While I read my menu, the description caught my attention.

The Chateau in Waltham is home to some delicious Italian dishes. From alfredo to marinara, The Chateau has it all. The item that caught my attention was the Chicken Penne Broccoli. The meal definitely filled me up.

The Chicken Penne Broccoli isn’t like everywhere else. It contains a special flavor, a spice that was zesty. The sauce wasn’t too thick, but it was creamy instead, which I enjoyed. The chicken was very tender. It tasted like it came sizzling off the grill!

The flavor is like nothing else you’ve ever tasted before. It’s special and homemade. Not only was the sauce and the chicken great, but the broccoli was also very tasty — and I’m usually not a big fan of broccoli.

Right when you walk into the door, you feel welcome. The positive and helpful staff does its best to seat you as soon as possible, even if there’s a wait. The Chateau is a large place with many tables and booths. There is a lounge and bar area. The lounge area is very comfortable, especially sitting in a booth.

The Chateau is a big place for sports fans because of its atmosphere, with many photos on the walls of Boston’s many victories!

So if you’re also in the mood to watch a game, come to the Chateau, sit at the bar, and order yourself Chicken Penne Broccoli, and enjoy your day!

(The Chateau, 195 School St., Waltham, 781-894-3339, http://www.chateaurestaurant.com/ )

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(For write-ups and pictures of the 20 nominees for 2013, read the story, “Where is my favorite food?” in the Watertown Splash’s food section at http://goo.gl/aIiMD . Once there, you will find separate links to each nominee.)

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(For the 2012 Splash of Flavor nominees, go to http://goo.gl/qjSPT . Once there , you will find separate links to each nominee.)

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(For the 2011 Splash of Flavor nominees, go to http://tinyurl.com/6y4z3x6 . Once there , you will find separate links to each nominee.)

–March 4, 2013–