Rome, Italy

La Pergola, Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

So, I bought a small little place in Italy..., just kidding perhaps one day
My last night in Rome was as magical as the day I first arrived..
I was surprised and extremely fortunate to dine at the only 3 Michelin star restaurant in all of Rome, La Pergola restaurant located within our hotel on the rooftop views of the entire of City Rome and the Duomo of the Vatican amongst the beautiful sparkly night sky could be seen from our table. La Pergola is led by the extraordinary Chef Heinz Beck. Photo of he and I appears in this post.

I started the evening with a glass of Rose' champagne. The restaurant staff from the hostess to all of the wait staff were extremely polite, warm and were many yet only appeared when they believed you needed something or to bring another course of the dining experience.
There are too many details to list in this post I have captured moments of the evening from the white glove hand cut table side bread accompanied with a selection of exotic seas salt to mix in your olive oil. To my request for a vegetarian meal which was not listed on the menu of which the waiter said.."but of course Madam that is not an issue"
My lovely date a foodie was extremely pleased with the creatively designed menu selections

As a starter, I was presented with a zucchini flower that was almost too pretty and delicate to eat on top of a lime and ginger creamy risotto
My date was presented with a beautiful stem filled crystal domed plate of assorted fish and shrimp.

We then enjoyed a beautiful bottle of Barberesco wine recommended by the sommelier

My date enjoyed a creatively and tasty prepared breast of pigeon, while I had light as a feather cheese stuffed pasta.
Then a dish to cleanse the palate arrived it reminded me of a delicious peach cobbler without the crust
Next up delicate freshly prepared pastries and candies (I bought a few home for Sophia)

Then what the staff referred to as the "magic silver box". And that it was a sterling silver pillar box with 3 drawers on each of its 4 sides filled with chocolate treasures in different shapes, textures and flavors

But we weren't done.. on to a coffee soufflé with coffee ice cream and the cheese cart of Italian cheeses. I had the soufflé selection, My date had the cheese.
At this point I was completely overjoyed by the dining experience but to my surprise a birthday pastry arrived with a thin pink candle atop.

To end the evening I was escorted to the kitchen to meet Chef Beck and his team.
They were all smiles when I walked in and all at once said " buon compleanos"(Happy birthday in Italian)

Chef Beck could not had been more kind, I told him that it was a honor to meet him, to which he replied with a smile, while he held my hand..."no the pleasure is all mine to prepare a meal for you on your birthday " I gave him a hug and when I returned to my table My date asked "so how was it".... to which I said " a dream .. I think this will be my new hobby dining at Michelin star restaurants and meeting each chef, a girl can dream". My date replies, " why not"
So 2 Michelin chefs down so many more to go

Viva la Roma 💋❤️🇮🇹

—feeling blessed atLa Pergola, Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.