95 AT PARKS

BEST FOR Date nights. FOOD A hybrid of Milanese chef Giorgio Nava’s 95 Keerom and its meatier sibling, Carne, 95 at Parks is the ‘burbs-friendly incarnation that includes all Nava’s preferred Italian classics: carpaccio, salmon tartare and meat – lots and lots of meat. On the bone, off the bone, lamb, veal, beef – carnivores will not go hungry here. The freshly made butternut and ricotta ravioli and the chocolate fondant live up to their reputation – you cannot go wrong with sage brown butter and liquid chocolate. Prime cuts on the meaty mains list are sourced from Nava’s own farms; expect seasonal preparations like osso buco and braised short rib. DRINKS The wine list includes offerings from the Constantia area with some outliers and Italian classics. SERVICE Acceptable and not over-bearing. AMBIENCE Several different dining rooms equate to quite a subdued atmosphere. The décor has undergone a bit of suburbanising to suit the Victorian house setting. (KW)