Relish Summer flavors of Italy at Alba, JW Marriott, Bengaluru

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Among the finest Italian dining restaurant in city, my “Numero Uno” choice has been Alba at JW Marriott Bengaluru. Located in the heart of the city and next door to the affluent UB City , it has been known for serving the best Italian fare in the garden city with its delectably authentic and diverse Italian flavors in its menu. I would rate their Tiramisu as the best in the Bangalore.

Since this is a Italian Summer Special menu , let me go back in time, 14 years to be precise. It was Italian summer of 2003 , when I was on a trip to northern Italy. My first stop was Milano, where I had landed from Paris.The scene there was vastly different from other times of the year. During summers, they celebrate the two important national holidays, the Festa della Repubblica on June 2nd and Ferragosto on August 15th. It is usually vacation time with Italians heading towards beaches and mountains with kids and families. It is also that time of the year when numerous summer festivals in Italy from big cities like Milan to small village are held across the country.

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Coming back to the food, the Summer Italian recipes are lighter with predictable inclusion of cool starters, quickly prepared pastas with simple yet refreshing sauces, lot of grilled and fried meats and creamier desserts. The Italians love to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables and salads become essential part of their summer meals. If you’re in Italy, you could head to the local fair or sagra , perhaps the perfect and authentic way to experience get Italian food and culture. And of course, summer is a wonderful time to enjoy gelato, Italian ice cream.

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The Foodie Tales team was recently invited to preview the special menu by Alba. To commemorate the spirit of summer season, Chef Rahali from Italy has curated a summer special menu to rejuvenate the Indian palate with some of the best Italian fare from the hot season. The Italian Super Chef , he has been part of Bangalore culinary scene for nearly 2 years now. With over 15 years of experience in his native Italian cuisine , he has been part of the two of best Italian fine dining restaurants, Alto Vino at Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield and now Alba at JW Marriot.


menu


antipasti

Insalata di Verdure di Prato (V) 

Combination of raw and marinated grill vegetable basil cream cheese

Gaspaccio di pomodorini Pacchino Crostone di sapori e salsa al aglio (V)

Pacchino cherry tomato gazpacho, focaccia crouton, tartare of flavoures garlic sauce.

Pollo Tonnato  

Chicken slow cooked and served with tuna and capers sauce

Astice tiepido alla Catalana

Warm half lobster served with crispy vegetable salad

Insalata di Asparagi grigliati, salmone affumicato in casa

Grilled asparagus salad and homemade Cured smoke Salmon, 5 sesames

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primi

 Ravioli ripieni di Patate e Broccoli, emulzione di pomodorini e basilico

Broccoli and potato ravioli, cherry tomato emulsion sauce

Variarione del Risotto Alla Milanese

Saffron risotto with Green Asparagus

Penne con polpa di granchio, crema di basilico

Penne pasta, Alaskan crab, pesto cream sauce, fresh tomatoes

 Tagliolini al nero di seppia, vongole e broccoli

Black Tagliolini fresh pasta, toasted in clams sauce and broccoli

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secondi

Anatra alle due maniere

Seared marinated duck breast, potato mashed and confit duck leg, prunes sauce

Tonno grigliato su insalata di Finocchio

Grilled marinated tuna, fennel salad red capsicum sauce

Agnello al Caffe mousseline di patate verdurine estive

Coffe lamb loin, potato mousseline and summer vegetable

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dolci

Zabaglione di prosecco su arancia Tarocca

Prosecco Zabaglione, fresh cut orange

Melone marinato, gelatina al limone e menta, granita di anguria

Lemon mint jelly, marinated melon, watermelon granite

Carpaccio di ananas al basilico con zucchero di canna e lime     

Pineapple carpaccio, basil, cane sugar, fresh lime

 


The summer specials at Alba by Chef Rahali includes antipasti, primi, secondi & inviting spread of dolci

Though the entire menu is tempting ,my recommendation for a 4 course summer menu here would be as follows:

~ ANTIPASTI ~

Astice tiepido alla catalane (NV)

 Warm half lobster served with crispy vegetable salad

~ PRIMI ~

Tagliolini pasta gamberetti, crema di zucchina al basilica (NV)

 Tagliolini fresh pasta, tossed in prawn sauce with basil zucchini cream

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~ SECONDI ~

Tonno grigliato su insalata di finocchio (NV)

Grilled marinated tuna, fennel salad red capsicum sauce

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~ DOLCI ~

 Semifreddo all’arancia e fiori d’arancia, pistachio (V

 Orange flower parfait, pistachio crumbs


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The Italian summer fest is on till Saturday, June 6th , 2017 and is highly recommended for gourmet lovers who would like to experience the summer recipes taste from Mediterranean nation.

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where

ALBA – Level L1

JW Marriott Bengaluru

Vittal Mallya Road

Bengaluru – 560001

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when

May 28th – June 6, 2017

7.30 pm onwards (Dinner Only)

Price: Rs 1500/- INR plus taxes

For more details and reservations , contact Rajiv +91 7760 468 802

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