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How we read reviews →Balaclava's quick, affordable pasta joint known for garlic bread, carbonara and a leafy courtyard.
A casual, no-fuss neighbourhood pasta bar with a relaxed courtyard out back for dine-in and a fast turnaround for takeaway.
Courtyard seating out back, a semi-private backroom for small groups, and a cocktail list including a signature Tommy spritz.
Reviewers, including a Spanish-language review praising the pasta, describe the food as genuinely tasty Italian comfort cooking rather than a themed heritage experience.
Budget-friendly with mains generally under $20, praised by most reviewers as good value for taste and portion, though a few found quality inconsistent.
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