It may be the depths of winter but there’s a warm spot in the centre of Lara brightening up the cuisine standards in the growing town.
Borgata is open for dinner, with a succession of locals checking out the wonderful atmosphere created by chef and proprietor – with 44 years of experience – Piero Volpe.
“You could say it is the honeymoon period,” Piero laughs.
“We have a lovely response from our Lara customers. We timed it to perfection as people come in to experience Borgata as we fine tune our staff.
“They are all getting used to the system and getting to know the food well to explain our menu to our customers.”
Piero sees Borgata, translating simply as “suburban”, as producing authentic Italian cuisine, and committed to preparing all dishes in the traditional Italian manner.
“With over 50 years of experience in the industry and a love of great food, we are passionate and committed to providing our customers with an unforgettable dining experience,” he says.
“We take no shortcuts and source the very best fresh ingredients and cook to order, not in advance.
“So you can enjoy the perfect Italian meal including mouth-watering pizza, delicious pasta and risotto and much more.
“Working beside many talented European chefs, we have developed the culinary skills to prepare an exceptional meal and a keen eye for the flavours that we know patrons will enjoy.
“Food quality is assured with our use of freshly cooked meats, seasonal fruit and vegetables, homemade pastas, freshly made pizza dough, home-grown herbs and authentic imported condiments.
“It is this quality and authenticity that will set Borgata apart from all other local restaurants.
“I want to pour my love of food into the dishes I prepare, to provide customers with an exemplary dining experience of a calibre not currently available in the area.”
Piero aimed to offer a top dining experience in Lara so patrons no longer had to travel to Geelong.
Borgata offers both dine-in and take-away options, with customers able to conveniently order online through its website, borgatarestaurant.com.au
Borgata is open for dinner only at this point, but Piero says the promising start will be followed up soon with an outdoor eating area to welcome the warmer weather as well as a lunch menu.
Borgata is at Tenancy 1, 2-4 Waverly Road, Lara, phone 5282 4565.
