by Diane Alter
Church Street in Edgartown is one of the vibrant hidden stretches in which island specializes: warm weather-worn cottages; fragrant gardens spilling over with balloon sized hydrangeas; and a truly genuine Italian restaurant located at No. 19 called Isola.
There is a real feeling of joy that comes with walking into Isola. This authentic Italian eatery is warm and inviting, and the food is delightful. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu, but the Creamy Pesto Genovese is a stand-out. Plan your first course wisely–say the fresh and light Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad–because the Creamy Pesto Genovese dish is a generous serving of pure pasta heaven that deserves to be savored to the very late bite. Assembled with house-made creamy pesto (a family secret) over al dente linguine, farm to table asparagus, roasted tomatoes, crispy potatoes, and piquant grated Pecorino Romano, this entrée item is an Isola favorite from the first to last bite.
