Il Gatto (The Cat)

The month of August has been a very social month for me. I never realized how many of my friends were born in this month...quit surprising.

I had the good fortune to get together with some former co-workers and enjoy a get together at Il Gatto (the old Figlo). Needless to say getting together with old friends is the best but the food also needs to be mentioned.

The dining room is large but not so noisy that you can't hold a conversation without yelling. The menu is not huge but covers all the basics, something for everybody. Also to be mentioned, there is a special for every night except Friday.

Of course every get together must start with a Martini...the names are terrific IE pussification to twigs & berries all delish. Myself and Blythe had the special, chicken saltimbocca with salad and a bottle of wine...are you ready $29.00 for 2. Michele ordered the spinach pizza and Rachel had the ravioli...as each bite was taken all your heard was Yum!

This time dessert was not to be missed (diet can wait till tomorrow). Our waitress Brittany, knew there were 3 b'days at the table, so along with the cheesecake came a surprise dessert. The cheesecake was good but the spumoni was fantastic. My mouth is salivating just talking about the desserts.

Il Gatto can be found at:
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

For the Martinis alone it is worth the trip. Go have a bottle of wine and pizza and have a good time.

Ta Ta for now..Peggy