Locale
Italian Restaurant in Balham
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Opening Times
Monday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Tuesday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Wednesday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Thursday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Friday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Saturday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Sunday |
Open 10:00 - Closes 23:00 |
All In London Review
Locale’s menu plays it safe
The menu features an all-encompassing selection of pasta and risotto dishes, (there is even a gluten-free menu for wheat-intolerant pasta lovers featuring gluten-free spaghetti and penne) meat and fish, pizzas, and food cooked in a Josper oven - the 21 day aged Scotch rib eye steak delivers the menu’s promise of a delightful aroma and tasty chargrilled flavour.
The spaghetti carbonara is a diet-bustingly creamy dish, while the charcuterie platter contains spicy slices of chorizo, salty Parma ham and Italian salami with homemade focaccia, pickled shallots and a mound of shaved fennel with drizzles of tomato sauce. As if in-keeping with the woody décor, the cold meats are served on a large tree trunk cut-out. Tuscan sausages have been braised with tomatoey borlotti and cannellini beans, a surprisingly filling combo.
An apple tarte tatin contains slices of poached apple sitting atop a crust of pastry with a dollop of cinnamon ice cream; a slight hint of tea is perceptible in the Earl Grey crème brûlée, however its rich creaminess is rewarding enough, particularly when paired with Locale’s very own homemade zesty limoncello. Tasty, good value, and well, a safe bet.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Jan 31, 2011
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