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Nuraghe Trattoria

12 Dartmouth Park Hill, NW5 1HL Full details & map

Trattoria: Sardinian

Time Out says 2 Users say 4/5 Rate it

By Simon Coppock Posted: Apr 22 2010

We arrived at an almost empty Nuraghe, but it was nearly full when we left and, more surprisingly, bouncy throughout the evening with Italian chatter from the engaging staff.

On the menu, specialities such as curulgiones (pecorino- and potato-stuffed ravioli) meet crowd-pleasing puds (zabaglione, cassata) and 12-inch pizzas, generously topped but inconsistent in execution.

Chef Oscar refused to serve our first pizza because it was burnt, then was over-cautious with the replacement (crisp cornicione, soggy centre) but still served a third burnt dry. And why the barely cooked little tomatoes on top?

The version with bottarga was a subtle balance of sweet passata and salty cured mullet roe, but the margherita was explosively cheesy with sprinkled parmesan on top of the mozzarella and rough-handed scatter of basil leaves.

A superb waft from a passing dish of venison ravioli suggested we should ski off-pizza when we return.

Tags: European, Italian, Sardinian, North, Tufnell Park, Budget, Trattoria

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Nuraghe Trattoria details

Address

Nuraghe Trattoria

12 Dartmouth Park Hill NW5 1HL

Transport Tufnell Park tube

Telephone

020 7263 4560

Open 6.30-11.30pm daily

Meal for two with drinks and service: around £45

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 2 ratings)

By TP local - Feb 22 2012

5/5

Excellent local Italian gem. Warm and friendly service. Great food, huge portions!
Delizioso!

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By Amy - Nov 23 2011

I ate here with a group of friends the other night and the service was terrible. We waited nearly an hour for our order to be taken, every time we asked if we could order we were told we couldn't. Once we did manage to order we waited a further 40 minutes for our starters. When we complained, the waitress was extremley rude and raised her voice to such an extent, the dining room went quiet and everyone was staring at our table. Frustratingly, when our food finally arrived, it was dlicious, but unfortunately it all seemed a little too late and the night was ruined.

I would not reccomend this restaurant at the weekend, the staff and kitchen clearly can't cope with the covers.

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By milkybarkid - Jul 15 2011

3/5

I'm a fan of Nuraghe. We live round the corner, and eat there quite often. The food is good, service friendly, and prices are reasonable. Go expecting a nice friendly local with competent cooking and you won't be disappointed. But take some of the reviews too seriously and you might be.

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By Catherine - Apr 22 2010

A perfect Sardinian hide-away next door to an old Irish boozer? Strange but completely true, & very Tufnell Park. Everything about Trattoria Nuraghe shows warmth & heart; the cosy walls, decor & terracotta dishes replicated in the amazingly warm & friendly service. The smells & look of the magnificently portioned food only beaten by the stupendously, scintillating flavour. The house wine is grand. I can't praise this place enough. This is the sort of local restaurant one dreams of - it's magical