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2025
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2025
This gastro-pub bears this name because it was established in the ruins of old buildings. It is one of the best bar-restaurants in the city and for good reason. It is very posh, but it offers a nice atmosphere with locals who flock there to taste its specialties, cocktails and have peaceful moments that last until the early hours of the morning. The renowned chef N. Kassotakis offers brunches, fusion cuisine and snacks to accompany the original cocktails. An excellent address both for the service and the quality of the menu.
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At the beginning I was a bit disappointed that my pancetta/pork belly was not well rendered. (It looked great, but The meat was very fatty with no crispy layer. When i asked if they could put it back in the pan for a while, to crisp up, that was not possible. Maybe it is a cultural thing, but in Holland chefs never have a problem to give it some more heat/cooking.
It was a shame, because the flavours were absolutely there. I had to leave my pancetta.
Luckily the manager noticed and asked me if i wanted something else of the menu. I felt a bit doubtful but luckily he convinced me.
I then had the tuna tartar, which was the best I ever had. It was so well balanced and refined! Absolutely delicious!
Finally i got a beautiful orange flavoured crème brûlée on the house. The pancetta wasn’t charged either.
I want to give the staff and the manager a big thumbs up for spinning this around. At first I wanted to leave asap. But now I am looking forward to come back with friends and to try the other dishes.
Thank you! And compliments to the chef for his outstanding tuna tartare! ❤️