Mark Leslie's Ultimate Italian Meal

Today we're excited to introduce you to Mark Leslie, a connoisseur of Italian food and the author of Beyond the Pasta.  Mark's Ultimate Italian Meal is full of unique dishes and some truly amazing venues!  Check it out and let us know about you're favorite Italian dishes!

Mark's Ultimate Italian Meal

Prosecco: Riondo Veneto

Antipasti:
Seafood Salad ("Insalata di mare del pescatore") at Siciliainbocca, Rome, Italy  
Smoked Tuna at Anticha Locanda Montin, Venice, Italy

Primi: Pasta first course:
Lasagne Verdi alla Bolognese at Biba Restaurant, Sacramento, CA
Risotto alla Parmigiana at Osteria da Divo, Siena, Italy

Secondi: Meat course:
Braised Rabbit Shanks at Osteria dell'Angelo, Rome, Italy
Filleto di Manzo at Al Volto in Longare, Italy

Il Dolce: Dessert:
La Torta di Nonna (Nonna's secret ricotta and lemon torta, only made on special occasions).

Sgrupino (lemon gelato, prosecco, vodka) at Ristorante Monserrato, Rome, Italy.