Volpe Ristorante
7725 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 802 – 7501)
www.thefoxhollow.com/volpe/
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Magnificent, stunning, and elegant is what you feel the moment you enter the doors to Volpe Ristorante located in the Fox Hollow Inn in Woodbury, NY. The warmth and beauty of this magical inn is breathtaking. There is a beautiful staircase to guide you to Volpe. There is an elevator, in case you cannot do the stairs. Once you reach the top of the stairs we were greeted by their lovely manager, and escorted to our table. Upon being seated, I looked through the window and the spectacular view of the grounds was just dazzling. The warm colors of the walls and floor in the ristorante, was so welcoming.
Our server, came to our table and introduced himself. He asked us what type of water we preferred to drink. He then told us of the cocktail specials. I ordered my whiskey sour and my guest ordered the Volpetini was a beautiful raspberry vodka martini that was stunning and delicious. Our server brought to the table three signature bottles of olive oil. One was infused with fresh rosmary, one with crushed red pepper flakes and one that was just a good quality olive oil. We tried all of the oils. Each had a very distinct flavor. Our server suggested some of the appetizers and salads to start. We listened to his suggestions and ordered the Fritto Misto. Fried calamari, shrimp, zucchini, with Arrabiatta, Roasted Garlic Aioli, and Pesto. The presentation was nothing less than brilliant. The look and the smell was so enticing. We enjoyed every single bite. We also ordered the Caprese Salad. Fresh housemade Mozzarella along side tomatoes, yellow peppers and fresh basil was delicious. The Mozzarella cut like butter. It was luxuriant, and silky to the feel to the mouth.
For our entrees we ordered the Colorado Rack of Lamb. Herb crusted and served medium rare over perfectly cooked vegetables and potatoes. Cooked to perfect, the lamb was so juicy and succulent. The herb crust was bursting with flavor. the lamb was placed over mixed vegetables and potatoes, cooked to perfection. I ordered the veal chop. This dish was also a show stopper. the veal was surrounded y sauteed mushrooms, placed a top of vegetables and potatoes. Both dishes were just heavenly. We ordered cappuccino and desserts. We shared the Chocolate Lava Cake, chocolate cake filled with warm chocolate ganache. It was absolutely amazing. We also had Pastette,a cannoli filling with ricotta and chocolate chips, served warm. This was an exceptional dessert. This meal was phenomenal.
As we ate our wonderful dinner, the restaurant chef came out to meet us. Only in a high quality restaurant, does this happen. The staff during our dinner came over and gave us background to the high quality of ingredients used to make each dish unique and delicious. Volpe has the highest quality of food, staff and ambience. This is a restaurant that I definitely will return to because dining at Volpe is a one of a kind dining event.