I was heading into my usual go-to restaurant, when I spotted this nearby restaurant, serving nice-smelling food to customers on their patio. I did a U-turn and checked out their menu out in front. I went inside, to ask if their gnocchi (potato dumplings) was made on the premises - and confirmed that it was. Mmm... nothing like fresh gnocchi...
I ordered take-out. Cutlery was similar to that of a fast-food joint, all sealed up in a plastic bag.
The food itself was o.k. I wondered if their cream sauce was the right base, for their tricoloured fresh gnocchi. Maybe a marinara, or other light tomato base sauce would better suit this dish.
Came with a side salad, with some nice dressing.
I remember the meal including some garlic bread, and asked the waitress if she could confirm that it'd be included for take out. Some warmed up bread was, but it wasn't garlic bread. Just a slice of warmed up toasted bread.
Service was generally good, but I wondered if my main server (it was her first day at Valens that day), was offended that I didn't tip since I was ordering take out?
She seemed decided distant after I gave her the bill. Otherwise, she started off warm, chatty.
Wait-time for the food was reasonable.
Sure, I'd try this place out again. At some point, if it worked out that way.
It's not my regular hotspot, but perhaps I'll land there on impulse again sometime.
Lunchtime was busy, btw...