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This Blackheath Italian had a big rethink and rejig about half a year ago, installing a chef with considerable pedigree. Alex Tyndale previously worked at Chapter One, while the menu was created by Piero Marengi of L'Anima.
The comprehensive Italian menu features plenty of pasta (available both as starters and mains), but it's the two- or three-course set menus that are the real bargains (at £13.95 and £16.95 respectively at dinner; it's cheaper at lunch).
Grilled sardines and fennel or chicken liver crostini with a heady marsala sauce were on offer on our visit, though mains fared better with a well-cooked cod in a punchy Tuscan tomato, caper and anchovy sauce.
Creamy panna cotta, smooth and rich like silken tofu, served with ripe strawberries and slivers of basil finished off the meal nicely.
The service is everything you'd expect from a good local restaurant, too - friendly staff and the right amount of banter.
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What is 'following'?020 8318 1143
Noon-3pm, 6-11pm Mon-Fri; 2-3.30pm, 5.30-11pm Sat; 12.30-9.30pm Sun
Meal for two with drinks and service: around £45
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Oh Bella you warm my heart. Dinner was great and Panna Cotta was to die for. Great staff and great food. I will be back soon!!!
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