Mediterranean
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NEIGHBOURHOOD, Kaunas
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would it seek out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Pizza Decor: Modern hipster pizza & wine bar vibes Service: Charming and attentive. They even recommended against over-ordering Other thoughts: Very trendy. Good olive oil selection. Instead of pizza cutters, we were given scissors. Large portions. Dish(es) savoured Two different…
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Vittoria on the Bridge
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern Italian trattoria Service: Good. Very Italian – brash but friendly. They also swapped my coffee cake for vanilla ice-cream when I declined the first option. Other thoughts: Good enough considering the location and limited options (smack right…
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Aphrodite, Perth (Scotland)
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Classic Mediterranean, complete with faux vines on the ceiling that create an outdoor patio feel. Service: Chilled Other thoughts: Mediocre – I can make better food at home with just the oven function Dish(es) savoured Pikilia (Mixed Grill…
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Ivantxu Espacio Bistronómico, Seville
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Everything was equally good and there was no one standout disk Decor: Coastal influenced interior design with blue accents Service: Good, but strangely overly concerned waiters Other thoughts: Despite the gravitas exuded by the waiters, the restaurant has…
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The Spanish Butcher, Edinburgh
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Steak Decor: Modern, dark Service: Good Other thoughts: They subbed the Scotch Tomahawk for the Galician prime rib since they were out; still absolutely delicious! The portion would have easily fed three people, so we definitely overate (even…
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Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern trattoria with terracotta exterior Service: Charming and attentive, knows their stuff Other thoughts: Their set menu changes every month, and is available 12-2pm every Wed to Sat. Dish(es) savoured Set lunch £18/£22/£26 Antipasti: Gamboncello di…
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Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern trattoria with terracotta exterior Service: Charming and attentive, knows their stuff Other thoughts: Great meal with fresh ingredients, but the Sedanini Alla Norma was too thin on the aubergines (ratio of 5:95). All cheeses are…
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Trèsde, Madrid
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Bistro-style eatery Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured EPP formula seasonal menu €46 Caponata “Trapani 1987”; citrus and basil sorbet Grilled zucchini stuffed with ricotta; pistachio and aromatic herbs Angus beef tartar; raifort cream…
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Taberna Úbeda, Madrid
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The octopus Decor: Tapas bar Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured Ensalada de tomate Albondigas Pulpo plancha Tarta de queso Price Final bill: £64 for 2 pax Date June 2025
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Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The torta Decor: Modern trattoria with terracotta exterior Service: Charming and attentive, knows their stuff Other thoughts: Big shout out to the staff who put up with my odd pregnancy demands! Including scrambling to find a takeaway bag…
