Menu - Provini

Provini could be so much better.  I've been here twice, both on quiet nights.  The staff seem to suffer from the modern malaise common in sub-standard... read more Provini could be so much better.  I've been here twice, both on quiet nights.  The staff seem to suffer from the modern malaise common in sub-standard restaurants, and clearly don't give a toss about their customers.  The booths to the left of the bar are the place to sit for a quiet dinner.  The pasta dishes are good, but the pizza totally misses the mark.  These guys think serving pizza with cold chunks of mozzarella and potato crisps instead of 'house jacket chips' is ok.  It's not ok Provini.  Try harder.  You could be a great restaurant.

I was here last night, and I really liked it.   I had the pig's head slider. the calamari and the tiramisu.   The food tasted quite nice, prob one of... read more I was here last night, and I really liked it.   I had the pig's head slider. the calamari and the tiramisu.   The food tasted quite nice, prob one of the better italian places in Canberra.   Bit disappointed with the tiramisu as it came out in a deconstructed form, with the biscuits half dunked in the cream mix, and coffee on the side.  I'll have to try this place again.