#64-2016:
After my…read morehappy hour (with the excuse of trading star wars figurines collected with shopping at a famous Italian supermarket chain) with some fellow yelps, here I am writing an update to this truly remarkable place!
FIRST OFF... just follow these simple directions. As soon as you see the arena look for the next available light and turn onto Via Canonica, right away you shall find a small square on your right and there you will find this jewel.
Yes... The decor is rather cliché (a crossover between tacky Maya and ethnic Africa). BEWARE for groups bigger than... say 4, you will be placed on these RATHER uncomfortable high chairs around a weird bongo-shaped high table that is smaller than the smaller tables and risks being kicked over too easily...
But ENOUGH of the negative aspects...
Lemme sing the praises of this place...
We had an aperitivo (fixed price 11€ regardless if the beverage chosen) and had access to the quite varied and undoubtedly good buffet. Note the plates are disposable and you are engouraged NOT to use them twice. The same shouldn't be for forks but I have seen many toss those as well.
What was available? Pizza chunks, pasta (I counted at least 5 different options), risotto (lovely), chicken, potatoes and bacon bites, garbanzo beans, couscous, filled zucchinis, fresh sliced fruits, lasagne (both original as well as veggie)... and a whole bunch of other things that were deliciously kept warm. The more the evening progressed the more new items were brought). And... to top it all off.. a surprisingly good tiramisù... There is no limit on how many times you can serve yourself... so splurge away my friends...
Now.. on to my beloved (and truly missed) cocktails... I am a sucker for them cocktails presented in either a carved melon, pineapple or coconut shell. What I ordered should have come in a melon but they had finished it so they offered a pineapple instead. .. YUMMIE...
They offer non-alcohol options, simple cocktails, dry options, elaborated drinks, I would imagine this place could satisfy all types of taste... from girly girl to macho men (NO beer here though).
Cocktails are well balanced (the guys knows how to mix) and NOT skimpy on the alcohol..
And, another truly appreciated touch was the waiter coming to the table with tiny shot glasses filled with fruit smoothies, what a nice touch...
Let's just say... I'll BE BACK SOON!!