Staying true to its authentic roots, the food at Santucci’s oozes homemade Italian charm. The Chocolate Mascaponi torte and Strawberry Vanilla Torte tested are another of Franca’s handiwork and do not disappoint. In contrast to the sugary sweet deep fried goods you might find in a donut store, these tasty treats feel somehow wholesome – no mean feat especially for something containing both chocolate and cheese.
Yet the full Italian experience would not be complete without a compelling cup of coffee and the friendly kitchen staff deliver a brew that even Nonno Giovanni Santucci must be proud of. My latte arrived with glorious bulb like coffee art (some see love hearts I see onions) and its taste matched the enticing aroma. Now I’m normally a bit of a pansy and like a good teaspoon of sugar with my coffee, but this cup required no such sweetening. I would like to meet a coffee aficionado who doesn’t enjoy the coffee here, provided by Gravity Espresso, then flick them in the ear and tell them to get their act together.
Complete with fresh flowers and the heady sounds of a double bass drifting through the patrons, Santucci’s is an authentic experience that should be had by all.
