After a lot of eating in Malaysia I thought I'd continue to do so by eating lunch at Polpo with my fiancé and sister.
I'd carefully written all of my thoughts and order information down on a napkin which, I've just as carefully lost. Losing napkins at 7am is not fun. Acquiring a cup of tea is - yum.
I've never been to a Venetian restaurant so it was quite the experience.
There was plenty of vegetarian selection which, the waitress kindly marked off for me on the menu. when the food arrived it was hearty and tasty. The spread we chose was mainly vegetarian with a couple of meat plates (for my fiancé). I hear that the meat dishes ordered were seasoned well, and full of flavour, as were the vegetarian options apart from one - the grilled polenta...I don't know what happened to that other than it was devoid of flavour.
I recommend the arancini. I've had arancini once before - courtesy of my friend's Italian mother- and the arancini at Polpo was on par with her cooking. Trust me, that is an excellent thing.
I also particularly liked the Pizzeta bianchi and the beetroot and hazlenut salad together. The simple flavours of both complimented each other - and, one of your five a day. It's surprising, sometimes, how difficult that can be for a vegetarian to achieve.
I recommend the arancini. I've had arancini once before - courtesy of my friend's Italian mother- and the arancini at Polpo was on par with her cooking. Trust me, that is an excellent thing.
I also particularly liked the Pizzeta bianchi and the beetroot and hazlenut salad together. The simple flavours of both complimented each other - and, one of your five a day. It's surprising, sometimes, how difficult that can be for a vegetarian to achieve.
The waitresses are very helpful and they look so cool that it made me feel a little cooler - you know, the geeky kid at school who has been allowed into the inner circle of awesome, type thing...apart from in school the inner circle is usually a bunch of close minded people with plebeian faces.
Located in Soho, the atmosphere and look of Polpo, matches the staff - trendy yet relaxed. I would definitely go again, especially because it makes me feel like I'm all dramatic eyeliner, bleach blonde hair, skinny red trousers cool.
A little note to bear in mind: They don't take bookings (sometimes they do, I don't understand how it works), it's queuing all they way which, is ultra chic don't you know...all the kids are doing it these days.
A little note to bear in mind: They don't take bookings (sometimes they do, I don't understand how it works), it's queuing all they way which, is ultra chic don't you know...all the kids are doing it these days.
Price: Approx £55.00 for 1 large glass of red, 1 small glass of red, 1 soft drink, 3 cicheti plates, 1 bread, 1 meat, 3 vegetable, 1 dessert and service charge.
Veggie Friendly: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
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