Hello and welcome to the "Cardinal Eats" blog! On this beautiful Monday afternoon and first day of senior internship/project period, I ventured to the streets of downtown Cos Cob in order to fulfill an empty stomach. The first stop on the expedition of "Cardinal Eats" was made at the one and only, Villa Nuova. Villa Nuova quite honestly is one of my favorite eats in all of Greenwich. Villa Nuova prides itself on the highest quality Italian gourmet food.
Today, I spoiled myself with what I believe is to be the best sandwich in all of Greenwich, the 'Marco Polo'. The 'Marco Polo' consists of prosciutto, fresh mozzarella (made daily), tomatoes, and pesto all under a perfectly pressed panini. Usually when I order the 'Marco Polo', I pay the extra $2 to have chicken cutlet included.
One word to describe this sandwich would be heavenly. Although a little more expensive than your run of the mill deli sandwich, the 'Marco Polo' is a taste of absolute joy. When biting into the sandwich you are greeted with the immediate taste of pesto which lines the roof of your pallet. Digging further into the sandwich, you can taste the delicious prosciutto atop the fresh mozzarella. The mouth watering continues as you bite into the perfectly prepared chicken cutlet and organic tomatoes. All in all, the sandwich is absolutely loaded with perfection.
*The trip to Villa Nuova from Greenwich High School is an easy five minute drive that could be made during any lunch wave. (approx. 1.4 miles from GHS)
Marco Polo w/ Chicken Cutlet ($11.75)
Presentation - ****
Quality - *****
Affordability - ***
Taste - *****
Overall - 4.25 / 5 stars
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