Carpaccio review by ladivalex
I had a friend who told me Carpaccios was a neighborhood place for him. I immediately responded with, I've read terrible things about it. I went with him last Saturday. I feel bad for the disgruntled people because my food and service was great. Maybe because he is a regular. But that only accounts for good service. I had the Scallop Carpaccio and it was, as an amuse bouche should be, just the right size to whet the appetite and perfectly seasoned. Followed by the Duck Ravioli, my companion had Veal Milanese, both were heavenly. The ravioli was delicate and flavourful, something I was wary of because ravioli can become all about the sauce and the filling can be an after thought. Not here, and the broth was a perfect accompaniment. I tasted his veal and it was delicate, tender and cooked to perfection. Still waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop, it didn't. Yes, the dining room is crowded, yes, its noisy, but would you rather be in a dining room where you can hear a pin drop? I liked the buzz. The staff couldn't have been any nicer and frankly after being really unimpressed by Cipriani's I thought it was lovely. But hey if you want gigantic American on-my-way-to-obeisity-heart-attack size portions, this isn't the place. It is place thats gotten a bad rep. Go have a Bellini and people watch, thats London!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Overall rating 
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
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