Once you go to Italy, you will be dreaming about the food when you come home. There is nothing like it. This past Spring 2023 semester, I went abroad to Florence, Italy. I absolutely loved every moment of it and would not change a thing about my experience.
I have always been a major foodie, so while abroad, on walks by myself or with friends, I would observe the different restaurants and shops in passing. I also, of course, used everyone’s reliable source, Instagram and TikTok, for recommendations, as well as asking locals or friends in my program.
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It is so hard to choose what my favorite dish was among the many pastas and unique dishes I have tried. However, one that stood out to me the most was my pasta from Osteria Pastella. I ordered a beautiful, creamy tagliatelle truffle pasta. It was specifically called “Tagliatelle Flambé al Tartufo.”
The chef came out with a cheese wheel and cooked right in front of us with a flame that reminded me of the ones you see on the onion volcanoes when you go to hibachi. She then shaved fresh truffles over the pasta. I have never seen a truffle being shaved first-handly. I have always been intrigued by truffles and have loved the indescribable, luxurious taste. I couldn’t get enough of this dish. If I could have this dish every day, I would.
The restaurant itself was so dainty and your typical, minimalistic, vintage Italian restaurant look. With white tablecloths and candles centered in the middle, it makes a perfect date night or even girls' night out.
If you are ever visiting Florence and are in need of a quaint, put-together restaurant with good food (even though there will be good food on every corner), then Osteria Pastella is the spot.