Don Camillo

I have very fond memories of Don Camillo. My late wife (Barbara)and I were married in Hobart in 1973. We often walked up Queen Street to your restaurant's takeaway counter (which at that time was at the rear), and ordered your Minestrone Soup, which was the best we have ever tasted. We dined in your restaurant on many occasions, with Barbara ordering Crayfish Mornay and I inverably ordered steak,well done. Barbara has said to me that she had not tasted a better Crayfish Mornay anywhere than at Don Camillo's. We came to WA in 1976 because of her poor health, but up until her death in 2004, we often spoke of Don Camillo's of Magnet Court,and the high standard of food and great service. If I am lucky to visit Tasmania again, I will certainly make it a point of treating myself again with good memories and good food.  25/11/2011

We booked by phone 40 minutes prior to arriving at the restaurant and sat down on arrival. The restaurant was full on arrival at 7.30pm. Over peak holiday time I'd advise booking a couple of days in advance (it'll be worth it). Clients were still arriving after 9pm. Entrees of Bruschetta Al Pomodora with melted mozzarella on grilled tomato with a drizzling of olive oil and Ostrich which appeared to be oysters kilpatrick. Both were shared and tasted delicious. The oysters were the largest I have come across. My wife had Pollo Involtini for her main which consisted of pancetta wrapped chicken breasts stuffed with bocconcini and spinach and gnocchi with a sauce of creamy basil and pine nuts. I had the filetto which was eye fillet steak on a bed of mashed potato and red wine jus. The steak was cooked to perfection, the chicken likewise. Desserts were Tiramisu and Strawberry Panna Cotta. Both were made in house, the Tiramisu was to kill for. The atmosphere was a bit noisy but not overly so. Indication was that everybody was enjoying themselves. A good selection of Italian and local wines complimented the food. The staff were very attentive, knowledgeable of the meals and very friendly. The dishes arrived in a timely manner and not rushed. All in all, a very enjoyable evening.  07/06/2011