Review of Cauliflower Variation On Almond Cream at Ristorante dei Poeti by madeline39

We found this restaurant through abillion in the centre of beautiful Sirmione. We sat outside under parasols in blistering heat. The outside garden is lakeside so we watched the boats taking off on tours around Sirmione.
The Cauliflower dish was a starter on the menu but at €16 it was pricey so I decided to have it with the French fries as a main. I didn’t fancy anything on the mains.
It is described as Cauliflower Variation on almond cream, taggiasche olive pesto and capers with sesame and hazelnuts.
The cauliflower was very finely sliced and raw. It had a pleasant crunch and the flavours all worked well together. It felt like a quality, well put together dish. The fries, €7, didn’t arrive, so we had to pin down the waiter who was busy and apologetic (maybe lost in translation) and when they finally arrived they were hot and delicious.
All went well until we tried to pay, then we couldn’t get anyone’s attention. After a very long wait and much gesticulating we were brought the bill but no one came back with a card machine. We’d already had a relaxing lunch and were ready to leave so this actually wasted some of our precious time in the area. Finally, our waiter came to take our money but he didn’t appear to be very happy. Perhaps we were supposed to pay inside - I don’t know. Anyway the end didn’t spoil the meal which was very nice but rather expensive for a starter and a side.