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Review by bigal76

Rating: 4.00
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The mission: continue to find small, independent (well, 5 or less outlets) lunch food outlets that offer something worth seeking out.

Todayâ¬"s chapter: After a difficult morning at work, I really didnâ¬"t fancy another mayonnaise filled super-something from one of the sandwich chains. Enter: Casella. A small Italian sandwich and pasta bar, just off the Blackfriars end of Fleet Street.

Look in the window and youâ¬"ll see the usual array of Italian sandwiches. Having had a selection of these previously, I can say that theyâ¬"re good value and the ingredients do actually taste of the ingredients: prosciutto is moist and flavoursome, artichokes tangy etc. They have a good variety of sandwiches and rolls/ciabatas with generous fillings at good prices (e.g. £4 or less). If thereâ¬"s nothing you like, theyâ¬"ll slice something fresh from the array of salamis, cheeses and cured meats proudly displayed in sandwich counter, and stuff it into a crusty roll.

If youâ¬"re in there, youâ¬"ll see lots of Italian customers walking straight past the sandwich counter to the little dining area at the back of the shop where you can order one of the cook-to-order pastas, which change daily. I had a Spaghetti Bolognese to take-away today, to use as a pasta yardstick. I was very pleased with the quality of ingredients (chopped vegetables and herbs clearly visible in the sauce - not a quick pour from a jar), the pasta itself was quite nice, and the portion generous. Iâ¬"ll be back to try more of their seemingly home-made pasta specials.

Iâ¬"d highly recommend Casella as a good value and decent quality cheap eat just off Fleet Street ⬠to take something away, or for a quick sit-down lunch with a friend.

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