Da Nando
Viale Divisione Julia 14
33050 Mortegliano (Udine), Italy
Tel: + 39 0432 760187
Da Nando is an institution in Friuli. Even after all these years, the food and wine are well worth a visit. Proprietor Ivan Uanetto is a larger than life character whose booming voice and equally outsize personality fill up the room. Da Nando is the kind of place that is typical of the Italian provinces. The menu is essentially useless; instead diners should rely on the waiters to recommend what is outstanding on any given day. I usually start and finish with the antipasti, which consists of 5-6 courses that are more than enough for a meal. On the occasions I have ventured into the pastas and meat courses I have rarely been disappointed.
This winter lunch was full of great dishes. Prosciutto D’Osvaldo is an artisan smoked ham made in Cormons, one of the villages of the Collio. Served with gratinéed radicchio, it was outstanding. Nando’s seppia ‘tagliatelle’ was another standout. The seppia was cut into thin strips that resembled pasta and served alongside the ink and radicchio. All of the flavors and textures worked beautifully in this dish. Polenta with Montasio and sausage is a staple of the Friulian kitchen and a perfect course for a cold winter day. It was totally delicious.
Da Nando is an institution in Friuli. Even after all these years, the food and wine are well worth a visit. Proprietor Ivan Uanetto is a larger than life character whose booming voice and equally outsize personality fill up the room. Da Nando is the kind of place that is typical of the Italian provinces. The menu is essentially useless; instead diners should rely on the waiters to recommend what is outstanding on any given day. I usually start and finish with the antipasti, which consists of 5-6 courses that are more than enough for a meal. On the occasions I have ventured into the pastas and meat courses I have rarely been disappointed.
