What I had: a ‘Casereccio Panuozzi’ (Mozzarella, Italian greens & Italian sausage)
What Dinner Companion (DC) had: ‘Bistecca al
gorgonzola con spinaci saltati’ (Rib eye steak with melted blue cheese & sautéed
potatoes)
Unsuspecting in the busy area of Leicester
Square/Covent Garden – this is a gem of a place I (luckily) stumbled across whilst browsing through various websites to find somewhere to eat
that evening, desperately ignoring all the ‘expresses’ and 'huts’.
I ordered what was basically a thin slice
of pizza dough with the filling (with splatterings of cheese and not overloaded
with it) with another thin, crisp layer of dough on top served on a wooden
board. Before ordering my dish I had
already pre-decided that I would not go for a pizza (due to the fact I have had
way too many pizzas in the January month) but when you arrive at the
restaurant, it’s difficult to resist the wood fire oven. It was crisp, not over-cooked, not oily and
was a delight to eat to be honest. I am
usually a self conscious eater when it comes to pizzas, but this one came in an
oblong shape cut into squares and I was so happy to tuck into it, all my qualms
were forgotten – even with the fact another diner duo were sat literally a
whisker away. I overheard (okay, so I
may have eavesdropped a bit) one of them saying that her Italian friend had
recommended Sartori to her, so that is always a good sign.
DC basically ordered steak and chips,
but the steak was a big slab cooked perfectly to the way DC likes it
(rare-medium), the potatoes were also cooked just right.
The menu selection is vast (that’s the only
thing – it requires some studying, but lots of options such as pasta, fish,
salads, various pizza types and a wide range of vegetarian options…), but the wine menu also has a great collection
for you to peruse.
The place itself is just off the busy road
which I like, it’s close enough to everything but not obvious enough for tourists to fill the place – though I would recommend booking. All the staff are Italian and helpful –
especially to top up your glasses.
Overall, this authentic Southern Italian restaurant
is definitely one to keep in mind. The
prices are not too over-priced and I would come here again just to try all
the other dishes I wish I could have had.
Rating: 4 out 5.
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| One of the 2 foot long pizzas you can order...to share (if you wish). | Image courtesy of Sartori. |
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