PROFILED BY DEGROOTS MEDIAThe writing’s on the wall at Pizze Vini Spuntini – literally. Emblazoned cheerily along the dark walls in white script are the ingredients that go towards creating the spuntini snacks and pizze that give the restaurant its name. Specialising in all things Italian, the star of the show here is the pizza. Offering a modest but classic selection, these homestyle pizzas feature simple but tried and tested combinations, relying on their quality ingredients rather than overloading with too many flavours.
Snack on some arancini filled with ragu and mozzarella or eggplant parmigiana. Make sure you leave room for classics such as the margherita or perhaps the San Daniele with prosciutto, parmigiano and rocket. There are also pasta and meat dishes available and there are plenty of vegetarian offerings, including dishes such as penne with walnut pesto and ricotta, and porcini and sage risotto. Sides are similarly straightforward combinations like rocket, pear, pancetta and goat’s cheese or insalata caprese. To suit the occasion the food is complemented by several Italian wines and beers. All the pizzas are also available to take home; if you can tear yourself away from this cheerful, informal restaurant that celebrates uncomplicated, Italian-style dining that is.
Angela Costanzo