- Added: 21st of July 2008
- Area: Dundee
- Category: Restaurants
Dundee DD2 1AS
french_girl said
Best dining in Dundee
Beautiful food and great value!
I always eat here when I visit my brother in Dundee / Perth, as it is his favourite place. Food is mainly Italian but with other mediterranean influences. Portions are large with vegetables and side orders that you choose separately in traditional bistro style. Great if you are specific about what you want (no wheat etc...) Dishes are delicate rather than the more robust bistro cooking. And a huge choice; fish, seafood, chicken, steak, pasta, pizza etc... I am usually swayed by the specials board with the seasonal dishes, though I always order a starter portion of their massive garlic king prawns with my main course because I am such a pig for them.
The interior and exterior is quietly stylish boutique feel, with pretty lights and black and white photos on the wall. But is still bit kooky with miss matched cutlery etc... to remind you this is not a chain but an independent treasure.
Wine list is balanced and very good value, used to be bring your own and we always forgot so had the house red which is actually very good. And sometimes we still order this even with the other choices so we can get just a couple of glasses or a full litre if we're car free. (There's lots of parking in front but often all full). And you can get a really good coffee to finish off your meal perfectly.
Customers seem to be a real mix, young couples, mature regulars, family groups and often lots of women whether in groups or even on their own. I always take this as a good sign when people especially women can dine on their own in a restaurant without feeling uncomfortable.
The waiters are always very smart polite and attentive without being crowding. Not Italian waiters but young local students who have been working there for the several years that I've been going. So they remember me even though I only go to Dundee a couple of times a year. Brother and his girlfriend are regulars though.
The prices are really good value even when you order your side dishes separately. Probably about 16 pounds for starter main and side, thought that was good, about average for Dundee. But during a recent visit I went to another nearby Italian restaurant (Dandilly's closed on Sundays and Mondays) I was surprised at how more expesive this restaurant was. Definately more the London prices I'm used to. But the food and portions were very poor. (Will get name from my brother and wirte a review soon).
I was shocked to find previous review as I have found this to be the best dining experience Dundee has to offer.
PS. The BEST cheesecake in the world, seriously. Homemade and freshly topped to order, creamy and light. My mouth is watering all the way from London, lucky people of Dundee.
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