5/5 IG: Sidd _. 1 year ago on Google • 111 reviews
As
I
made
my
way
to
La
Cassina,
I
couldn't
help
but
feel
a
sense
of
anticipation.
I
had
heard
so
much
about
this
restaurant,
with
its
rustic
decor
and
farm-to-table
approach
to
cooking.
As
I
entered
the
restaurant,
I
was
immediately
struck
by
the
warm,
welcoming
atmosphere.
The
walls
were
adorned
with
old-world
decorations,
and
the
lighting
was
soft
and
inviting.
I
perused
the
menu,
which
offered
a
range
of
traditional
Dominican
dishes
made
with
locally-sourced
ingredients.
I
decided
to
start
with
the
empanadas,
which
were
stuffed
with
tender
beef
and
served
with
a
side
of
chimichurri
sauce.
The
empanadas
arrived
at
my
table,
and
I
could
tell
immediately
that
they
were
something
special.
The
dough
was
flaky
and
tender,
and
the
filling
was
rich
and
savory.
The
chimichurri
sauce
added
a
bright,
tangy
note
that
elevated
the
dish
to
a
whole
new
level.
For
my
main
course,
I
opted
for
the
grilled
fish,
which
had
been
caught
fresh
that
morning
and
served
with
a
side
of
roasted
vegetables.
The
fish
was
perfectly
cooked,
with
a
crispy
skin
and
delicate,
flaky
flesh.
The
vegetables
were
tender
and
full
of
flavor,
with
just
the
right
amount
of
seasoning.
But
what
really
set
La
Cassina
apart
was
the
dedication
to
quality.
The
staff
were
passionate
about
using
only
the
freshest,
highest-quality
ingredients,
and
it
showed
in
every
dish.
Each
dish
was
a
celebration
of
the
flavors
of
the
Dominican
Republic,
elevated
to
a
whole
new
level
through
the
use
of
fresh,
local
ingredients
and
traditional
cooking
techniques.
As
I
ate,
I
couldn't
help
but
feel
grateful
for
the
opportunity
to
experience
such
incredible
food
in
such
a
beautiful
and
welcoming
environment.
La
Cassina
is
truly
a
gem
in
the
heart
of
Santo
Domingo,
a
restaurant
that
celebrates
the
flavors
and
traditions
of
the
Dominican
Republic
with
a
commitment
to
quality
and
excellence.
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