Rapallo – I Papi Neri

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There didn’t seem to be a huge number of food options in the town on a lunchtime in November. There were a few tourist looking places, a few takeaways and quite a lot of venues that were closed up.

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This one looked nice, some tables in the shade as I didn’t want to get sun-burnt.

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In true aperitivo tradition, a selection of snacks were brought out to the table.

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The beer options didn’t surprise and delight me, so I decided instead to have a Aperol Spritz which is not really my usual drink of choice. However, variety is good for the soul, with the taste being rather agreeable. It was also quite a handy place for people watching and because I chose to sit out of the sun I didn’t have any problem with people smoking away outside.

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I ordered a chicken burger and this was rather lovely, a soft bun, flaked coated chicken which was tender alongside some salad elements to add texture. This whole arrangement felt really rather continental and the service was friendly, timely and helpful.

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Customers go inside to pay and the server quickly dealt with the transaction. She was conversational and personable, this felt like a genuinely friendly venue. The cost of the drink, burger and coperto (the service charge for the snacks) was around £12 which I thought was entirely agreeable.

The online reviews for this venue are positive, which is primarily why I tried it. It seems to have quite a lively atmosphere in the evening, although it’s relatively small inside, but they have plenty of outside tables to boost matters. All really rather lovely.