Alfie’s Italian Café

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

Reviewed by Mathew Smorenburg

We had a wonderful dinner and I will definitely go there again. The restaurant was quieter than I expected, even for mid-week and the wine selection was small but sufficient. The food was delicious, the specials board was extensive and flavours beautifully crafted. Presentation of the pork belly was a bit dull but quickly forgotten once you started eating. The pear and walnut salad and Caprese salad were both super fresh, perfectly dressed and really lovely - I especially appreciated that the perfectly ripe tomatoes in the Caprese Salad were not cold but were at room temperature, enhancing their smell and taste. The panna cotta technically cannot be faulted but was completely unremarkable while the Creme Brulee was perfection. The staff were friendly, very knowledgeable, happily indulged the members of the table who had questions, were attentive but not disruptive and really elevated the entire dining experience.