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2013-07-07
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Date of visit : 8 Jun 2013 (Sat) 1 pmNo. of diners : 5Average cost per head : $345Food quality : 8.5/10Environment : 8.5/10Service : 8/10Value-for-money : 8/10Overall rating : 8.35/10My last visit to Fenwick Pier was a year ago when the restaurant was occupied by Vero Chocolates. On a Saturday noon, we made fallback from dining alfresco to indoor with wide windows, harbor view and most importantly, air-conditioning while the street was sizzling hot.This Italian restaurant is specialized in both
Date of visit : 8 Jun 2013 (Sat) 1 pmNo. of diners : 5
Average cost per head : $345
Food quality : 8.5/10
Environment : 8.5/10
Service : 8/10
Value-for-money : 8/10
Overall rating : 8.35/10
My last visit to Fenwick Pier was a year ago when the restaurant was occupied by Vero Chocolates. On a Saturday noon, we made fallback from dining alfresco to indoor with wide windows, harbor view and most importantly, air-conditioning while the street was sizzling hot.
This Italian restaurant is specialized in both pasta and pizza where ingredients including flour, yeast and even water are imported from Italy. Good to go with a larger group for a casual meal and share dishes are common. At weekends they offer semi-buffet brunch with smorgasbord of cured meat and cheeses, selection of appetizer, main course and dessert from the menu. Would be a good choice if I have a better appetite on the day.
a) Bread Basket – 8/10
Tho not served warm, the bread was still of high standard in particular the thins that I encored for.b) Carpaccio di Manzo Con Sedano ($178) – 8/10
I like the Italian celery of medium size, tender and yet with intense flavour to balance with the beef. The dressing of lemon and extra virgin olive oil was light and refreshing.c) Insalata di Finocchi e Sedano con la Bottagra ($138) – 8/10
This fennel and celery salad was another “hot” menu item in Summer. The shredded bottarga (grey mullet fish dried eggs) was light and not too salty. White wine vinegar was used as the dressing.d) Cinque Formaggi e Spinaci ($188) – 9/10
This spinach and five cheeses (fontina, gorgonzola, parmigiano, stracchino and mozzarella) pizza made me mouth watering. Generous amount of cheeses was used, soft and tender, fabulous for cheese lovers. The pizza dough was crispy and rich in wheat flavour.e) Prosciutto, Rucola e Scaglie di Parmigiano ($238) – 9/10
Although three types of cheeses, parmigiano, crescenza and mozzarella were used, this pizza was much much lighter than the 5-cheese. Non prime prosciutto was used but still a lovable pizza with a much crisper crust. 1 piece was never enough!f) Strozzapreti Di Pasta Fresca Allo Scoglio ($188) – 9/10
Interesting hand-twisted pasta with mixed seafood and fresh cheery tomato sauce. The twisted pasta was smooth and springy, resembling those Chinese translucent rice pastry sheet used for Shanghainese cold dish. The shrimps were sweet and the squids were fresh.g) Risotto Primavera ($168) – 8/10
Carnaroli risotto from Italy was used. With mixed vegetables and mushrooms, both the texture and flavour were less exciting than the twisted pasta.07.2013
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Q : When will I go again?
A : With a bunch of friends for causal Western meal, either lunch or dinner is fine.
Q: What will I next order?
A : May try the weekend brunch.
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