Joe Palombo’s Mirabella Cafe – Reasturant Week – Cherry Hill NJ

Posted on June 21, 2008

This is a very late review, but I’ve been *SUPER* busy with a few other project’s I’ve been working on. Regardless of any of my excuses, our very late review… On the Thursday of the Restaurant Week in March 2008, we decided to go out with some good friends to Joe Palombo’s Mirabella Cafe. Overall, we had a decent time, but I think the company and the wines were the strongest points. :)

First Course – Truffled Crab Risotto With Shiitake mushrooms,drizzled Basil oil & a roasted pepper coulis

Second Course – Handmade Jumbo Spinach Ravioli with Baby Shrimp in a Lobster Sauce with kale & mushrooms. Jersey Butternut Squash & Crab Bisque

Third Course – Petit Filet Mignon Gorgonzola (2)- Barolo wine Reduction,demi-glace, Sautéed escarole, roasted butternut squash, top with Gorgonzola

Fourth Course Homemade Pumpkin Cheese Cake, Chocolate Mousse Torte, and Artisan Cinnamon Gelato.

Overall the food was rather tasty, the Fliet Mignon was a bit over crispy on the outside but the place was packed full to the gills. We were actually sitting on a folding table that was cleverly disguised by a table cloth. Had I not needed to reach for something under the table, I would have never known. I was most impressed with the Butternut Squash Crab Bisque, two flavors I never would have thought to put together on my own really left me wanting more.. The owner was visible in the restaurant sitting with is family during the rush, but I don’t think he noticed us at that time. All in all, the atmosphere seemed much like the Olive Garden, quite clean, but very noisy. I would like to visit this establishment again someday when it is not quite so busy, as I think the experience would be better.

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