Vapiano is what I like to call the Italian fast food restaurant. You get a card on the way in, choose your seat and your meal, and take it to the chefs at the counters to fix it up fresh for you.
I had forgotten I had been here before a while ago. This time I came with my husband and brother and sister-in-law last week on Bank Holiday Monday. After my meal, it was clear why I couldn’t remember my first visit.
I ordered the Ravioli Con Carne with chilli and garlic, in a tomato sauce. When the chef took the ravioli out of the freezer, the first thought that came into my head was: “Is that all?” I tried to play it down with the fact that I was seemingly satisfied afterwards, but truthfully, I wanted more.
It was, however, cooked in a delicious tomato sauce and the garlic added flavour.
My husband chose the Pollo Piccante. What disappointed me was the ratio of chicken to pasta. The chef took a portion as small as three fingers and cut it up whilst frying it. Even I felt bad for my hubby because he loves his chicken.
Like my dish, his meal was very flavourful—so much so, that he couldn’t finish it because it became a bit sickening towards the end. That was a shame.
To be honest, I left the restaurant very unsatisfied. I had wanted a lemon sorbet to curb my appetite, but they were all out—at 1.30pm on a bank holiday!
I guess it’s okay if you’re popping in for lunch during working hours, but I was looking forward to having an enjoyable and hearty meal on a bank holiday with family. Wrong choice for the wrong day? Possibly, but I don’t think I’ll be going back.
Have you ever been to Vapiano? What did you think?
Mich x
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I’ve never been but it sounds fantastic, Mich! You dish looks super yummy!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thanks Vanessa! It was nice, I just wish there was more of it xx
Ohhh these photos are making me want some pasta now! If only they gave you guys bigger portions and more meat!
Tina
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I know I wish. The food was nice though. It just wasn’t enough.
Looks so delicious!
Daniel x
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It was! But disappointingly small.