Dine In – Sapori Mediterranean Cuisine, Abbotsford

Sapori Mediterranean Cusine Pizzeria & Cafe
Shop 2, 282 Great North Road,
Abbotsford, NSW
02 9712 2047

Friday night means dining out night!

Of course, it’s not like other nights don’t mean that also, but it’s almost a given for Cee and I to find somewhere to eat out at the end of a busy work week. Sapori at Abbotsford was my choice for last Friday, and it was chosen due to its particularly good ranking and comments over at Eatability, and the close proximity to our place.

Sapori doesn’t exactly have the best decor in the world, between the mix and match colours and the framed photos of typical Italian scenes on the walls, however it was extremely busy and without having booked I doubt we would’ve been able to eat there that night. A busy restaurant is usually a very good indicator of a quality menu.

The staff were all very friendly and courteous, and we never felt like we were kept waiting. In fact the time between finishing our excellent Bruschetta Pizza Crust entrée and our mains was just perfect, giving us lots of time to talk about the week and not making us feel like we were being rushed out the door. In such a small, busy restaurant the desire on turning tables can often lead to rushed and almost pushy service.

My main meal was a Linguine & Prawn dish from the specials menu, and was a little underwhelming. The ricotta based sauce really took over the flavours of the zucchini, bacon and other touches and only the prawns gave any contrast. Cee absolutely loved her small Capodimonte Pizza (eggplant, mushrooms, basil, tapenade and mozzarella) and could barely contain her delight. It has officially won her “Best Vegetarian Pizza” award, dethroning another excellent pizza eaten during our honeymoon on the Gold Coast.

The crusts on both Cee’s pizza and our bruschetta crust entrée were brilliant. The menu makes the point that they are homemade on site, and they really know how to do it right.

Dessert choices were limited to a range of gelati, or a baked ricotta and pear cheesecake which I opted for. It was a very nice way to end the meal, and was sweet and tart at the same time. A broader choice of desserts would be great, but pizza is clearly what they do best, and if you’re looking for a good pizza in the Abbotsford area be sure to call in.

12/20 Spoons.

Kris