Sommereck

I am glad to say that I finally tried this fairly cosy and welcoming Italian spot after having discovered it while walking through the neighborhood on a previous trip to Basel. Sommereck’s service was friendly and competent. There seemed to be a good rapport between the staff and the guests. I could well imagine Sommereck being a regular spot for those living in the ‘hood. Our food came out both reasonably quickly and appropriately hot – always a good thing. I ordered one of the many gnocchi dishes on the menu, alla bolognese. To all you Americans: the shape of the gnocchi reminded me of a tater-​tot. It’s silly, but I found the look of them amusing. The taste of the dish was quite good, but almost a bit too savory. The hubs ordered pizza with ham and a fried egg in the middle. The runny yolk made for good ‘gravy’ and I helped myself to a bit of chewy/​crispy crust with which to sop up some of the egg. The crust was thin yet robust enough to not become soggy under both the sauce and cheese. I was duly impressed and so was the hubs.
Sommereck, appropriately named, is housed on the ground floor of a charming, old, corner apartment building. I quite enjoyed its high ceilings and large windows. The lighting, however, was a bit too bright for my liking. The resto, too, boasts a rather large outdoor eating area that would be great for groups. Our visit saw cloudy skies and cold temps, so we opted for indoors, but there were a few brave souls out back enjoying wine and a chat.
Visitors to this part of town would do well to dine at Sommereck!