Leesree S.
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We dined here 15 years ago on our first visit to Hue, so when we learned it was still open, we had to go back.
The restaurant is half the size that it once was (downsized due to Covid-19), but the menu is as good as we remembered.
While we tend to stick with local food when travelling, we recalled with fondness some of the best Italian food we've had back in 2009, so Italian it was again.
We were welcomed in with a complimentary aperitif, which was a nice touch.
We chose to try their garlic bread - delicious, garlicky with a touch of pesto.
For mains, two of us enjoyed lasagne - flavoursome, pasta was al dente, the only complaint, it wasn't big enough (said tongue in cheek as it was, just it was so delicious both wanted more). The third (me) went with fettuccine con pollo - delicious hand-made pasta, a tomatoey sauce with fresh chunks of tomato, tender chicken, just lovely.
For dessert we enjoyed chocolate mousse (rich, thick, and creamy), banana split (you can't go wrong), and crepe with ice cream (light and thin with a delicious sauce). We also tried the tirimisu, which was creamy and delicate with a not overpowering light coffee flavouring.
Service was great; polite, friendly, and attentive without being cloying. Meals were served quickly, as were drinks. The beer was cold, and the cocktails were well curated.
We'll definitely head back, possibly even tonight. Our guide today advised that not only does the restaurant serve tasty Italian, they also do excellent Vietnamese cuisine, so perhaps we can be torn away from the pasta... perhaps!
