Slick service, sweet surprise

TONY LOVE
Wed Nov 04 00:30:00 EST 2009 Wed Nov 04 00:30:00 EST 2009

A SMALL North Adelaide dining room is the scene of some heroic table-waiting - and a most satisfying meal.

It has never been the intention of this reviewer to venture into the realm of the gender wars, but tonight I have walked unannounced into a cute and unassuming little North Adelaide dining room and there is no escaping the issue.

It's a normal Thursday evening and the O'Hotel restaurant is going off.

Essentially the place is two rows of tables, unclad, though set respectfully with linen napkins and Schott Zwiesel glassware. Banquettes line two inner walls and a fancy open design element separates a small bar and espresso corner.

The room is full and filling even further.

Two tables of six young men and a dozen women - they could be Year-12ers - are having a great time, vocal but not overly loud, full of laughter and chat.

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Jo of Woodville Gardens Posted at 1:36 PM November 05, 2009

I hope the owners take note and give the ladies who have helped earn them this review a bonus!! Maybe even a raise??

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Catering Equipment of Sydney Posted at 9:56 PM February 22, 2010

A good waiter or waitress can ease the burden on the kitchen as well as make or destroy your night. This is exactly why this industry is named HOSPITALITY. In recent years there has been too much emphasis on food and chefs. The waiters are the unsung heros of the industry making a good meal memorable.

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Prue Little of North Adelaide Posted at 9:40 PM March 18, 2010

A little pedantry here. If you are going to quote, get it right. 'Madding crowd' not 'maddening' crowd!! Direct from Thomas Hardy. Bt the way, I have eaten there, and it is as you say, good food, great service.

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Alex Posted at 8:41 AM April 21, 2010

I feel as though the restaurant was not given the review in which it deserved. I have dined there on multiple occasions, and I was not only astonished at the quality and consistency of the meals in which they provide, but the service and the atmosphere. Personally, I recommend this place to friends who are looking for something special and somewhere nice to dine, and I do think that a further review of the restaurant is in need.

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