Compliment
moonrising (20-12-2007)
I visited this place for an end of work project party courtesy of employers. Tired, cold, and coming down with a virus I wasn’t sure if I was really in the mood. Needless to say I ended up loving it! It definitely lived up to it’s motto of ‘It’s a nice place to stuff your face’.
Even on a Sunday it was pretty busy. Our party of twenty was escorted to the back where they’d moved together smaller tables to make one long one. It definitely meant a need for co-operation if anyone wanted to go to the loo! But it was reasonably comfy once you’d found your place.
Wine was quickly served (and very nice). We had a bit of a wait before the pizzas and pastas started arriving, but when they did it was in style. Suddenly waiters were zipping up and down with bulging plates, trying to locate who’d ordered what. A couple of people who’d arrived late did have a bit more of a wait before their food came, but most of the group was served within minutes, and they only had to wait about fifteen minutes more. Not bad with a group of twenty I think. The latecomers actually finished their food before I finished mine.
Pizzas are made in a traditional oven near the front of the restaurant. Pasta appears from a (visible) kitchen at the back. My pizza was lovely. Crispy, slightly irregular base, rich cheese, creamy spinach and ricotta, flavoursome sun dried tomatoes. My only problem with it was it was a little rich, and I had to resort to a ginger beer to keep my tummy settled! Actually there seemed to be a little bit of a problem and a wait before my drink appeared, and I suspect they may have sent out for it. Top points for that if so. Everybody’s food looked lovely and fresh, and some swapping took place!
On a budget of about £10 per head we all had a main and wine, and left with stuffed stomachs and in a happy mood. Definitely recommended.
Tags
pizza, pasta, food, fresh, rich, atmosphere, friendly, value, bargains, genuine
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