The Foundry

Living locally, I'm always on the look out for a new place to have lunch of a Saturday or Sunday. I love Market, but too much of a good thing etc....Friends had suggested Caponata a few weeks back but events had conspired to keep me away until yesterday.

Winging it, we wandered into the downstairs osteria, a lovely space with three distinct areas, including a performance area. This place recently featured in the architectural press and I can see why.

Each Sunday they have a different band to accompany diners, and yesterday a really good jazz four piece kept us going while we ordered.

The fennel sausage and orange and fennel sald were excellent, as was the deep fried risotto ball with mozzarella and ham. The cheese board was good, though I would have liked a description of the cheeses I could order (but I didn't ask, so partly my fault). Of especial note was the chestnut honey that came with the chesse, delicious, as was the bread and olive oil.

I had a couple of glasses of Sicilian chardonnay viognier which hit the spot also, and all wines are available by the glass, a real plus.

All in all this was a great Sunday lunch, made all the better by the very friendly and helpful staff, especially as we had a very youn child with us.

Any sticking points? No, I'll be going back. But one mystery. This place should be full given the food and atmosphere on offer. Camden, what is wrong with you?
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David Jenkins - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, October 19, 2009

We weren't very sure about this place when we decided to go as it doesn't seem to have had much publicity but we were really pleased with our choice. This place is great. Polished service - our waitress was fantastic, extremely attentive and obviously well-trained. Smart decor. Food very good. We had excellent tuna tartare and scallop starters. All extremely pleased with our main courses. Far too full for desert. We had an excellent siciliian white wine which was a steal at £20. Look forward to going back when they have one of their music events. Can't believe people haven't found this place yet. Keep doing what you do Caponata.
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10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, September 23, 2009