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So true. Also a good rule of thumb for places with children's plastic furniture in south-east asia. Just don't ask what you're eating.
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That rule stands for anywhere really .. english menu = no go. Ideally don't go to Venice.
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Have had this experience in Barca.
First night, ridiculously expensive mediocre tasting meal on the Ramblas.
Next night, little place on a back street that had no frontage, just a door with a (Spanish) menu beside it. Funny looks when we walked in but amazing veal and chips, creme Catalan and non stop beer, all served at the bar coz thats about all there was and I’m pretty sure that we put in €10 each and the barman/waiter/chef was pretty happy with his tip!
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This.
Da Augusto in Rome is a perfect example. Paper tablecloths written on like Nandos, outdoor seating in a carpark, waitresses literally throw the food at you.
Best food I've eaten anywhere on the planet, 4hr lunch with what seemed like endless red wine cost me under €12
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The Italian food rule for a tourist is as follows:
If the establishment looks like a restaurant...the food will be mediocre.
If the establishment looks like a launderette, a hovel, a poly tunnel, a cave, a shed and the food is served on a polystyrene plate and the menu is extremely limited, ..the meal served will most likely make you cry it will be so good.