Given its proximity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Aerocity, the new luxury traveller’s hub has achieved an enviable occupancy within four years of the first hotel opening there. One of the biggest brands to host travellers in Aerocity is the Holiday Inn. The food scenario in lot of these business and travel hotels seems to me a bit formal. Viva, their signature all day dining restaurant is serving a wide variety of meal to their patrons. But like a breath of fresh air, Bella Italia, the casual dining restaurant at Holiday Inn Aerocity is surely claiming to be the new game changer.
The restaurant “Bella Italia” is a prominent International brand which is knowing for churning out authentic Italian delicacies for their patrons. The interior of the restaurant is very chic and colourful. Beautiful colorful walls with quotes and pictures of Rome and Italy. With pretty Vespa’s parked inside, because in Italy and Rome due to traffic problems people have started using Vespa’s instead of cars. The place seemed very airy and full of natural light as we were there for a lunch on a weekday. After a long time I remember I’ve been to a place where the whole decor of a place has left a long lasting impression.
Food Talks
Italian food is slowly but steadily finding a niche on the Indian palate. With robust flavours of tomatoes, garlic and herbs, the Italian cuisine is one of the few Western cuisines that leaves a palatable mark on our palate. We started with Calamari which is served with Garlic mayo. Golden fried squid compliments well with the taste of garlic mayo. Next on our plate was Arancini Funghi. Served in a basket with their signature pomodoro sauce. This dish was indeed sinful and it truly satisfied our tastebuds. The crisp outer coating, soft risotto and warm mozzarella create the ultimate comfort food. One of the main highlight of the meal was filling and healthy Misticanza salad. The salad is a meal by itself. It has rocket leaves and lettuce to provide crunchiness and cherry tomatoes to get a tangy flavour. Goat cheese and walnuts on top of it is like a cherry on the cake.
For mains we headed to the healthy Pizza vita wherein a salad was fused with a pizza. A pizza which explodes the taste of olive and cherry tomatoes in the mouth. The freshly made pizza base made from authentic Farina and Durum flour which gives a perfect crunch to it. The pizza is gratinated with Bocconcini cheese. To wash down the above mentioned we tried their Banana and Caramel, strawberry and vanila milkshake. The limone pasta which had zucchini and lemon zest giving is a crunchy and tangy texture. The journey ended on a sweet note with their Tiramisu. It holds to be a classic. The main attraction was the gelato cart which is not only good for kids but can indulge adults as well. The Shot Dessert is another thing that you can’t miss. I highly recommend the Banoffee pie, Pannacotta and
Amaretto Chocolate shots.
Bella Italia may just become the go to place for warm healthy Italian food. With a load of people now starting to love the authentic taste of Italian food, Bella Italia at Holiday Inn Aerocity may just be the next big thing in the market
