Another post-movie schnitzel adventure on Rundle Street sees us end up at Brunelli’s, an Italian restaurant near the western end. It’s a nice place to go, whether for a meal or just for some late-night coffee and dessert. The internal timber décor gives the place quite an authentic feel, while the meals and service tend to be pretty good. But $23.90 for a chicken schnitty seems a little steep…
To be fair though, a fair bit of effort has gone into this meal. As far as the parmi goes, they certainly haven’t skimped on the cheese or nap sauce, and the salad is quite extravagant. Perhaps a little too much so – the salad dressing has managed to infiltrate into the chips and salad, making everything soggy. Maybe serving it separately would have been the way to go. The chips themselves are a little disappointing – not hugely flavoursome. I suppose the Italians aren’t really well known for their chips.
The schnitzel is a reasonable thickness, although probably not large enough to justify the price-tag. The taste is perhaps a touch bland, although it’s still an enjoyable meal. Rarely do I have to force myself to finish a schnitty. Overall though, I feel like a little too much effort went into the salad, while the more important parts of the meal were neglected.
The Verdict: A nice venue. A great salad (if you don’t mind fetta). An ok schnitzel. A hefty price.
Taste 3.5/5, Size 3.5/5, Value 2/5, Sides 4/5, Experience 4/5
Total 68%
