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2013-12-27
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I broke a simple rule I have by dinning at Carnevino - when in Asia eat Asian food. Why? Because although you can get good European food it is poor value for money. Carnevino is a prime example of this. My friend and I went here for her birthday. The atomosphere is good, comfortable booths, low lighting and a good selection of background music. So what was wrong?Service mixed - first waiter we talked to about the selection of meat didn't know what he was talking about (was later contradicted by
My friend and I went here for her birthday. The atomosphere is good, comfortable booths, low lighting and a good selection of background music. So what was wrong?
Service mixed - first waiter we talked to about the selection of meat didn't know what he was talking about (was later contradicted by a more knowledgable waiter we talked to). Waiter who took our order left us without asking the rather vital question of how we would like our steaks cooked. He also did not confirm our order before leaving and thus we got the wrong clam dish for a starter.
Food - generally the food ranged from average to good. Slow cooked octopus start was tough - not good. Sauce also too rich. Clams were nice but should have bee served with something to add variety in texture and flavour. Wine list is extensive and the bottle we chose was pretty good. However, no wine waiter came to talk to us, which for a restaurant of this quality is poor. Steaks were cooked pretty well but not perfectly. Although nice and pink inside they lack juices. The outside of the steaks were too highly seasoned (salty). Mash potatoe was excellent though.
Portions are generally good. So much so we decided against dessert. I had an espresso which was disappointing. Too bitter. An Italian restaurant that can't pump out a beautiful espresso time after time needs to up its game.
All the above would have been acceptable if it wasn't for the price tag. Dinner for two was HK$2,601. And so we come back to the rule that can be turned around to 'Don't East European Food in Asia'. If I had this meal back in Europe it would have been half the price at the same quality. That is why I eat Asian food in Asia and European for when I travel back home.
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