We certainly always enjoy it and we’re not alone. Lindoni’s is very popular and it can be challenging to get a booking for a Friday or Saturday night.

The food is traditional Italian fare at its very best so for my main meal I ordered a classic Italian dish—saltimbocca. It is essentially very thin pieces of veal folded over sage leaves and wrapped in prosciutto, which are then tenderised with a meat mallet. Once dusted in flour, the veal is flash fried in a white wine and garlic butter sauce. Mmmmm…

Of course, this was sublime. But then I’ve never had a meal at Lindoni’s that has been anything short of wonderful.

I also make saltimbocca a bit at home and thoroughly enjoy it. Simple to make and definitely a crowd pleaser! It is the ultimate cheat’s dish for a dinner party; so delicious but you can prepare and cook it in a flash. It’s equally good for a quick after-work dinner.

When cooking at home, I use a Guy Grossi recipe from an old episode of Food Safari where he cooked saltimbocca.

The word saltimbocca means “to jump in the mouth”, so you know it’s a dish that’s full of flavour.

This particular recipe calls for the veal to be served with gnocchi. However, because I’m rather ham-fisted when it comes to making pasta, I serve it with creamy mashed potato instead. It works quite well because the creamy mash soaks up the excess sauce and it’s oh so good! Cut the richness with some steamed beans and you’ve got a delightful meal.

Buon appetito!