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If A Sud translated into something meaning "the divine", I'd believe it. We were gratiously seated inside with no booking while it bucketed down outside - and though we only had an hour and fifteen before the booking arrived, there was no hint that it was a problem. In fact, this may have been the best service we have seen across all of Italy.
Upon seating, you are greeted by three welcomes - a glass of lovely prosecco, small dough bites in tomato sauce, and wonderful smiles. Our host spoke great English too, and was a delight to converse with, even when attempting scant Italian.
Our entree of potato croquettes had a beautiful smokey flavour, perfectly accented by the local Salerno wine we had been recommended.
But our mains were the real deal - broccoli, orecchiette and a teaspoon of the most incredible anchovy sauce, plus onion and beef sauce ragu. You can elect to add these amazing chilli oils to them, which add perfect heat, with no overpowering elements. These dishes were simply amazing. Everything was in perfect balance. Mopping up sauce with bread is mandatory.
This is finished by a complimentary lemon profiterole.
A Sud, just like its dishes, is perfectly balanced. Amazing service, beautiful flavours, and a comforting atmosphere. It is a must visit in Salerno.