Perfect gnocchi in an authentic Italian restaurant: Restaurant Facincani (2. March 2017)
I walked by recently the Restaurant Facincani and when it was recommended to me by a colleague it was definitely time to visit. The place is rather simple in its design but generally lovely as it reminds you of a small Italian place – but a bit more spacious like you’re used to it in Switzerland. As a starter, I went fr the “Gnocchi di Patate al Gorgonzola” (CHF 16.00) which were great in taste – the Gorgonzola could have been a bit more intense to match my personal gusto but the consistency of the gnocchi was outstanding.
As a main course, I went for the “fegato – veal liver with apples and polenta” (CHF 25.00). The fegato was aromatic and the meat was perfect in terms of taste – the sweetness of the apples is something I haven’t had in combination with liver but it fit perfectly. The portion of polenta was bit small compared to the whole dish but overall, definitely a great dish.
The service was very attentive at first when we were seated and the order was taking rather quickly. The waiter even let us know that – if we’d ordered from the menu – it might take a while. Definitely friendly to let us know, however, I would personally have preferred no warning but the main course being served quicker. Overall, the Restaurant Facincani is a great Italian restaurant you should definitely visit when you are in St. Gallen.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Facincani
Gallusstrasse 39
9000 St. Gallen (CH)
Tel.: +41 71 222 27 46
Homepage: http://www.facincani.ch
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
