Bar Monte - Newstead

Forget stiff fine dining. Bar Monte brings a vibrant, relaxed *sprezzatura* to Longland Street. Italian expats finally feel at home here—tearing into sensational focaccia slathered in hot honey butter. Newstead’s lunch crowd makes it a weekly ritual. It’s all about flawless, ingredient-driven share plates. Think deeply savory pappardelle bolognese, perfectly balanced market fish, and a knockout *cacio e pepe* with the ultimate *al dente* bite. Grab a mortadella bun. Order a brilliantly mixed cocktail—the bar talent here is razor-sharp. Electric atmosphere. Unmatched hospitality. Plates passed across the table. Pure, unpretentious joy.