Romeo & Julieta – LCM 40 SPRING 2015

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A cream souce and chili oil pair perfectly with the ravioli at Romeo & Julieta. Photo By Miguel Ventura

Chef Matias Forte’s ever-evolving menu at Romeo & Julieta offers something for everyone, especially now that the popular Cabo San Lucas restaurant has introduced a breakfast menu. The chef employs only fresh, organic ingredients—many of them culled from local farms. He then adds just enough twists to transform traditional dishes into an experience rather than just another meal. Menu highlights include linguine with shrimp in a butter and cream sauce; fettuccine with beef tenderloin and Portobello mushroom; ravioli stuffed with crab; and melt-in-your mouth gnocchi made with ricotta cheese and served in either a tomato or butter-and-sage cream sauce. Prefer something lighter? The Caesar salad is prepared at guests’ tables and is unmatchable, as is the innovative croccante salad, a delightful combination of dried fruits and crunchy veggies. New on the menu is a baked Portobello mushroom stuffed with spinach. Another favorite appetizer is beef carpaccio, thin slices of raw beef fillet drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice and topped with Parmesan cheese shavings. Authentic Italian desserts are but for the asking. All of this fine Italian fare is enjoyed in an elegant yet cozy atmosphere. With a choice of dining rooms and a beautiful patio open to the stars, it is not difficult to find a romantic spot to celebrate occasions big and small. On any given night, enjoy the music of a strolling guitarist. Then, on Saturday nights, get swept away with the music from an electric violin. Boulevard Marina and Camino del Cerro, Cabo San Lucas, (624) 143-0225, www.restaurantromeoyjulieta.com. Daily 8 a.m.–11 p.m. AmEx, MasterCard, Visa, and vouchers accepted. $$–$$$$ S.A.B.