Pizza, Pasta and Puddings
Few things in life are black and white but a lovely exception to this is
Topogigio in Hove.
The restaurant is a chic monochrome space
with white walls and black details. The tables are black and the chairs are barley
sugar twists of clear acrylic with black cushions. The ceiling boasts a
spectacular white chandelier… E 'tutto molto molto elegante …lovely to look
at and a delicious place to eat.
No amount
of decor will detract from a restaurant with disappointing food but here you get
the whole package. Tasty food. Good service. Stylish surroundings. Did I
mention the wonderful food?
Have a look
at http://www.topogigiohove.com/ if you want to have your taste buds tickled …you
really need to see the photos. Words are definitely not enough for this menu.
So apart
from the pleasing interior, the out of this world pizzas, and puddings that you
will not want to share with anyone (try the pistachio ice cream), what
has else Topogiogio got to offer?
Well the staff
has that wonderful knack of making you feel welcome and they look as if they
are pleased to see you. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
The
Topogigio logo is memorable and very clever. Apart from learning that topo means mouse in Italian, I discovered
that Signor Topogigio was a TV star in Italy in the fifties and sixties. I am
sure that I remember ‘him’ on British TV in the sixties? Anybody else???
In a nod to
the late lamented (only not quite so much now as Topogigio has opened) Topolino
Duo, some pictures on the walls had a very familiar look.
As well as
the very moreish cassata I had for pud, I loved the glass coffee cups and
saucers…think coffee bars. Vespas. Fellini films. Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday.
Someone really thought about setting this place up. Every detail is just right.
Do go. E’
eccellente.
Topogigio
6 Church
Road
Hove BN3
2FL
01273
926266
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