Local is lekker

Another local eatery - this one is an Italian coffee roaster, deli and restaurant with the (somewhat unfortunate) name of eatalian.

 

the scene between breakfast and lunch. it was packed for dinner.

Open for about a month, eatalian is located on our favorite little strip in Parkmore right next to JHB Eatery. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer a pretty extensive and inventive Italian menu. Colazione, Insalate, Paninis and Ciabattas, Antipasti, Pizza, Focaccia, La Pasta, and Dolci. They even serve gluten free pizza bases and pasta if you prefer.

Their Secondi and Main entrees include Costolette di Vitello and Oxtail alla Romana. Vince and I agreed it was the first time we have seen veal on a menu in South Africa. I heartily recommend the Pollo al Gorgonzola. So tender and delicious!

brick oven pizza

the pizzas are good! thin crust with excellent sauce and fresh mozarella.

they roast their own coffee

they have a nice little Italian deli!

pasta, meats, cheeses and dry goods

They are waiting on their liquor license so in the meantime, BYOB and Buon Appetito!

(PS I am only half kidding about the name. I forgave Mario Batali for eataly!)