About Ricci’s Deli
Ricci’s Deli on Dyke Road is a beautiful shop. Despite the plethora of fancy bakeries in the immediate vicinity, Ricci’s stand out for their signage and window displays. Inside, they sell a huge array of produce, from drinks and breads, to meats and cheeses. On the day that I visited, I was at the tail end of a long walk and arrived sweaty and tired. I’d passed the deli in the morning at the start of the walk and my expectations had built throughout the day.
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1. Appearance
Did the sausage roll look appetising? Was it lovingly displayed in the shop window?
A neat little pile of sausage rolls were sat inside a display case facing out to the street. There was a small chalkboard sign displaying the price.
8/10
2. Price
How much did you pay for it? Was it good value for money?
£2.25 was a good price for what looked like a delicious sausage roll. The deli seemed very fancy, especially as I was sweaty and tired.
7/10
3. Packaging
Was it carefully wrapped? Did it arrive home intact?
Classic white paper back with a shocking amount of grease transfer. The grease soaked through the back and four napkins.
6/10
4. Weight
Did it have a satisfying weight? Was it reassuringly dense?
It had a good weight and had the correct proportions. It was a long and slender sausage roll as opposed the chubby ones that I often get.
7/10
5. Warmth
Was it warm and ready to eat or cold on arrival?
By the time I got it home it was warm and inviting but the server blasted it in the microwave and at first it was too hot.
8/10
6. Pastry
Was it buttery and flaky? Did it hold together?
This was a greasy sausage roll. The pastry was buttery and tasty but it had been overheated in the microwave.
7/10
7. Quality of meat or filling
Was the filling substantial or did you mainly chew air?
It was a meaty filling with good colour. There were visible herbs and little bits of onion in there.
7/10
8. Flavour
Was the sausage roll delicious and well-seasoned?
Top flavour, classic pork and sage but a little lacking in pepper.
7/10
9. Satisfaction
Were you left satisfied or wanting more?
I felt filthy afterwards, it was far too greasy.
7/10
10. Bonus Points
Did anything warrant bonus points? Eg. a little pot of mustard or friendly service from the staff?
Nice shop and in a good location for capturing the passing trade. The offer to heat it up was welcomed but i came to regret it.
4/10
sAUSAGE ROLL RATING
68/100
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