R&G|MAGAZINE EDITION #11 - JUNE 2015 | Page 23

In short – and in long Filini is great. Our criticisms would not fairly be called criticism, as the ideas, menu, plating and balance are, for the most part completely there. What is required to take this restaurant to the next level are simple refinements, never losing the essence of the dish, or the creativity of one of Lusaka’s budding head chefs. Crying out for a little refinement, a sauce here, a drizzle there, a little dash over this way, and what you have is an eatery that will never disappoint. We for one, shall be eagerly looking to Filini’s future. 23