Da Paolo Restorante

44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-56 Holland Village. Tel: 6476 1332 www.dapaolo.com.sg Open: Daily Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm, Dinner: 6.30pm-10.30pm

CONCEPT Da Paola Restorante Holland Village, sister to the well know Club Street eatery, offers a well-balanced choice of inventiveness and tradition while keeping true to the original Trattoria dining experience. The indoor dining room is articulated by wicker featured walls which wrap around the ceiling offering a resort-like feel. White linen tablecloths, distinctive hard back menus, designer uniforms, tasteful furnishings and a revolving collection of reasonably priced, hand-selected wines from exclusive Italian vineyards, all contribute to the quality and excellence Da Paolo exudes.

MENU Simplistic in our selection, we started with a delicious buffalo mozzarella, roma tomatoes and basil appetiser and the obligatory Prosciutto di Parma e Melone - Parma ham and succulent rock melon. For a vegetarian alternative, try the Portobello mushroom, taleggio cheese, salad and fried potatoes. Embracing the essence of a true Italian feast we shared Chef Gleb Sneghin's lovingly prepared primi and secondi dishes - the succulent ravioli beef cheek with a light veal jus, topped with generously shaved parmesan and the delicious tagliatelle with crabmeat, tomatoes and cream. The cod fish fillet drizzled with a light black truffle sauce and served with a potato puree makes for a good seafood option while the Ossobuco di Vitello - braised veal shank with potato puree was tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection! For dessert don't neglect the homemade crepes served with citron sauce, blood orange sorbet or the Bonet Piemontese e Gelato - a classic piedmont amaretto chocolate dessert with chocolate ice cream. Simply delizioso!

DAMAGE Antipasti $18, Prima $23, Secondi $34, Dolci $12. SET LUNCH: $28 for an appetiser or soup, pasta, risotto or fish selection for mains followed by dessert, coffee or tea.

PERFECT FOR a lunch destination with girlfriends or business associates, or go indoors or alfresco for an intimate dinner date. Or reserve the high-backed upholstered seating area for a cosy group gathering.

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Reviewed by: John Gordon


Posted Jan 2012


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