I was just wondering around the area on a gray November day, and accidentally (& luckily) came across The Ark.
The interior was very welcoming, but being a bad smoker, I preferred the covered outside area. The waitress was very attentive, and started the heater for me. The home made breads, and especially the pesto were d e l i c i o u s.
I didn’t spend time checking the wine list, so just requested a nice dry white. I don’t know what it was, but it perfectly suited the meal.
My order: warm octopus salad with new potatoes, green beans, black olives and lemon vinaigrette as starter, followed by tagliatelle with wild mushroom, chilli, garlic and truffle butter. I can only say WOW! Both were perfect.
I finished lunch with a Sambuca and a capuccino (+ got a luscious chocolate truffle aside). Everything was excellent about the place. I warmly recommend it to everyone.
I was so hyped after this nice lunch, that even the gray November day looked friendlier :)