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His bright idea to have a snazzy fountain decorate the side of his palace in Rome in the 15th century was a slow burner, but eventually came to fruition.
The Trevi Fountain or Fontana Di Trevi was completed in 1762 and is one of the great tourist drawcards of the Eternal City.
Travellers wishing to return to Rome toss in a coin.
In the Mediterranean climate of Adelaide, lovers and others can toss a coin and make a wish in their own Trevi fountain. As water
tinkles gently in the background, diners can relax and be whisked away on their own Roman holiday. There is a small elevated veranda on Pirie St if you want to be outside among the action.
The cream decor, noise-soaking carpet, white table covers topped by burgundy cloths and swift table service speaks of an old world elegance. After tossing a coin in the fountain (proceeds to the Crippled Children's Association of SA) we settled in with a shared order of antipasto for starters.
Mushrooms, pickled onions, cold meats, cheeses, olives, assorted pickled vegetables, fruit and more arrived to create an agreeable communal tasting
session.
The menu has a diverse range of hearty and homey dishes that make Italian dining an experience, plus specials.
Being a sucker for seafood and pasta I made the split decision of spaghetti marinara a huge dish, loads of seafood running from salmon to prawns and calamari, with the pasta itself thin and tasty.
Over the table the lamb shanks special needed only the slightest touch to fall off the bone, served on a bed of rice with vegetables and a red wine glaze.
The Fontana's pedigree dates back more than two decades and last November its chef of 17 years Paul Rignanese decided to back his cooking.
With wife Ivana and sister Mary he took over and has tweaked but not changed a recipe for sucess.
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