$$$$ • Italian • St. George
Having heard only good things about Arrabiata from some family and it being one of the few dining options in Ivins, we had to give it a try! We were not disappointed! The chef is very personable and talks to everyone and let me tell you he’s a wizard in the kitchen.
I’m not big on caprese salads and haven’t really liked burrata that much but the caprese and burrata appetizer was amazing! I had more than just the obligatory bite much to my wife’s dismay (she loves both caprese salads and burrata). It was delicious and definitely got things rolling for dinner.
For the meal I ordered the aged del monico ribeye. It was the best steak I’ve ever had. It had a perfect crisp on the outside, and I mean absolutely perfect, and was a true medium rare on the inside. The meat was tender, delicious and seasoned just right. I’m still thinking about the salt crystals and the dynamic between the crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. The side of lobster ravioli could have stood all on its own and I would probably go back just for that! The sauce with the ravioli was to die for, very smooth and full of flavor. The dish altogether was a masterpiece.
My wife had the chicken Alfredo and it was quite perfect. I had a small bite, needed to save room for my steak and ravioli! I can say that the Alfredo sauce and the chicken were both tasty and were everything that could be desired in a chicken Alfredo.
The dessert was a perfect end to the meal. It was a a delight, a delicious hazelnut gelato with a chocolate ripple and little crispy pieces throughout.
If you have been considering going, DO IT! Between the experience of actually getting to talk to Chef Eric and interact with him and have him take your order and cook your food to perfection and the food being actual perfection it’s a MUST! The whole evening was the perfect date, we loved getting to know Chef Eric, listening to his stories and experiences and dining on his delicious food!
