If you are a seafood lover, then you ought to try out these fresh seafood treats from Ottimo’s latest festival. The Italian fine-dine den at ITC Royal Bengal is the epitome of fresh, authentic and ingredient-driven Italian food and focuses on using the best produce for maximum authenticity of flavours.
The Telegraph tried a few specials from the Italian Rivera festival, and here’s what we’d recommend.
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Ligurian-style Poached Sea Bass: This Italian delicacy has the freshness from capers, the crunch of celery and the fatty taste of Kalamata olives. The sea bass is poached in quintessential Ligurian style within a foil.
Pistachio and Prosecco Risotto: Here’s the risotto of your dreams that combine all things fancy. The nuttiness from the pistachio is balanced out by the freshness of the Prosecco and its distinct taste.
Squid Ink Risotto: A masterfully created dish, the squid ink takes years of practice to get right. The crustacean-heavy taste is a good option if you’re an ardent fan of seafood.
Nduja, Burrata and Fresh Tomato Pizza: For those looking out for some good old pizza fun, try out this hot Nduja sauce base pizza with burrata and fresh tomatoes. The sauce is made using pork fat, herbs, spices and Calabrian chillies for added heat.
The menu has been masterfully created by chef Hitesh Hinduja of Ottimo, who has kept a balance of traditional and authentic ways of cooking and ingredients along with modern finesse and plating.
What: Italian Rivera
Where: Ottimo, ITC Royal Bengal
On till: May 31
Timings: Weekdays dinner 7pm to 11pm, weekends lunch 1pm to 3 30pm, dinner 7pm to 11pm
Pictures: Koushik Saha
