Trentino's: a little Italian
Tucked just off Jan Smuts Avenue on Buckingham, Trentino's is easy to find and offers very reasonably priced choices for any Italian food lover who's looking for something fresh.
The venue offers a relaxed no-fuss interior combining face brick and soft lighting to give a warm, comfortable feel and there's a view through to the food preparation area where meals are conjured up with careful consideration.
There is both a set menu of starters, salads, pizza and pastas as well as a huge range of specials that change fortnightly. The restaurant offers a range of different but mouth watering choices as well as some of the more classic meat, chicken or fish options. Vegetarians will also find themselves well accommodated and there's even a vegan pizza option. It's been a while since I had to ponder my choices for so long, reluctantly sacrificing one amazing-sounding meal for another.
For starters a deliciously rich black mushroom florentine prepared with spinach, crumbled gorgonzola and a parmigiano sauce together with a haloumi salad drizzled with honey and a sprinkling of nuts. Both made for a rather satisfying light meal in themselves but you won't want to stop there.
Our mains comprised of a sole bonne femme which was baked in a wood oven with mashed potato, mushroom and grapes and a pizza made up of half the vegan option and half the melanzane al zinga option. The sole with mashed potato proved to be very filling with comforting subtle flavours and a hint of sweetness from the cooked grapes while what the vegan pizza lacks in cheese, it more than makes up for with both toppings and taste.
To finish a wonderful meal served with friendly and attentive service, we tried the hot strawberries and ice cream which made for a tasty end to a great dining experience.
Trentino's offers a range of choices and quality food that will have you planning your next visit before you've left. The venue makes its own pastas and grows many of its herbs. Weekend nights play host to live music.
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Trentino's
Trentino's serves a variety of pizzas and freshly made pasta dishes as well as vegetarian/vegan options. The venue has a warm and cosy atmosphere and seats up to 60 people.
What Others Said
Jingles Malosovich said
on 02 December 2009
Bellisima
Warwick Windell said
on 21 November 2009
Woooh child... That is some good food... I have been three times in less than a month.
Heidie Aitken said
on 17 November 2009
Best find in Jo'burg, and it is walking distance from our house!!!
Clarece Rother said
on 12 November 2009
Hi Michele must say im really glad that you are finally on here and i must agree with joburg live...Ive been there and the food is absolutely delish and that hot strawberries and ice-cream is to die for and forever calling my name!!!
Lynda Milligan said
on 12 November 2009
Well done Michelle - looks awesome & YUMMY!! May you be busy & flourishing - Mwah XX
