DOLCI CAFE

BEST FOR Business lunches, afternoon teas, breakfast with the girls, family dinners. FOOD Breakfasts are allencompassing but the high-protein, egg white and oat griddle cakes with honey and banana is popular. For lunch and dinner, start with the zucchini fritti or the cappelletti in brodo, a broth with stuffed pasta parcels. For mains, a veal dish hits the spot and the pollo farcito: tender chicken breasts layered with Italian cheese, wrapped in Parma ham and served with potato wedges is fantastic. The polpette parmigiana: traditional Italian meatballs in a Napoli sauce is another bestseller. Dessert is a toss-up between dolci della Nonna: layers of zabaglione, cream, amaretti biscuits, pecan nuts and dark chocolate; affogato or some pastry nibbles. DRINKS A variety of both local and international wines as well as a selection of classic cocktails. SERVICE Waiters are keen, knowledgeable and sincere. AMBIENCE

A quintessential neighbourhood eatery. The white interior is prettied in turquoise, emerald and pink tones. (KL)