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About this place
One diner who enjoyed the amatriciana lunch set with salad and a drink praised the springy texture of the short pasta, the generous presence of bacon and the refreshing tomato sauce. They also mentioned dipping warm focaccia into the sauce—a satisfying way to savour the dish to the last bite.
On caffe Hoppe’s menu, the amatriciana pairs pancetta with a rich tomato sauce. The carbonara takes a different direction, combining pancetta, egg and pecorino; diners have remarked on its rich cheese flavour and savoury bacon. Choose the amatriciana for a brighter sauce, or the carbonara when you’re in the mood for a more pronounced taste of cheese.
Other pasta options include a dish of mussels and slowly sautéed vegetables finished with mint, as well as a Genovese described on the menu as rich yet refreshing with basil. The menu also lists Bolognese, and one diner who ordered a beef pasta dish commented that the meat was tender enough to fall apart.
Tiramisu makes a fitting dessert. The menu describes layers of espresso-and-amaretto jelly, crisp crumble and light, creamy mascarpone. One diner enjoyed it alongside the Bolognese, making it a possible choice for a meal that runs from pasta through to something sweet.
The drinks menu includes coffee and café latte, as well as wine and draft beer. Diners have mentioned enjoying coffee after their meal; a pasta lunch with a drink or a pause over dessert and a café beverage are both options.
