Jan 21, 2025 - News
A new spin on Italian favorites at Valentino in Clearwater
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Valentino's fettuccine bolognese. Photo: Yacob Reyes/Axios
I booked a table at Clearwater's Valentino Ristorante Italiano one recent evening.
- The new, upscale restaurant opened in October and offers free valet service and authentic Southern Italian cuisine.
State of plate: From air-dried, salted beef to homemade fettuccine with wagyu bolognese, the menu offers a wide selection of Italian specialties to choose from.
- I ordered bresaola, thin slices of beef with lemon squeezed over it and cheese shaved on top ($25), a bowl of fettuccine bolognese ($35) and capped it off with a lemon cream sponge cake.
Best bites: The fettuccine bolognese tastes both familiar and novel, with a rich, velvety sauce that clings to each strand. It's an ample serving but one you won't want to leave unfinished — at least, I didn't.
- Don't sleep on the bresaola, either. This might not be the most inventive appetizer on the menu, but it delivers.
The verdict: Brace your wallet and your waistline.
