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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Da Noi - South Yarra Melbourne

95 Toorak Road South Yarra

* note: only 3 dishes were photographed. Prior to these, there were 6 antipasto plates shared between 4. 3 fish plates, 1 Octopus, 2 vegetables. They were not photographed not because they were unworthy, rather it was the hunger pains that won out!


Pumpkin rivoli with silver beet and parmesen



Seafood fregola


Dessert shared plate consisting of Pear Tart, Crepes & Berry Meringue,
accompanied by 4 individual cinnamon ice cream scoops



Meat-free/Meat* ratio: see comments
Just Vego/Meat* ratio: see comments
Specials: see comments
Comments: The thing about Da Noi is the menu changes each day depending on the availability of fresh, seasonal produce. Thus, there are no set menus. You need to have faith in the chef as well as your waiter. Your waiter is your pathway to Sardinia. What I love about Da Noi is that it is one of a handful of restaurants where you can tell the chef what you don´t eat and he will still craft out a fine meal accordingly. So vegetarian or pescatarian they will adapt quite happily. Vegan? I´m not so sure as I have yet to tread in those waters.

At Da Noi don´t not expect your meal to be same as the table next to yours as it never is! Da Noi brings the unexpected. Appreciation of seasonal produce, trust and an empty belly is all you need!

Grain Rating: 4.95 / 5

* Meat refers to grain-fed animals = beef, pork & poultry