A few weeks ago Ron and I went to dinner with Paula and Mike. They live in La Jolla, so the restaurant they chose was in a shopping center near UTC. I love trying new restaurants, and this was a winner. Barolo is just minutes from their home in UTC, and has a very warm, welcoming feel. It seats about 40 people, and the tables are comfortably separated. White table cloths give the restaurant a dressy feel, yet everyone in there is very casually dressed. We met the owner Gino, who is a friend of Paula and Mike's. He serves great food in a warm atmosphere, at reasonable prices.
We all had fish. The evening specials were swordfish, Dover, sole, and trout. Each came finished with a delcious topping. I had the trout, which was grilled and topped with bruschetta. Several vegetables and the most delicious mashed potatoes were served on the side. We had a bottle of house Chianti for $20. To start we had a tuna carpaccio with aspargus and drizzled with a balsamic reduction. We also tried the roasted beets and green beans. Both were delcious. We walked out stuffed. The portions are very generous. Other items that I did not try but will try next time include the fettuccine ai porcini (mushroom) at $14, linguine al pescatora at $20, and the filet al gorgonzola at $32.
Reservations are a must, as the place is small. You will enjoy this small Italian neighborhood restaurant. Good menu, rotating specials, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. I hope you like it.
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