Nestled in the bustling market of GK 2, M Block Market, lies an Italian masterpiece so simple yet beautiful that it takes your breath away. Set in a rustic ambiance with wrought iron chairs,paint chipping off the walls and potted plants dominating the background, this resembles more of an laid back Italian Cafe rather than a posh South Delhi Market. Come here away from all the pretentiousness, sip of a glass of vino or nibble on a piece of authentic thin crust pizza.
The food is authentic warm homely Italian food, not the spicy crass that is passed off for one. The wine list is a good mix of old world and new. Start out with either the Italian Sunset Cocktail(INR 455), the Fiery Torch Cocktail(INR 455) or the classic frozen Margherita(INR 455).
The Insalata di Pollo(INR 395) is a wonderful mix of poached chicken along with lettuce mix, some lightly pickled vegetables and a strong lemon dressing. A light healthy kick start to your meal.
Move over to some meaty flavours of the Carpaccio(INR 495).Delicately sliced tenderloin with pecorino shavings and lettuce in a balsamic reduction. The tastes are earthy yet the balsamic reduction explodes on your palate.
The Pumpkin Ravioli(INR 495) with walnut and Gorgonzola sauce is another gamut of lovely flavours. Sweet pumpkin wrapped in ravioli cooked in the tanginess and acidity if Gorgonzola. The crunchiness of the walnut finishes the dish perfectly.
The Sphagetti Aglio Olio(INR 395) impresses with it’s simplicity while the Lasagna AlForno(INR 495) brings out the true soul of the place. Warm, meaty, homely, Italian.
The Tenderloin burger(INR 595) punches above it’s weight. Juicy medium rare tenderloin, some melted Emmenthal cheese, crispy bacon strips and some tomato relish constitute a burger which many big chains would give a limb for.
The Scallopine di Pollo(INR 525)is a pan seared juicy chicken enveloped in a creamy cheesy sauce finished off with some fresh vegetables and some flavoured rosemary potatoes.
The Smoked Chicken Pizza (INR 425) brings together elements of classic Sicily. Sun dried tomatoes ladled on a need on crispy thin crust and some smoky chicken.
But it’s their Souffle Al Gorgonzola(INR 375)that captures the prize. Cheesy souffle accompanied by the earthiness of the mushroom sauce along withthe tang and zing from the omnipresent Gorgonzola.
End your extravaganza with either the gooey chocolaty lava cake or the Tiramisu(INR 295).
Amalfi is a place for a languid afternoon, a lazy date or a foodie’s gastronomic satisfaction.
