Bella Italia
PRICE:
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
ADDRESS: Canal 21
CITY: Allende
COUNTRY: Mexico
PHONE 1: 415/152-4989
The chef, Anselmo, does wonders with just about anything. If you have time, order the risotto, which takes a little while but is worth it; it comes with asparagus, boletus mushrooms, or shrimp, depending on what's available. The chef's specials are good bets -- duck breast with blueberry sauce or crabmeat pasta are both excellent choices. Pastas include fresh spinach ravioli. The restaurant occupies a large courtyard with arches draped in bougainvillea. It's lit softly at night and has live music from Wednesday to Saturday starting at 8pm.
Copyright: Excerpted from
Frommer's Mexico 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Allende
, Mexico