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An excellent wine bar and restaurant by [[Locale Smithfield|Smithfield Market]] in [[Locale Clerkenwell|Clerkenwell]], with other branches around London. It also has a wine shop and runs regular wine tasting events. Inside, small functional wooden tables are packed closely together giving an intimate bistro like vibe to what is a pleasant modern space, with the kitchen up the back behind a bar and waiter service area. It's all very capably run, with efficient friendly service. The menu appears to change daily and includes a good range of different dishes, all of them matched to wines by the glass <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4485845841/sizes/l/ photo of menu in March 2010]</small>. None of the individual courses [[Ewan]] or his friend tried was disappointing, and a few were spectacular, such as the starter of pork belly with chilli, ginger and coriander (£7) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4486491396/ photo]</small>. The crackling wasn't crunchy, but the the meat was glazed, nicely seared and very tender, matched with a flavoursome Asian salad, suggesting the chef has taken fusion influences on board. The Arbroath smokies starters were also no slouch (£7) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4486503264/ photo]</small>. Mains were substantial, with venison meatballs (£11.50) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4485841841/ photo]</small> being hearty and comforting, while the Cornish Pollack was served with chick peas, cipollini onions and romesco (£12.50) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4485844101/ photo]</small>, giving a bit of a kick to a well-cooked fish. The short dessert menu <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4485847983/sizes/l/ photo in March 2010]</small> is also well-judged and is matched with a longer list of dessert wines. The excellence of the creme fraiche pannacotta served with apple sorbet (£5) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4485850939/ photo]</small> could hardly be matched by a simple affogatto (£4) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4485849609/ photo]</small>, though the latter was certainly not disappointing. [[Ewan]]'s verdict: An excellent menu matched with some lovely wines, I would happily return any time or make a special trip to visit, even despite the strong competition in the neighbourhood. See also: * [http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2006/sep/03/foodanddrink.shopping1 Observer review] (by Jay Rayner) * [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/9350.html Time Out review] * [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/533974 Chowhound thread] * [http://www.gourmet-chick.com/2008/08/vinoteca.html Gourmet Chick review] * [http://www.londonelicious.com/dining/2009/02/german-dinner-at-vinoteca.html Londonelicious review] * [http://roastedmontreal.blogspot.com/2010/11/vinoteca-wine-paradise-near-smithfields.html Roasted review] * [http://www.london-eating.co.uk/28431.htm London Eating comments] * [http://www.qype.co.uk/place/241695#reviews Qype comments] <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and friend, 26 March 2010. Opening hours taken from website, April 2010.</div>
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