A quick trip to the Gold Coast this past week = several yummy food experiences.. So lets begin with Uno, which quite fittingly was Numero Uno on the list of restaurants I paid visit to....
Having arrived at the Gold Coast late into Tuesday evening with the assumption that the tourist hot spot included a wild dining and party night life. Lets sum my thoughts with these words- "Night life? More like no life!"
The original plan was to wine and dine somewhere in Jupiter Casino as it was a short walk away from the hotel with a bevy of restaurant choices. However arriving there at around 10pm, we were sorely advised the only thing open at that time was battered fish and chips - a la fast food style. We ended up catching the monorail which delivered us to Surf Parade, Broadbeach and so continued the hunt for our first meal.
Uno Italian Restaurant and Bar.
The original plan was to wine and dine somewhere in Jupiter Casino as it was a short walk away from the hotel with a bevy of restaurant choices. However arriving there at around 10pm, we were sorely advised the only thing open at that time was battered fish and chips - a la fast food style. We ended up catching the monorail which delivered us to Surf Parade, Broadbeach and so continued the hunt for our first meal.
Uno Italian Restaurant and Bar.
We stumbled across this trattoria that had only one couple romantically dining away, whilst the restaurant was closing up. We asked them whether they could accommodate us and were given the expected rejection, we explained how unfortunate we had been that evening. Alas! That was our meal ticket as they took pity and re-opened the kitchen.
So onto the food… The two dishes up for review are the Penne Boscaiola and the Penne Pollo. The choice was to ensure a hearty feed with full flavours.
The Penne Pollo was served in a cream sauce and Boscaiola was delicious and flavoursome served with mushrooms, fried bacon in a pink sauce garnished with herbs. Both dishes ordered to share with the Boscaiola being a clear winner as it was quickly demolished. The Penne Pollo was slightly disappointing as it was lacking in overall flavour. The chicken pieces were quite large and a little dry, I often found myself swirling the pasta and chicken around the plate a little more to try and scoop up some extra sauce.
The Penne Pollo was served in a cream sauce and Boscaiola was delicious and flavoursome served with mushrooms, fried bacon in a pink sauce garnished with herbs. Both dishes ordered to share with the Boscaiola being a clear winner as it was quickly demolished. The Penne Pollo was slightly disappointing as it was lacking in overall flavour. The chicken pieces were quite large and a little dry, I often found myself swirling the pasta and chicken around the plate a little more to try and scoop up some extra sauce.
The waiter was extremely attentive from taking our order to receiving feedback. The staff were gracious in accommodating us when all other restaurants were closed. I would personally return and encourage all others to go- a friend in need... is a good friend indeed.
Next time you’re in Broadbeach, or are a local looking for some decent Italian, check out:
Next time you’re in Broadbeach, or are a local looking for some decent Italian, check out:
4/90-104 Surf Parade
Broadbeach QLD 4218
(07) 5538 1222
Broadbeach QLD 4218
(07) 5538 1222
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