I was invited to Movenpick Hotel and Spa Bangalore, for 'Italy on your Platter', a specially curated dinner at the gourmet Italian restaurant Mezzaluna.
Here's a photo tour...
The spectacular interiors alone is worth a reason to visit this place...
The decor is so tastefully done. Everything is immaculately designed and oozes magnificence...
I was told that chef Armando Di Filippo will be showcasing a wide range of authentic Italian pizzas. He turned out to be a straightforward man with some ruggedly practical style of cooking...
The ginger ale infused welcome drink...
As I wait for the pizzas, some special breads are served, all made from the same dough with some tweaking at baking time...
More appetizers are served. Zucchini, Bruschetta and Jalapeno cheese balls helped to whet my appetite...
Soon the first pizza of the day arrived. Colosseo with cheese and crushed black pepper topping was thoroughly satisfying...
Ponte Melvio is a tale of simplicity with lamb and Pecorino cheese...
As Armando suggested, beer goes well with his pizzas...
The pasta and the cheesiness of Linguine Pizza makes it quite filling...
Then there was the visually stunning Piazza Del Popolo with artichoke and asparagus...
Pincio with rucola salad, parma ham and figs reveal an array of interesting flavors...
Aventino with Arrabbiata sauce. The delicate hint of garlic and chili is a fine touch...
All of the varieties are also available in the form of Calzoni. I am glad I tried the Fontana Di Trevi with Anchovies and prawns. I love Anchovies, they have a stronger taste than other fishes...
I love that area painted to look like Venice. The parma ham and figs pizza appeals to me, and prawns and anchovy too. Yum.
ReplyDeleteYou are right. The setting is stunning...& the pizzas look absolutely orgasmic. Lucky you to be able to taste so many varieties at one sitting. The average soul would probably only have one. I would definitely want to go with a group so we could sample several. But beer...not for me...one of those fabulous Italian reds, like a Barolo would suit me fine.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely place to eat and drink
ReplyDeleteLinguini pizza? Really? I would never have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along for a culinary tour and for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/08/cats-consumate-contortionists.html
Delicious! Love the detail on the dessert plate :)
ReplyDeleteYum, looks wonderful and filling.
ReplyDeleteI love the mural and decor of the restaurant. The pizzas look great. I'm going to show this post to my Italian foreign exchange student to see if she might like a pizza like one of the ones you've displayed.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea. I would really like to know her perspective.
DeleteWhat amazing food photography, it all looks so delicious!!
ReplyDeleteReally it's a special place. I love the Italian food so much. If you ask why: My brother in law is an Italian.
ReplyDeleteYou can find my post, If you want
https://happy-hour-with-picts.blogspot.de/2016/07/ein-besuch.html
YUM, pizza and beer! They are two of my favorite things. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
Pizza looks DIVINE!
ReplyDeleteEverything was presented so perfect. The pizza looks so wonderful. I love the fork with coffee, or tea grinds.
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Looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow... As much as I like coming over to visit, I almost want to stop coming because I always leave hungry LOl... Everything looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and have a wonderful rest of the week.
Love the cocktails and trompe d'oeil (sp?) but not sure if I'd go with the linguine pizza....?
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious pizza.
ReplyDeleteItalian food is very tasty.
Regards:)*
Monika
Oh man, I just finished dinner and that pizza is making me hungry. Thanks for sharing at the Blogger's Pit Stop.
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