FARRO

BEST FOR Casual fine dining with some special dishes. FOOD Winner in the bistro category for Gauteng at the 2018 Best Everyday Eateries. Snacks – smaller, more affordable starters – include lightly crumbed fishcakes served with a lemon mayo and Jerusalem artichoke velouté, which is comfortingly smooth and creamy. The crispy lamb shoulder main is an unexpected treat. It’s served off the bone and packed into a crumbed parcel. The pork belly is also full of textural surprises, served with long shards of pork crackling, soft pockets of gnocchi and a slightly sweet and crunchy apple relish. End off with a warm chocolate brownie drenched in thick salted caramel sauce, or Holden Manz port. DRINKS Farro’s signature G&T is made with kumquat gin and the negroni is mixed to perfection. The wine list comprises small-batch wines. SERVICE Friendly, passionate and attentive. AMBIENCE Cosy, chic and contemporary. The small space has seating inside and out, and charming furniture that feels familiar. (KK)