MUST-HAVE ITALIAN DISHES IN THE CITY

■ What: Tagliolini Bombay Gustoso in Bandra is ideal for those seeking comfort food. The best dish on the menu to really satiate every craving is the Tagliolini Bombay, house-made Tagliolini tossed in Grana Padano cheese wheel, with brandy flambe; they also serve Formaggi Misti, a platter of fine Italian cheeses.

Where: Gustoso, Khar (W)

■ What: Cheese and Quinoa Meatballs

The gourmet superstore’s first Italian restaurant, Sorrentina by Foodhall, has dishes like Cheese and Quinoa Meatballs, meatless quinoa and cheese meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce; Eggplant Timballo, mozzarella-stuffed eggplant in a spicy tomato sauce, with pine nuts. Where: Sorrentina by Foodhall, Santacruz (W)

■ What: Wild Mushrooms, Taleggio and Fresh Black Truffle Pizza

No Italian must-have dishes list is complete without pizza. Cecconi’s wood fired pizzas are simple and flavourful. The intense flavour of truffles in this one make all the difference. Where: Cecconi’s, Santacruz (W)

What: Burrata Salad Burrata may be the most understated cheese in Italian cuisine but is gaining popularity now. The Burrata Salad at Cin Cin is simple one that aims at highlights the star of the dish – burrata. Simple, fresh greens such as cherry tomatoes, arugula, black truffle shavings and tomato confit make it a must-have.

Where: CinCin, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E)

What: Quattro Formaggi Pizza

Not mentioning a dish from this iconic eatery will be considered a carnal sin. Their Quattro Formaggi – a delectable combination of mozzarella, cheddar, gorgonzola and fontina – will lull you into a cheese coma. For those cheese lovers out there, this one’s a must.

Where: Pizza By The Bay, Churchgate