La Braceria Pizza And Grill
5 Greendale Avenue
Literal Hidden Find; Classy Italian Fine Dining
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 6
Ambience & Setting: 6
Food & Beverage: 7
Service: 6
Value for Money: 5
Spent about $40 per person.
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Caught up with my university group mates over dinner, and we decided on La Braceria Pizza And Grill, known for its authentic Italian food.
Finding the restaurant was a challenge. Located in the suburbs of Greenwood, at Greenwood Avenue, La Braceria Pizza And Grill is hidden behind a wall of plants, effectively blocking their signage and storefront. And at night, the road that runs alongside it is totally dark, making it easy to miss. I actually walked by La Braceria Pizza And Grill twice, before I finally found the entrance between two plants.
This is definitely not a restaurant you can stumble upon easily, and so, La Braceria Pizza And Grill is relatively quiet and perfect for romantic dates or quiet dinners.
We had 2 pizzas, the Alla Bismark, and the Alla Braceria. The pizzas were tasty, and I particularly like the poached egg in the middle of the Alla Braceria. The ingredients were fresh, although a little more of it would have been nice.
We also tried the Ravioli Della Casa, a hand-made ravioli pasta stuffed with cheese. While I appreciate the effort to make it, the portion size was more like an appetizer than an entree, and served on a big plate, it just looked underwhelming. It did score points on taste however, and I recommend it for sharing among friends, more than as a main course.
I tried the house wine that day, and I absolutely hated it. Tasted exactly like cheap wine... Bitter, and not aged. Should have gone with the other wines available.
Will try their pasta and anti-pasta some other time, though I'll probably only visit this place for special occasions rather than regular dining.
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| Alla Bismark |
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| Alla Braceria |
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| Ravioli Della Casa |
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