Italian to the core
The concept of walking into a super market and finding a restaurant is common in other countries but a rarity in India. However, one can shop at Foodhall for choicest groceries and then pop into Sorrentina for a relaxed lunch. As the restaurant has an open kitchen, watching the food being prepared also helped build our appetite, not to mention, it was fun to watch a pizza being made from scratch. All pizzas are hand stretched and made in Neapolitan style, and available in egg-less, gluten-free, keto (cauliflower base), wholewheat, and Jain options.
The menu has a variety of white and red wines from around the world. On the recommendation of our server, we tasted Scaia White wine, which was aromatic and light but chose the refreshing MAN Family, Warrelwind, Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa (₹750). It was medium-bodied with the right amount of acidity. Our second drink was a cocktail, Sorrentina Mary (₹600) — a perfect blend of vodka and tomato juice. The server said that the Sorrentina spice mix gives the drink a good punch. It was potent enough and the spiciness made it yummier.
For starters, we ordered Panzerotti Con Parmigiana (₹450) — crispy-fried pasta dough, stuffed with eggplant and carrettiera sauce. It didn’t look appetising but was surprisingly tasty. Next was Funghi Alla Diavola (₹400) — wild mushrooms in spicy tomato sauce served with bread. It didn’t live up to the expectations but didn’t disappoint either. Both dishes were fresh and bursting with flavours and textures.
For mains, we chose Florentina Pizza (₹650), which had minimal topping — some baby spinach, pine nuts, mozarrella and truffle oil — and tasted delicious. We didn’t miss the usual veggie toppings on our pizza. Usually, one tends to leave the crust on the plate but the dough of our pizza was so tasty that we gobbled it all up.
For dessert, we ordered Tiramisu (₹450). The portion was more than usual and it was as gooey as a brownie. Our server informed us that they don’t set their Tiramisu as they don’t use gelatin. It was new for us and we loved it, nevertheless. Next up was Fragola E Limone (₹200) — a strawberry and lemon gelato, which was delicious as well. The cone was wafer thin and melted in our mouth. The restaurant might be a little pricey but it was worth it as it serves authentic Italian fare, with fresh and organic ingredients.