At our best Italian Orlando restuarant, we recognize an Italian delicacy the moment we see it. Such delicacies must be prepared to perfection in order to ensure they’re enjoyed to the fullest. One Italian delicacy, the Dover Sole, is one such dish that requires cooking precision and careful presentation.
Connoisseurs of fish around the globe consistently praise the delicious and delicately flavored taste of Dover Sole. Native to the southern part of the Atlantic, specifically off the coast of England and the city of Dover, (hence the name) it flourishes along the European Atlantic coastline. This species of flatfish (or flounder) is very appealing for its firm and tender flesh. It is sturdy enough to take on a rich sauce and yet delicate and flaky enough to serve with a light butter sauce and capers.
Once you have experienced the taste of exquisitely prepared Dover Sole, you will be hard pressed to be satisfied by any other flatfish. Several species come close to the taste and texture of Dover Sole. One is the popular fish Branzino. Served mainly throughout Northern Italy, Branzino is another fish that can withstand a sauce that is heavier in consistency, but tender enough to be gently seasoned. In the United States, Pacific Sole is often sold as Dover Sole as is the good, old-fashioned Flounder which is native to the Atlantic Coastline. Both of these fish, along with the Branzino, produce a thinner filet with a slightly different flavor to the educated palate.
Sadly, as a result of overfishing, the industry has had to reduce its harvesting of this tasty delicacy from its natural breeding grounds and has turned its eyes towards farm-raised sole. The expansion of Dover Sole fisheries on the English coastline carry well into the Mediterranean and over the pond to the States.
Have no fear! There is no need to worry about the authenticity of the Dover Sole at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano! Come visit our Italian restaurant in Orlando on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and be prepared to feast on a true holiday favorite. Make reservations now to savor an authentic, Northern Italian preparation of Dover Sole, along with our full menu of other scintillating delicacies and genuine Northern Italian cuisine. Let us make your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day meal one of the most memorable and tasty you will ever have the pleasure to enjoy!
