Divino's went through a period where it could do no wrong, great food, service and atmosphere, then it seemed to lose its way a bit. We were there last on New years Eve and it was very disappointing - the pizzas were meagre and looked cheap, and the portions were noticeably stingy. Takeover perhaps? Certainly the staff were all new to us.....
So, you can imagine that it was with some trepidation that the companion and I turned up last night. It was only 7.30 pm, but the place was buzzing - theres an offer on till 7 pm and that really seems to pull them in. We sat and had a drink at the bar, bottles of Peroni ( Why no draught??? You too Gusto with only one on offer!) and were left to it - in a good hassle- free way. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant and ordered a tomatoey garlic bread to share which was good, then I had the Fusilli Prima vera with Chicken, and compo had Seafood Pasta. Both were very simple but tasty, an ample portion but not generous by any stretch. At £16 the Sauvignon Blanc was decent enough and the service was good, our waiter was particularly friendly in a discreet way.
The decor still strikes me as a little harsh and cold, purple and white with lots of corners and hard finishes, all very clattery, amplifying the noise from 2 tables of women near the front - they weren't especially raucous, but the volume really echoes around the place.
I suppose if I was honest it fell a bit short, it just wasn't special enough, or much of a "treat". Better than at New Year, but only just.....
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