Mar 13, 2008 10:32 AM
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Iv been hearing about this place for ages and finally decided to go
there about a year and a half ago. Since then Iv been hooked. This
place is really popular with the Italian expats in Mumbai and I guess
this is due to the fact that it is really authentic. This place easily
serves some of the best italian food in Mumbai. I reccomend the Pizza
Ai Salami and the Beef Lasagna. The food here is authentic unlike most
other restaurants where it is changed to suit the Indian Palate. Also
the focus of the restaurant seems to be on the food and not on creating
a buzz about itself which again is a good thing. Located opposite the
Marriot in Juhu the location is pretty decent. The restaurant itslef is
located in Hotel bawa that also parks your car. The interiors are
allright. Nothing that really excites you. There are huge Ferrari flags
which act as curtains which is pretty cool. Besides that they also have
other Italian memerobilia all around. The wall is lined with wine
bottles which really adds to the class of the place. Besides thats
there really isnt much in terms of decor. To be honest the decor looks
a bit old and good use a renovation unless the owners are going in for
the old look. One thing that really hits the eye is the raw wood
panneling in the wall that doesnt leave a good impression. The service
here is really good. much better than most other restaurants. The
waiters know the menu and are quick to jump in with suggestions and
help you out. The food doesnt take too long to get to your table either
which again is an added bonus. Now comming to the most important part -
the food. I was really impressed with the food here. The Pizzas here
are great and I doubt too many restaurants in Mumbai could come close
to it. The meat used on the pizzas is top quality and I suspect the
meat and cheese are imported. The base is thin but not overly crispy
where you dont really get the taste of the base and its more liek
eating papad. The lasagna too was great and definatly a notch above
anything else available. The deserts to be honest were a little
overrated and were a letdown compared to the rest of the meal. Now
comming to value. The pizzas are around 400 and I believe the lasgna is
around the same. Moderatly priced and good value for what it was. If
they renovated the place a bit Im sure they could hike prices up by
atleast 50%. Overall a great place and one of my favourite restaurants.
