That being said, a meal beginning with a disappointingly luke-warm, impossible to cut, and slightly burnt (yet still tasty) Pollo ad Astra at Pizza Express near Chiswell Street this Friday was saved only by the presence dessert. A bright spot (literally, bring quite yellow) among some rather disappointing desserts chosen by others, I present - the Lemon Torta.
Sweet, citrus-y, nice consistency - not too mushy, not too firm, with a lovely flaky and buttery biscuit base. I love a lemon tart, and this hit the spot. Though I'm still confused by the mascarpone on the side. I love mascarpone, but as a dessert? Needs a little sugar, and thinning down a tad. Was a bit too thick to work. Note to Pizza Express- the whisk is your friend.
Note to self, must try the chocolate glory next time. Might start up that old habit of going into restaurants just for dessert. I admit now that Zizzi is great for this whenever I have a yen for their amazing lemon sorbet. I just love lemon based desserts, and no one does lemons like the Italians.
