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An Irresistable Dining Experience
2015-03-05 788 views
Went to this grand Italian restaurant with my friend to celebrate Chinese New Year. Located atop of the hotel, the restaurant has a splendid view of the Victoria harbour and the hustle and bustle of East Island Corridor.  Comfortable lightings of the chandeliers together with the candle at each table make the ambience so warm and romantic.  There is sufficient space between each table ensuring some sort of privacy.We were warmly greeted by staff and led to the table.  Seeing that there was meat
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Went to this grand Italian restaurant with my friend to celebrate Chinese New Year. Located atop of the hotel, the restaurant has a splendid view of the Victoria harbour and the hustle and bustle of East Island Corridor.  Comfortable lightings of the chandeliers together with the candle at each table make the ambience so warm and romantic.  There is sufficient space between each table ensuring some sort of privacy.

We were warmly greeted by staff and led to the table.  Seeing that there was meat promotion for the period, we decided to order from the a la carte menu.
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 Amuse Bouche was first served. Mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato together with bell pepper is a perfect match, especially the sweet juicy cherry tomato.  It’s a very simple and light appetizer but refreshing.  It’s really a good start.
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 When the soup came to my table, I couldn’t wait and tried my first bite at once.  Lucky that I could still take a picture of it before making it worse.  The soup is very creamy and rich in potato flavor.  The seafood on top includes red mullet, squilla, prawns, scallop, etc. The seafood is so fresh and their texture is controlled to perfect.  The pasta alongside is al dente.  Everything in the soup is a perfect match. This is a very impressive dish.
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 I am not a fan of pork, no matter Kurobuta Pork or not.  Out of my expectation, this USDA Kurobuta Pork is very juicy and soft.  The pork has a thin fatty layer, which is dense and solid.  It is not mushy at all and doesn’t give the appearance of oiliness.  We chose gorgonzola cheese sauce to pair with the pork.  The sauce goes very well with the pork and it won’t taste too strong.  It’s another wonderful taste altogether.
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 Our beef is really a masterpiece. It is beautifully sliced and placed on a chunky wooden board with grilled veggies and truffle mashed potatoes as side dishes. The beef is grilled flawless on a request of medium rare. Each slice is uniform pink in color. The beef is tender, juicy and full of flavor. It is so good by itself that the need for sauce or mustard is absolutely not necessary. However the Honey Dijon accompanied with the beef is another wonderful combination. The truffle mashed potato is rich creamy texture bursting with strong flavour of truffle. We are to die for it.
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 After the two main dishes, we still had room for desserts.  My friend ordered sherbet (lime and ginger). The sherbet is homemade by the restaurant.  The lime is so refreshing and the ginger sherbet has a very strong flavor.  They are ideal for the stomach after eating a lot !
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 I ordered hazelnut cream with sea salt. The hazelnut cream is very smooth.  A little bit of sea salt added works as a miracle to increase the flavor of the hazelnut cream by bringing out different level of taste.  Also the crispiness of the hazelnuts alongside gives texture to the cream when they are eaten together.  This dessert is not to be missed.
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 And finally, a cup of hot foamy cappuccino is a perfect way to end the meal.

To sum up, everything is fantastic ! The waiters are patient and are knowledgeable about their food on the menu. The service is impeccable. We really had an enjoyable evening at Alto 88.
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Date of Visit
2015-02-26
Dining Method
Dine In
Spending Per Head
$800 (Dinner)
Recommended Dishes
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  • US Piedmontese beef
  • Hazlenut cream with sea salt