Ms.
Chocoholic raves about the chocolate nemesis and would describe in
detail, its loveliness and the pleasure that she experienced when she
had it the first time. She said that we should try it where it
originally came from and It didn't take much convincing after where
we found ourselves heading to The River Cafe.
With
the sun shining and kids and people enjoying the al fresco seating
outside, you couldn't help but be in a jolly mood. Exuding an
antipodean cafe vibe, we were relaxed and in a good mood.
The
Calamai al Ferri £15 was simple, clean and fresh.
Agnoli
di Coniglio - pasta stuffed with rabbit slow-cooked with spring
garlic and Franz Haas Pinot Nero £14
Tagliatelle
di Asparagi con Fonduta - pasta with asparagus, cream, egg yolk and
parmesan £14
Dover
Sole wood roasted with Capers & Marjoram with slow-cooked
Florence Fennel and large leaf rocket £34
Blue
Lobster split & wood roasted with Wild Oregano, Chilli &
Lemon with Crushed Potatoes, Spring Peas & Wild Watercress
£45
Lamb
with Salsa Rosso Piccante, Borlotti di Lamon & Chargrilled Leeks
£31
Overall,
each dish was tasty and the flavours were clean and balanced though
it wasn't brilliant. For the prices charged, I would expect it
to be justified by either the ingredients to be of really good
quality that simplicity cooking is used to allow the natural flavours
to sing through or cooking techniques and flavours were paired for
something delicious. It was neither for me.
We
now arrived at desserts and the infamous chocolate nemesis was
ordered amongst others.
I
have to say that Ms. Chocoholic's description sounded better than it
tasted.
Chocolate Nemesis £9
Lemon
Tart £8
Ricotta
with Grappa & Champagne Rhubarb
We
still had a great time but the company was more memorable than the
food itself.
Will
I recommend: Yes
Will
I come back: No
Have
I had better: Yes
