Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Il Gallo Nero

I'm not even sure if Il Gallo Nero belongs in this blog, since what it is, is basically a bodega with few tables. So if you're leaving the house thinking to your-self "I'm famished" - you probably shouldn't go there. But I like this tiny space with the homely feel.

They serve paninis, simple baked pasta dishes and tapas. The first time I had a panini with a glass of Chianti and it was real good, plus reasonably priced. The second time I enjoyed a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino and tapas. Again quite nice. Never had the baked ziti and lasagne type things, since I don't really dig the whole re-heating idea.

So if you are looking for a cozy place just to hang with friends, have some snacks, or to chat up with a friendly owner straight from Italy - Il Gallo Nero is just right.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This wine bar is unlinke any Italian place. Except for the waiters. Selling is their speciality. Expect the wines to be very very overpriced. 40 euros per bottle. Yes, the same Chianti bottles you would not buy at the supermarket for 3 euros anywhere in Europe. Our advise: DON'T GO THERE!

Estonian Foodies said...

If you think this is a genuine and honest Italian place, you deserve it. "The charm" is basically reflected in the prices as you pay 400 EEK for a simple bottle of red you could buy for 65 EEK in a local supermarket. The dry meats are also of very basic quality. I would not dare to say it's a rip off, but pretty much going into that direction...