La Bussola Review

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La Bussola

Fodor's Review:

Blend a genuinely simpatico welcome with lapping waves, the murmur of jazz, and expert Italian fare and you have Omar Tagliavente and family's recipe for the perfect beachfront bistro. Bleached wood ceilings, billowing white curtains, old island photos of Antigua, and brightly painted plates enhance the relaxed, romantic mood. The presentation is invariably pretty and Omar has a particularly facile touch with seafood; try the artichoke-shrimp pie in garlic sauce, shark tartare with grapefruit nestling on a bed of arugula, mashed potato-crusted lobster in satiny pink pepper sauce, or the "fishermen's" spaghetti. Your evening ends with a complimentary grappa, Frangelico, or limoncello (representing northern, central, and southern Italy). La Bussola means "the compass" in Italian, and it certainly takes the right gastronomic direction.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Tues.

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