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| - Dined here recently and enjoyed it but it didn't blow me away. The wine was reasonably priced which was nice and the atmosphere was mostly good, except for when smoke from the kitchen billowed into the restaurant and they had to open the door - which made it really cold for the people seated near the front. They really have to resolve that situation.
Service was ok. I met a couple of friends there and we all arrived at different times in the span of about 30 minutes. I sat for 20 minutes before being offered a drink (other than water). Actually, I think I had to ask for the drink in the end. Staff was friendly enough, but it felt a bit superficial.
We started with the Arancini (Crispy rice balls filled with mozzarella, peas, 'Ragu di Carne') and they were really good and nicely presented. For the second app we had Fritto Misto Gamberi e Calamari (Crispy, dry-rub shrimp & calamari fritto, 'Quattro Stagione' sauce). It was fine, but nothing overly special.
For my main, I had Tagliatelle Straccetti di Manzo e Funghi (Beef tenderloin strips, wild mushroom, spinach, pine nuts, beef stock). I thought it was quite good - fresh pasta, nice flavour - but there were several pieces of beef I had to spit out due to gristle. I also found it odd that there was a strong truffle flavour, which wasn't referred to in the description on the menu. I don't mind truffle but I can't say I love it. Probably would not have chosen this dish if I'd known. My friend had Rigatoni Bolognese (Slow-cooked veal/pork/ beef ragù, Reggiano) and she described it as blah - not much flavour and kind of boring. My other friend had the lamb and said it was good.
I will give Nodo another try!
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