Special thanks to Amanda and Natasha for the invite!
Newest on the streets of Tras Street is Buttero, home to Executive Chef Logan Campbell who prepares distinctive Italian fare with a menu that includes light bites and heartier man food from the restaurant’s live coal pit and rotisserie.
Meant for cosy dining with the tables so close to each other.
B for Buttero.
A random piano was placed at the entrance of the restaurant for anyone to tinkle its ivory keys as they fancied. Word has it they have a resident pianist who serenades diners with tunes.
I found the wall mural highly intriguing.
An inviting bar counter.
Very industrial touches and the photos on the walls are all keepsake's of the chef.
The bottle that doubled up as a vase was almost like inception with the mural behind.
Hi piglet.
The daily special of lasagne.
Pulled Pork and Waffle Fries
Doused in a sinful gooey three cheese sauce made this a must order. Loved the hand cut waffle fries though the pulled pork was mildly gamey for me.
Zucchini Fritters and Chopped Pork ($20)
Chocharred lime, ricotta, torn basil
I have to admit that this did not completely appeal at first glance - being all charred and blackened and then it ended up being one of the more memorable fritters eaten. The inclusion of pork was brilliant!
The Dirty Steak ($34)
Carolina dry rubbed wagyu flank steak cooked in hot coals, verde, onion rings, eshallots
Rubbed with spice and grilled, the dirty steak deserves more than a dirty mention. Well flavoured and tender, it was a thorough joy to eat this. If I may add, the onion rings should be a side of its own, loved its crispiness.
Porchetta ($32)
Beans braised in tomato, extra virgin oil
Loved the cackling in this, though it would have been great if served piping hot.
New Zealand Clams with Barley and Pork Belly ($25)
Only available by end of the week, this new addition is lipsmacking delicious. Richly flavoured with pork belly and tomatoes, barley unlike risotto is alot lighter and easy to eat.
House made Gnocchi with sautéed brussel sprouts ($21)
I thought this honey-based this a lovely sweet dish. Brussel sprouts for once did not taste too green and home made gnocchi rather light too.
Triple Cheese and Truffle Toastie ($15)
Caramelised onions, fat pickle
Only available during lunch but Chef made an exception - it was toasted in a waffle pan hence the beautifully browned edges and the cheese that spilled out was supper decoded. The truffle was however missing in this hearty delicious mess.
Cannoli with whipped ricotta and lemon cheese ($12)
I rarely opt for cannolis because they are dry, dense and barely fragrant. Yet this one was so light and even the ricotta and lemon were so lipsmacking delicious, I wish for another.
Vanilla-Bean Panna Cotta with crushed peanut butter meringue and passionfruit ($12)
I will not rush into naming this the best panna cotta eaten but rather special mention goes to the peanut butter meringue which gave this a lovely touch.
Remember Buttero for an affordable hole-in-wall bistro to enjoy a New Zealander interpret Italian cuisine.
Buttero
Tras Street
Newest on the streets of Tras Street is Buttero, home to Executive Chef Logan Campbell who prepares distinctive Italian fare with a menu that includes light bites and heartier man food from the restaurant’s live coal pit and rotisserie.
Meant for cosy dining with the tables so close to each other.
B for Buttero.
A random piano was placed at the entrance of the restaurant for anyone to tinkle its ivory keys as they fancied. Word has it they have a resident pianist who serenades diners with tunes.
I found the wall mural highly intriguing.
An inviting bar counter.
Very industrial touches and the photos on the walls are all keepsake's of the chef.
The bottle that doubled up as a vase was almost like inception with the mural behind.
Hi piglet.
The daily special of lasagne.
Pulled Pork and Waffle Fries
Doused in a sinful gooey three cheese sauce made this a must order. Loved the hand cut waffle fries though the pulled pork was mildly gamey for me.
Zucchini Fritters and Chopped Pork ($20)
Chocharred lime, ricotta, torn basil
I have to admit that this did not completely appeal at first glance - being all charred and blackened and then it ended up being one of the more memorable fritters eaten. The inclusion of pork was brilliant!
The Dirty Steak ($34)
Carolina dry rubbed wagyu flank steak cooked in hot coals, verde, onion rings, eshallots
Rubbed with spice and grilled, the dirty steak deserves more than a dirty mention. Well flavoured and tender, it was a thorough joy to eat this. If I may add, the onion rings should be a side of its own, loved its crispiness.
Porchetta ($32)
Beans braised in tomato, extra virgin oil
Loved the cackling in this, though it would have been great if served piping hot.
New Zealand Clams with Barley and Pork Belly ($25)
Only available by end of the week, this new addition is lipsmacking delicious. Richly flavoured with pork belly and tomatoes, barley unlike risotto is alot lighter and easy to eat.
House made Gnocchi with sautéed brussel sprouts ($21)
I thought this honey-based this a lovely sweet dish. Brussel sprouts for once did not taste too green and home made gnocchi rather light too.
Triple Cheese and Truffle Toastie ($15)
Caramelised onions, fat pickle
Only available during lunch but Chef made an exception - it was toasted in a waffle pan hence the beautifully browned edges and the cheese that spilled out was supper decoded. The truffle was however missing in this hearty delicious mess.
Cannoli with whipped ricotta and lemon cheese ($12)
I rarely opt for cannolis because they are dry, dense and barely fragrant. Yet this one was so light and even the ricotta and lemon were so lipsmacking delicious, I wish for another.
Vanilla-Bean Panna Cotta with crushed peanut butter meringue and passionfruit ($12)
I will not rush into naming this the best panna cotta eaten but rather special mention goes to the peanut butter meringue which gave this a lovely touch.
Remember Buttero for an affordable hole-in-wall bistro to enjoy a New Zealander interpret Italian cuisine.
Buttero
Tras Street
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