
on a blackboard. Good grief, where to start? I wanted everything.
We were gently guided through the maze of delights by our valiantly patient
companions and finally decided to begin the proceedings with Garlic and Herb
Focaccia (or two). To follow, I ordered a half portion of 'Pasta
Contadina (Village Style)' with olive oil, garlic, artichokes with white wine
and parsley with added chorizo for good measure. And a side salad!





















