Clara C.
Yelp
Took my partner here for their birthday celebration and thoroughly enjoyed the calm, quiet, yet beautifully decorated restaurant. The style of the restaurant was really well put together and also made for great photo ops! They also had live music on a Sunday evening, which was a nice touch! For a Michelin reccommended restaurant, the ambience was deserving of the rating, while the food didn't quite exceed expectations.
*Must try* Focaccia (5/5) - $10
Taste: Not sure if I was hungry or not, but their focaccia is TOP NOTCH! With a slight, crispy crust and soft moist bread dipped into their olive oil and balsamic vinagrette, this was absolute chef's kiss.
Portion Size: Good to share between 3 people
Olives (3/5) - $9
Taste: I'm not an olive connoisseur so I'd say that their olives were pretty standard as a side starter. The olives at the bottom of the dish were significantly saltier than the olives on the top because it was soaked in brine.
Portion Size: Good to share between 3 people
Burrata (4/5) - $28
Taste: Delicious and fresh salad with burrata and pear, which added a refreshing and light touch!
Portion Size: Good to share between 2 people
Capesante Gratinate (Swimming Scallops) (3/5) - $29
Taste: This dish was disappointing as I found it overly salty and absolutely drenched in butter. And this is coming from a butter lover. I could not taste the freshness of the scallops because of all the overpowering flavours. You had to eat it with the bread for it to taste decent.
Portion Size: Good to share between 2-3 people
Bigoli Al Nero (Lobster Squid Ink Pasta) (4/5) - $45
Taste: The pasta had many redeeming qualities, perfectly al dente noodles paired with delicious lobster chunks. Yet again, I found that the sauce it was served in was on the saltier side.
Portion Size: Good portion for 1 person
*MUST TRY* Goulash Triestino (Braised Beef Cheeks with Risotto) (5/5) - $50
Taste: The braised beef cheeks have got to be the award-winning dish. If there's anything you should order from the menu this one is it. From the second the beef hits your mouth, you can taste the red wine that the meat has been simmering in. From there the beef just melts right in your mouth. Paired with the saffron risotto that perfectly balances the richness of the beef cheeks, this was what I call a perfect entree.
Portion Size: Good portion for 1 person.
[Value for Money]
For a more upscale restaurant, the portion sizes served were surprisingly decent. I would say, go with the recommended dishes (their meat dishes) and forgo the seafood. Overall, I'd say that the food is above average, but not quite worth the Michelin recommended price point.