Alfonso's Continental
It was a late cold and sunny Sunday morning and my tummy was rumbling. Destination: the classy dining street of Hutt, @ Alfonso's Continental. Tucked into a corner block, the restaurants size can be deceiving with only a restricted interior, fitting a small number of tables. Though the main spectacle is the hustle and bustle of littered diners flowing out into the open....an expansive footpath equipped with marquees and thick clear plastic drapes sheltering the harsh weather effects, providing a pleasant outdoor (yet in-house) setting. Heating panels attached to the ceiling of the marquees provided extra warmth and comfort.
As a health conscious dieter (which is received with criticism from my other less healthy friends ;) ), I ordered the Muesli, Yoghurt, Fruit bowl and a Cafe Latte. The coffee was first to arrive and provided the perfect start to breaky, with nice even tones and flavour. Not too subtle or overpowering as the milk provided the sweetness and comfortable temperature for the taste buds to enjoy. So good in fact, I ordered another coffee. This time a long macchiato, created the way it should be (evenly portioned espresso shot and milk) and formed the stronger flavours to enjoy.
The muesli slightly toasted with a few sultanas and dried apple pieces was fine, but left more to be desired compared to other mueslis I've had. The yoghurt was thick and creamy, with the faint flavours of sweet honey through it. A large serve of fresh fruit (banana, pineapple, strawberry, and watermelon) chopped into bite size pieces helped keep the meal fresh. It was a simple meal, and considering the order, my tummy was satisfied.
But what happened next to the remaining bowl of fruit, left to the creative work of my friends, is something to be forgotten. A creation more sinister than Frankenstein himself! A monster was created to which I averted my eyes from. It was a sight that could only be looked at with disgust....and on that note I leave the descriptive creation of this dish to the rest of my Dinner Crew (in addition to their own expertly written reviews).
Enjoy!
Alfonso’s got a 5/10 from us….. and its safe to say that we would not return by choice. A little harsh, but here are the facts:
ReplyDeleteWe all arrived at around 11:20, then proceeded to order a short time after. We lined up for about 15 minutes to place our order, but then soon realised why the long wait, after being served by a space cadet at the register. The coffees came out about 20 minutes later, while it took around an hour for breakfast to come out! Upon arrival, was eggs benedict with a side of mushrooms which were cold. It was a decent serve for the price, with the hollandaise sauce being one of the highlights of the whole experience. The eggs were cooked well with runny centres; however, it appeared that the meal had been sitting under the heat lamps for a while.
Conclusion: Service was vague and extremely slow, quality of the food was average and the prices were fair. If you enjoy a side of hair with your meal…. Its worth a visit
KLAR