Nolio Italian Bistro is located in the fashionable restaurant district of Richmond Hill in Port Elizabeth.
This delightful eatery is another project of Jonathan Gunston, the proprietor of the famous Two Olives Restaurant, located just down the road.
Bistro perfectly describes Nolio Italian Bistro
Wikipedia describes a bistro as such; “in its original Parisian incarnation, a small restaurant, serving moderately priced, simple meals in a modest setting with alcohol”.
This is an almost perfect description of Nolio Italian Bistro. There are a few more adjectives that I would add – good location, great service and excellent food.
The décor is simple but inviting. The rear is entirely taken up with an open-plan kitchen and the smartly-dressed chefs can be seen preparing each meal.
The seating is comfortable and well-spaced. The front of the restaurant has two large windows that open onto the cobbled sidewalk where a few more tables are set.
The wine list is short, but well-chosen and each bottle and its description have been placed on one of the walls for the patron’s convenience.
Simple dishes with a creative flair
In typical Jonathan Gunston style, the dishes at Nolio Italian Bistro are very simple, but with the added touch of his unique style.
The complimentary bread provides a clear premonition of what to expect for the rest of the meal. Warm and crisp, this elongated breadstick is served on a wooden platter with a bowl of delicious, freshly made tomato sauce topped with parmesan cheese. Oh so tasty.
I have meticulously and with great pleasure, worked my way through the Nolio Italian Bistro menu.
The wide selection of anti-pasta can also double as a tapas menu and on many occasion my friends and I have enjoyed a great meal without venturing past the starters.
The pizza is superb and the pasta outstanding. My advice is to try the Filleto Gorgonzola, which is the best steak that I can remember having. Perhaps the most outstanding dish is the Whole Baked Fish. It is both a work of art and incredibly tasty.
To make a reservation, call 041 582 1378 or email jono@nolio.co.za.
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