Pasta Brava

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9-10 The very best | 7-8 Excellent | 5-6 Very good | 3-4 Fair | 1-2 Poor

Setting:

Located in a restored shophouse, this popular restaurant sets the tone for Italian elegance with rich hues, fine antique cabinets and artworks.

Food:

This 16-year-old restaurant delivers fine Italian fare with flair. Make a good start with the affetato misto, an inviting platter of beautifully cured meats including prosciutto ham, bresaola (air-dried beef) and spicy salame (meat sausage). The sautéed scallops are delicious, served in a hot, creamy and garlic-mushroom sauce with truffle oil. The insalata caprese (sliced tomato salad with fresh buffalo mozzarella) gets a lift with basil and oregano. Among the various homemade pastas is the moon-shaped ravioli with pumpkin in an exquisite roasted red pepper sauce. The mains include the full-flavoured pan-fried beef tenderloin with foie gras and the sole with a delicate yet tangy lemon sauce. End with the light panna cotta or share a decadent chocolate lava seduction.

Wine:

About 100 labels are listed, mostly Italian reds and some from Australia, New Zealand, France and USA. There are about seven house pours.

Service:

Italian verve is reflected in the personalised, flawless service. The ebullient owner does the rounds to ensure customer satisfaction.

Price:

A meal for two costs about $90

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