It’s been a few months now since Rita Micali’s new venture, Supermaxi, opened it’s doors. I’ve been back a few times now, so lets have a look beyond first impressions. I’ve dined alone at the bar, with a friend a couple of times and with a group including children.
Am I a fan of the “grunge” styling? I’m not sure I am. All that has changed is the letters that spelled out the previous tenants name – Tugra Restaurant – midnight haunt of hungry cabbies, have been removed. The colour is quite hideous in my opinion. But being next to the bike path I guess the local taggers will just cover whatever they did do, so perhaps it’ a wise choice?
I think my favourite time was the day I dropped in by myself on the way home for a Negroni, some salumi and a few bits and pieces with a glass of wine. It was quite early, so the staff weren’t running around all over the place, and I sat at the bar which meant I could always get attention when I needed another glass of wine.
Another of our visits has been blogged already by my friends over at Eat Our Way Up High Street Project
Unfortunately, each of the fours times I’ve been there the bill has been incorrect. Sometimes in their favour, sometimes in ours. I hope they settle in the front of house systems soon.
They continue to be very busy, and I’m not sure if it’s going to be a place I visit regularly. The noise level is too high for me to have a decent catch up conversation with friends. The kids will get restless waiting for food and it can be hard to get someone’s attention to order that second bottle of wine.
On the other hand, it is on the tram line home, and a quick visit for a glass of wine and main will be tempting, especially if I am there by myself. And I am quite possibly addicted to the friend cauliflower.
I think the local families will continue to flock to it. The food is good quality and tasty and the wine list is interesting. For me though – it will remain a “sometimes” restaurant.
Other recent visitors:
So, have you been? and what did you think?
