Hell’s Kitchen has become famous for their food thanks to a few cooking shows on television. I figured when I was in New York I should head on over and have a great Italian meal at Il Forno.
I did not have a reservation so I as worried about getting a table. There were several large parties but the hostess was able to find me a table.
The inside was decorated to look like an Italian village. The walls looked like buildings that had windows complete with flower baskets on the window seals.
It smelt great inside because of their big wood oven for their pizza.
I ordered the wild mushroom risotto. It was super creamy, loaded with parmesan cheese and truffles. They added to the creaminess by putting goat cheese on top. The risotto was cooked perfectly – not to hard or soft. The truffles added an earthy taste to the cheese.
I also ordered a side of roasted brussel sprouts. This dish was unique compared to how I normally get brussel sprouts. They shaved their so that they were small, thin slices. They were cooked with thick crispy chunks of bacon, which added a saltiness to the bitter taste of the brussel sprouts. Then they topped them off with ricotta cheese that added a creamy taste.
The risotto was very rich so I had no room left for dessert which was a bummer. From what I could tell, the other guest were loving what they ordered. If you want a great homemade Italian meal in Hell’s Kitchen then you must visit Il Forno, Check them out at http://www.ilfornonyc.com/
Enjoy!
T
