The inviting Posto Semplice pizzeria in Picton Avenue is bringing contemporary vitality – and the unmistakable flavours of Italy – to Howick Village’s vibrant eating scene.
There’s no scarcity of high-quality eateries providing dine-in and takeaway choices within the Village, however there’s all the time room for extra competitors, and Posto Semplice is elevating the bar with its excellent menu, with the scrumptious Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas the star attraction.
The Japanese Occasions’ staff not too long ago had the pleasure of eating at Posto Semplice, which reopened earlier this month with new possession, and it was an expertise we received’t quickly overlook.
Their new menu presents a spread of greater than 10 tempting Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas. We selected 4 of them, being the Capriccio (with tomato, mozzarella, shaved ham, olives and mushrooms), the Agnello (with Semplice eight hours lamb shoulder ragu, pecorino, mozzarella, and rosemary oil), the Gambero (with mozzarella, prawns, guanciale, chilli flakes, ‘Nduja oil and parsley), and the Tartufo (with truffle bechamelle, porcini salsa, pecorino, mozzarella, and portobello mushrooms).
After ordering we have been deep in dialog however rapidly grew to become distracted by the mouth-watering aromas emanating from the course of the wood-fired pizza oven. Our 4 selections got here out inside about 10 minutes and so they didn’t disappoint.
They’re massive in measurement and the dough was mild and tender so that you don’t rapidly turn into slowed down making an attempt to digest it, leaving your style buds and palate free to please within the tantalising flavours of every pizza.
The toppings have been beneficiant with none specific one dominating the remaining and each pizza was cooked to perfection.
We additionally ordered two bowls of tasty fries to go along with the pizzas and our drinks, and so they have been rapidly delivered, once more with a really beneficiant portion measurement.
Our dialog lowered to a minimal as we acquired caught into the meals, with the one phrases being exchanged being descriptions of the unbelievable flavours on provide and the way quickly all of us needed to return.
Regardless of the beneficiant measurement of the pizzas, it didn’t take us lengthy to devour them, and we in some way discovered room to order and demolish three excellent desserts, being the Nutella Calzone (which is huge), the Tiramisu, and the inventive Pistachio Brulee.
All three of those rapidly vanished in a blur. Every part about Posto Semplice is about excellence.
The inside décor is tasteful, it has constructive vibes and ambiance, the seating is comfy, and it’s sufficiently small to supply an intimate eating expertise with out feeling cramped.
The employees are heat {and professional} and supply an expertise akin to being welcomed into an Italian household’s house for a satisfying meal.
The profitable philosophy behind Posto Semplice is to mix conventional Italian recipes with a contemporary method, and a deal with simplicity achieved correctly.
Posto Semplice additionally has a bakery making scrumptious pastries each Wednesday to Sunday morning. The restaurant is at 2/60 Picton Avenue, Howick.
