Yelpers alert - a real Italian dining experience is only 45 minutes drive away in the South at picturesque Willunga.
Note - reservation is a must as they only open for Sunday lunch and you need only advise of any special dietary requirements and allow up to 4 hours of pure, authentic Italian hospitality!
Upon arriving at your destination it does not look like a typical public restaurant, it simply looks like somebody's house, hence its aptly named business 'Our Place.' But after you park at the back and enter at the rear, the rustic, old world charm of the venue makes you feel like you are stepping into another world where you can enjoy the finer things in life, take things slow and unwind.
Arrival was at 12pm, there is a 30-45 minute grace period to allow everyone to arrive, be seated and take your drinks outside to take in the stunning views overlooking green rolling hills and the beaches looking out South.
The dining experience was warm and intriguing, one of the waitress is the daughter of the Clappis family and she happily explains each dish that is presented to us with enthusiasm. I love the little flourishes, dads bringing around a basket of freshly baked bread for us to admire but its sliced up and eaten still warm. Their daughter introduces each dish with a personal note on the side, such as here is dad's risotto and nonna's cannelloni.
Each dish was delicious and wholesome - and over a 3-4 hour long lunch there were many. But shared between everyone, you get to taste everything so I didn't feel uncomfortably full. Just the right amount for a taste and to savour the moment.
I cannot fault this experience and for $60 per head, it was worth every dollar and the drive. Everyone local and abroad must try this real Italian family experience. No need to order just make a reservation, loosen your belt buckle and be prepared to be fed for 3-4 hours! read more