Note: We were invited to try Bar Lola for dinner, however all opinions are my own. Bar Lola has opened in the city. We go in for a 6pm dinner on a Saturday night (kid-free!) First up, drinks. I ask if they can do a mocktail – and yes, what would I prefer? Sour notes […] Read more…
I love Italian food. It is my absolute favourite cuisine! So it is very surprising that I havenโt tried Mezzalira until earlier this year. We had a nice birthday lunch here mid-week so it wasnโt too busy. Think white tablecloths in a nice bistro-style setting, waitstaff in white shirts and white aprons, all right in […] Read more…
I sneaked away from work on two occasions to head to lunch at Such and Such by the Canberra Theatre – it was quick solo dining. Iโm really happy to see a โNot Alcoholโ menu. On the two occasions, I try the Such and Such Shandy with peach, earl grey, lime and Heaps Normal XPA, […] Read more…
Following on from Eating in Padua Part 2 Trattoria al Bigolaro, I asked my aunt to take us to a pizzeria for dinner. We drove to the Montegrotto Terme region of Padua to try our luck at Ristorante Pizzeria El Gaucho. As soon as we drive into the restaurant’s complex, everything is noticeably different. The […] Read more…
After a short walk through Braddon to get to the city, I noticed a new Italian eatery, Imperioso, had opened up on Lonsdale Street (formerly Farmer’s Daughter). The menu was limited to five pasta dishes, most of which were handmade gnocchi dishes (yum) and some Italian pastries and coffee. The eatery is tiny and only […] Read more…
I hadn’t been back to Bicicletta in years, and caught up with a friend a few months ago for lunch. I’m glad they offered an undercover outdoor area as it was one of the hotter summer days in Canberra. For lunch, Bicicletta offer pastas, pizzas, salads and some antipasti plates. The dinner menu is more […] Read more…
A few months ago, V and I were going to head to Salotto at the Kingston shops on a Sunday night but realised it wasnโt open when only a dark locked up restaurant greeted us. We had no choice but to find somewhere else to eat and we were both in the mood for Italian. […] Read more…
It was my sisterโs birthday during her visit to Canberra. Seeing as we both love Italian food, it only seemed fitting to take her to one of the best Italian restaurants in town โ Italian and Sons. The last time I was there was early last year and I was eager to revisit the restaurant. […] Read more…
Replacing The Kennedy Room in Kingston, is newly opened Salotto Bar and Kitchen. By the same owners as Santa Lucia Trattoria down the road, this modern Italian eatery offers the shorter version of Santa Lucia’s menu. You’ll find some tempting starters such as an antipasto platter, arancini balls and zucchini fritters. Pastas are homemade and […] Read more…
V and I headed to newly opened Italian restaurant, Provini, which replaced La Scala in the city. Provini is owned by the Cocu Group which also owns Shorty’s next door, Little Brooklyn in Kingston, Public in Manuka, Suburban and much more around Canberra, so I couldn’t help but have high expectations of this place. The […] Read more…