Girasoli Italian Ristorante

This is the first time we had tried the Italian Restaurant within Mona Vale RSL, The club has had a refurbishment recently, and this is a new place. There seemed to be some sort of a bar area, which was extremely loud and overflowed into the table area. The staff was, as always, very helpful, friendly and pleasant.The Bruschetta was gorgeous, although the tomatoes could have been cut more finely.We had 2 pizzas, one veal, and one pasta Napoletana, between 4 of us.The pizzas were unexpectedly huge, had a strange taste with a long aftertaste, I had a couple of pieces, but when offered a taste of the veal, I was keen to try it. The veal had the same taste, although my husband didn't notice it.T...

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My wife and I went along with my 89 year old father who lives in nearby Warriewood. This is the first time I had been inside and the facilities seemed quite good after an apparent refurbishment, although it was very noisy. We were looking forward to trying the place and really hoping that it would be worthwhile, as it would be extremely convenient for my father who is becoming a little more restricted to his local area. We could not have been more disappointed. My father and I had the veal and white wine ravioli, not a cheap club meal at $25 (all the meals were expensive for a club). Frankly, I could have bought a packet ravioli from the local supermarket and enjoyed it more. It was tasteles...

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This restaurant is ensconced in Pittwater RSL club. Typical RSL surrounds and interior but the dining area was quite pleasant, well lit and pots of artificial flowers. We dined here as part of a group and were served platters of food. There were small servings of calamari and octupus and salad. Arancini was very gluggy and not properly cooked. We ordered pizzas which were supposed to be one of the specialities - it is an Italian restaurant? The seafood pizza was so over-chillied that the seafood taste was destroyed. Actually found a prawn in one of the pizzas. All in all food was just ordinary.Table service was prompt and pleasant.Coffee is obtained at a separate area where you queue up, giv...

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Warning! Portions are too large, prices are too low and if you are not a fussy eater a super place to eat. Nicely decorated for Xmas see photos, service is

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Yes, oh, yes, I am definitely a fan of The Captain's Table. A total hole-in-the-wall fish & chips spot in Hastings, Ontario (near the cottage).

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