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Food is great, cosy place, and not to forget - cute waiters!

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It was with curiosity that I entered Julio's Restaurante Pizzeria, having left it's predecessor vowing never to go back. It is with the opposite sentiment that I left on this visit.

While the menu is not as extensive as its city-centre counter-parts, it still offers something for everyone. I started with Bruschetta, which, while not the most complex of dishes, had a lovely balance of flavours and wasn't overladen with basil as is sometimes the case. The king prawns main dish was a wonder to behold, the prawns being at least 4" long when whole. They tasted as though recently caught (I know this isn't the case) and the garlic sauce complemented rather than overwhelmed them.

The wine list is reasonably priced with a good variety.

The service is exemplary (although I have heard it described by others as mediocre) and friendly wihout being too familiar. The owner was attentive (his previous experience includes the Flying Pizza and K Pasa in the City Centre) and has good plans for the downstairs area of the restaurant.

A very pleasant dining experience. It is essential to book at weekends as word has travelled rapidly!