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Mezzaluna, Whitefield – Good food, service a little too casual

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJune 14, 2021

The weather was warm, COVID still with us and an evening with friends was on the cards. We chose Mezzaluna and arrived, to be asked to sign in to meet COVID regulations, as the waiter wandered away. We eventually made our way through to the rear where the outdoor seating consisted of picnic tables and…

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