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36 RESTO OF THE WEEK FOOD Margo's Pizzeria Pizza is one of the easiest dish- es to find on the island. Finding a really good pizza however is not so easy. Finding a genuine Neapolitan pizza made with fresh ingredients is quite a feat. Genuine Neapolitan pizzas are slowly making a name for them- selves with genuine pizzerias popping up on the island. One such place to find a gourmet pizza worth taking a drive for is Margo's in Mistra Bay. Though a little bit of a trek from the usual dining spots, Margo's is definitely worth the effort. Once you get there park- ing is not an issue with a small car park just outside the restau- rant. The now-deserted beach provides a beautiful backdrop bringing with is the tranquillit y of the sea. What makes a genuine Neapol- itan pizza stand out from their cheaper counterparts is a wood- burning oven, San Marzano to- matoes and of course mozzarella di bufala. All of these have been imported directly from Naples along with the chef 's passion for making a perfect pizza. The large room is transformed into a haven for pizza afaciona- dos decorated with brightly-col- oured paintings, artichoke chan- deliers and modern furniture creating the perfect atmosphere for a fantastic meal. Right from the word go, you know that the meal is going to be worth your while. The bread bas- ket is a collection of home-made crackers and grissini as well as a some of the freshest brioche and crust y Maltese bread served with buffalo butter or olive oil. One bite of a simple Pizza Mar- gherita is enough to understand why the Italians say that anything else is simply not pizza. The base is perfect, thin in the centre and puff y on the sides. The tomatoes are of the San Marzano variet y, imported directly from Naples, and the cheese – soft, creamy mozzarella di bufala that turns every bite into a taste of heaven. If you've already consumed your ration of calories for the fes- tive season go for one of the sal- ads. Fresh ingredients that melt in your mouth make up an oth- erwise boring old caprese salad, giving the diner a whole different outlook on the simple salad. The desserts are all the Ital- ian usuals. Try the rum soaked rum baba served with a dollop of home-made ice-cream. Before you bid farewell to all your carb-laden eating habits, drop in on Margo's for a slice of comfort food that will satisf y any gourmet diner. Rachel Zammit Cutajar takes a look at a restaurant and brings a recipe, wine and delicacy of the week. Write to us with your comments on restaurants or submit your own recipes to rzammitcutajar@mediatoday.com.mt A slice of Napoli Charles Grech & Co. Ltd., Valley Road, B'Kara Tel: 2144 4400 Primitivo di Manduria DOC - Masseria Altemura, Italy The Masseria Altemura is located in the heart of the Salentine peninsula, an extension of Apulia that separates two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian. The benefits conferred by that position are unique since the estate is able to exploit the maritime climate of two coasts. In addition, the remarkably intense luminosity represents a further favorable characteristic for the cultivation of vines. 100% Primitivo grapes mature on the vine, late in the harvest, and are gently pressed. The must undergoes the fermentation process for 21 days at 77°-82° F. Once the vinification is complete, the wine matures for 14 months in 92-gallon French oak tonneaux followed by an additional period of aging in the bottle. The wine has ruby-red with purple undertone and appears with an intense and distinct aroma of jam-like ripe red and dark fruit. It is warm on the palate with a silky, and a mul- tiple layered finish. Ideal food pairing would be eggplant Parmesan or orecchiette with roasted broccoli and walnuts. Imported exclusively by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, B'Kara. T: 2144-4400 Margo's Pizzeria Mistra Bay Mellieha Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 19:00 Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 Contact: 21582736 Margo's pairs a great dining atmosphere with a passion for delicious Neapolitan pizzas Margo's pairs a great dining atmosphere with a passion for delicious Neapolitan pizzas