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About this place
At lunch, choose between a tomato-based and an oil-based pasta. The two options give the meal a different character: one diner, for instance, recalled a tomato-sauce pasta generously topped with small prawns, noting how well they were cooked and seasoned. Another lunch featured bacon in tomato sauce with plenty of vegetables and mushrooms; a reviewer found that pepper gave the dish a pleasing lift. Even within the tomato-based options, the ingredients and flavours can vary.
The Pasta Course comes with a baby-leaf salad from Mahoroba Farm, bread and the pasta of the day. The pasta portion is 80g, with two choices available. A drink can also be added to the pasta lunch, making it easy to keep things light or take your time over a fuller meal. One diner who enjoyed lunch from appetiser through to dessert praised the carefully judged temperatures and thoughtful presentation of each plate. They singled out the pudding at the end: smooth, with a pleasantly springy texture, bitter caramel and the aroma of vanilla beans. A different lunch review also praised the homemade pudding for its chewy texture.
In the evening, a course that includes a main dish is another option, alongside appetisers and pasta. One diner remarked that the dishes change with the seasons, offering a chance to choose from the day’s ingredients on repeat visits. Among the à la carte dishes mentioned by reviewers were a tangy potato salad, pasta with the richness of pistachio, and moist, substantial duck. Another dinner included firefly squid, carbonara and roast duck, enjoyed with wine.
For an evening with wine, consider choosing a glass or bottle to go with the food. The menu also lists cider from South Australia and small bottles of sparkling wine, as well as beer and other alcoholic drinks. The dining room has counter and table seating; one diner enjoyed watching the food being prepared. The restaurant is described as having limited seating, and its guidance recommends booking. It may be worth reserving ahead for an evening course or a visit with a group.
