tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067951049305200089.post706135729924751522..comments2024-03-14T01:36:24.949+13:00Comments on Nom Nom Panda: Review: Ortolana, or 26 words you never knewNom Nom Pandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08797737998693464773noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067951049305200089.post-47124311613770322952014-08-10T16:28:41.651+12:002014-08-10T16:28:41.651+12:00Thanks - you're right, it is supposed to be cl...Thanks - you're right, it is supposed to be classy-but-casual, a style of eating I am liking more and more, mostly because I don't plan enough in advance to get into some of those fine dining restaurants! And the price tag is comparatively more attractive too, of course.Nom Nom Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797737998693464773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067951049305200089.post-72539148992651359532014-08-10T13:07:14.802+12:002014-08-10T13:07:14.802+12:00I'd have been better enticed towards visiting ...I'd have been better enticed towards visiting Ortolana if their dish presentation was more organized, but it appears they are deliberately going for a completely informal feel. You did a good job of conveying what they have to offer. <br /><br />UpnworldUPNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426177763521901180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067951049305200089.post-81592029299667007302014-07-28T09:00:12.680+12:002014-07-28T09:00:12.680+12:00Actually, that's a good point. It is nice to b...Actually, that's a good point. It is nice to be able to try more than one dish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067951049305200089.post-81094959428096483192014-07-23T21:21:08.023+12:002014-07-23T21:21:08.023+12:00I have to say that the word "pretentious"...I have to say that the word "pretentious" did come to mind when I was describing this restaurant, not just because of the vocab in the menu, but also because of the liberal use of micro-greens and sparkling water (though I like these touches now). It's not a big deal if you don't know what shape your pasta will appear in, but the crudo part of "market fish crudo" is pretty important information that someone could miss. Now that I have learnt more words, the menu does not seem quite so scary.<br /><br />I agree the portion sizes are small and you might want to order a side of potatoes or an extra entree or something. In general, I prefer restaurants to serve smaller portions for lower prices though, because then you have room to try more dishes. It also means I don't mind going to the place when I am not particularly hungry.Nom Nom Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797737998693464773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067951049305200089.post-46151667557237871282014-07-23T16:52:57.667+12:002014-07-23T16:52:57.667+12:00I know spatchcock and rillette from that list and ...I know spatchcock and rillette from that list and I consider myself a foodie.<br /><br />I feel that if most of your menu are words that your do not understand, you're being overly pretentious. <br /><br />There should be a 5 word limit per menu. That way, their waitstaff don't have to suffer through all day of: "What is a polpette?" or “What is a salsiccia?” or “What is a nduja?” or “What is a pangritata?” <br /><br />I've been to Ortolana and I enjoyed it, though I must have a hearty appetite because I was still hungry after my meal!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com