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2014-10-07
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I had heard about this restaurant through a friend, so thought I'd give it a try, and I'm glad I did. I went with my partner, and we were advised we may need to book in advance other-wise we may not get a seat, so I booked a table online using their website - very handy.We had booked for 7.30, but arrived earlier at around 7.00. We were instantly greeted by a very friendly Italian (I think) man. He then walked us to our reserved table, along the window counter facing outside. We were first talke
We had booked for 7.30, but arrived earlier at around 7.00. We were instantly greeted by a very friendly Italian (I think) man. He then walked us to our reserved table, along the window counter facing outside. We were first talked through the wine list, followed by an explaination of the menu, which was all drawn on a chalkboard at one end of the restaurant. A nice touch.
The wine list was huge, and my knowledge of Italian wines is limited - so I waived down a waiter who came to help. To my surprise he was not Italian, I think he was either Australian or South African, however he seemed to know his stuff, and suggested a different glass for each of us after we told him what we liked.
He hastily returned with our wines, and we ordered food.
The waiter advised that the dishes are intended to be shared, so we would need around 2 per person, we asked for some suggestions, and he strongly suggested the lamb ribs. We ordered a portion of the lamb ribs, a broccoli dish, a steak and the cabbage salad.
While we waited we sipped away at what we began to realise were fantastic wines. As we weren't sure what they were I asked the waiter if he could show us the bottles - and he did. I was drinking something called "Cantina Giardino Nude", and my partner had a "L'Arco Pario".
The food then arrived, first came the broccoli. The dish was small, however a good size for two to share, and it was delicious. Next came the lamb ribs, and I'm so glad the waiter suggested them. They were covered in a fantastic citrus coating - I think I could eat just those ribs for the rest of my life. Finally the steak came out, accompanied by the cabbage salad. As my partner is vegetarian, I (un)willingly ate all of the steak, while she had majority of the cabbage salad. Top notch.
When the waiter came to clear out dinner plates, we were asked if we wanted any dessert. After little contemplation, we decided on the "zuppa inglese", which we learned is Italian for trifle. We ordered more of the same wine also - couldn't resist.
Dessert arrived, and it was good. Lady fingers which were soaked in liqueur of some kind, I think cherry, custard cream and chocolate cream.
Overall, I'm so glad I have found this place. The service was amazing, the food was awesome and the wine was outstanding - 10/10.
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