New rings, delightful tea and Il Moro Ristorante

After a nice brunch mum, Toni and I ventured out into Stratford for a mooch around the shops. We started off with the market and discovered a beautiful jewellery store that sold gorgeous silver hand made designs. Mum treated Toni and I to a ring each as an engagement present and also got one for herself. Keep reading for the pics!

After the ring shopping we then went for a cuppa in a wonderful tea shop called the Real Tea Cafe. I did ask if there was unreal one too LOL! They the most amazing range of tea that I have ever seen anywhere. Mum had an Earl Grey while Toni and I had infusions, Red Berry Explosion for me and a citrus one for Toni. Out of this world is all I can say!

We then popped home for a chill before heading out for out evening meal. The plan had been to go to Lambs but as they were only prepared to let us stay for a short time we opted for Il Moro Ristorante as we didn't want to be rushed. It turned out to be a fantastic choice!

We started off with G&T and JD and ordered some wine.....

Then it was time to order some food!

Apertifs, shared between the three of us:

PANE FRESCO (v)
Selection of warm home-made fresh breads served with olive oil & balsamic vinegar

SALUMI E FORMAGGI
Italian salumi, pecorino, goats’ cheese, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, artichokes, pesto & olives for two to share            

OMG, how nice was that and we weren't even on to the starters!

Starters, once again shared between us all:

GAMBERONI ALL’AGLIO
Sautéed king prawns, asparagus chilli & garlic butter, with toasted home-made bread


CALAMARI FRITTI
Lightly fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise & lemon (Toni had a non battered version of this, how cools it that?)

Main course, we all had this with salad or veg side dishes:

BISTECCA DI BUE
Grilled 10oz Rib eye steak on a bed of diced & roasted rosemary potatoes &cherry tomatoes

I have NEVER eaten a steak before that I was happy to take my time over but this as SO worth it. It was out of this world.
      
Pudding was a choice of ice cream and sorbet scoops! Never has so much been eaten by so few!






















Wow, wow and wow again. Such a fantastic meal and no rush from the restaurant at all! If you are ever in Stratford upon Avon then please go to Il Moro Ristorante. They can be found online here: http://ilmoro.co.uk/

So finally I have to mention the rings again. They are all gorgeous. Here they are. Clockwise from the top (mum, me, Toni)