The Iconic Beauty of MG Road - Hidden Property with a gorgeous Mango grove on the side . Tonino.
Imagine this setting in the evening - Dim Lights , cool Breeze , sitting in a almost natural surrounding , with the moon following you around , a perfect glass of wine and your date across the table ... staring uselessly , silence talking , a lovely wood fired pizza on the table ... a typical scene out of Mills & boon - what could be more romantic in life . Thats Tonino for you - Perfect ambiance , the best wines and one of the most talented Chefs Delhi has ever seen . Chef Suman . The master curator of each dish plated in Tonino. The Decor of Tonino is so Tuscany based .. tiled, brick finish - out door and indoor seating for 120 covers .
A truth - wife and me have been here twice and that too to make up for a fight - ate in silence , filled tummy and then spoke to resolve .The crowd at Tonino is very distinguished , Expats , Lovers, Solace lovers, Wine lovers , Cigar enthusiast, Book lovers ... kind of exclusive Style
Was invited by Simran and Parmeet Sawhney for the 10 Year Celebration . Tonino is at a place which was known as Pyramid - a kind of a banquet place started by parmeet (The Owners of Plaza Cinema) and Sanjay Khullar of ITC Maurya fame . Sharing the table with Simran was delightful - She explained how they have given the chef a free hand to experiment to travel , to try newer areas of italy to discover what can go well with the Indian palate - and this includes the wines too . This is one of the prime reasons they have been able to hold on to the Super Talented Chef Suman and the team led by Mr Joshi .
The class of the Sawhney family shows very evidently in Tonino.... Khandaani Log hain Bhai . they have truly done it in style .. after the success of Tonino they plan to showcase the city with Tonino Cafes - should be interesting . The couple behind Tonino has extensively travelled Italy for sure - they discover new places , check out new dishes , send chef to educate and try the dishes out in Tonino New Delhi.
Chef Suman and his team guided me through each dish like the Italians would do - with so much passion romance and involvement with the ingredients , meats the cuts and the flavors. chef believes in ingredients , flavors , textures and Plating .
V ASpragi Bellavista 650 |
Fresh Asparagus dipped in Parmesan cheese , & roasted bell peppers with garlic crumbs - bland to chilly to acidic the dish takes you through the entire gamut of flavors on your palate. Event though im not very fond of a couple of veggies like Asparagus, Avocado , Artichokes as i have never been to grasp the flavor they carry - this version of asparagus coated with cheese was absolutely amazing , loved it .
My All time Favorite Sangria - A Spanish Spritzer - The special word for Bleeding , cool and packed with fruits , red wine brandy & triple sec, normally i refuse to drink during the day for a number of reasons but here took the plunge as it looked tempting and secondly eat the way the Italians do . then toh i shud have had the wines offered .... nah nah I love Sangria , She is my No1.
The Bruchettas |
V Insalata Rucola Con Pere, Pomodoro Picoli e Caprino |
V Toretelloni Di Spinaci Ricotta |
Salumi Piccante Pizza |
Costolette Di Pollo Con Salsa Piccamte |
V Tour of italy |
Over all a great dish and im glad i ordered the same on Chefs recommendation . Apparently this is Toninos winning dish specially for veggies - people come specially for the same . Farro is not seen in most Italian places - Tonino is one of the first to have sourced this healthy grain .
Filetto Di Sogliola Griglia |
Tirami- Su |
Lasangna Di Cioccolato - chocolate Lasagna |
Chefs Favorite Quote is "CHI MANGIA BENE, VIVE BENE! WHO EATS WELL, LIVES WELL! " well said Chef
Overall Tigers Experience :
Food : Well Plated really a winners style , maintaining the originals of Tuscany , "Cibo Incredibile"Service : Total fine dinning service , there before you look up - well aware of the wines , the pairing .Ambiance : If u r in love or you want to fall in love Tonino is the place for you tobe in ... No parking hassles , no noise , just u and your love .... perfect for stylish dinners, parties .
Ambiance: Need i say more , Its mind Blowing .
Service : Staff well aware of the dishes , motivated , knowledge of perfect Wine pairing thanks to Parmeet Sawhney. friendly and full on alert.
VFm : Dont Care .
VFm : Dont Care .