A Sensory Experience
Uploaded by eddyslash on Mar 09, 2009
A SENSO-ry Experience
Are you ready to loosen your belt a notch and unhinge your jaw for a mouth watering and authentic Italian experience? If the answer is yes, Senso is right here waiting for you! Located off MM Alam Road near Pizza Hut, Senso serves a menu of traditional Italian fare in a fine dining atmosphere. The restaurant has already created hype among the Italian cuisine lovers. The eye catching signage and the simple yet elegant exterior reflect the true spirit of the ristorante.
As you are ushered through the entrance door by a courteous attendant, Senso impresses you! The customers feel immediately at home in the dimly lit surroundings with the intoxicating smell of freshly brewed coffee. As you transport yourself to the upper floor of the restaurant, you are at once charmed and know that you have discovered something special .The comfy interior boasts romanticism with a decor of beautiful falling lights, candles, lamps, fresh flowers, Italian paintings and a smoky bar. A touch of “red” in tables, Italian paintings and wood work further adds to the ambience. The aroma of herbs, combined with the exotic ingredients is enough to make your mouth water while reading the menu! Tucked away in various corners of the dining area, a lot of young couples were seen enjoying the arduous task of decision making: “What shall we have tonight?” Pasta and thin crust oven brick Pizzas are their specialty but the enormous menu covers almost all the Italian bases from soups to salads, appetizers, entrees, sandwiches (served only during lunch), desserts and beverages.
Chef’s specialties include Minestrone Soup that’s filled with tons of vegetables, Senso Shrimp Skewers, Farelle Pesto, Pizza Roma and Affogato al Caffe ice cream served with a shot of espresso topped with hazelnut syrup. The price for soups is Rs. 225 each. Salads lie in between Rs.325 and Rs. 375. Prices for Pasta are closer to Rs.425. The entrees range from Rs.425 to Rs. 755. Grilled Jumbo Prawns is the most expensive item in the entrees which clamors for attention with its description of being marinated with fresh herbs and garlic in a lemon caper sauce, served with cilantro risotto and wilted spinach.
Once my order arrived, I considered the food overpriced for the quantity. But the delectable taste made it worth the price and it proved a belly filling experience also. After the delights of...