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| - The restaurant is housed in what once was an old courthouse, so the facility is actually huge. There is a shop where you can buy groceries and accessories, an event space, and the restaurant which spans 4 different levels! This seems to make for very differing reviews form others, but I'm here to tell you about my experience.
We stopped by just before Valentines Day, so the placed was jammed. Fortunately, the place is so large we were able to get a table without a reservation. Service was attentive and friendly. The wine list is comprehensive with an excellent selection of Italian wines so you have lots to choose from. We started with the Calamari all Griglia - grilled squid - and the Purpietello - sauteed octopus. Both were superb, not overcooked, wonderfully flavoured, just so delicious with a glass of Prosecco! For the mains we had the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese - housemade pasta with meat sauce - and the special of the day - mixed grill. The mixed grill was very good. Some lamb, sausage and skewered beef properly cooked, tender and very good. But the star of the show was the tagliatelle, and in particular, the sauce. Those who have had a real Bolognese sauce know that it takes plenty of effort and time to create that richness and melt in your mouth flavours, while not being greasy, heavy or filled with fillers or substitutes. This sauce is the real deal. Just dunk me into a vat of this and leave me alone for a week.
After the red wine and all that food, I didn't have room for dessert, but there will definitely be a next time, so maybe then?
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