FOOD REVIEW: IL FORNO RESTAURANT –
A MUST TRY ITALIAN RESTAURANT!
I was in Al Wahda Mall and I was craving for an authentic Italian Pizza and Pasta. I was clueless where to eat so I have ask recommendations from my friends, and they have advised me to dine at IL FORNO. I then headed to IL FORNO which is conveniently located on Level 2 (Food Court). Upon arrival, I was gracefully greeted by their staff. They were welcoming and attentive. They were also wearing gloves and masks and so I felt really safe.
I was then given the menu and I was surprised to see a lot of variations of authentic Italian Cuisines. This is what I was exactly looking for! While browsing the menu, I was assisted by their staff as I had couple of queries. She was explaining in detail what the dish is made of, how big the portions are and she also suggested some of their best-sellers. She was very patient and was very helpful. The starters were then served without waiting for so long, and it was fresh and hot! These are the mouth-watering dishes I have tried:
Monte Cristo Pizza Rolls — It’s made of Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Mushroom, Black Olives, Chicken, Pepperoni, Potato and Cheddar Cheese. I know I have to start with the soup, but the looks of this dish is so inviting that I have to take a bite with it first! It was so delicious and I love how the flavors of the ingredients blend in my mouth. You can’t miss to have this dish when you dine soon!
Now, after a couple of bites of Monte Cristo Pizza Rolls, I then enjoyed my Zuppa Di Funghi. It is basically a creamy fresh mushroom soup, but not the usual one! This one is more creamier and a bite of toasted bread makes a really good combination.
I also enjoyed a bowl of fresh salmon salad called Insalata Al Salmone. It is made of Roman Lettuce, Smoked Salmon, Boiled Eggs, Green Onion, Cucumber mixed with Ceasar Dressing. The vegetables are fresh and very clean, and the smoked salmon is delicious!
Not so long, our main course were delivered to our table. I was already tempted to dig into the pasta, but I thought of taking a bite of Mozzarella Caroza first. And yes, I did not regret it! It is now one of my favorites and I will definitely not miss it on my next meal.
Okay, its time for the main course! I ordered Spaghetti Paradiso. It’s made of Italian tomato and roasted red pepper, pesto sauce, charcoal-grilled herbed chicken breast with cherry tomato. The ingredients were well-balanced and it is very delicious. The portion is already a good value for its price.
I also tried the Lasagna Di Pollo, which is made of layers of lasagna sheets stuffed with strips of grilled chicken, sweet red pepper, mushroom, Béchamel sauce, mozzarella cheese. Very authentic indeed! the texture of the lasagna sheets were perfect and not overcooked. The quality of the cheese is also of good quality!
I wanted to take more bite but their best-seller pizza “Il Forno Pizza” is so tempting! It has Mozarella Cheese, tomato sauce, Italian beef sausage, ground beef, beef pepperoni, green pepper, mushroom, onion, basil, oregano, green olives. The crust was perfectly baked. The vegetables and meat were well-cooked.
This pizza is getting all my attention, but Quattro Stragioni is also something we cannot ignore. It’s basically a 4-season pizza, which is made of Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Seafood, Meat, Four Cheese, Vegetables. Each variety is so tasty and the quality is way beyond my expectations.
I also tried their Chicken Wings which was well-marinated as you can taste its meat flavor in every bite. Lastly, and the highlight of all, I had Tiramisu and Blueberry Cheesecake for dessert. Being having a sweeth tooth, I can say that it was one of the best desserts I ever tasted! Very creamy and not too sweet! Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience, and I will definitely come back again soon!
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