Since I’ve been living here and have slowly been getting tired of Jamaican food (yes believe it or not!) I’ve been on the hunt for some great foreign food. For years I’ve walked past the sign on DaCosta Drive that says Evita’s Italian restaurant but have never gone in because I don’t really like to spend a lot of money eating. The other day I planned a lunch date with a British friend of mine who was visiting Jamaica and we both really wanted to try the pasta at Evita’s.
Evita’s is up a pretty steep road just off the main road in Ochi but once you get to the top (walking is a killer!) the view is well worth it. The entire back side of the restaurant is open to this spectacular view of Ocho Rios and the ocean. We took a table right at the edge of the balcony and enjoyed the scenery while we chatted. And the inside decor is nice and fresh. There was no one else in the place the day we went.
I knew before I even got here that if ravioli was on the menu that’s what I was getting. I’m a sucker for proper Italian ravioli and they did have it on the menu….cheese ravioli in a creamy sauce. My friend ordered some kind of spaghetti with veggies. It’s good to note that neither of our meals came with anything, such as garlic toast – we had to order that on the side and it was a small serving. We munched on the bread while we waited for our main dishes, which didn’t take long at all to arrive.
I must say that considering the price on the menu for ravioli I was disappointed at the portion size…I think there were 5 or 6 pieces on my plate and the cost was $14.50 USD with no garlic bread included. I felt like licking the plate when I was done just to get my money’s worth – BUT on the upside of this complaint, about 20 minutes after eating it really settled in and I was super full so I guess if I had eaten more I would have been uncomfortable.
I really didn’t need any desert at all but I have a weakness for cheesecake and had yet to find any at places I dine in Jamaica. I noticed it was on their menu for $6 USD so I had to try it, and I didn’t regret it even though I was about to burst after eating! The fruit sauce on top was extra tangy and awesome! And it looks pretty too!
Our server was polite, prompt and courteous. The food was delicious but not for the budget traveler. I had my meal, cheesecake and a coffee and my half of the bill was $2500 jmd. The atmosphere was great with the view and the dining room decor. I guess I give Evita’s in Ocho Rios a “recommended” if you’re looking for Italian food in Jamaica!
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