You are recommending a restaurant to a visitor coming to your city.
**Question:**
Your friend from out of town, Lisa, is visiting your city for the first time. She asked for a restaurant recommendation for a special anniversary dinner. Write a recommendation email to Lisa. In your email:
– Describe the restaurant and its atmosphere
– Explain what makes it special and what dishes to order
– Provide practical tips like reservation and pricing
**Model Answer:**
**To:** lisa@email.com
**Subject:** Restaurant recommendation for your anniversary dinner!
Hey Lisa,
So excited that you and Mark are coming to visit! For your anniversary dinner, you absolutely have to go to The Primavera. It is hands down the best Italian restaurant in the city, and it is perfect for a special occasion.
The atmosphere is what makes it special. It is a small, family-owned place in an old brick building downtown. The lighting is dim and warm, there are candles on every table, and they often have a live acoustic guitarist playing softly in the corner. It feels intimate and romantic without being stuffy or pretentious. You would never guess from the outside how beautiful it is inside.
Now for the food – everything is homemade. You have to start with the burrata appetizer. It comes with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and grilled bread. For pasta, Mark should get the gnocchi (it is like little potato clouds) and you should get the lobster ravioli. The sauce on the ravioli is so good that I once asked for extra bread just to soak it up. For dessert, the tiramisu is life-changing. They also have a pretty good wine list, but honestly, their house red is excellent and much more affordable.
A few practical tips. First, you absolutely need a reservation – especially on weekends. You can book online through their website, and I would do it at least a week in advance. Second, entrees are in the $25 to $40 range, so for two people with appetizers, wine, and dessert, expect around $120 to $150 before tip. Third, they validate parking at the lot across the street.
Let me know if you want me to make the reservation for you. I am so excited for you to try it!
Talk soon,
Jen