Tom's reviews
Review of Icco Pizza
30 Oct 07, 16:17
Cheap Fun 
This place was a legend in my first year of Uni. With self catered halls just up the road and pizzas in the £3.50 region, it was a total bargin.
Four years later, I'm happy to find the cheap buzz continues. Your only real worry is getting a seat.
For cheap eats this place comes highly recommended.
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Review of Carluccios
15 Oct 07, 00:31
Somewhat dissapointing 
I went on a Sunday, which, in hindsight, was a mistake. The place was really packed, but not in a buzzy kind of way, more just stressful for all concerned.
Now don't get me wrong, as a child i loved going to restaurants, and i think a place like carluccio's should have children involved, but the number of prams was making it difficult for everyone to move around, perhaps a few fewer tables would make life easier. On that note, there were so many tables that the waitress knocked over out water bottle when she went to bend over the table next to us. It felt there was no room to breathe.
The menu was on the dull side. I had soem dried pasta cooked to death in a bland tomato eggy sauce, very forgettable, and my companion had a lasagne. It would have been better if we'd made both our dishes at home.
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Review of Ooze Risotto Bar
11 Oct 07, 22:56
Risotto 
Now i think i make a pretty mean risotto, and i love the dish in general, but a restaurant dedicated entirly to the dish?
My scepticism was, seemingly, justified by the early reviews, but having tried the place myself its really rather good.
The lunch time express menu holds 3 risottos at a cut from a la carte price of £7.25, and the portions are generous, even if the combinations are a little standard. The main menu has a variety of risottos, grills and salads mostly under £10. My companion on one trip chose a pasta and was pleased with the dish, but envied my speck risotto.
The restaurant is open and airy, and the service seems to improve everytime i go there.
A good spot for lunch, if you have the full hour, service can be a little slow, but is always with a smile.
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