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seafood. The chefs entice with such classic dishes as Bermuda spiny lobster with a
lemon risotto, and seared grilled lemon sole in a chive
beurre blanc.
They also prepare
meat and poultry extremely well, including roast rack of lamb with a fresh herb crust
or a seared New York strip steak with braised beef short rib. For appetizers, opt for
the seared diver scallops with a golden raisin and caper vinaigrette or the beef carpac-
cio with an arugula salad.
Front St.
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441/295-5373.
www.portocall.bm. Reservations recommended. Dinner main courses
$21-$39. AE, MC, V. Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; daily 6-10pm. Bus: 1, 2, 10, or 11.
Primavera
ITALIAN/SUSHI Tired of the traditional steak and seafood served at
most City of Hamilton restaurants? Long a staple on the dining scene, Primavera
offers the zesty flavors of Italy, from regions ranging from Rome to Sicily, and even
some Sardinian dishes. We won't say that this has the best Italian food in the City of
Hamilton, because many diners prefer
Little Venice
(p. 106). But what you get here
is retro fare that would have suited the Rat Pack. Savory appetizers come hot or cold
and range from fresh oysters to fresh mussels served in a zesty marinara sauce. For
your main course, opt for the
gnocchi verdi
with Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts, or
the tenderloin of beef in a peppercorn sauce. Our favorite main dish is the
zuppa di
pesce alla Livornese,
a savory kettle of clams, mussels, jumbo shrimp, and fish filets
with fresh tomatoes, wine, and garlic sauce served in a sizzling cast-iron pan. Diners
can also order specialties prepared to order at Primavera's Sushi Bar. Top off your
meal with an espresso or a frothy cappuccino. The service is impeccable.
In Hamilton West, 69 Pitts Bay Rd. (btw. Front St. and the Fairmont Hamilton).
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441/295-2167.
www.
primaverarestaurant.com. Reservations recommended. Lunch main courses $11-$26; dinner main
courses $24-$39. AE, MC, V. Daily 11:45am-2:30pm and 6:30-10:30pm. Bus: 7 or 8.
Silk
THAI With an authentic cuisine sometimes based on recipes from the
old Kingdom of Siam, a team of chefs from the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok dazzle
local palates with the stormy flavors of their home country. Evocative aromas and
subtle blends of herbs and spices characterize the cuisine. Start with the prawns-and-
coconut wrap or the duck-and-mango salad. The curries are exceptional—especially
one made with chicken breast in a green curry coconut milk sauce. In addition to a
number of spicy rice and noodle dishes, you can order such delights as stir-fried duck
breast with baby corn chili and basil sauce or marinated pan-fried quail in a soy sauce
laced with cilantro and garlic. Our favorite specialty is the spicy steamed filet of red
snapper served on a banana leaf and topped with a ginger-chile sauce.
Master Building, 55 Front St.
&
441/295-0449.
www.bermudasbestrestaurants.com. Reservations
recommended. Lunch main courses $15-$26; dinner main courses $15-$30. AE, MC, V. Sun-Fri noon-
2:30pm; daily 6:30-10:30pm. Bus: 1, 2, 10, or 11.
Inexpensive
Chopsticks Restaurant
CHINESE/THAI It's off the beaten track at the
eastern end of the City of Hamilton, but Chopsticks offers Bermuda's best Chinese
and Thai food, including spicy soup, tangy pork ribs, and seafood. The chef concocts
Szechuan, Hunan, Thai, and Cantonese dishes, with an emphasis on fresh vegetables
and delicate sauces. Most of the dishes are the standard ones you'd find in any North
American Chinese restaurant, including sweet-and-sour chicken, beef in oyster
sauce, and shrimp in lobster sauce. But some, including the duck in red curry, have
real flair. We also love the excellent jade chicken, with spears of broccoli, mushrooms,
and water chestnuts in a mild Peking wine sauce. Peking duck (served only for two)
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