Casa Nostra Italian Restaurant

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by Bryony Harrison (subscribe)

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Published February 19th 2013

Italian at its Best in the Heart of Wimbledon

Casa Nostra, Wimbledon

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When my dad and I came out from the cinema yesterday, I saw a sign saying that you could get 30% your meal at Casa Nostra if you presented your cinema ticket. This sounded like a pretty good deal, and since it was lunch time, we thought, why not pop in? Casa Nostra is a lovely Italian restaurant in Wimbledon, and I have always been impressed when I've gone there.

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What used to be a noisy coloured Pizza Hut filled with kids has now been transformed into relaxing environment for adults, with low lighting, a soft colour palette, a elegant decor. The canvassed photographs on the wall depict everyday Italian life, and a fresh rose on the table makes you feel welcome and that you will be well cared for.

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There is an extensive and varied menu that will suit most tastes. You'll find pastas from a traditional spaghetti bolognese to a penne friulane with strips of steak, mushrooms, mustard, and creamed sauce. They also risotto, calzone, and thin-crust pizzas cooked in a stone oven.

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We weren't ready for a full meal, so took a look at the antipasti menu. There were so many things on offer, I had trouble choosing. Eventually I settled for a £6.35 Cozze, which is fresh muscles in a tomato and basil sauce. Although it was a little under seasoned, it was a delicious meal, and the left over sauce was mopped up with a lovely slice of soft garlic bread. One thing that would have been nice was a finger bowl so that I could dip my fingers clean afterwards, but otherwise not complaints.

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Dad opted for Rustico at £7.95. This was a Tuscan sausage served with parma ham and Sicilian rice balls, which he thought was excellent, if not a rather large for a starter.

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To finish off, I had an apple cheesecake, which I was very impressed with. For £3.95, I got a layer of chunky sliced apple at the bottom, with a refreshing hint of lime in the cheesecake. I must admit though, what I liked best was the fresh strawberry on the side.

If you like Italian cuisine, Casa Nostra serves a quality meals in a quiet environment. I would highly recommend it, especially as a place to eat after a trip to the cinema.

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