Cafe Nood

Cafe Nood is a delightful place to eat and grab a cup of coffee or a drink. They have half portion tasty pastas that are just the right size for lunch and will not break the bank. The decor is 'just right' and there is even a bakery where you can buy brownies or other tempting delights. But be warned - the baked goods come at a cost! Some other negatives are that the service is a bit on the slow side and there is a TV that detracts from the dining experience. All in all though, a great little place for a bite to eat! A novel aspect to this restaurant is that you can buy packets of chips or books and magazines there too so it feels like a little delightful corner cafe. The milkshakes are also very good!

R8ing: 8/10

A Tavola Ristorante

A Tavola, meaning 'to the table' is a well-run restaurant on Wilderness Road in Claremont. There is an interesting menu of fine Italian foods with prices that are not steep and portion-sizes that are "not too big, not too small'. I was, however, surprised that, as an Italian restaurant, they did not provide patrons with bread while they waited for their food! There were also a few other surprises. The menu was laminated with the specials inside on a piece of inserted cardboard - not very professional. The table cloths (allbeit easy to clean) were plastic. Other than that, you could see that the tables were turning over fast, there was a family atmosphere and the service was prompt. There was no television in sight - which is a bonus as most restaurants have them and it does not make sense to go to a restaurant so that you can be glued to the box instead of savouring the fine food on offer. Really - if you want to watch tv - eat at home. Back to A Tavola... they get an...

overall r8ing: 7.5/10