Good if you’re going for an evening apperitivo, refreshing drinks served with crisps and snacks etc. However my attention was diverted by the sound of a punchy 4-cylinder which 40-odd years ago would have been the nightmare of every rally competition. I couldn’t be sure, but the sound undoubtedly sent shivers down my spine. When I saw the four yellow headlights coming at me, I knew that it definitely was, the car that was the dominator of the group B rally scene in the 80’s, the car with the martini livery and the car that cemented its name into racing history. The Lancia Delta Intergrale, this is the car that was outright banned by the FIA. This was living evidence that Lancia has seen better days, not today’s pathetic ‘ypsilon’. This was the real thing. I was left speechless, 0-60 in 5.7 seconds was monstrous from a 4-door hatchback. As you will see from the images I have attached, it was a beautiful ice white. Like a December morning when your nan already has the kettle on when you get downstairs and you look out the window at the rolling English countryside, that shade of white. I’m sorry for this car review, if you’re looking for a more restaurant focused review, I don’t have it. Thanks...
Read moreOutstanding restaurant serving a range of Italian meat, seafood, and pasta dishes. Our party had the red fish, fusillini with red sauce, beef tartare, roast pork, and eggplant parmesan. All were presented beautifully, with interesting interpretations of each dish while still holding true to the original concept. Serving size were perfect, generous but not excessive. Extensive wine selection. We ordered the tiramisu, chocolate lava cake, and pistachio parfait (with rich caramel sauce and crumble cookies). We demolished every dish and were in heaven with the desserts. We just stumbled across this restaurant, and are so happy we did. Located on the main piazza. Menu is only in Italian, but one of the waiters knew enough English to explain the dishes to us. Service was very good. If you are in the area,...
Read moreThis rustic-looking restaurant in a large circular piazza in a small village was a wonderful find. The cool interior is smarter than the outside suggests, still rustic with lots of exposed wood and brickwork as well as an eclectic collection of art and other pieces. It’s clearly full of locals and definitely off the tourist trail. As it was mushroom season, I had a porcini and chanterelle risotto, which is possibly the best risotto I've ever had. My husband loved his dish of kidneys with chanterelles too. The nutty semifreddo dessert was excellent. Service was efficient and courteous and wine recommendations...
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