Unexpectedly, I finally got to try this place out after a long time and I'm soooo glad I did! My lovely boyfriend and I went in to grab a bite between a film-fest at the Cineworld. Incidentally, if you have a Cineworld Unlimited card you can get a discount - just make sure you mention it before they run up the bill!
I'm not sure how long this place has been open, but I've only noticed it in the last few months, and any place that professes to offer both Italian food and steak is always worth a look! When we arrived, the restaurant was empty, so we were offered a choice of seating by the proprietor. The decor was warm and inviting, as well as terribly stylish and functional - the layout allows the maximum seating capacity for a fairly small space without being crowded.
Service was quick, warm and friendly... just what you want. I ordered the house special calzone (ham, onion, mushroom) and my other half ordered Risotto Pescatora. When my calzone arrived, my jaw dropped. It was like there was an enormous whale of bready, cheesy goodness on my plate! The dough was lovely and soft, it was just bursting with all the lovely filling, and the sauce was to die for. Having pinched a bit of the risotto, I was very much impressed with how perfectly the seafood was cooked. Most places screw up the calamari, but it was beautifully prepared and fantastically tender. Everything was just fantastic.
Honestly, I'm surprised the place isn't just filled to the brim with people. Maybe it was just the post-Christmas slump, but for a Saturday night it just seemed a bit quiet. I whole-heartedly recommend giving this place a go! read more