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2014-09-17
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Didn't book in advance, as some people evidently did. Nevertheless they were able to serve us at approximately 1 pm, and I am thankful for that. Come for a simple lunch, or when you itch for pasta - the staple comfort food that cheers up the soul.DecorIf you've been to any of the many restaurants in The Loop you would have a sense of what Sagrantino looks like. A long corridor with tables on either side, and then a slightly bigger area at the back. Sagrantino emulates a casual Italian-Asian vibe
Decor
If you've been to any of the many restaurants in The Loop you would have a sense of what Sagrantino looks like. A long corridor with tables on either side, and then a slightly bigger area at the back. Sagrantino emulates a casual Italian-Asian vibe, nothing that gets you worked up or anxious about protocol.
Food
I have not had the chance to sample their a la carte menu items yet, but having had a brief look at their menu I would want to try for example the Avocadonara pasta, or the squid ink risotto. (On that note please do correct the spelling mistake of "rissoto" at the entrance).
We tried their lunch menus, and contrary to what my fellow reviewers said the portions are certainly sufficient. It may be that if you ordered the "grill" items you would leave half-full, but with pasta, good old dependable pasta, they serve you just the right amount.
The soup we had, potato soup, was just alright. Not an expert on this so am just mentioning it in passing.
Pollo (chicken heart, [liver] and kidney)I'm not a squeamish person for organs, if you are, don't read this paragraph. Organs have been used in European cuisines for a variety of dishes, yes, the "civilized cultures" eat them too. I've had calf liver, whole, grilled or seasoned somehow in Edinburgh (though even I can't finish it, just too much!). Chinese of course, love organs. I've never had pasta with the organs in such wholesome pieces though. In my opinion, the penne with creamy, cheesy sauce is just nicely complemented by chewy and flavourful organ morsels. Rated 7.6/10.
Salsiccia (Italian sausage and red wine sauce)What's striking about this pasta sauce is that it does taste strongly of red wine minus the alcohol. Interesting take on a red, tomato base sauce. Didn't sample the sausage can't comment on that. Rated 7.5/10.
Generally, their pasta needs an additional dash of cheese, and only if they automatically served the grated Parmesan along with the pasta.
The drinks that come along with the lunch set are BLEH.
Conclusion
As titled, this is a good place to come for comfort food, and where you have a limited lunch hour. Not bad for its value too, a pasta lunch set costs $118 with 10%.
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On a random note, speak English to all the waiters and waitresses because although they look Asian, they would look at you bewildered if you attempted Cantonese. Do not be fooled.
(The above review is the personal opinion of a user which does not represent OpenRice's point of view.)
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