Trout and prawns in a peppered vodka and tomato cream sauce lacked the usual punch of that sauce, but it probably was deliberately toned down so as not to overwhelm the seafood. Entre portions were large, so we could have easily skipped dessert, but when duty calls we can't say no. I enjoyed sinfully rich cream of asparagus soup, light, delicate potato gnocchi in a creamy herb sauce and an apricot cream-filled crepe for dessert. After this series of heart attacks on a plate, I could have used a glass of wine followed by a siesta. Laudisio's best feature is its ability to balance flavors and textures harmoniously.
Service is excellent, if sometimes a little impersonal.
For a special dinner where you're not even thinking about counting calories, this smooth, upscale Italian ristorante fills the bill nicely. The Daily Camera. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of The Daily Camera is expressly prohibited. Users of this site are subject to our User Agreement .