Ravioli di Zucha a la ragu bianco di salsiccia is a delicate ravioli filled with pumpkin, covered with a subtle ragu with crumbled sausage meat now in my mind that is a tortelloni in shape. The combination was rich but no flavour overpowering any of the others (pictured below left) (£9.50). Traditional bolognese was served enveloping fresh tagliatelle - delicious but not the most generous of portions for a man sized appetite however keenly priced at £8.50. Pictured right is the Tortelloni Vechia Modena; a pasta filled with spinach and ricotta cheese served with vecchia Modena sauce smoked bacon, cream and drops of traditional Balsamic vinegar of Modena (£9) - yes we assumed that was ravioli! I have decided that I need to have a lesson in cooking with pasta! All were widely appreciated for flavour and texture and price.

Puddings are not my fancy and one of my companions was a little disappointed after the fabuous pasta dishes and delicious red wine. From the menu the Zuppa Inglese (£5.80) was a little too like school trifle served in a preserving jar. A more successful choice was from the specials menu was the 'cake of the day' had a creamy, aromatic, homemade tart with pine nuts, topped off with fig and marsala ice cream.

The staff were so welcoming and charming taking time to assist with the wine choice, the food and industry of the region - they have every right to be proud of items such as the Ferrari, Lamborghini or celebrities like Pavarotti and Fellini and ingredients such as parma ham, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese.

Residents and visitors to Putney should pop along and enjoy this warm hospitality, food like 'Grandma used to make' and a great wine list - I am sure once tried it will become a regular haunt and a gem in Putney's gastronomic repertoire and it will not break the piggy bank.