viaMilano
One of the best Italian restaurants in Bangalore. As authentic as you can get in the city and it's been around for a couple of years now. The new place which is in the adjacent building to where it was before is quite nicely done. It's definitely more spacious and done up very well too.
I've been to viaMilano quite a few times and love the selection of wines and the live music during weekends. The muscle bound owner is always pleasant and courteous.
The Minestrone soup is a great way to start the proceedings. Quite a good job they do of it. For the vegetarian starter, the Fried Mozarella is an ideal way to get going. The assorted bread-sticks and bread that are complimentary make great companions with the olive oil, red chilli oil and vinegar that come in glass test-tubes.
I had never tried the Beef Carpaccio so thought I'd give it a shot. The marinated raw beef was exquisite to say the least. Since my dinner partner was off meat, I had to polish off the Carpaccio single handedly and I did so without complaint. The sliced beef is almost as thin as sashimi and the flavor is outstanding. Looks like I had been missing a good appetizer for a while.
viaMilano has a large list of pastas, pizzas and meats. So far, all the pasta I have attempted here have been a hit with me and I decided to explore a non-pasta item. The Chicken Saltimbocca ( a classic Roman recipe) looked interesting and the chicken and pork slabs, served over mashed potatoes and gravy were exemplary. The meats were done just right and were quite juicy. The combination with the mashed potatoes and gravy met my wholehearted approval!
I pretty much always have the Tiramisu here and it was no different this time. Being already full of stomach and all the taste buds in peak condition, we shared the large Tiramisu but finished it in short order. The hint of rum is wonderful and the dessert overall is the signature sweet dish of viaMilano.
viaMilano is a place you want to go to unwind after a long day or just have a family gathering on a weekend. Service is prompt and friendly and a few waiters have some understanding of the menu though as is wont in most restaurants, there are waiters we absolutely do not understand at all. It's right next to the Sony World junction in Koramangala and on the top floor of the building. Valet parking ensures you don't have to stress out about where to park your car.
I very much appreciate how you describe not just the food. While your descriptions there are always colorful and rich, it is the non-food details that make me feel comfortable and even welcome. I feel as though I'll know the muscle-bound and friendly owner, the waiters, and even the valet who will park my car. You make it inviting and easy to go there the first time.
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Appreciate the nice comments. I am happy that readers get what they are looking for in the reviews. Will keep them coming!
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