Wedged between a string of tile and hardware stores stands SoBo's new all-day Italian bistro
Wedged between a string of tile and hardware stores stands SoBo's new all-day Italian bistro
A new sliver-of-an-eatery in South Mumbai brings you cuisine from the North Italian village of Bellagio, it's low tungsten lighting and arched windows lending it the warm feel of a bistro.
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That's until you decide that the four tables on ground level are too close to the open kitchen threatening to leave a friend's freshly-blow dried locks reeking of Bertolli fumes and climb up to the mezzanine.
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The tricky wooden stairway flings you from Lake Como to Surat, in 10 quick steps.
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The night we dropped in, almost all tables were occupied by Gujarati families; most of whom knew each other.
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The chatter tends to wear your patience thin, but if you are able to drown the din while focusing on your Wheat Crepe Bake, the evening will be worth it.
The roast Tomato Soup (Rs 95) was a bowl of satisfaction, unlike the Rocket Parmesan Mozzarella and Tomato Salad (Rs 140).
The hand that dunked the salt and vinegar needs to exercise serious control. The Parmesan shavings were barely there, and the Mozarella tasted like Cheddar.
The Whole Wheat Crepes (Rs 220) stuffed with pan-roasted veggies baked in tomato cream is a dish we suggest you pick off the main course.
The white sauce and shroud of cheese ruin its chances of being low-cal, but the magic words "whole wheat" let you attack the casserole and your guilt, with measured aggression.
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The all-veg eatery is proud of its wood-fired pizzas; ultra-thin crust loaded with generous toppings. The 4 Cheese Pizza (Rs 360) was divine, although we missed our glass of Merlot.
The Three-Grain Risotto (Rs 290) was made from cracked wheat, barley, Arborio, topped with creamy Parmesan, zucchini and kalamata olives a must try.
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Bellagio also serves sandwiches, pasta, coffee, dessert (give staid chocolate a miss and go for the Walnut Tart), tea and refreshers (we were told only Fresh Watermelon was available from a list of four).
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At: Botawala Building, opposite Old Customs House, near Asiatic Library, Fort. From 11 am to midnight. No alcohol. Vegetarian only. Call: 22660066
Bellagiou00a0 didn't know we were there. What's On reviews anonymously and pays for meals.
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