Gastronomic scene of Kolkata is improving day by day as many native chefs are bringing global flavors to the city and merging them with local culinary scene. Food has become much more refined and eclectic as it never was and all because of the talented chefs who dared to envision. They have bought to the city diversity and style, which was much needed by the local dining scene. Although Kolkata has a special fondness for Continental cuisines, lately it has been hung up on European fare. With chef Anjan Chatterjee’s exciting new venture ‘Café Mezzuna’, the city has a hot new favourite. Café Mezzuna first came into picture on Pune’s dining scene and after creating much buzz there, it has reached the old lanes of Kolkata. Find the restaurant tucked at Forum Mall at Elgin Road.
When dining at Café Mezzuna keep one thing in mind, go with an appetite. There is so much to try and explore that one trip just won’t be enough. Menu of Café Mezzuna is brimming with European delicacies. Armed with deliciously potent cocktails and mouth-watering draught beer, wade into the menu through the appetizers. If you are driving stick with the milkshakes and slushes. Nibble on, smoked tomato-olive-feta cheese bruschetta, beer batter fried fish, orange chili glazed grilled cottage cheese, harissa spiced grilled chicken, pan seared mushroom tart, smoked chilli shrimps, jalapeno cheese balls and grilled Cajun rubbed basa fillet. Dig into the toothsome mains with, four cheese pizza, BBQ chicken wrap, pan fried edamame-shitake ravioli, Mezzuna special fish & chips, chicken spaetzle in Asian curry, spinach-ricotta lasagna, grilled Moroccan lamb chops, beer & bacon risotto and crispy spiced potato burger.
Pamper your sweet tooth silly with some of Café Mezzuna’s wholesome desserts. Get ready to dive into, vanilla bean pannacotta, chocolate fondant, tiramisu, eggless Guatemala cheesecake, dark chocolate fudge cake with baileys mousse, Philadelphia cheesecake with berry compote and vanilla bean crème brulee with almond biscotti. They are almost always busy, have a few drinks by the bar while you’re waiting for the table. A separate private dining area enough to accommodate 20 people is ideal for small-sized parties. Interiors of Café Mezzuna are created by keeping comfort in mind. Simply decorated spacious dining room with modern elements defines the restaurant. Try to grab that corner cup-shaped booths. Bonus: Its a moderately priced restaurant.
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Anytime you feel like giving your taste buds a gastronomic treat, take them to Café Mezzuna in Forum Mall on Elgin Road. If you are accompanied by somebody who appreciates good food, all the better. This contemporary youthful vision of Anjan Chatterjee was an instant hit the moment it opened its doors. Diners dig its trendy smart vibe accentuated by wooden finishing and olive green upholstery. The ambience is cheerful, funky and youthful, best suited for for a Special Occasion. Café Mezzuna will serve as a great place for a casual low-key date for Special Occasion. Modern European food for which Café Mezzuna is known for will be the highlight of your special evening
- Also, try the crumb-fried chicken stuffed with turkey ham served in a velvety champagne sauce, and the stone-grilled chicken with potatoes and sautéed vegetables, a house specialty
- My recommendations would be the 'Cheese Balls', 'Mushroom Tarts', 'Grilled Prawns', 'Chicken Croquettes' and 'Panko Prawns' for starters
- Desserts are simply BAE and Cafe Mezzuna serves four desserts in their special dessert platter which includes 'Bailey's Mousse Cake', 'Vanilla Bean Pannacotta', 'Tiramisu' and 'Creme Brulee' - there's something for everyone